Chef John Rey C. Piñera, HTM Instructor, has reached a new milestone in his culinary journey. As he recently completed the Pre-Commis Chef course and Culinary Foundation Course, and successfully passed the final assessment-examination. 

With the department’s unwavering commitment to international excellence and professional growth, Chef John Rey proudly joins his esteemed colleagues: Chef John Michael C. Ibarra (HTM Department Head, certified in 2022) and Chef Jesusa Ana Maria F. Jacalne (certified in the year 2023). Mr. Piñera’s certification marks another significant step in a flourishing career. Congratulations, Chef John Rey! From your HTM Family!

This certification is hosted by the World Chefs Academy by the World Association of Chefs’ Society (WACS). WACS is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. 

Truly, SMU-HTM is faithful to its mission and will always be driven by excellence.

3i for HTM: We Inspire, We Innovate, We Influence.

Written by: Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra