19/06/2026
OLFU CHIM Serves Multi-Campus Triumphs at MAFBEX 2026! ๐
The College of Hospitality and Institutional Management (CHIM) proudly celebrates a myriad of victories at the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) 2026, held from June 10-14, 2026 at the Philippine Trade Training Center and World Trade Center.
Across multiple campuses, CHIM students and mentors demonstrated world-class excellence in culinary and hospitality competitionsโbringing honor to the University through championship titles, runner-up finishes, and podium placements on the national stage.
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The OLFU CHIM Antipolo delegation delivered a historic performance, securing four Championship titles, one 1st Place trophy, and three 2nd Place finishes across highly competitive categories.
๐ฅ Mystery Box Challenge โ CHAMPION
Timothy James Macaibay & Aleah Lhy Sienia
Coach: Chef Rei Michelle Hernandez
๐ฅ Pasta Making โ CHAMPION
Beatrice Prudencio, Gabrielle Guerrero, Leahna Grace Canon
Coach: Chef Rei Michelle Hernandez
๐ฅ Creative Cocktails โ CHAMPION
John Drexel Liquido
Coach: Hector Frutas
๐ฅ The Perfect Pair by Kewpie โ CHAMPION
Jerson Mangonon, Winstone Hope Delibo, Dwmnyck Zhn Callada
Mentor/Coach: Chef Lorenz Gamaliel Leyble
๐ฅ Atlas Adventurers โ 1st Place
Rianne Raphael Rapadas, Ma. Sofia Villanueva, Richianne Santos
Coach: Ms. Lovely Cervio
๐ฅ Indak Pilipinas โ 2nd Place
Lakbay Galaw Ensemble
Coach: Ms. Kayezel Aguilon
๐ฅ Going Guiltless โ 2nd Place
Rezzie Noreen Rivas, Glenn Martien Rodriguez, Zaki Jalbuena
Coach: Chef Jovan Balolong
๐ฅ The Great Hawker Challenge โ 2nd Place
Mark Ervine Nobleza, Hazel Pereyras, Juris Mejia, Joshua Ondales, Aldred Virgilio De Dios
Coach: Chef Jovan Balolong
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๐ฅ Calm Down Karen Challenge โ CHAMPION
Cristopher Aguinaldo
Coach: Gibs Panganiban
๐ฅ The Great Hawker Challenge โ 1st Runner-Up
Crizelle Faith Reyes, Bianca Mae Bautista, John Lloyd Santos, Benedict Tamayo, Jordan Villar
Coach: Kei Ronquillo
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๐ PORKLABANAN 2026 โ GRAND WINNER (Golden Spoon Award)
Eliezer Pasamonte, Rafael Estuaria, Jessieca Mendoza, John Agtoto, Lovelyn Morales, Kurt Rialubin, Charles Sianda, Carl Romo
Coach: Chef Steve Ma
Special recognition: Chef Oreste Grabin
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๐ฅ Pasta Making Competition โ 1st Runner-Up
Karol Josef Arevalo, Oneal Abraham, Kenn Baniqued
Coach: Chef Angelo Dela Cruz
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From Antipolo to Pampanga, Quezon City, and ValenzuelaโOLFU CHIM continues to prove its strength as a national powerhouse in hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism excellence.
To all our student champions, coaches, and mentorsโyour dedication, discipline, and passion have brought pride and honor to the entire OLFU community. ๐