01/05/2026
๐ช๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐: ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง! ๐ญโจ
The ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ officially started last April 27, marking the beginning of a meaningful journey of talent, learning, and hospitality excellence, organized by ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐.
Day 1 of Hospitality Skills Excellence 2026 at ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข was a vibrant celebration of student talent, creativity, and true hospitality excellence. From the very first moment of registration and the ceremonial ribbon cutting, the venue was already filled with excitement, color, and carnival energy.
The program formally opened with an invocation and the National Anthem beautifully led by the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ข, setting a proud and meaningful tone for the event. Welcoming the crowd was ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐๐จ, followed by ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐. ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐จ, who presented the competition guidelines and introduced our panel of judges.
The spotlight then shifted to the much-awaited competitions that tested the studentsโ skills, speed, creativity, and professionalism:
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ก
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฃ๐ ๐
๐ซ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ
๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐
๐จ๐ฅ๐-๐๐๐
๐น ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
Cheers echoed across the venue as participants showcased precision, teamwork, and confidence in every challenge. The carnival theme came to life not only through decorations but through the lively spirit and passion of every student involved.
The afternoon continued with an engaging ice breaker, judging proper, raffle draws, and photo opportunities that strengthened camaraderie and created memorable moments for everyone present. The day concluded with inspiring closing remarks from ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐. ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐จ๐ญ, marking a successful end to an unforgettable first day.
This event would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ โ San Mig Light (Drink Light, Live Light) and San Miguel Flavored Beer โ for being our major partners.
We are also grateful to CJ Clemente Printing Services for the event printing support.
Our thanks as well to our ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ: TOMORO Coffee, Sunny Dae Flower Bar, and Block 99.
Special appreciation to Beauco Gold, AG Koi Collection, and R Gallardo x Modelo Icons for their valuable support.
And a special thank you to our official lights and sounds provider, IC Pro Light and Sound Services, for bringing life, energy, and atmosphere to the entire venue.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our advisers, Mrs. Luzette T. Mijares, Program Head of HM and HMSC Adviser, and Mrs. Honey Liza C. Tamayo, AIHMS Adviser, for their unwavering guidance, support, and belief in the students that made Day 1 truly successful.
We also sincerely thank our esteemed judges, Mr. Ronald Gallardo, Mr. Eiael Russel I. Alfaro, and Mr. Zyril Adrian Z. Saludaga, for sharing their time, expertise, and professionalism in evaluating the participants and elevating the standards of the competition.
Day 1 of Hospitality Skills Excellence 2026 was more than a competition โ it was a carnival of talent, teamwork, learning, and hospitality excellence. ๐
