Cocolinarya Turismo 2025, a collaboration of Philippine Coconut Authority, COHREP (Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines) and DTI Philippines at SM Megamall, Mega Trade Hall 3 on August 30 – September 2, 2025.
The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP) is the leading professional organization of Hospitality Management and Tourism educators in the country. Every year, COHREP hosts the National Skills Competition to showcase the excellence, creativity, and competitiveness of students nationwide through various events that highlight culinary expertise, destination marketing, tourism innovation, and other industry-driven skills.
This year, our HM students proudly represented the region in the COCOLINARYA Turismo 2025 competitions and achieved remarkable wins!
🥈 Coco Restaurant of the Region – 1st Runner-Up
Emmanuel Rodico, Angela Joy Tupas, Kim Zymil Nueda, Jamel Santillan, John Paul Magat and Kate Montalbo
🎖️ Destination Marketing – 4th Place
Edmund Orcena, Kirk Lanz Dela Cruz and Justine Kaye Capsa
Special thanks to our Administrator, Engr. Sylvino V. Tupas, our CBE Dean, Dr. Violeta A. Neri and our dedicated coaches, Mr. Shane P. Fornis and Mr. Ivan C. Catalan, for their support and guidance throughout the competition.
We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors- PEA, and Regional COHREP, for their generous support.
Congratulations to our participants for their passion, skill, and teamwork that brought pride and honor to the institution!

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