ACADEMIC excellence and consistent topnotchers in various award-winning bodies, the University of Baguio School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (SIHTM) indeed has proven itself as leaders in this field of specialization.

Likewise, SIHTM is also a renowned pool of beauty and brain as seen in the recent search for “Mr. and Miss SIHTM 2019” which was held November 6 at the UB Cardinals Gym.

Kudos to the organizing committee headed by Jenelyn Magpatoc (Dean School of SIHTM), Edel Isanan and Alvin Morales (Chairman and Co-Chaiman of Mr. and Miss SIHTM respectively), the SIHTM faculty members, student body, front liners club and the students events planners association. The judges for the search were Rizalina Castillo, John Raspado, Kelvin Vicente, Shauna Curran, and yours truly.

The winners are Mr. UB SIHTM 2019 #7 Tijih Erman Caguioa also Mr. Social Media, Best in Talent, Best in Casual Wear and Best in Student Advocate and Miss UB SIHTM 2019 # 4 Mia Tenedero also Ms. Congeniality and Best in Talent; 1st RU #4 Reignier Jan Taliad also Best in Sports Wear and Best in School Uniform; 1st RU #7 Maria Ronalyn Oteyza also Best in School Uniform; 2nd RU #7 Ivan Tinaya also Mr. Congeniality and 2nd RU #6 Jenny Leo Jose also Best in Student Advocate; The Special Awards were #5 Franco Jacob for Mr. Photogenic and Best in Sustainable Costume; #1 Lhynette Austria for Ms. Photogenic; #2 Anna Lyn Andres Elefante Best in Casual Wear, Best in Sports Wear and Best in Sustainable Costume; #3 Mya Dione Inso Pawid as Ms. Social Media. Congratulations everyone! Continue to soar!

(drbrendaleeavillanueva@ymail.com)