18/10/2025
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ || ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ. ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ๐ข๐ค 2025
A total of 24 candidates showcased their intelligence, confidence, and grace as the Mr. and Ms. Saliksik 2025 concluded last October 6, 2025, at Valencia Hall, Bulacan State University (BulSU).
The event opened with a lively production number followed by competitions in casual wear, uniform attire, formal wear, and the question-and-answer portion, where candidates proved their eloquence and advocacy.
The crown for this yearโs Mr. and Ms. Saliksik 2025 was taken home by Ms. Jenny May Benedictos from the College of Professional Teacher Education (CPTED) and Mr. Jefferson Serrano from the Hagonoy Campus, who both captivated the audience and judges with their charm, confidence, and wit.
The LAS Aesthetic Award was taken home by Ms. Jenny May Benedictos from the College of Professional Teacher Education (CPTED) and Mr. Clarence Romance, also from CPTED. The Natureโs Massage Salon & Spa Choice Award was taken home by Ms. Jenny May Benedictos from CPTED and Mr. Chester Yuan from the College of Engineering (COE). The Mestiza Soap Award was taken home by Ms. Mikhyle Miranda and Mr. Lawrence Ongoco, both representing the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM). The Jhecโs Chocolate Hub Choice Award was taken home by Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from the College of Nursing (CON) and Mr. Jefferson Serrano from BulSUโHagonoy Campus. The Lou Collection Award was taken home by Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from CON and Mr. Lawrence Ongoco from CHTM, while the Tapan-Panlaqui Skin Clinic Award was taken home by Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from CON and Mr. Jefferson Serrano from Hagonoy Campus.
In the special categories, the Best in Casual Wear Award was taken home by Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from the College of Nursing (CON) and Mr. Lawrence Contreras from the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). The Best in Uniform Award was taken home by Ms. Jemarie Shaine Roque and Mr. Jefferson Serrano, both from BulSUโHagonoy Campus, while the Best in Filipiniana Award was taken home by Ms. Jenny May Benedictos from CPTED and the Best in Barong Award by Mr. Richard Santiago from CON. Meanwhile, the Photogenic Award was taken home by Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from CON and Mr. Jefferson Serrano from Hagonoy Campus. The Best in Production Number Award was taken home by the same pair, Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from CON and Mr. Jefferson Serrano from Hagonoy Campus, for their outstanding stage performance.
Capping off the event, the 1st Runner-Up titles were taken home by Ms. Jannel Dela Cruz and Mr. Lawrence Contreras from the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). Following them, the 2nd Runner-Up titles were taken home by Ms. Jemarie Shaine Roque from Hagonoy Campus and Mr. Clarence Romance from CPTED, while the 3rd Runner-Up titles went to Ms. Frances Angela Enriquez from CON and Mr. Gio Yram Mendoza from BulSUโSarmiento Campus. Finally, the 4th Runner-Up titles were taken home by Ms. Queency Mike Mucio from BulSUโMeneses Campus and Mr. Richard Santiago from the College of Nursing (CON).
The Mr. and Ms. Saliksik 2025 concluded with success and celebration as the Office of Culture and Arts (OCA) continues to uphold its mission of promoting cultural appreciation and holistic student development, nurturing culturally inclined and globally competent BulSUans who will proudly represent Bulacan State University on local, national, and international stages.
Written and Photos by: Kurt Sebastian Arcilla, NN