College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) crowned the grand champions of the CHTM Festival 2026 competitions, themed “Royals’ Borderland: The Rise of Four Suits,” and commenced much-anticipated Royal Party Night as the festivities culminated on October 23, at the PHINMA University of Pangasinan Gymnasium, hosted by the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Council (CHTMSC)
CHTMSC Governor, Azumi Ashley Domingo delivered the opening remarks, “Remember that at the end of the day, we are still one CHTM family,” she said, reminding the competing teams of the unity that binds them as one community.
Marking the official start of the culminating day, the four teams: Club Guardians, Diamond Defenders, Heart Hunters, and Spade Warriors showcased their skills, creativity, and team spirit through the Cheer and Chant Competition and Talakan.
The afternoon program commenced with a motivational message from Ms. Crisanta Lopez, Completion Coordinator of the Center for Student Development and Leadership. Her message inspired participants to embrace the challenges ahead and give their best throughout the festival.
The University of Pangasinan Dance Company then took the stage with a fiery and captivating performance that ignited the crowd, drawing resounding cheers and screams from the audience.
The festivities continued with the awarding ceremony, recognizing the champions of the competitions and games held during the pre-fest and fest leading up to the culminating day.
BALL GAMES:
Badminton (Women) - Diamond Defenders
Badminton (Men) - Club Guardians
Badminton (Mixed Doubles) - Diamond Defenders
Basketball (Women) - Spade Warriors
Basketball (Men) - Diamond Defenders
Volleyball (Women) - Spade Warriors
Volleyball (Men) - Club Guardians
Table Tennis (Women) - Club Guardians
Table Tennis (Men) - Diamond Defenders
Table Tennis (Mixed doubles) - Club Guardians
E-GAMES & BOARD GAMES:
Mobile Legends Tournament - Club Guardians
Call of Duty Mobile - Spade Warriors
Chess - Club Guardians
Scrabble - Club Guardians
Quiz Bee - Club Guardians
LARO NG LAHI:
Sack Race - Diamond Defenders
Kadang-kadang - Spade Warriors
Tug of War - Spade Warriors
Agawan ng Buko - Club Guardians
DIGITAL COMPETITION:
Banner Making - Heart Hunters
Digital Poster Making - Club Guardians
Inspirational Video - Heart Hunters
Teaser Video - Spade Warriors
The festivities continued with the Powerdance Competition and Royals Idol Season 2, where the four teams showcased their talents in dance and music.
Following a brief raffle intermission, the Borderland revealed the champions of the four competitions that highlighted the culminating day:
Cheer and Chant Competition - Diamond Defenders
Talakan - Spade Warriors
Powerdance Competition - Diamond Defenders
Royals Idol Season 2 - Diamond Defenders
Following five days of intense competition from October 19 to 23, Spade Warriors emerged victorious, amassing 2,760 points to claim the championship title of CHTM Fest 2026. Club Guardians secured 1st Runner-up with 2,690 points, followed by Diamond Defenders with 2,345 points as 2nd Runner-up. Meanwhile, Heart Hunters rounded out the standings, earning 3rd Runner-up with a total of 2,275 points.
CHTMSC Peace Officer, Jucel A. Tandigan delivered the closing remarks, “The fest may end today, but the legacy will continue,” he said, expressing his gratitude and reminding everyone that the memories, camaraderie, and bonds formed throughout the festival will live on beyond the final curtain call.
Bringing CHTM Festival 2026 to a close, the Borderland welcomed T&CO as the guest band, marking the beginning of the Royals Party and ushering the royals into a night of music, revelry, and celebration.
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