The Philippine Pastry Cup is an event that highlights the country's pastry talents.
The theme for the 2025 national selection is "IT'S ABOUT TIME". This theme encourages candidates to interpret time in its most relevant forms, whether by exploring change, memory, history, or the simple representation of objects like clocks and hourglasses.
The competition is an opportunity for chefs to express their creativity and showcase their skills, by producing one tasting test and one artistic creation to be completed in 6 hours.
The Philippine victory in the 2026 Asian Pastry Cup
The Philippine national selection for the World Pastry Cup took place on 12 September 2025.
This competition brings together Filipino pastry chefs who showcase exceptional talent and creativity through sugar and chocolate, with the theme ‘It’s About Time’.
Two candidates were selected to represent the Philippines at the Asia-Pacific selection in April 2026:
1). Gian Aguirre – Sugar
Special Prize: Best Buffet.
The winning piece, “Blooming through the Glass of Time”, created by Chef Gian Aguirre, featured a unique and spectacular sugar creation, perfectly complemented by his refined plated dessert.
2). Janelle Toh – Chocolate
Special Award: Best Tasting.
Her dessert achieved the highest score, recognising her exceptional skill and an unforgettable taste experience.
Chef Verge Iral proudly served as coach at the Asian Pastry Cup 2026, leading Team Philippines to a remarkable third‑place finish. Thanks to this victory, the Philippine team has qualified for the Grand Final of the 2027 World Pastry Cup, which will take place during the Sirha Lyon on 22 and 23 January.
This achievement reflects a shared journey of dedication, teamwork, and national pride, marking a significant milestone for the Philippines on the international pastry stage.
