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DCCP Serves Up a Winning Recipe

DCCP Baguio City's culinary team won the champion award at the CHED-CAR ASEAN Alluyon 2026 Culinary Fest with a Singaporean-inspired menu.

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Collage of DCCP culinary students in chef uniforms with their Singaporean dishes and the team on stage receiving the Culinary Fest champion award.

Students, faculty, and guests from Cordillera higher education institutions gathered on stage during the ASEAN Alluyon 2026 awarding ceremony.

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines- Data Center College of the Philippines of Baguio City, Inc. (DCCP) celebrated victory as DCCP won the champion award in the ASEAN Alluyon 2026: Culinary Fest Competition, conducted on October 13, 2026. The competition showcased the richness and diversity of Southeast Asian culture through the preparation of flavorful dishes.

DCCP delegates hold a Data Center College of the Philippines, Baguio City banner and a certificate on stage below a Culinary Fest Champion screen.

The event displayed the creativity and cultural appreciation of the participating educational institutions that gathered to celebrate the cultural heritage of ASEAN member states. Various higher educational institutions in Cordillera Administrative Region joined the competition.

The ASEAN Alluyon 2026 organized by the Commission on Higher Education-Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) gave students a platform to demonstrate their talents and cultural appreciation of the rich and diverse heritage of ASEAN member states.

DCCP culinary students in chef uniforms stand behind a buffet table of Singaporean dishes including stir-fried noodles, chili crab, Katong laksa, and ondeh ondeh.

DCCP was represented by Christine Angel L. Bustalinio, Cathyren U Gumangan, and Rebmevon Keir L. Llacuna, under the guidance of their coach, Chef Romeo B. Salvador.

Stage screen announcing Data Center College of the Philippines as the Culinary Fest champion, with CHED-CAR and ASEAN Philippines 2026 logos.

DCCP bagging the first prize portrayed the students' outstanding talents and skills in culinary arts. It also reflected the school's commitment to nurturing the talents of learners through collaborative efforts while promoting cultural awareness, excellence in education and community engagement.

This victory adds another highlight for the school's achievements as DCCP continues to empower students to share talents, creativity and collaboration on a bigger stage.

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