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Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan proudly unveils The Chef’s Garden, the resort’s newest green space and a thriving symbol of its commitment to sustainability and mindful hospitality. Conceptualized in 2022, the garden is the third and most dynamic green sanctuary within the resort, created to bring guests and colleagues closer to the source of what nourishes them. Nestled within the lush grounds of Crimson Mactan, the Chef’s Garden grows a wide variety of organic fruits, herbs, and vegetables, lovingly cultivated using vermi-enriched compost—a natural byproduct of the resort’s food waste management program.&nbsp;<figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;Chef_s Garden.jpg&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:574669,&quot;height&quot;:800,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/t2SCR4tf44LEYsdJy6dimhepVRtYYbBOKQ01pI6M.jpg&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/t2SCR4tf44LEYsdJy6dimhepVRtYYbBOKQ01pI6M.jpg&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1200}" data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes="{&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Chef's Garden&quot;,&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}" class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg"><a href="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/t2SCR4tf44LEYsdJy6dimhepVRtYYbBOKQ01pI6M.jpg"><img src="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/t2SCR4tf44LEYsdJy6dimhepVRtYYbBOKQ01pI6M.jpg" width="1200" height="800"><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Chef's Garden</figcaption></a></figure>These fresh ingredients are used across the resort’s restaurants, including Enye by Chele Gonzalez, Aka, Azure Beach Club, and Saffron Café, ensuring guests enjoy cuisine that is not only flavorful but also locally and sustainably sourced. Leading this initiative is Rowena Carpio, Crimson Mactan’s resident horticulturist, whose passion and expertise have shaped the resort’s gardens into flourishing spaces.&nbsp;<figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;Fresh Fruit Produce.jpg&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:306588,&quot;height&quot;:800,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/BgYIcSydWWFfuTPUoNIWnOAIdgel7wMQ7lRZgu6C.jpg&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/BgYIcSydWWFfuTPUoNIWnOAIdgel7wMQ7lRZgu6C.jpg&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1200}" data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes="{&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}" class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg"><a href="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/BgYIcSydWWFfuTPUoNIWnOAIdgel7wMQ7lRZgu6C.jpg"><img src="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/BgYIcSydWWFfuTPUoNIWnOAIdgel7wMQ7lRZgu6C.jpg" width="1200" height="800"><figcaption class="attachment__caption">Fresh Fruit Produce.jpg 299.4 KB</figcaption></a></figure>“The Chef’s Garden is about giving back to the earth, to our guests, and to the community,” Rowena shared. “We nurture each plant with care and purpose, knowing it contributes to something bigger and reaches the hearts of those we serve.” “The Chef’s Garden represents the essence of what it means to be The Kind Host,” shared Mia Singson-Leon, General Manager of Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan. “It reflects our genuine care not only for our guests, but for our colleagues, community, and the environment that sustains us. Every initiative, no matter how small, contributes to a kinder, more sustainable future.” <figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;filename&quot;:&quot;Crimson Mactan_s Sustainability committee.jpg&quot;,&quot;filesize&quot;:346840,&quot;height&quot;:773,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/qwXsaXPRRHCQ26haB3iHbqBs0CCsuTVtc6wfzApX.jpg&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/qwXsaXPRRHCQ26haB3iHbqBs0CCsuTVtc6wfzApX.jpg&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1160}" data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes="{&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Sustainability Committee Represented by members of the different departmets.&quot;,&quot;presentation&quot;:&quot;gallery&quot;}" class="attachment attachment--preview attachment--jpg"><a href="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/qwXsaXPRRHCQ26haB3iHbqBs0CCsuTVtc6wfzApX.jpg"><img src="https://haspcms-chroma-hospitality.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/qwXsaXPRRHCQ26haB3iHbqBs0CCsuTVtc6wfzApX.jpg" width="1160" height="773"><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Sustainability Committee Represented by members of the different departmets.</figcaption></a></figure>Beyond being a source of fresh produce, the Chef’s Garden is envisioned as a learning and sharing space. In the near future, Crimson Mactan will invite guests, students, and community members to visit the garden, join guided tours, and participate in hands-on learning experiences that highlight sustainable gardening and responsible living. Guests will also have opportunities to bring home fresh harvests, deepening their connection to the resort’s philosophy of mindful hospitality. With this new milestone, Crimson Mactan continues to strengthen its program in responsible tourism, nurturing not only world-class experiences but also the environment and community that make them possible.

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