By Rodgen Diaz and Angeline Arciga
Photos from CM Photographers
Celebrating this year’s CM Week with the theme “Regaining Power and Control for Sustainable Development” the College of Management organized 4-day activities last March 29 – April 1, 2023, at Capiz State University–Main Campus Dadivas Gymnasium.
In partnership with CapSU, College of Management SSC Local Sub-Chapter, Office of the Student Affairs and Services (OSA), Youth Voices Count (YVC), and Zoom Cares, the said activity was joined by the different organizations; Junior Association of Marketing Students (JAMS), Young Entrepreneur Society (YES), Junior Philippine Institute of Accounting (JPIA), and Junior Public Administration (JPAS).
The 1st day commences with a welcome walk to all CM Department and a talk on UMWAD Westen Visayas by Jeffrey Carpio and Health and Financial Wellness by Charmaine Anne Manango, ending the morning session with a ribbon cutting and booth expo. Afterward, Binalaybay sa Management, Product Pitching, and CM Cup: Quiz Bowl were conducted in the afternoon session.
On the second day, the battle between different organizations brought so much fun through Larong Pinoy, and Amazing Race was conducted in remembering and exhibiting their appreciation for a truly traditional Filipino games.
Cultural competitions and the highly anticipated Mr. and Ms. CM was conducted during the 3rd day. Various talents and abilities have been showcased during the morning session. Jonna Marie Gatual won as champion in the Battle of the Voices, Nika Angela Feliciano – 2nd place, and Loria Nadate – 3rd place. JPAS hailed as champion in the Battle of the Performances. JPIA – 2nd place, and YES got the 3rd place.
Joana Sharmine Arrobang, JPIA's pride, ended up becoming Ms. CM 2023 among all other 6 other lovely candidates. Ms. Arrobang took home three minor awards: Best in Dream Job Attire, Best in Formal Wear, and Best in Interview. Geno Arca, a JAMS student, obtained three minor awards: Best in CM Wear, Best in Interview, and was crowned as Mr. CM 2023. First runners-up were Angeline Luces of JAMS and John Allen Dalmacio of YES. Kris Tine Biñas and Rene Pancho Jr. of JPAS were the second runners-up.
“For the last five years, I have stopped joining pageants for the fear of making a mistake and bringing disappointment to everyone. I have imprisoned myself with the chain of trauma I made myself. I was hesitating for too long, and now I can finally breathe and get out of my what if’s. And with that, I would like to thank God for healing me and helping me conquer my fears.” Arrobang expressed.
“All my experienced in pageant was very amazing although I never won a title since I started to join the environment of pageant, to be honest I discouraged and doubted myself but despite of all my failures and upside downs, all those hardships is part of the process which is called success, it gives me reason so work hard for my dreams not only here in pageant but also in my life.” Arca added.
The main purpose of the event is to develop, hone and showcase College of Management students’ talents and skills in different areas. Also, to increase students’ engagement, boost their confidence and motivate them in this era of face-to-face system again by conducting activities and contests that will offer them face-to-face learning experiences. Moreover, with the partnership to Youth Voices Count and Zoom Cares, CM students are given an opportunity to explore and learn in a broader sense in their respective fields.
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