Urdaneta City University (UCU), through the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), won a Gold Award and earned multiple finalist honors at DAYEW 2026: The Pangasinan Province Tourism Skills Exposition, held on October 14–15, 2026, at the Sison Auditorium in Lingayen, Pangasinan. Marianne Grace Benito and Ivhanna Vigilia won gold in the Plated Dessert Display Competition under coaches John Michael Eubra and Nathaniel Estrada. UCU finalists included Mia Milagrosa Rivera and Rachelle Angela Ponce in the Pangasinan Cuisine Cooking Challenge, coached by John Michael Eubra and Nathaniel Estrada; Ian Pablo Valdez and Vince Jean Santos in Fruit and Vegetable Carving, coached by Krissel G. Mendoza and Adrian Romulo Abulencia; and Jan Dave Bautista and Princess Mae Patacsil in Table Setting Display, coached by Emerson Jose M. Rillera Jr. and Janine Gravidez. Other finalists were Jovy Wiza Gaetos in Travel Vlog, coached by John Michael Eubra and Nathaniel Estrada; Kelly B. Orines in Napkin Folding – Live, coached by Jodi Rose Asami; Angel A. Garbosa in Tour Guiding; and Maricris C. Fernandez and Nathalie Faith Gonzales in Tour Package Proposal, both coached by Chislain Aimee Garcia. Menard James C. Abrio also earned finalist honors in Travel Brochure Design under coaches Charliene Dianne S. Tolibas and Rochelle Cruz Perez. The university congratulates all student competitors and their coaches for showcasing their skills and creativity in the tourism and hospitality field. This achievement supports SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by promoting practical skills development and career readiness in tourism and hospitality.
