SDCA Bagged Awards at MAFBEX 2018
St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) garnered awards in all categories at the 12th Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) Young Hoteliers Exposition 2018, with the theme: “Victorian”, held at the World Trade Center from June 13 - 17, 2018.
Competing in their second year, selected students from the School of International, Hospitality, and Tourism Management successfully defended their title in six competition categories:
- Grand Victorian Bedroom Design Competition
- Destination Marketing with Souvenir Making Competition
- Best Coffee Concoction Competition
- Travel Newscasting Competition
- Sangria Punch Mixing Competition
- Chocolate Praline and Truffles with Packaging Competition
SDCA Champions:
- Victorian Bedroom Design Competition - James Carl Del Mundo, Pauline Pichay, Elisha Joyce Ramos, Giana Ray Barrios, Arah Fannelli Teope, coached by Prof. Melbert V. Animas
- Sangria Punch Mixing Competition - Hollygain Monterey, Elvin Zaryl Toledo, Dale Dame Rosaceña, mentored by Prof. Melbert V. Animas and Mr. Rolando S. Poblete
Silver Awardees:
- Travel Newscasting Competition - Patricia Mae Parsacala, Christian Ken Tilaon, mentored by Prof. Argel Dela Cruz and Prof. Agnes G. Azul
- Best Coffee Concoction Competition - Ma. Pearly Dawn C. Arreza, mentored by Mr. Rolando S. Poblete
Bronze Awardees:
- Chocolate Praline and Truffles with Packaging Competition - Irene Moreno, Ma. Citadel Rose Nallasca, Aljay Gonzales, Ma. Paula Ann Asido, coached by Chef Edgar Encinas
- Destination Marketing with Souvenir Making Competition - Francis Marquez, Ashlyne Olivarez, Camile Remolador, Stacy Ann J. Sarmiento, mentored by Prof. Agnes G. Azul
The Young Hoteliers’ Exposition (YHE) is a prestigious school-wide event that provides opportunities for future hoteliers and restaurateurs to showcase their skills, potential, and creativity in the culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism industry.