01/10/2026
NEWS | Culinary Innovation Unleashed! BSHM IV Successfully Defends Experimental Research
MABUHAY!CONGRATULATIONS 💚
Today marks a proud milestone as our BSHM IV students successfully defended their annual experimental research!
This year's brilliant studies focused on sustainability, transforming underutilized, wasted, and unfamiliar ingredients into unique culinary innovations. To make sure these new foods are completely safe and last a long time, researchers also integrated microbial analysis. This special testing checks the levels of both harmful and helpful microbes, ensuring the food is safe to eat, stays fresh on the shelf, and tastes great."
The event was made possible through the guidance of dedicated mentors, a rigorous evaluation panel, and distinguished observers from our institution:
The Research Advisers & Panel Members
• Panel Chairman: Ms. Kiara Gayle Paculan
• Research Adviser, Panelist & CHTM Dean: Jovelyn P. Tadena, MBA
• Research Advisers, Panelists & CHTM Faculty: Mr. Jensen C. Quijano, Mr. Jerico C. Arista, and Mr. Michael Angelo Calixterio
Observers & Expert Food Evaluators
We extend our deepest gratitude to our inter-college program heads and administrative offices who lent their expertise to evaluate these culinary creations:
• College of Information Technology: Ms. Kaiza Marie Del Pinado (OIC,Program Head)
• College of Criminology: Mrs. Kyle Arriane Mendoza (Program Heads)
and Ms. Shaira Marie Aludino
• Office of Research and Innovation: Mr. Olimar Rosario
• Office of International Linkages: Ms. Ma. Nazarel Merced
Congratulations to our future hospitality leaders for pushing the boundaries of food innovation and sustainability! Your CHTM family is incredibly proud of you!