Rowena P. Romulo
DLSU AB Economics 1983
2019
DLSAA Lasallian Achievement Awardee
for her brave and masterful rendition of the best of Philippine cuisine, presented to the rest of the world through her fine dining business, beloved by both foreign markets and Filipinos longing for a taste of home
Romulo shares her love of local Filipino cuisine DLSU AB Economics 1983
through Romulo Café located in Kensington,
London. Infusing her creations with the best flavors
that our country has to offer, she has appealed to
both connoisseurs and casual food lovers alike.
Her restaurant has received rave reviews from
respected media publications such as TimeOut,
Square Meal and even in the 2018 edition of
Tatler Restaurant Guide which is the A-list of top
restaurants in London and the UK.
Prior to her culinary foray, Romulo was in the
finance sector and worked for more than three
decades in various institutions. This includes
Citibank and JP Morgan and in multiple locations
such as New York, Milan and London.
Romulo was chosen by the GLOBAL FWN100™ as
one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in
the World in the BUILDER award category in 2017.
Today, she continues to inspire women who are
looking to start a new career like she has done.