The team was composed of BS Tourism Management students, namely: Kyle Alexandra A. Mararac, Krishna Andrei O. Martinzo, Alyssa Shane P. Paguio, and Solomon M. Santiago under their event production, Lunggati Creations. This year’s event proposal entry is entitled, “MANGAN! Biyaheng Pampanga, a Dine and Ride Adventure!”

The team were under the guidance and supervision of their academic advisers Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, MBA, and Inst. John Jerick C. Santos, MLOL. Additionally, the Tourism Promotions Board appointed Mr. Anton Magpantay as an industry coach to better align the wholeness of the event business proposal to the practice of the industry.

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The following are the award-winning Thomasians, together with their Academic Staff Coaches:

Napkin Folding – Gold Medal

Tamika O. Okubo

Coach: Ms. Mary Angel D. Elacion

Travel and Tours – Gold Medal

Jhezel Reign M. Vergara and Simon Joshua Tinsay

Coaches: Mr. Arnulfo Ricardo A. Butiong, Ms. Catherine C. Mondejar, and Ms. Maria Christina Dolor E. Villarin

Baby Cakes – Silver Medal

Mikaela Margaret N. Dimaano

Coaches: Ms. Kathlyn Tisha G. Ortaliz, Ms. Maria Karmel Grace A. Labay, and Mr. Kristian Kristoffer A. Roque

Bellman’s Hour – Silver Medal

Maureen Joyce M. Teodoro

Coach: Mr. Juanito Luis S. Reyes

Best Modern / Traditional Recipe (Pinakbet) – Silver Medal

Angelo Gabrielle J. Lati and Danica A. Lara

Coaches: Mr. Reinald A. Andaya and Ms. Ramona Olga D. Ko

Coffee Concoction (Student) – Silver Medal

Louis Anjello A. Cheng

Coaches: Ms. Kathleen Fernandez and Ms. Mary Angel D. Elacion

Events Planning – Silver Medal

Kyle Alexandra A. Mararac, Krishna Andrei O. Martinzo , Aaron R. Pajo, Andrea Marie P. Siapoc, and Solomon M. Santiago

Coaches: Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang and Mr. John Jerick C. Santos

Floral Design Centerpiece – Silver Medal

Mathew R. Peñarroyo

Coach: Mr. Karl R. Baroro

Panghimagas (Kakanin Flambe) – Silver Medal

Rod Fredric C. Villamarin

Coaches: Ms. Maria Theresa B. Resurreccion and Mr. Reinald A. Andaya

Klasika Moderna Kulinarya – Silver Medal

Daniel V. Dalipe, Sofia Angela M. Paja, and Adrian G. Zapata

Coaches: Mr. Reinald A. Andaya and Ms. Ramona Olga D. Ko

Mocktail Mixing – Silver Medal

Eisabella Joy R. Baleva

Coaches: Ms. Mary Angel D. Elacion

Wedding Cake – Silver Medal

Franchezka A. De Roxas, Ma. Sophia Lorenz P. Aga, and Chandelle Abegail R. Silvestre

Coaches: Mr. Kristian Kristoffer A. Roque and Ms. Maria Karmel Grace A. Labay

Coffee Concoction (Professional) – Bronze – Highest Award

Ms. Allane Angela M. Manuel

Coach: Ms. Kathleen Fernandez

Pasta and Sauce Showdown – Bronze Medal

Emilio Andres P. Aganinta and Sophia Isabelle V. Hernandez

Coaches: Mr. Danillo P. Bustillos II and Ms. Ramona Olga D. Ko

Pralines – Diploma

Patricia Beatrice D. Penoliar

Coach: Mr. Elijah J. Coronado

The College also joined other competitions, such as the Annual HRT Quiz Bee represented by Rhev Jaerey M. Ricafrente, Justin Bryle V. James, and Marian Desiree S. Bayani. They were coached by Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Asst. Prof. Jane G. Devanadera, and Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado. Another competition is the cocktail category represented by Norween B. Ardina and coached by Mr. Ramil M. Quiñones.

The competition was under the celebration of the Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism (HRT) Week organized by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio (HRAB). The event is also part of the celebration of the World Tourism Month and Baguio City’s 114^th Charter Anniversary.

