03/08/2025
𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Bottle Flipped, Victory Equipped: Rabago snatches titles at Philippine Flair Wars 2025
Continuing his winning streak, Sean Paul Rabago, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) student, poured another shot of victory into his array after clinching First Runner-Up at the Philippine Flair Wars 2025 held at Starmall, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, August 2.
The competition featured over 58 student and professional bartenders from across the country, with Rabago representing Zambales and the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU).
With this First Runner-Up finish, Rabago emerged as the top performer in the student category—adding to his previous championship win at the Biñan Flair Challenge (Student Edition) during the Philippine Flair Tour Biñan PutoLatik Festival last May.
Rabago also bagged several special awards: Best in Cocktail, Best in Attire, and 4th Place in the People’s Choice Awards.
In a Facebook post, Rabago expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who supported his journey: "Grateful beyond words! To Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao bartenders, salamat sa pagtulong sa akin [para] sa People's Choice Award."
He also acknowledged his coaches—John Earnest Arnaez, HM Program Chair Princess A. Cabrera, and CTHM Dean Dr. Juan A. Asuncion Jr., tagging them in his post.
Rabago concluded with a teaser for what’s next: "Cheers to more flairs ahead!"
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Report by Arvin Kim Quibingco
Layout by Nathan Charles Baluyot