News

Cap and tie ceremony marks new chapter for senior HTM students In a celebration steeped in tradition and forward-looking purpose, the Cap and Tie Ceremony on May 15, 2025, signified a pivotal moment for senior Hospitality and Tourism Management students as they transition from academic to professional life. The event, which marks the culmination of

Marian HTM students gear up for industry experience through pre-OJT seminars Senior Hospitality and Tourism Management students participated in a series of pre-OJT seminars to bridge academic learning with real-world industry experience. The event featured expert speakers from various sectors who shared practical knowledge and professional insights to prepare students for their on-the-job training. Industry

Marian civil engineering students debut mobile flyover bridge on national stage A student innovation from Saint Mary’s University took the spotlight at this year’s 23rd National Civil Engineering Students Summit (NCESS), held at SMX Aura in Taguig City. The featured project: a Mobile FlyOver Bridge (MFOB) — a smart, retractable structure designed to ease traffic

Community ties fortified in stakeholders’ meeting and extension activities On May 21, 2025, the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center and the School of Teacher Education and Humanities held a successful one-day community extension and Stakeholders Meeting at Purok Gonggongob, Cabuluan, Villaverde, and Sitio Masina, Baretbet, Bagabag, gathering local leaders, community members, and learners

SMU forges alliance with CHED for Internationalization Convergence Saint Mary’s University joined six higher educational institutions in Region 2 in signing a partnership agreement with the Commission on Higher Education R2 for internationalization convergence at Mallig Plains Colleges, Inc. on May 19, 2025.  The signing is a manifestation of the Commission’s recognition of the critical

SMU recommended for Stage 2 ISO 21001:2018 audit Saint Mary’s University (SMU) achieved a significant milestone, having been recommended for a Stage 2 audit under ISO 21001:2018, the international standard for educational organizations’ management systems. This recommendation follows a rigorous Stage 1 audit on May 20, 2025. Ms. Elizabeth M. Villezar of SETSCO Services Pte.

SMU graduate students organize BADDANG 4.0 Community engagement is an integral component of the Master of Arts in Teaching – Social Studies program of Saint Mary’s University, particularly in the course Advanced Intercultural Geography. This approach recognizes that meaningful learning happens not only through theoretical instruction but also through immersive, real-world experiences that foster civic

SMU MBA students visit coop to enhance learning experience The Management of Cooperative class, under the guidance of Dr. Loreta V. Garlitos, conducted an educational visit to Tam-an Banaue Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BMPC), located in Poblacion South, Solano on May 3, 2025. The visit aimed to deepen the students’ understanding of cooperative operations and best practices

Self-defense seminar workshop held at SMU In response to the growing need for personal safety, empowerment, and holistic well-being, a self-defense seminar workshop was held on April 30, 2025, at the Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium. The whole-day event brought together students and professionals for an immersive, hands-on learning experience, equipping participants with essential skills to protect

JTHMAP Cagayan Valley Region conducts regional membership caravan and seminar The Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines (JTHMAP) – Cagayan Valley Region conducted its Regional Membership Caravan and Seminar on April 30, 2025, via Zoom, bringing together tourism and hospitality students and professionals from across the region. With the theme “Voices That