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The objectives of the HyFlex event are as follows:

1. To provide basic principles on research collaboration and grant application;
2. To discuss the dynamics of project management in research and development;
3. To determine significant aspects of research logistics and implementation;
4. To analyze the protocols and strategies for research financial management and sustainability;
5. To discover the experiences of research teams and collaborations from their previous research grant awards; and
6. To conceptualize a research proposal that can be submitted to potential research grant applications

Different internal and external resource persons were invited to share their insights and experiences on research collaboration and national grants application. They are:

Day 1 – October 01, 2022

Overview of Research Collaboration and Grants Application

Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado (UST CTHM Research Coordinator and PARTH National Vice President)

Research Project Management

Mr. Allan Paul Romero-Tang (Miriam College Department of Leisure and Tourism Management Chairperson and PARTH National President)

Day 2 – October 15, 2022

Research Logistical Management

Dr. Marygrace A. Ac-ac (De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Manila SHRIM Research Coordinator and PARTH National Assistant Secretary)

Research Financial Management

Dr. Lilibeth C. Aragon (Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila CITHM Dean and PARTH National Treasurer)

Day 3 – November 05, 2022

Department of Tourism Research Grant 2018

Mr. Jojo M. Villamin (Polytechnic University of the Philippines Manila and Member, PARTH Board of Directors), Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang (UST CTHM), Ms. Laila D. Malabanan (National University Dasmariñas) and Mr. Salvio L. Valenzuela (San Beda University)

National Commission for Culture and the Arts Research Award for an Individual Category 2019

Mr. Jame Monren T. Mercado and Mr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio (UST CTHM)

PARTH is a tourism and hospitality professional organization geared towards its advocacy of uplifting and developing research awareness and competencies of its members in the field. PARTH, formerly known as the Society of Academic Researchers for Tourism and Hospitality – Philippines or SOAR-THP, responded to the call of linking academic and industry researchers to foster collaboration and collegiality and share best practices, policies, and programs on research that would help the Philippine tourism and hospitality industries.

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The assessor team was composed of Prof. Dr. Satria Bijaksana, AUN-QA Council Member and Chief Assessor, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sharul Tazrajiman Hj Tajuddin, Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Riza Atiq Abdullah Bin O.K. Rahmat, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Tuan, Dr. Le Thi Giao Chi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vongdeuan Osay, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornpun Prajaknate, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chailerd Pichitpornchai.

The assessment looked into how the program is being delivered, as envisioned in the University’s and programs’ vision, mission, goals, objectives, and outcomes, and how these are realized through the manpower and material resources provided by the University. The multi-stakeholder consultations included in the assessment proper involved University officials, the academic staff, the support personnel, students, alumni, and employers.

With the new recognition, eighteen of UST’s bachelor’s programs now have the AUN-QA’s nod. The first fourteen programs are BS Accountancy, BS Biochemistry, BS Biology, BS Chemical Engineering, BS Chemistry, Bachelor of Elementary Education, BS Electronics Engineering, BS Medical Technology, BS Nursing, BS Occupational Therapy, BS Physical Therapy, BS Psychology, and Bachelor of Secondary Education.

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Batanes IvaTrack

The team of Yaira Wren Sophia C. Laboy, Tricia Mae M. Li, Uan Cornelio E. Llaneta, Moira Rei C. San Juan, and Ricalyn C. Shimosawa was crowned champion in the Destination Marketing Plan Competition for their proposal called the “Batanes IvaTrack”, a mobile application that aimed to showcase Batanes’s brand of safe and secure tourism.

Moreover, Batanes IvaTrack aimed to rebuild Batanes’ tourism industry, especially in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic by: 1) providing an effective and feasible destination marketing strategy; 2) developing seamless synergies that will build ties among businesses, locals, and tourists; 3) promoting Batanes as a safe and secured “workation” destination, where tourists can travel and work while on vacation; and 4) providing different types of activities under “Bubble Tourism” that promotes sustainability.

The team’s advisers were Mr. Arnulfo Ricardo A. Butiong, MMC, Mr. Aristotle Chico, and Ms. Sarah Po. Ìý

Watch Y4TH: Destination Marketing Plan Competition & Research Infographic Poster Presentation here:

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Boracay experience vlog

Meanwhile, the team of Gabriel B. Echevarria, Aaliyah Naomi C. Senaca, and Marie Dominique I. Tayco was named the 1st runner-up in the Travel Vlog Competition.

The winning entry was a seven-minute video primer that simulated the travel experience to the famous Philippine travel destination, the Boracay Islands. Aside from showcasing the white sands of Boracay and its tourist gems to first-time travelers, the team also presented the travel requirements, as well as the directions to the tourist destination.

The team’s advisers were Mr. Arnulfo Ricardo A. Butiong, MMC, Ms. Jeanne Bianca Abad, and Mr. Edouard Kobi G. Janeiro.

Watch the travel vlog entry here:

The theme of #Y4TH 2021 was “#TourismRestarts: Inclusive, Sustainable, and Responsible”. #Y4TH 2021 is organized by the University of the Philippines – Diliman – Asian Institute of Tourism (UP-AIT) Alumni Association and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines.

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De Guzman won the Tourism Quiz Bee, while Santos emerged victorious in the Patimpalak ng Kasuotang Filipino.

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