Filamer Christian University (FCU) Senior High School (SHS) students claimed three silvers at 17th National Food Showdown 2026, themed “Kulinarya Rehiyones: Lasap Pilipino, ” held at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City on October 16 to 17.

Competing against 345 participants, 32 academic institutions, and 25 professional teams and securing second-place finishes in their respective categories were Aron Dave Arceo in Regional Coffee Concoction Category, Allyza Fhe Boluso in Mocktail Mixing Category, and Dan Domoyong in Regional Fruit Flambé Category, carrying FCU as the only Senior High schoolers to participate.

“Most or even all of the participants were already college students, while kami nga team halin pa lang sa senior high school and first time namon. It made the achievement even more meaningful for me [us].” Boluso said.

Among them Ma. Astly Omayao and Jhon Ian Fuentes also represented FCU in the national competition, gaining valuable experience and demonstrating their abilities in World Class Cocktail Mixing and Flair Bartending.

“Indi man hapos ang tanan, pero gin-ubra niya gid ang iya best para sa amon, kag dako gid ang akon gratitude sa iya dedication and sacrifices.” Boluso said, recognizing coach John Patrick Romero’s dedication and sacrifices throughout their preparation.

The 17th National Food Showdown brought together students and professionals from across the country to compete in various food and beverage categories

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(Article by Zenia Faith Singalivo/The Hillside Echo – Senior)

(Photo by Jasmine Rose Tabjan/The Hillside Echo – Senior)