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Empowering Grassroots Governance: SMU School of Graduate Studies Holds Seminar on Ethical Public Service Anchored on its GIFTED (Graduate Initiatives for Training, Empowerment and Development) Program, the PA 324 Class (Administrative Ethics in Public Service) of the SMU School of Graduate Studies conducted a seminar-extension activity on May 4, 2026, for the barangay leaders, officers, […]

SMU Hospitality and Tourism Students Explore Cebu and Bohol in Immersive Educational Tour NUEVA VIZCAYA — Bridging classroom theory with global industry standards, 94 Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) students, guided by five faculty chaperones, embarked on a comprehensive educational tour of Cebu and Bohol from May 10 to 13, 2026. The experiential journey kicked

Cagayan Valley’s Pride: SMU’s Team 4Pause Earns National DOT-CHED Recognition for Tourism Innovation QUEZON CITY — Standing tall as the champions of Cagayan Valley, Team 4Pause from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) was formally recognized at the DOT Tourism Start-Up Challenge, held on May 11–12, 2026, at Seda Vertis North. Organized by the Department of Tourism

Building Future Hospitality Leaders: SMU-HTM Conducts Industry Partners Visit in Nueva Vizcaya Strengthening academic-industry collaboration and advancing experiential learning, the Hospitality and Tourism Management programs of Saint Mary’s University conducted a visit to partner training establishments in Nueva Vizcaya on May 5, 2026. Led by Practicum Instructors Miss Rowena Vennessa C. Gayagoy and Mr. Mark

Marian Erasmus+ Grantee advances to 2026 National Cybersecurity Olympics APARRI, Cagayan / BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — IT student Zarmin Joshua C. Espinosa demonstrated the Cybersecurity Skills Regional in the World Olympics and earned a gold medal during the WorldSkills Philippines 2026 Regional Skills Competitions hold simultaneous in Aparri, Cagayan and Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya n May

Empowering Financial Wellness: SMU Students Lead Seminar-Workshop in Brgy. Masoc BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA — On May 13, 2026, the community of Barangay Masoc took a significant step toward a more secure future as they hosted the seminar-workshop, “Empowering Financial Wellness: Building a Secure and Sustainable Financial Future.” Organized by the MME 5 (Personal Finance) class

SMU-HTM Strengthens Industry Linkages Through Baguio OJT Visit Strengthening industry collaboration and advancing experiential learning, the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of Saint Mary’s University conducted an academic and industry partners’ visit in Baguio City on April 29, 2026. Led by Practicum Instructors, Mr. Mark Ian J. Soriano and Miss Rowena Vennessa C. Gayagoy, together

SMU Joins 7th Ammungan Festival 2026 Saint Mary’s University (SMU) participated in the 7th Ammungan Festival held on May 21, 2026, at the Provincial Capitol in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. The University joined the event as part of its continued commitment to community engagement and student outreach. The SMU team provided information about the University’s academic

SMU Joins AMIANAN Consortium MOA Signing and Election of Officers; Strengthens Regional Research Collaboration Saint Mary’s University (SMU) actively participated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of the AMIANAN Consortium held on May 19, 2026, at Admirals Farm Park, Cordillera Career Development College, La Trinidad, Benguet. The AMIANAN Consortium brings together higher education institutions