The College of Tourism and Hospitality Management celebrated the exceptional performance of its students at the 70th Young Hoteliers’ Exposition (YHE), held from June 11 to 15, 2025. The event was held in partnership with the 19th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila.
It served as the Philippines’ premier food and beverage industry gathering, featuring dynamic competitions alongside live cooking demonstrations, product launches, and industry forums.
Under the theme “YHE Festival of Flavors: Whispers from the Earth,” the event showcased the talents, creativity, and professionalism of the next generation of hospitality and tourism leaders.
The Winning Entries from the College are as follows:
Culinary Cluster
Great Hawker Challenge – Champion
Participants: Simon Atienza, Grant Bravo, and Phoenix Ygat
Coach: Chef Ramona Olga D. Olga Ko
Cake Decoration – Champion
Participants: Hannah Pillarina, and Vida Umali
Coaches: Chef Gay Labay and Chef Everest De Leon
Guiltless Temptation – 1st Runner-Up
Participants: AJ Casilao and Mikaella Valle
Coach: Chef Kathlyn Tisha Ortaliz
Hospitality Cluster
Creative Cocktail – Champion
Participant: Dominique Pineda
Coaches: Ms. Mary Angel D. Elacion and Mr. Ramil Quiñonez
Tablescapes Table Setting Competition – 2nd Runner-Up
Participants: Neil Ocampo, Christian Cenit, and Aien Limon
Coaches: Mr. Robin Meneses and Mr. Karl R. Baroro
Tourism Cluster
Food Tour Guiding – 2nd Runner-Up
Participant: Jenrose Camorongan
Coaches: Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang and Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado
Calm Down Karen – 2nd Runner-Up
Participant: Jenzel Singian
Coaches: Mr. John Jerick C. Santos and Ms. Maye Araneta Gutierrez
The performance of CTHM students in the event displayed its unwavering commitment to developing world-class tourism and hospitality professionals, highlighting our students’ and mentors’ dedication to academic excellence and professional growth, while embodying the Thomasian ideals of competence, commitment, and compassion, and representing Filipino excellence in the industry.
