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JTHMAP Cagayan Valley Region wins Community Extension Award The officers of the JTHMAP Cagayan Valley Region joined the JTHMAP National Mass Induction at the University of Batangas – Lipa Campus on Feb. 22, 2025.  Representing the region were two third-year BS Tourism Management students of Saint Mary’s University, namely Miss Nicole Belmil, Regional President, and

SMU-HTM holds Filipino Sign language seminar-workshop Recognizing the importance of inclusive communication in the hospitality and tourism industry, the JTHMAP-SMU Chapter organized a Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Workshop on February 26 and March 1, 2025. The workshop equipped future professionals with essential FSL skills to enhance accessibility and provide better service to the Deaf community. 

SMU-HTM marks 100% CGSP Passing Rate Twenty-three fourth-year BS Hospitality Management and 39 fourth-year BS Tourism Management students at Saint Mary’s University earned international certification designation as Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP), after taking the exam on Feb. 10-13, 2025.    The CGSP is an international examination administered by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute

SMU and CIPRED, Nepal, Forge Stronger Ties with MOU to Support Indigenous Peoples’ Education and Preservation March 5, 2025 – Bayombong, Philippines – Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and the Center for Indigenous Peoples Research and Development (CIPRED), Nepal, took a major step toward advancing Indigenous rights and education, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during

Saint Mary’s University and Our Lady of Fatima School of Villaverde Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement A significant milestone was achieved as Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Our Lady of Fatima School of Villaverde (OLFSV) strengthen their partnership through the formal signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held on March 3, 2025, at the

SMU HTM head and faculty receive awards from ITS Surabaya, Indonesia Learning is indeed a lifelong journey. It’s a mindset that allows us to grow, adapt, and evolve continuously. Whether through formal education, self-study, or experience,learning helps us stay curious, innovative, and open to new possibilities. As what Peter Drucker says, “We now accept the

SMU faculty delivers lecture at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Ms. Rocel Audrey Batara, MIT, faculty and the promotions and linkage coordinator of the SMU School of Engineering, Architecture & Info Tech (SEAIT) at Saint Mary’s University (SMU), was invited as a guest lecturer at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia from March 4-6,

SMU holds special seminar on ecotourism and farm tourism On February 27, 2025, the Community Extension and Indigenous People’s Study Center and the School of Accountancy and Business – Hospitality and Tourism Management Department hosted an insightful seminar featuring Dr. Rogelio T. Andrada II, a Professor at the University of the Philippines Los Baños – Institute

FICCS 2025 | Exploring Indigenous Solutions to Global Challenges February 26, 2025 | Saint Mary’s University, Sacred Heart – The first day of the Forum on Indigenous Cultures and Community Sustainability (FICCS) 2025 commenced with discussions centered on the theme: “From Tradition to Innovation: Indigenous Solutions to Global Challenges.” The event gathered 90 participants, including

Saint Mary’s University Engages in Benchmarking with Saint Louis University in Baguio City On February 20, 2025, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, engaged in a productive benchmarking activity with its sister institution, Saint Louis University (SLU) in Baguio City. Both schools are part of the CICM (Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of