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The fourth year and fifth implementation of the AJINOMOTO® Umami Culinary Challenge welcomes thousands of visitors and 450 student-competitors at the SMX Convention Center last February 02, 2013. 43 universities and colleges in Metro Manila and nearby provinces showcased their mastery of achieving umami taste in their culinary creations to vie for the coveted Umami Bowl Award.
one of the judges, Chef Rosebud Benitez
In each of the five (5) competition categories, HRM and Nutrition students were given an hour to prepare and cook their dishes. These dishes are then presented to an esteemed panel of judges, which includes, among others, professional chefs – Eugene Raymundo, Seiji Kamura, Rosebud Benitez, James Antolin, Sau del Rosario, food editors – Nana Ozaeta and Dolly Dy and other food experts. Judges decided based on intensity of umami taste, culinary technique and creativity, dish preparation and plate presentation.
the Umami dishes
One of the major criteria of this competition is Eat Well, Live Well.® Cooking. This is judged by the UCC Nutrition Panel composed of Dr. Celeste Tanchoco, President of the Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines and Dr. Josefa Eusebio, President of the Glutamate Association of the Philippines. This criterion refers to the integration of culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to create a delicious and nourishing umami dish. Chef Russell Bautista, Project Head of the event explains, “The AJINOMOTO® Umami Culinary Challenge has always been about providing opportunities for aspiring chefs to learn how to develop healthy and tasty dishes. We go beyond satisfying the taste buds. We want all of our participants to appreciate the importance of improving of the quality of life of the people that we serve.”
the competition area
Apart from the culinary competitions, foodies and other guests enjoy exhibit booths from sponsors and witness the Caterers’ Forum hosted by Food Caterer’s Association of the Philippines (FCAP) and AJINOMOTO® CaterServe and a meat processing seminar facilitated by Mrs. Lourdes Rivera of Ultima Entrepinoy Center. Ms. Kathryn Bernardo, the new AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning endorser and one of the hottest stars of the Kapamilya Network also made a special appearance to congratulate all the participants for a job well done.
The Umami Bowl Champions, Arellano University – Jose Abad Santos
The event finale is the awarding of winners, which names Arellano University – Jose Abad Santos as the Umami Bowl Champion for garnering the highest average score and excelling in competition categories including Umami Bento Meal, My Own Umami Creation and Umami Potter. The UCC 2013 gold medalists, as follows:
Category
School
Dish Name
Students
Umami Bento Meal
Colegio de San Lorenzo
Pouched Salmon with Shoyu Glazed with Rice Pilaf
Christine Torio
Lardette Mohammad
Fritz Prudencio
Healthy Asian Umami Dish
Central Luzon College of Science and Technology
Grilled Fish Fillet in Lemon and Chives
Krisna Mae Portin
Ma. Naomi Kimeco Fortunato
Vanessa Arimboanga
Best Filipino Umami Dish
Delos Santos STI College
Liver Rice Adobo and Chicken Coconut Pandan with Crunchy Kangkong
Patricia Anne San Agustin
Maricel Refusio
Patrick San Agustin
My Own Umami Creation
Arellano University – Jose Abad Santos
Gabi Roll in Bagoong Coconut Sauce
Anna Andrea Parilla
Christopher Rabino
Raymart Palacio
Umami Potter
Rogationist College
Hot and Sour Coco Clam Soup with Saluyot, Vermicelli and Shredded Coconut Meat Served in Fresh Buko Shells
Maximillian Cosca
Joyce Ann Gatpandan
Romnick Dela Cruz
Overall, the Umami Bowl Champion brings home a kitchen showcase on top of other prizes. 15 more schools receive medals, cash prizes, cooking equipment, gift certificates and culinary books courtesy of Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation and its sponsors.
The AJINOMOTO® Umami Culinary Challenge 2013 is presented by Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, in partnership with the Food Caterer’s Association of the Philippines and sponsored by La Germania, Solane, Whirlpool/Fujidenzo, Sweetlink, Masflex and Anvil Publishing.
I would really love for me and my little man to experience fun runs that is why when I found out that PhilHealth will be having one, with a local leg her in our city, I just have to sign up and join! 🙂
We visited the local PhilHealth branch last Thursday to inquire about it and to register. I signed up the little man for the 3k kiddie category and signed myself up for the 3k category. I paid P250 for each of our slots. The racer kit includes a singlet, a race bib, race primer, finisher certificate as well as a raffle stub. I was told to return next week to get our racer kits.
The PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide run 2013 will be held on 17 February, 2013 in 19 different locations nationwide, including Malolos. Assembly time will start as early as 4.45am for those running in the 18k category. 3k assembly time is at 6.15am and gun start is at 6.30. This will be our first time to participate in an event like this and I am really quite excited {even when I do not have a running shoes and other running-related clothes ;)}. This will be a whole new experience for my little man so I am excited for him, as well.
Registration for this fun run is still on-going until 11 February, so be sure to make a beeline to the local PhilHealth branch near you to inquire and sign up. This year’s theme is for “Mother and Child Protection” and shall benefit The Philippine Children’s Medical Center and Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, as well as other regional institutions, including OB-Gynecology Department of Bulacan Medical Center.
This will be one great and cause-worthy activity to participate in. You can even ask the whole family to join. For more information, you may visit the PhilHealth Website.
