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Cebu eateries, restos awarded Michelin plaques

Published Dec 13, 2025 05:24 pm
TOURISM Secretary Christina Frasco leads the distribution of Michelin Guide plaques to 18 Cebu-based establishments on Saturday, Dec. 13. (DOT)
TOURISM Secretary Christina Frasco leads the distribution of Michelin Guide plaques to 18 Cebu-based establishments on Saturday, Dec. 13. (DOT)
CEBU CITY – A mix of small eateries and high-end restaurants on Saturday, Dec. 13, received Michelin Guide plaques.
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the distribution of the Michelin Guide plaques to 18 Cebu-based establishments at the Pig & Palm in Cebu Business Park here.
“Today’s distribution of the Michelin Guide plaques is a wonderful affirmation of the work that the Cebuanos have been doing to put forth Filipino culinary excellence to the world and so we are very happy to be able to contribute to this work by giving them the evidence of their hard work, their sacrifice, their service to our communities,” Frasco told reporters.
Frasco emphasized that the recognition benefits not just the restaurants but also local farmers, fisherfolk, and small and medium enterprises supplying these establishments.
“From our farmers, fisherfolk, all of our local suppliers, our small and medium enterprises that supply these restaurants are benefiting as well,” she added.
Six restaurants received the Bib Gourmand distinction for serving exceptional food at reasonable prices – Abaseria Deli & Cafe, CUR8, Esmen, Lasa, Pares Batchoy Food House, and The Pig & Palm.
The 12 other restaurants were included in the Michelin Selected 2026 for quality cuisine and noteworthy dining experiences even without a star or Bib Gourmand.
They were Abli, ATO-AH, COCO, DIP, Enye by Chele Gonzalez, House of Lechon, Soba Kamakura, Maya, Lantaw (Compostela), Pares Pares (N. Escario St.), Sialo, and Socarrat.
The Michelin Guide is an internationally recognized restaurant and hotel rating system that originated in France.
It was first published in 1900 by the French tire company Michelin as a travel guide to encourage people to drive more (and thus buy more tires). Over time, it evolved into one of the most prestigious authorities in gastronomy.
Frasco said the Michelin recognition affirms the global potential of Filipino cuisine.
“This is very much driven by the private sector. So we're also very grateful to the chefs, the cooks, the owners of these eateries, carinderias, and restaurants for really continuing to invest, continuing to expand, and also making sure that the quality of their offerings are to a standard that can be returned to the tourists,” Frasco said.

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