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Success Stories
Stories from our alumni, pertaining to internships, full-time jobs, businesses, and other experimental learning opportunities manifest the success of our students here at Pastry Arts Academy Philippines.
CHEF MERA BLANCA NORAN BUCAHAN
Seda Abreeza
CBPA Batch 6
After graduating at Gourmet Bites, Chef Ed Tuazon - former Executive Chef of Marco Polo Davao - hired me as his baker at his commisary. I was part of the team that made cakes, pastries and Filipino delicacies. The lessons that I learned while studying in Pastry Arts Academy Philippines (formerly Gourmet Bites) proved to be very useful as I applied it during my stay with Chef Ed. My overall experience made me explore more for greener pastures.
CHEF RIEZL JENNIFER AMBA
Pastry Chef, Norwegian Cruise Lines
CBPA Batch 5
With the help of the skills and knowledge I have acquired after being trained by the talented chefs of PAAP, I was able to gain confidence and courage to chase my dreams and was able to work at one of Davao's best hotels, the Marco Polo hotel. And now as I move forward to another journey, I will still bring and use the knowledge and skills I have learned from my mentors in pursuit of making my dreams come true
PRINCESS GRACE SONGCUYA & MARK VINCENT AMIDO
Owner of MP's Sweet Tooth Cheesecake Shop & Cafe
DBPA Batch 9
Their shops are located in Koronadal and General Santos cities, and are known for cheesecake and cakes in jars. They are now in the process of adding more products to offer to their customers.
MARYVILLE G. NADAR
Owner of Mimi's Cakes
CBPA Batch 1
Started her own bakeshop in 2014 named Mimi's Cakes located at Bontuyan Medical Hospital Bldg., Poblacion Polomolok, South Cotabato
JOY M. MASAYON
Pastry Chef, Canada
DBPA Batch 20
Now based in Canada, worked previously as a Cake Decorator and is now currently a Pastry Chef at Sandrine French Pastry.
ARTHELE MAY A. LEDESMA
Pastry Chef, Australia
2-Year Culinary Arts Course Batch 2012
Previously worked at Rockpool as a pastry chef in Perth, Australia, and is now currently working as a Pastry Chef in Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Australia.
JUVELYN VILLACORTE
Commi Pastry, United Kingdom
DBPA Batch 5
Currently working at P&O Cruises Britianna as a Commi Pastry.
BRIAN ALEX BRANZUELA
Line Pastry Assistant, United States of America
CBPA Batch 6
Currently working at Holland America Cruises as a Line Pastry Assistant.
PATRICIA ARBOTANTE
Sous Chef, Western Australia
Diploma in Baking & Pastry Arts + Coffee
Currently working at Benesse as a Sous Chef.
Our programs prepare graduates for business or employment as baking and pastry professionals in the industry.
Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts, Catering Business, Independent Bakeries/Pastry Shops, Wholesale/Retail Market, High-Volume Bakeries.
Graduates should qualify for entry level positions:
Pastry/Bakery Assistant, Area Pastry Chef, Assistant Pastry Chef, CDP for Pastry
With experience, advancement opportunities may include:
Pastry Chef, Cake designer, Bakery Manager