The Unit Model Cadet 2023 second screening featured twenty (20) competitors, coming from the first- and second-year students of the College of Maritime Education.

The Top 20 applicants were judged according to their self-introduction, photo analysis and situational questions, and followed up with a talent presentation portion.

All mechanics of the competition were set into place to make sure that the finalists are intellectually ready, witty, and talented to compete for the slots of the Three Unit Model Cadets 2023.

Furthermore, the panel of judges consisting of departmental heads of the institution, namely: Ivan June G. Gayotin (CES Officer), Reinand Y. Ramirez, CPA (Chief Accountant), Rexenel Ibardolaza, MME (Head of Student Affairs & Services), C/E Joni P. Gan (BSME Program Head), C/M John Erll N. Destacamento, PhD (OIC-Dean of CME), Emeliza T. Estimo, PhD (Unit Research Coordinator), and Engr. Roberto Neal S. Sobrejuanite (Administrator).

The Top 10 Finalists for Unit Model Cadets Selection 2023 are:

1. Aboy, Josh Brian - BSMT 2-D

2. Antipuesto, Lynyr Butch - BSME 1-PB1

3. Cabardo, Claire - BSME 1-PB1

4. Esparagoza, Christian - BSMT 1-S3

5. Jumayao, Danny Christian - BSME 1-PB1

6. Rosima, Gile Kith - BSMT 2-B

7. Sumugat, Johnrold - BSMT 1-PB2

8. Tan, Ernest O'Niel - BSMT 2-POLARIS A

9. Tolentino, Jian Nash - BSMT 2-POLARIS A

10. Yap, Sam Gabriel - BSMT 1-S2

The final selection will be on the 13th day of November as part of the 50th Foundation Anniversary and Intramurals of JBLCF-Bacolod.

Text by | Carwin Pagunsan & Angelo Ryan Giltendez

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