Rapidly gaining popularity, togue as it is known locally, is a major ingredient of many food recipes offered in restaurants and even in the home kitchens. This is produced by germinating mungbean or mungo seeds for three or more days and sold both in local and in the super markets, according to a research conducted by Ma. Cecilia C. Gatbonton, now a faculty member of the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU). Many of us relish the lumpiangprito, the ginisangtogue and the empanada which contain mungo sprouts with ...

The Laguna State Polytechnic University-Sta Cruz Campus (LSPU-SCC) held a special gathering among its alumni for a Dinner for a Cause at the Multi-Function Hall Gymnasium, April 13. With the theme “Renewing Friendship, Rekindling the Ka-PIYU Spirit,” the dinner encouraged the gathering of LSPU alumni not only to reminisce and create good memories among former classmates and friends but also to generate proceeds for a construction project.  Specifically, the proceeds of the event will be for the ...

What are the key points that future tourism and hospitality management professionals should keep in mind as they prepare for a “glocalized” industry? According to Dr. Azucena “Zeny” Cinco Pallugna, Director for Tourism Regulations, Coordination, and Resource Generation (TRCRG) of the Department of Tourism (DOT), there are three important things that students should know: social connection, authenticity, and professional network. “ ‘Get out there and make new friends’ may...

Seven newly hired personnel of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Los Baños Campus (LSPU-LBC) were oriented on government rules and regulations through an onboarding activity of the campus, April 3.  The activity prepared the new entrants in government service and apprised them of their roles and campus policies. Mr. Efren R. Dela Paz, J.D, Administrative Officer V of LSPU-LBC, discussed the do's and don'ts in government offices, leave credits, and anti-sexual harassment. It also served as ...

During this month we embark on a journey to celebrate every woman's achievement, contributions, and strength. It is also a reminder of the progress that we have made in advancing gender equality and overcoming all the barriers that women face.  The Laguna State Polytechnic University, through the Gender and Development Office (GAD), joins the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in encouraging every girl and woman to showcase and harness their full potential in actively engaging in and reaping the benef...