Through the great efforts of the USC College of Commerce Collegiate Student Council, Mr. Richard Abella, some of Cebu’s Fashion designers and Professional make-up artists, the search for Mr. and Ms. Commerce 2011, last Friday, February 18, became a success. The Anselmo Bustos Gymnasium, where the pageant was held, was swarmed with students from the Department of Business Administration, Department of Accountancy and Department of Hospitality Management. The event was hosted by Kapamilya Winner Ka Host Mr. Roy Empleo, Ms. Cebu 2009 Kris Tifanny Janson and Mr. Karlo Angelo Cea, an HRDM student.

9 pairs of beautiful ladies and handsome lads from the different departments competed for their aspired titles and crowns. The contestants were like gods and goddesses in their astrology costumes. They also wowed the audience with their different attires (corporate, fashion, fun wear, and suits and gowns). 

Ms. Clarizza Duhaylungsod in her gold gown

Mr. Photogenic, Paolo Antonio Corrales, in his astrology costume

The night became livelier as some dance groups showcased their talents. Though there was a technical difficulty when one of the singers was supposed to sing, the audience didn’t mind it and the show went on.

Fire Dance Presentation during the Mr. and Ms. Commerce 2011

From eighteen (18), the judges chose the top 5 both for female and male category. The judges asked questions that really pressured some contestants and measured their stand on the different issues concerning the world today.

Here are the results:

Mr. Olive-C: Karl Louise Butaslac

Ms. Olice-C: Michelle Jane Uy

Ms. Glutamate: Joie Macasusi

Ms. Caroline:  Joie Macasusi

Mr. Blackwater:   Karl Louise Butaslac

Mr. Photogenic:  Paolo Antonio Corrales

Ms. Photogenic:  Antonette Tormis

Ozor Model Discovery:   Joie Macasusi

Ozor Model Discovery:   Danilo Belanguel

Peoples’ Choice Award (number of tickets sold):    Joie Macasusi

                                                                              Judah Jyreh Cohen

Peoples’ Choice Award through online voting:         Joie Macasusi

                                                                              Jericho Fernandez

Best in Production Number:                                    Michelle Jane Uy

                                                                              Chris Rudyard Naval

Best in Fun Wear:                                                   Michelle Jane Uy

                                                                              Chris Rudyard Naval

Best in Occupational Attire:                                     Joie Macasusi

                                                                              Chris Rudyard Naval

Best in Formal Wear:                                              Michelle Jane Uy

                                                                              Chris Rudyard Naval

TOP 5 for the Male Category (in no particular order):

           Chris Rudyard Naval

           Judah Jyreh Cohen

           Karl Louise Butaslac

           Danilo Belanguel

           Jericho Fernandez

TOP 5 for the Female Category (in no particular order):

           Michelle Jane Uy

           Joie Macasusi

           Toni Tormis

           Anne Jelyn Conception

           Ricca Isabelle Andrea Perez

2^nd Runner-up:   Karl Louise Butaslac

                          Antonette Tormis

1^st Runner-up:    Chris Rudyard Naval

                           Anne Jelyn Conception

Ms. Commerce 2011:    Michelle Jane Uy

Ms. Commerce 2011, Michelle Jane Uy

Mr. Commerce 2011, Judah Jyreh Cohen

Mr. and Ms. Commerce 2011

-Photos were taken from the Facebook accounts of Ms. Katrice Fortuna, Mr. Arnold Echevarria, Mr. Mark Jason del Villar, and the USC Commerce Council :D