UST - Commerce Journal

LOOK: College of Commerce marked a momentous milestone on its road to a century of excellence, celebrating 92 years of shaping innovators and trailblazers. The festivities of the General Convocation and Outstanding Alumni Awards in celebration of Commerce week last February 28, 2026, was attended by esteemed members of the academe, notable guest alumni awardees and distinguished speakers. The convocation highlights to embody the core Thomasian competencies, inspiring future business leaders to lead with a heart, guided by faith, grounded by integrity, and dedicated to service.

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LOOK: SINAG 2026, a ray of light guiding the College of Commerce toward a future ready to ignite, held its Mr. and Ms. Commerce Youth Ambassador search on January 31 at the UST Saint Frassati Building Auditorium.

Commerce students from Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Economics, and Marketing Management competed to represent the student body through their looks, talent, and advocacy. The event was judged by Ms. Carmel Ann Aquino (4th Runner-Up, Miss Universe Philippines–Quezon City 2025), Mr. Hans Pascual (fashion designer), Mr. Josiah James Gay (former Commerce Youth Ambassador winner), and Mr. Jerome Seth Espinas (District Sales Supervisor, PMFTC Inc.).

From their confident opening walk to their advocacy-driven costumes, elegant evening wear, and compelling Q&A, each candidate delivered a remarkable performance.

Winners:

3rd Place: Mr. Keith Yrvine De Belen & Ms. Renee Isabelle Raya

2nd Place: Mr. Theodore Ashton Dizon & Ms. Kiara Angelica Mozar

1st Place: Mr. Renzo Miguel Sembrano & Ms. Xaviera Leigh Tamayo

Overall Winners: Mr. Dennis Rob Deonon (People’s Choice Award) & Ms. Ashley Mae Macaraan (Best in Type A Uniform, Best in Advocacy, Best in Evening Gown, People’s Choice Award)

Congratulations to all candidates!

Caption by: Myisha Navarro/USTCJ
Photos by: Elizabeth Ramos/USTCJ