02/10/2026
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โThe Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) Program of Ifugao State University (IFSU) โ Lamut Campus celebrated Tourism Week through a series of skills and knowledge competitions at the Luis Hora Gymnasium in Lamut, Ifugao, on September 30, 2026.
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โCarrying the theme, โDigital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,โ the celebration highlighted the creativity, technical skills, and knowledge of tourism students while underscoring the growing role of digital technology and artificial intelligence in the tourism industry.
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โIn his message, BSTM Chairperson Rodulfo Lumague reminded students that Tourism Week is not merely about competition but also about raising the standards of the tourism profession.
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โJoenas P. Nacod-am, OIC-CED, acknowledged the continuous changes in the tourism industry while emphasizing that the importance of knowledge and skills among tourism professionals remains.
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โโDemonstrate your skills, think critically, and when you use AI, use it as a tool only to enhance your knowledge and skills, not as a substitute for learning; otherwise, you might not think when there is no AI,โ Nacod-am emphasized.
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โDr. Florence N. Bahni, College Dean, stressed that tourism goes beyond destinations and attractions, encompassing people, culture, stories, and genuine experiences.
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โโIt is our people, our culture, our stories, and our hospitality that give tourism its meaning,โ Bahni noted.
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โFollowing the opening program, students participated in various competitions designed to showcase competencies essential to the tourism and hospitality sector, including Klasika Kulinariya (Culinary Competition), Table Napkin Folding, Flower Arrangement, Infographic Making, Essay Writing, Debate, and Travel and Tour.
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โIn the afternoon, students competed in Mocktail Mixology, Cocktail Crafting, Flambรฉ Competition, Quiz Bee, and Flight Attendant Showmanship, allowing them to further demonstrate their knowledge, confidence, creativity, communication abilities, and industry-related skills.
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โThe following students and teams emerged as winners in their respective competitions:
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โKlasika Kulinarya:
โ1st Place โ Team 3
โโข Belingon, Skyla D.
โโข Cesario, Kizzy D.
โโข Rozete, Iyanasha L.
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โFlight Attendant Showmanship
โ1st Place: Team 3
โโข Banderada, Jheiyzylyne D.
โโข Manuel, Shane Steven C.
โโข Ongue, Cathleen Sharm S.
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โQuiz Bee:
โ1st Place โ Team 3
โโข Pusot, Angelica Faith N.
โโข Ongue, Cathleen Sharm S.
โโข Velarde, Szhantal Maye L.
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โEssay Writing:
โ1st Place: Team 3 โ Ngayawan, Dustine
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โMocktail:
โ1st Place: Team 1 โ Ayaghong, Kristel Kaycee M.
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โCocktail:
โ1st Place: Team 1 โ Ayaghong, Kristel Kaycee M.
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โFlambe Competition:
โ1st Place: Team 3 โ Bonalon, David G.
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โTable Napkin Folding:
โ1st Place: Team 3 โ Pusot, Angelica Faith N.
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โFlower Arrangement:
โ1st Place: Team 3 โ Gullunan, Resorexcion
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โInfographics:
โ1st Place: Team 1 โ Cabauatan, Keziah
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โThrough the various competitions, students demonstrated not only their technical and communication skills but also their creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and understanding of tourism concepts.
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โโ๏ธ Jocelyn Naboye
โ๐ท A. Anablon, J. Orpilla, K. Timog