Qatar Airways Partners with Michelin One-Star Filipino Chef Jordy and May Navarra to Launch an Exclusive Business Class Menu

Available from February, the new menu brings a modern take on Filipino cuisine to Business Class passengers flying from Manila to Doha

MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest collaboration with renowned Filipino husband-and-wife duo, Chef Jordy and May Navarra, featuring an exclusive new Business Class menu for passengers travelling from Manila to Doha. Available from 2 February, the menu features a modern and refined take on well-loved Filipino dishes, and starting July 2026, the menu will also be available from Doha to Manila.

As the head chef and owner behind Manila's One-Star Michelin Restaurant, Toyo Eatery, Chef Jordy Navarra brings his passion and love for cooking to Qatar Airways, with a five-course experience that reimagines fine-dining in the skies.

The menu features an appetizer of seared chilled scallops, braised beef short ribs tiyula itum for main course, pansit noodle ensalada for a light option, purée of arroz caldo for breakfast porridge and a standout dessert of sans rival cake with philippine chocolate sorbet. Ingredients are carefully sourced from local suppliers, in accordance with sustainable practices and seasonality to highlight the best Filipino ingredients.

This collaboration marks another milestone in Qatar Airways' award-winning in-flight offerings and its ongoing legacy of extraordinary gourmet offerings. By investing in premium onboard experiences and joining with world-class chefs, Qatar Airways has earned a reputation as a global leader in aviation. The airline was named the 'World's Best Business Class' for the 11^th time in 2024 and achieved the title of 'World's Best Airline' for a record-breaking 8^th time in the same year. Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Qatar Airways also holds accolades for 'World's Best Business Class Lounge' and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, via one seamless connection through Hamad International Airport, the 'World's Best Airport', as voted by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Qatar Airways x Chef Jordy and May Menu:

Manila – Doha Menu

Appetizer

• Seared Chilled Scallop
  mustard leaf, shrimp buro, radish and salted egg

Main Course

• Braised Beef Short Ribs Tiyula Itum
  charred coconut, eggplant and heirloom Tinawon rice

Dessert

• Sans Rival Cake
  Philippine chocolate sorbet

Light Option

• Pansit Noodle Ensalada
  chayote and pomelo

Breakfast Porridge

• Puree of Arroz Caldo
  chicken, anchovy and egg

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About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways was previously named the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.

The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, and has yet again received recognition for 'World's Best Business Class', and 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge'. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways has also been lauded with the 'Best Airline in the Middle East' title for the 13 time.

Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for 11 consecutive years, as well as 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the 'World's Best Airport' by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.

Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.

For further information, visit www.qatarairways.com

 

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Qatar Airways Partners with Michelin One-Star Filipino Chef Jordy and May Navarra to Launch an Exclusive Business Class Menu

SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Asia Design Prize ceremony took place recently in Seoul, South Korea. MINISO took home three awards for its original designs, standing out among more than 1,500 submissions from 31 countries and regions. Flip Mirror earned a Gold Winner award, while Lumion Brush and Light Forest received Winner recognition, pointing to MINISO's growing in-house design and R&D capabilities.

Asia Design Prize is one of Asia's most influential international design awards. Renowned for its rigorous, impartial jury process and global perspective, the competition spotlights work that reflects where design is heading and helps bring those ideas and practice to a wider audience. It has become a visible platform connecting Asian design talent with the international stage.

These three winning products each address distinct everyday scenarios, combining sharp user-centric insight with structural innovation to make daily routines more intuitive.

Flip Mirror, the Gold Winner, is a hidden-storage compact mirror. With a flip mechanism, it tucks small items behind the mirror, blending storage and use in a way that feels seamless—even on a crowded desk. MINISO Seoul Design Center noted, "We wanted to turn everyday desktop organization into something simple, intuitive, and meaningful. Flip Mirror doesn't just keep your space tidy—it turns the act of flipping into a small, satisfying ritual."

Light Forest, an ambient mood light, draws inspiration from the silhouette of a forest. Its soft silicone shade conceals a squeeze sensor—users turn the light on and off with a gentle pinch, replacing traditional controls with a more tactile and playful interaction.

Lumion Brush, a portable scalp massager, focuses on personal care. It combines gentle vibration with ionic care, while its ergonomic, lightweight design makes it easy to use anywhere—at home or on the go—turning daily scalp care into something more efficient and effortless.

In recent years, MINISO has stepped up its focus on creative design as it expands globally. The company was an early advocate of "interest-driven consumption," and continues to push product innovation through a dual-engine approach— top-tier licensed IP collaborations and proprietary IP development—empowered by its design and technology capabilities. MINISO is advancing the development of four design centers in China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, helping to build a global design network that continues to strengthen its original R&D capabilities. Winning multiple honor at Asia Design Prize further validates MINISO's sustained investment in its original design system. Looking ahead, MINISO will keep design at its core, bringing consumers products that are both inventive and genuinely useful.

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MINISO Secures Three Wins at the Asia Design Prize for Its Original Designs

MINISO Secures Three Wins at the Asia Design Prize for Its Original Designs

MINISO Secures Three Wins at the Asia Design Prize for Its Original Designs

MINISO Secures Three Wins at the Asia Design Prize for Its Original Designs