26/10/2026
𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Students from Caraga State University (CarSU) Cabadbaran Campus showcased their culinary skills and creativity at KUMBIRA, a culinary show and live competition organized by the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (COHARA) at Limketkai, Cagayan de Oro City.
Representing the campus, students from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM), College of Technology Education (CTE), and College of Industrial Technology (CIT) competed in various categories, demonstrating their technical skills, creativity, and knowledge of culinary arts and hospitality practices.
The students earned medals in several competition categories, highlighting their preparation and dedication to their respective fields.
In the Regional Dessert/Kakanin category, Precious Joy R. Sumalinog and Clint Patrick J. Sanguenza won gold for their presentation of P**o Maya and Sikwate. Mr. Jalrymple H. Lapostre and Ms. Julanie M. Limen coached the students.
Christian Dhave B. Umbal earned silver in the Regional Bartending/Flairtending Competition under the guidance of Ms. Mae Karren L. Correos and Dr. Walter B. Juera. Dharlyn Angel A. Mariscal also secured silver in Regional Jams/Preserves for Banana-Lakatan, with Ms. Renissa S. Cosicol as coach.
The campus also earned bronze medals in three categories. Ameer Carlo H. Gales, Mely Jane Catarig, and Chris Israel L. Espino received bronze in Klasika/Moderna Kulinarya – The Regional Set Menu: Flavors of Mindanao, coached by Dr. Erlin S. Rodas and Ms. Kate M. Miñoza.
Regine H. Torrecampo won bronze in Regional Fruit Flambé, with Ms. Jeharah A. Estrada and Mr. Ronel C. Pagulong as coaches. Meanwhile, Joanne F. Alcampado, Chenna Kim Q. Montaño, and Athoz Apepe earned bronze in the Wedding Cake category under the guidance of Ms. Kimberly C. Fong and Ms. Alecris V. Gregorio.
Other students also represented the campus in the competition. Aristone L. Salise and Rose Vea A. Crayop competed in Best Regional Traditional/Modern Recipe and Cooking Technique for Chicken Humba, coached by Ms. Meljean Rose Avenido and Ms. Rhea Joy R. Gusano. Sheenie Grace M. Flores participated in Regional Pica-Pica (Mindanao Pica-Pica), with Ms. Daisy Jane L. Bascon as coach.
Through their participation, the students gained valuable opportunities to apply their classroom learning, demonstrate their skills, and experience the demands of a competitive culinary environment. The event also allowed them to showcase regional flavors and culinary traditions while learning from fellow competitors and industry practitioners.
CarSU Cabadbaran Campus congratulates all participating students and their coaches for their hard work and dedication in representing the university. Their achievements reflect the importance of practical training, teamwork, and continuous learning in preparing future professionals for the culinary, hospitality, and related industries.