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...

Twelve student teachers are bound to Thai Ngu-yen University, Vietnam for student teaching from June to November 2017. This academic partnership is a continu-ous program between LSPU and TNU to provide global teaching experiences to the students and at the same time to be at par with ASEAN integration in the field of educa-tion. These 12 students are from Laguna State Polytech-nic University-Santa Cruz Campus. They are well-chosen and accordingly evaluated to qualify for Off-Campus Inter-national Student Teaching...

The Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) through the Gender and Development (GAD) Office observes the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 12.  In support of the Proclamation No. 1172 s. 2006 and Republic Act 10398 of 2013, the annual campaign has this year’s theme of “UNITEd for a VAW-free Philippines”. The four campuses of the LSPU have conducted various programs and campaigns to raise the level of awareness not only of the staff and students of ...

With the theme “Understanding and Adhering to Sustainable Development Goals,” Laguna State Polytechnic University conducted its University-wide Research Development and Extension (RDE) Convocation cum Christmas Party for the teaching and non-teaching staff, held at Splash Mountain Resort and Hotel, Los Baños, Laguna, December 22. Hon. Dr. Luis G. Banua, Regional Director of NEDA IV-A and a member of LSPU Board of Regents, shared his insights on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with emphasis o...

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 ...