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SMU Successfully Maintains ISO 21001:2018 Certification After First Surveillance Audit Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has successfully maintained its ISO 21001:2018 certification following the completion of its First Surveillance Audit conducted by SETSCO Services Pte. Ltd. from June 23 to 25, 2026. This achievement affirms the University’s continued conformity with international standards for Educational Organization Management

SMU Accountancy Head Among First Graduates of Nationwide PICPA Teacher Certification Program BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) celebrates a significant milestone in academic excellence as Mr. John Lindy R. Soriano, CPA, Head of the Accountancy Department, successfully completed the inaugural run of the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) spearheaded by the Philippine Institute

SAB Honors Graduating Cohorts in Solemn “Tribute to Parents” Ceremony BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Saint Mary’s University’s (SMU) School of Accountancy and Business held its traditional “Tribute to Parents” on June 20, 2026, at the Fr. Cornelius Connus Gymnasium, celebrating the graduating students of July 2026 and February 2027. The solemn event brought together candidates

SMU Elevates National Presence: BOAE Department Head Inducted as PACSB National Director Saint Mary’s University continues to shine on the national academic stage. On June 13, 2026, Ms. Sheryl A. Adducul-Baria, Department Head of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and Office Administration, was officially inducted as a National Director of the Philippine Association of Collegiate Schools of

SMU-HTM Sustains Its Legacy of Excellence with Tourism Students Attaining International Front Office Certification The Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department of Saint Mary’s University proudly announces the accomplishment of Miss Krizyl Joy C. Nague and Miss Al Jane S. Mendoza, who successfully earned the Certified Front Desk Representative (CFDR) certification from the American Hotel

SMU BSIT Students Complete International Practicum at ITS Surabaya, Indonesia Six fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) students from Saint Mary’s University successfully completed their international On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya, Indonesia from March to May 2026. The students, namely Luke Dominic A. Corpuz, Marc Christian C.

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