The College of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) of the University earned multiple distinctions at two national competitions held on October 8 to 10 securing two championship titles and multiple podium finishes at the inaugural Cebu Food, Beverage, and Tourism Festival 2026 and five major placements at the 18th Union of Filipino Tourism Students (UFTS) National Skills Olympics and Congress.
Held in Lucena City, Quezon, the UFTS National Skills Olympics and Congress brought together competitors from more than 25 universities and colleges across the Philippines. Organized by UFTS in collaboration with the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE), the competition provided a platform for tourism students to demonstrate their skills across various disciplines.
Angelica T. Uy and Christian Miguel Ytienza each earned second place in International Tour Guiding (ASEAN) and Travel Photography, respectively. Sofia Niña Dubduban placed third in Domestic Tour Guiding, while Alejo Joseph Esparagoza secured fourth place in International Tour Guiding (ASEAN). Maxcyl Hergin Flores and Althea Faith Mangubat placed fifth in In-Flight Safety Demo and Emergency Response. Abrielle Hon Golvio and Karlo Sumpay also placed seventh in the same event while Dionesio Jocson and Joshua Dignadice placed ninth in International Tour Package Proposal.
Meanwhile, at the inaugural Cebu Food, Beverage, and Tourism Festival 2026, held at Robinsons Galleria Cebu in Cebu City under the theme “Cebu to the World: Showcasing the Next Generation of Hospitality Talents,” USLS students claimed two championship titles. Carl Joshua Perlin and Garn Gelian Tupas won the Duo Flair-tending Challenge, while Allyssa Johnes Salhay emerged as champion in the Individual Flair Competition.
Gabrielle Anne Villanueva placed first runner-up in the Mocktail Competition, and Ian Canlas advanced as a finalist in the Cocktail Mixology Competition.
The University congratulates the student competitors for their achievements, made possible through the guidance of faculty mentors Dr. Christine Montenegro and Ms. Tarhata Menon for the UFTS competition, and Mr. John Emerson Sanchez and Mr. Kent Kevin Novillas for the Cebu festival.
Congratulations to the University representatives and the College of Tourism and Hospitality for their outstanding achievements!