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SMU staff passes International CGSP and CHP Examination-Certification Ms. Anna Victoria Celestine R. Belen, CGSP, CHP, HTM Laboratory Assistant, successfully passed the international certification for the Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) designation of the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institution (under the jurisdiction of the American Hotel and Lodging Association or AHLA) and  Certified Hospitality […]

SMU regains autonomous status Saint Mary’s University regained its autonomous status for three years from Sept. 16, 2024 to Sept. 15, 2027. In CMO No. 7 series of 2024 released on Sept. 23, 2024, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) identified SMU as one of the 77 private higher education institutions in the Philippines that

SMU-HTM Recognized as CERTIFIED GUEST SERVICE PROPERTY 2024-2025 SMU-HTM is again recognized by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) as Certified Guest Service Property. AHLEI is a prestigious international organization that trains and certifies hospitality and tourism professionals. The award received by Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, University President and Mr. John Michael

Marian JPIANS clinch Gold in 1st Astrex Cup Regional Accounting Quiz Bee In a historic achievement, Charlene Andres and Ten-Ten Tipo, both 3rd year BS Accountancy students, won the gold medal at the first-ever Astrex Cup Regional Accounting Quiz Bee held last Sunday, September 8. This event, hosted at Isabela State University-Echague Campus and competed

Marian bootcampers bring home awards The Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of the School of Accountancy and Business is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 3-day Bootcamp and J-List experience organized by the Junior Tourism and Hospitality Management Association of the Philippines at the National University – Fairview. As an institutional member of

Marians Bag Major Awards in International Research Conference The School of Accountancy and Business received significant awards at the 1st International Research Conference in Business and Information Technology, themed “Innovative Strategies and Technologies for a Sustainable Digital Future in Business.” The conference was organized by the Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology (CVCIT) College in

SMU Enhances Educational Quality with ISO EOMS Training Saint Mary’s University successfully conducted a two-day session on the Educational Organization Management System (ISO 21001:2018) on September 5-6, 2024. Key administrators, unit heads, and selected office staff participated in the Awareness Training and Gap Analysis. Sessions focused on understanding the EOMS requirements and conducting SWOT and

SMU holds administrative session 2024 The faculty and staff of Saint Mary’s University convened for the annual Administrative Session at the Sacred Heart Center to address the institution’s critical updates and challenges. The event, held from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM on Sept. 11, 2024, brought together SMU’s leadership and administrative staff for a comprehensive