Outstanding Achiever in Food Research and Development

If you find joy in eating “Chicken Joy,” or can’t have enough of “Peach Mango Pie,” you have Lourdes to thank for making these delights so irresistible to millions of Filipinos who love eating at Jollibee. As one of the pioneering product innovators for the giant food chain, Lourdes applies her vast knowledge of food science in the service of good taste. She has done R&D for major food companies across Southeast Asia, producing commercial-grade food and beverage items that have garnered international recognition, including a Best Foods Presidential Award and the World Beverage Innovation Awards in Germany.