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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758244170843MYK00666.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Australia-based chefs Marc Nacua and Princess Anne Uy. HandoutMANILA -- Filipino dishes bring more than delectable flavors to the table — they tell stories. And in the hands of Australia-based chefs Marc Nacua and Princess Anne Uy, those stories are reaching audiences far beyond the Philippines</div>The two multi-awarded chefs returned home to headline the fifth edition of Taste of the Philippines: A Global Culinary Journey at Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico in San Juan City, Thursday. The series, staged with Nutribullet, highlights Filipinos who are shaping global dining while staying true to their roots.&quot;Through every dish, I aim to bring not just my skills but also the resilience, creativity, and warmth of the Filipino spirit. This event is a celebration of who we are both at home and abroad,” Nacua explained.&quot;Taste of the Philippines is both an honor and a responsibility,” Uy added.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758244242068MYK01707.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Marc Nacua&#x27;s desserts. HandoutWith more than 15 years of experience at Melbourne’s Crown Casino and dnata Inflight Catering, Nacua has earned a reputation for transforming Filipino inspirations into world-class desserts. At the Manila showcase, he presented a vibrant trio — Dried Mango Rum Baba, Piñacolada Pavlova, and Winter Morning.</div>Uy, who has helmed kitchens at Nobu, Crown Casino, and Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, infused Filipino flavors with Japanese precision and modern Australian flair. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758244301967MYK01551.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lechon Belly Roll. HandoutHer showcase menu offered bold takes on tradition: Umami Lechon Belly Roll, Prawn Toast with Kare-Kare Bonito, Chicken Moringa Chawanmushi, and Seafood Udon.</div>“It is about showing the world how Filipino cuisine can stand proudly on the global stage while inspiring the younger generation to take pride in our food and culture,”  Uy said.

Filipino dishes bring more than delectable flavors to the table — they tell stories. And in the hands of Australia-based chefs Marc Nacua and Princess Anne Uy, those stories are reaching audiences far beyond the Philippines

Filipino dishes bring more than delectable flavors to the table — they tell stories. And in the hands of Australia-based chefs Marc Nacua and Princess Anne Uy, those stories are reaching audiences far beyond the Philippines

Australia-based Filipino chefs elevate culinary storytelling with Filipino flavor

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Australia-based Filipino chefs elevate culinary storytelling with Filipino flavor

Anna Cerezo,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 18, 2025 10:56 PM PHT

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Updated September 19, 2025 09:12 AM PHT

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Taste of the Philippines

Chef Laudico

Global Culinary Journey

Marc Nacua

Princess Anne Uy

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