Asia’s Best Female Chef has another feather on her chef’s toque.
“Finally, it’s out. United Nations Ambassador for Gastronomy Tourism. It was given to me in Bhutan a few months ago, but finally awarded in Saint Petersburg at the @unwto 23rd United Nations World Tourism Organization Congress, during the amazing lunch reception hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines and I am just so humbled, honored, blown away, speechless, still stunned and more! Thank you Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvila for this priceless distinction! Salamat po, Secretary Berna @bernsrp for opening these doors of opportunity, and more so for the trust. And for the team @fooddudeph @mariel_bustamante @hosehorhe and the rest of the team through the years, this honor is yours! I carry our flag in my heart as I represent our beloved country in this role. #itsmorefuninthephilippines?? in great company with JOAN ROCA, JUAN MARI ARZAK, ELENA ARZAK and NARISAWA! Proud to be Pinoy! #philippinecuisine #pinoyfood #margaritaforés30years ” @margaritafores said.
Thank you for bringing so much honor to our country, chef Maita!
