SDG17

SMU Stands with Kasibu; Opposes Large-Scale Mining thru Prayer, Solidarity Affirming its solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and local communities in their continued opposition to large-scale mining and its threats to the environment, livelihoods, and future generations, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined the residents of Kasibu in a Eucharistic Celebration at the community barricade, August 1. […]

SMU-CEIPSC expands community efforts to Kasibu; forges five-year partnership with Sitio Bimmito, Nantawakan Elementary School A five-year partnership between Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Sitio Bimmito in Barangay Nantawakan, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya officially commenced following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the university, the Barangay Local Government Unit, and Nantawakan Elementary School

SMU is Now an SDG Stakeholders’ Chamber Member; Marquez Attends Oath Taking Saint Mary’s University has been accepted as a member of the Department for Economy, Planning and Development’s Stakeholders’ Chamber on the Sustainable Development Goals. The membership has been formalized during the oath-taking ceremony held at the DEPDev Office, Mega Tower, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong

SMU Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Stewardship On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Ubbog ken Biag Alliance–Watershed Defenders for Life and Livelihood was launched at the Sacred Heart Center of Saint Mary’s University (SMU). As one of the alliance’s lead organizers, SMU joined indigenous peoples, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, civil society groups, and environmental advocates in

SMU-CEIPSC inks five-year partnership with Anayo Aritao; Partners with Purok Bagingey, Anayo ES  Saint Mary’s University, through the Community Engagement and Indigenous Peoples Studies Center (CEIPSC), officially adopts Purok Bagingey of Barangay Anayo in Aritao, along with Anayo Elementary School (AES), as its new partner community and school through the signing of a Memorandum of

JTHMAP–SMU Chapter and Partners Receive Provincial Recognition Through Resolution No. 2026-6473 for Successfully Hosting the Philippine Coffee Brewers League (PCBL) 2026, Nueva Vizcaya’s First National Coffee Brewing Competition The Sangguniang Panlalawigan transmitted a copy of Resolution No. 2026-6473 excerpt from the journal of the 49th regular session of the 12th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Nueva Vizcaya

SMU Welcomes AFS Exchange Students from Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium Saint Mary’s University formally welcomed its newest AFS exchange students from Italy, Switzerland, and Belgium during the AFS Students Welcome Program held on July 17, 2026, at the University Boardroom. The event marked the beginning of the students’ academic and cultural immersion at SMU while

SMU Joins 5 CICM Schools in the Philippines Schools Network Governance Assembly in Cebu City CEBU CITY — The CICM Philippines Schools Network (CICM PSN) convened for its annual gathering at St. Louis College, Mandaue City, Cebu from July 8-10, 2026, bringing together administrators from six CICM-run schools across the country to strengthen collaboration and

SMU Fab Lab Earns Third Consecutive Year of DTI Recognition with 2025 SSF Top Performer Award Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its Technology Transfer and Business Development Office (TTBDO), reinforced its position as a regional leader in innovation and technology transfer after earning the First Place Award in the 2025 Department of Trade and Industry

DSWD Recognizes SMU for Exemplary Service to 4Ps Beneficiaries Saint Mary’s University was awarded recognition on June 19, 2026, at the Kiko Pimentel Building, LGU Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. The recognition stems from the invaluable partnership, unwavering support, and dedicated service that SMU rendered in implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The recognition of DSWD’s