30/10/2025
๐๐ ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐: ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐
On Oct. 22, the College of Management and Tourism (CMT) staged its annual fashion show โGlam Getaway: Travel the World in Styleโ at the UBLC Multipurpose Hall in Building C, an event that highlighted the creativity and confidence of second-year International Hospitality and Tourism Management students.
At first glance, it looked like any other fashion show: the catwalk gleaming under bright lights, cameras flashing, and upbeat music filling the air as students walked with confidence and style. From tailored suits and flashy clothes, the event highlighted not just the creativity seen in their outfits but also a meaningful experience stitched into every stride.
๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ง๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐
Constant chatter filled the Multipurpose Hall. You could feel the nervousness and excitement as the students admired the models from their seats, each one showcasing their style in their respective categories. Backstage, others finalized their looks; the rustle of fabric and click of heels blended into the background as weeks of planning finally came to fruition.
โ...this kind of event really helps the student to be confident of who they are as a person. Kasi your style, it really matters. Kasi, it is a reflection of who you are as a person,โ Kent Abgelina shares, a fellow student organizer and the winner of the male Casual Attire category.
As part of their Professional Development and Applied Ethics subjects, the fashion show encourages CMT students to apply what they've learned beyond the walls of their classroom. The event serves not only as a performance task but also as a preparation as they enter the industry soon, connecting classroom discussions with real-world practice.
"Professional development kasi yung subject. So yung tinuturo nila...yun din naman yung gagawin nila in the industry. Kaya, part na lang na activity nila is to show, to practice na din kung anong gagawin nila,โ CMT Professor and one of the judges Sir Alfie Lindo says.
The catwalk is filled with students dressed in trendy casual looks, sleek business ensembles, and elegant cocktail attires as they stride effortlessly down the stage. Each one symbolizes the essence of the show, fashion as an avenue for development, showcasing creativity while learning to approach the audience with the confidence necessary in their future careers.
๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐
Just like any major production, organizing and planning for the show comes with its fair share of problems. The unpredictable weather caused the main issue, postponing the event, which was initially scheduled for last month. In addition to that, there were mixed reactions based on what the students were tasked to wear.
โMayroon din yung mga student na ayaw isuot yung nabunot nila. So wala silang choice,โ Sir Alfie on some studentsโ issues with what to wear.
Each participant was assigned a category based on what they had drawn, whether it was Casual, Business, or Cocktail Attire. Some felt embarrassed to dress outside their comfort zone, not everybody is born a model and not everyone had the confidence to walk in front of a large audience. As the saying goes, growth is not always comfortable, developing new skills requires constant trial and error. Especially in the corporate world, it is important to learn how to adapt.
โWeโre facing clients and most of the students kasi after graduation ay sa front office so kailangan alam nila kung paano nila isho-showcase yung sarili nila in the future as professionals.โ Sir Crislouie L. Juan, a Professional Development professor, also added.
Despite these concerns, the students and faculty pressed on, turning setbacks into valuable learning experiences. Each challenge became an opportunity to embody the very principles the event stood for.
๐ช๐ฎ๐น๐ธ ๐๐ป๐๐ผ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐โ๐ ๐ก๐ฒ๐
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Glam Getaway was more than just a fashion exhibition; it was a catwalk for development and an opportunity for students to find themselves, gain confidence, and make the transition beyond the campus gatesโinto what is next.
โFor me, big help talaga 'yung naganap na fashion show in my future career as flight attendant kasi nakabuo kami rito ng confidenceโฆ sa confidence mo magsisimula ang evaluation ng mga passengers if you really did a great job.โ expresses Catherine Mendoza, another participant and Tourism Management student.
As the event finally drew to a close, a wave of cheer erupted across the hall as the students overcame another hurdle in their journey. The winners of each category stood proudly, flaunting what they had learned as they strut forward. It was as Dr. Irene De Villa said in her opening statement:
โIn these fields, your grace and demeanor are the uniform you wear every single dayโฆIt's about recovering seamlessly from a stumble, adapting to a sudden change in music, and carrying yourself with a smile, no matter the stress backstage. That is the essence of true professionalism and the hallmark of a successful student, CMT students, and later on, graduates.โ
Ultimately, Glam Getaway was not just a glimmering showcase of fashion but a testament to another lesson learned, another memorable moment to cherish as the students carry on with their college life. If every outfit and every strut taught the audience anything, it's that professional development comes from beyond the classroom, one step at a time.
Report by: Joezele Cabe
Photo by: Eric Receno
