{"id":73448,"date":"2026-10-30T18:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=73448"},"modified":"2026-10-30T18:05:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:05:15","slug":"list-michelin-guide-philippines-2027-winners-and-special-awardees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2026\/10\/30\/list-michelin-guide-philippines-2027-winners-and-special-awardees\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: MICHELIN Guide Philippines 2027 Winners and Special Awardees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Philippine culinary scene celebrated another milestone as the <strong>MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs &amp; Cebu 2027 Restaurant Ceremony<\/strong> was held on <strong>October 29, 2026, at Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts<\/strong>, recognizing some of the country&#8217;s finest dining establishments and culinary talents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73465\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/The-MICHELIN-Guide-Manila-and-Environs-Cebu-2027-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Now in its second edition, the MICHELIN Guide Philippines recognized a total of <strong>127 restaurants<\/strong>, including <strong>10 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants, 31 Bib Gourmand establishments, and 86 MICHELIN-Selected restaurants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Among the evening&#8217;s biggest highlights were <strong>Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood retaining its prestigious Two MICHELIN Stars<\/strong> and <strong>FLOW by Chef Kevin Jonathan Uy earning its first MICHELIN Star<\/strong>, becoming the newest addition to the country&#8217;s list of starred restaurants.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Helm Retains Two MICHELIN Stars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Helm in Makati<\/strong>, led by Chef Josh Boutwood, successfully retained its Two MICHELIN Stars, maintaining its position as the only restaurant in the Philippines to hold the distinction in the 2027 selection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73451\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2482-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chef Josh Boutwood \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Known for its creative seasonal menus, Helm brings together Chef Boutwood&#8217;s British-Filipino heritage and Spanish culinary influences. Its meticulously prepared dishes, open-kitchen dining experience, and attentive service continue to impress MICHELIN inspectors.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, eight restaurants also successfully retained their One MICHELIN Star distinctions.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">FLOW Joins the One MICHELIN Star Restaurants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most anticipated announcements of the evening was the recognition of <strong>FLOW in Makati<\/strong>, led by Chef Kevin Jonathan Uy, which earned One MICHELIN Star in the 2027 selection.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73453\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2202-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant impressed inspectors with its thoughtfully prepared dishes, refined techniques, and creative approach to local ingredients and flavors.<\/p>\n<p>Joining FLOW are eight returning One MICHELIN Star restaurants, bringing the total number of One MICHELIN Star establishments in the Philippines to nine.<\/p>\n<h3>Complete List of MICHELIN-Starred Restaurants for 2027<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Two MICHELIN Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helm \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>One MICHELIN Star<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asador Alfonso \u2013 Cavite (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>Celera \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>FLOW \u2013 Makati (New)<\/li>\n<li>Gallery by Chele \u2013 Taguig (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>Hapag \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>Inat\u00f4 \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>K\u00e1sa Palma \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>Linamnam \u2013 Para\u00f1aque (Retained)<\/li>\n<li>Toyo Eatery \u2013 Makati (Retained)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Bib Gourmand and MICHELIN-Selected Restaurants<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the starred restaurants, the MICHELIN Guide 2027 also recognized establishments offering quality dining experiences across different cuisines and price points.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73464\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2204-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Bib Gourmand<\/strong> category, which recognizes restaurants serving quality food at moderate prices, now includes <strong>31 establishments<\/strong>, with eight new additions and two promotions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73463\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-2288-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>NEW MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Awardees \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">NEW! MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Restaurants for 2027<\/h3>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Apag Marangle \u2013 Pampanga<\/li>\n<li>Azela \u2013 Manila<\/li>\n<li>Balay Dako \u2013 Cavite<\/li>\n<li>Bawai&#8217;s Vietnamese Kitchen \u2013 Cavite<\/li>\n<li>C.H.E. Bacolod Chicken House Express \u2013 Makati<\/li>\n<li>Kalipay! \u2013 Cebu<\/li>\n<li>Tatang&#8217;s Lechon \u2013 Cebu<\/li>\n<li>Tito Boy \u2013 Pampanga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, the <strong>MICHELIN-Selected<\/strong> category features <strong>86 restaurants<\/strong>, including 18 new additions, showcasing everything from neighborhood favorites and traditional Filipino cooking to contemporary chef-led concepts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>NEW! MICHELIN-Selected Restaurants for 