Michelin launches Manila guide
- The Michelin Guide 2026: Manila & Environs and Cebu Pocket Guidebook was launched during Filipino Food Month, per the Philippine Embassy. (philippine-embassy.org.sg) - The formal launch positions Manila and Cebu as new Michelin coverage areas in 2026. (philippine-embassy.org.sg) - The release is being framed as a milestone for the Philippines' culinary sector and tourism push. (philippine-embassy.org.sg)
Michelin has launched the MICHELIN Guide 2026: Manila & Environs and Cebu, formally adding the Philippines to its global restaurant coverage. (michelin.com) The guide’s first selection of 108 establishments was unveiled at the Manila Marriott Hotel (Newport World Resorts) on October 30, 2025. (michelin.com) The 108 entries break down as one Two‑MICHELIN‑Star restaurant, eight One‑MICHELIN‑Star restaurants, 25 Bib Gourmand honorees, and 74 MICHELIN Selected venues. (michelin.com) The Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore highlighted the release during Filipino Food Month on April 22, 2026, calling the guide “a major milestone” for Philippine gastronomy. (philippine-embassy.org.sg) Helm in Manila received the guide’s sole Two‑Star distinction, and Gallery by Chele was named to the MICHELIN Green Star community for sustainability. (michelin.com) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco attended the unveiling, which Manila Bulletin reports took place in the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Newport World Resorts. (mb.com.ph) Michelin’s press release notes the selection spans 90 restaurants in Manila & environs and 18 in Cebu, showcasing both metropolitan dining and regional culinary traditions. (michelin.com) The pocket guidebook accompanies the digital selection, and the MICHELIN Guide website carries the full list for travellers and food enthusiasts exploring the Philippines. (philippine-embassy.org.sg)
