Cebu hotels lead on sustainable dining with plant-based menus
Fourteen top hotels in Cebu have earned A-grade sustainability ratings from international NGO Lever Foundation for committing to expand plant-based menu offerings to 30 percent to 50 percent by the end of 2030.
“Cebu’s hospitality has always been about caring for people and our community, and this commitment extends that care to the environment,” Mia Singson-León, general manager of Quest Hotel Cebu and President of the Hotel, Resort & Restaurant Association of Cebu Inc., said in a press release on Oct. 13, 2025.
“That’s why this collective shift is more than just a tick in the box for all of us. We are serious about expanding sustainable choices that care for both our guests and the planet.”
“The hospitality leaders in Cebu have shown remarkable vision in embracing plant-based initiatives,” said Marielle Lagulay, sustainability program manager at Lever Foundation. “They clearly see why this shift is important and why action must be taken now."
Studies by the United Nations and World Health Organization show that plant-based foods emit fewer greenhouse gases, use less land and water, and reduce food waste, helping the tourism sector shrink its environmental footprint.
Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma