SDG8

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

Innovate for Impact: Marian Innovation Day 2026 Celebrates Student Visionaries On May 13, 2026, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) transformed into a vibrant hub of creativity as the School of Accountancy and Business hosted Marian Innovation Day 2026. Under the theme “Innovate for Impact: Young Minds, Sustainable Solutions,” the event showcased the ingenuity of 731 students

Saint Mary’s University Showcases Research Excellence at Synergia International Research Conference 2026 Saint Mary’s University proudly marks its presence at the Synergia International Research Conference 2026, hosted by Saint Louis College of San Fernando from May 6 to 8, 2026. The prestigious gathering brings together distinguished scholars, educators, researchers, and partner institutions from the Philippines

Saint Mary’s University Celebrates TESDA TSWP Caregiving NC II Graduates Guided by its commitment to being “Inspired by Mission, Driven by Excellence,” Saint Mary’s University (SMU), through its Equivalency and Technical-Vocational Assessment Office (ETVAO), successfully held the TESDA Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) Caregiving NC II Graduation Ceremony at the Saint Pedro Calungsod Hall,

Strengthening Indigenous Research: SMU Concludes Project STIR Phase 2 BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Bridging the geographical and academic divide between the peaks of the Himalayas and the heart of Nueva Vizcaya, Saint Mary’s University (SMU) successfully conducted the high-stakes Phase 2 of Project STIR (Specialized Training on Indigenous Research) on April 29, 2026. This landmark