𝑺𝑩𝑴 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝑻𝒘𝒐-𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔

The School of Business Management (SBM) held a two-day “SBM Fine-Dining and Modeling Experience” event on December 11-12, 2024. Themed “Taste the Runway: Where Fashion Meets the Flavor,” at the JHCSC Hostel at the Pagadian City Extension Campus, the event were spearheaded by Ms. Charmagne Merontos, course instructor for Professional Development and Applied Ethics and course instructor for HPC 101 Kitchen Essentials and Basic Food Preparation, Prof. Llanevie Azel Z. Niez, Secretary of the Council of Tourism and Hospitality Educators of Zamboanga Peninsula, with the guidance of SBM Dean Dr. Julito V. Mandac Jr., and with the support of JHCSC President, Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The event blended culinary arts with fashion modeling, offering a platform for students to demonstrate their skills in both fields.

The event combined taste testing and fashion presentations, with third-year BS Hospitality Management students serving as waiters and BS Tourism students acting as taste testers, and vice versa. In addition, The foods served during the fine dining experience were prepared by the HPC 101 Kitchen Essentials and Basic Food Preparation BSHM 1 Section A & B students, respectively, under the supervision of Prof. Niez. The students showcased their culinary skills by preparing various dishes and demonstrating creativity and attention to detail. SBM Faculty and key attendees, such as Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF), and Dr. Patricia D. Bahian, Campus Director of Pagadian City Extension Campus, also participated as taste testers, adding an extra layer of prestige to the event. In addition to the culinary offerings, the students modeled corporate, summer, and formal attire, highlighting professionalism and self-presentation. This fashion segment perfectly complemented the event’s theme, blending culinary expertise with fashion and poise.

Ms. Merontos opened the event by praising the students for their hard work and emphasizing the importance of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Dr. Mandac encouraged students to refine communication skills, expand networks, and commit to lifelong learning. Moreover, Dr. Rosales also commended the smooth organization of the event and recognized the successful fusion of fine dining and student modeling talents.

The SBM Fine-Dining and Modeling Experience showcased students’ technical, creative, and professional growth. It highlighted the importance of adaptability, creativity, and professionalism in today’s industries, offering participants valuable personal and career development opportunities.