00:00Now, our cuisine can become another reason for travelers to visit, explore our regions, and to stay longer.
00:07Our hospitality industry is also gaining international recognition.
00:12In 2026, nine Philippine hotels and resorts received Michelin keys, including our first two, two-key properties.
00:22We want this growing interest in Philippine cuisine and hospitality to create opportunities for more Filipinos.
00:31At Gallery by Shelly, for example, Chef Chelly Gonzales showcases indigenous rice varieties from the Cordilleras,
00:38bringing greater attention to our local ingredients and the communities that produce them.
00:44Greater interest in Filipino cuisine can mean more opportunities for our farmers, our fisherfolk, food producers, and our MSMEs.
00:53For our part, government will continue to improve infrastructure and air and sea connectivity to make these destinations more accessible.
01:02We also support culinary education and skills development for aspiring chefs and hospitality professionals.
01:09As we strengthen our tourism industry, we hope to see more of the country represented in the international culinary scene.
01:18Beyond Manila and Cebu, more food destinations are waiting to be discovered.
01:24Our goal is to create an environment where Filipino talent and business can thrive,
01:30where culinary tourism brings more jobs and livelihoods to our communities.
01:34I thank the Michelin guide for bringing its expertise and global perspective to the Philippines,
01:41helping introduce our culinary landscape to a wider international audience.
01:47Most especially, of course, to our chefs, restaurateurs, everyone working behind the scenes.
01:54Thank you for your hard work, your creativity, and your passion.
02:16Tonight, we celebrate your achievements.
02:19You have earned this recognition through your dedication to your craft.
02:24Let us continue to invest in our culinary talent, preserve our regional food traditions,
02:29and encourage the next generation of Filipinos to innovate while remaining rooted in who we are.
02:36Let us welcome the world to our table, and with good food and the warmth of Filipino hospitality.
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