The Department of Agriculture (DA) in collaboration with the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) conducted the cooking contest as a vegetable consumption awareness initiative for public schools in Metro Manila.

Out of the 18 schools, six entered the final round which showed cooking demonstration as part of the activities at the AgriLink. Recipes were judged based on the following set of criteria: palatability, nutritional value, visual appeal, creativity and originality, and affordability.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap welcomed the participating schools and guests during the event. Panel of judges during this year's search were Cook Magazine Editor Nancy Reyes-Lumen, Chef JL Cang, Philippine Star Columnist Christine Dayrit, Singer and Sexy Chef Restaurant Owner Rachel Alejandro, and National Vegetable Industry Council President Lyndon Tan.

Students from the Manggahan Memorial High School were declared first runner-up for their "Fresh Lumpia in Pumpkin and Sauce" while participants from Jose Abad Santos High School ("Vegetable Wraps") ties up with Don Alejandro Roces, Sr. Science Technology High School ("Kala-Malu-Tahong Rolyo Con Blanco Sarsa") for the second position.

Winners received certificates and cash prizes. The whole class of the grand prize winner and first-runner-up will have exposure trips to Baguio City and Tagaytay City, respectively(Source: Ma. Eloisa E. Hernandez - BAR - 11/10/08)

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