2027<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ab\u00e9 (Taguig)<\/li>\n<li>Bombvinos Bodega (Makati)<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Cyria\u2019s Kandingan (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Dig\u00e1mo (Marikina)<\/li>\n<li>Elaia by Cyma (Cavite)<\/li>\n<li>Haliya (Para\u00f1aque)<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Idalia (Makati)<\/li>\n<li>Kokeek&#8217;s Manokan (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Kong\u00a0(Makati)<\/li>\n<li>Kumedor (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Liyab (Taguig)<\/li>\n<li>Makanai (Taguig)<\/li>\n<li>Marjo&#8217;s Pochero (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Mila&#8217;s Tokwa&#8217;t Baboy (San Andres) (Pampanga)<\/li>\n<li>Oyster Bay (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Playa (Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue) (Cebu)<\/li>\n<li>Souq (Pampanga)<\/li>\n<li>Tadhan\u00e0 (Makati)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these distinctions reflect the continued development of the country&#8217;s dining scene, particularly its growing appreciation for regional ingredients, Filipino culinary traditions, and innovative cooking techniques.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">MICHELIN Special Awards 2027<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ceremony also recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to the Philippine dining and hospitality industry through four MICHELIN Special Awards.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Award<\/th>\n<th>Recipient<\/th>\n<th>Restaurant \/ Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award<\/td>\n<td>Chef Frances Tariga<\/td>\n<td>Tadhan\u00e0, Makati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MICHELIN Young Chef Award<\/td>\n<td>Chef Francis Lacson<\/td>\n<td>Dig\u00e1mo, Marikina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MICHELIN Service Award<\/td>\n<td>Clyde Joshua Zafra<\/td>\n<td>Tito Boy, Pampanga<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award<\/td>\n<td>Ron Job Sanchez<\/td>\n<td>Automat, Makati<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Among the notable additions this year was the <strong>MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award<\/strong>, introduced for the first time in the Philippines. The distinction was presented to Chef Frances Tariga of Tadhan\u00e0 in Makati, recognizing the restaurant&#8217;s creative approach to Filipino cuisine and its successful opening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73459\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1683-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chef Francis Tariga of Tadhana \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chef Francis Lacson of Dig\u00e1mo in Marikina received the Young Chef Award for his contemporary interpretation of Filipino cuisine, while Tito Boy&#8217;s Restaurant Manager Clyde Joshua Zafra was recognized for outstanding hospitality and service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73461\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1494-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chef Francis Lacson of Digamo \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73462\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1382-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Restaurant Manager Clyde Joshua Zafra \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Completing the special awards was Ron Job Sanchez, Bar Beverage Manager of Automat in Makati, whose inventive cocktail creations earned the Exceptional Cocktails Award.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73460\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1565-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Bar Beverage Manager Ron Job Sanchez of Automat \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Chef Chele Gonz\u00e1lez Recognized Through Mindful Voices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another highlight of the evening was the introduction of <strong>Mindful Voices<\/strong>, a MICHELIN Guide initiative that provides a platform for hospitality professionals to share inspiring stories and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chef Jos\u00e9 Luis &#8220;Chele&#8221; Gonz\u00e1lez of Gallery by Chele in Taguig<\/strong> was the first individual invited on stage as a Mindful Voice in the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73454\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-1262.jpg-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Mindful Voice Chef Chele Gonzalez \/ IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The recognition highlighted his commitment to responsible sourcing, waste reduction, and support for local farming communities. Around 90% of Gallery by Chele&#8217;s ingredients are locally sourced, with the restaurant also working alongside farmers, fisherfolk, Indigenous communities, and the International Rice Research Institute to promote Philippine ingredients and preserve culinary heritage.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Philippine Dining Continues to Gain Recognition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For its 2027 edition, MICHELIN inspectors noted the growing confidence of the Philippine dining industry, particularly in showcasing local flavors, traditional cooking practices, and regional ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 60% of newly selected establishments specialize in Filipino cuisine, reflecting the increasing prominence of the country&#8217;s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-73449\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/MGRC-PH-2027-08532-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from MICHELIN Guide<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The recognition of 127 restaurants across Manila and surrounding areas, including Cebu, Pampanga, and Cavite, marks another important chapter in the continued development of the Philippine gastronomic scene.<\/p>\n<p>The complete <strong>MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs &amp; 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