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...

With the odds and home court advantage in favor of the team, the 417 strong delegation of Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) Lakers bagged 59 gold medals and sealed its overall 1st Runner-Up finish in the recently concluded Southern Tagalog Regional Association of State Universities and Colleges (STRASUC) Olympics, slated December 16 – 21, 2014, hosted by the University of the Philippines - Los Ba- ños (UPLB). This year LSPU bags golds in the field and track events of athletics, swimming, arche...

As part of its best practices for human resource development, the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) conducted a university-wide orientation among newly hired, appointed, and promoted non-teaching employees at the Monte Vista Hotsprings and Conference Resort, Calamba, Laguna, Sep. 7-8, 2023.  A total of 125 employees participated the two-day event from the four campuses, namely, Sta. Cruz Campus, Siniloan Campus, San Pablo City Campus, and Los Baños Campus.  Headed by the Administrative ...

LSPU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eden Callo with the Office of Student Affairs and Services Chairperson of Siniloan Campus,  Mr. Rodolfo Valdenarro, San Pablo City Campus  Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Analyn Delfino and the Director for International Affairs, Dr. Nimfa G. Dimaculangan participated with enthusiasm in the National Conference of Student Affairs Development and  Services Practitioners which took place at Hasmin  Hotel, Polytechnic University of the Philippines on July 30- Augu...

Since the call of TTPD-PCAARRD on April 2, 2020 of all ATBIs for a relief effort to help incubatees who are affected by the Covid-19, the LSPU AATBI has responded and started its coordination to concerned individuals. On April 29, 2020, the LSPU AATBI team headed by Dr. Corazon N. San Agustin, Vice President, Research Development & Extension; LSPU Relief Task Force; representatives from two farm partners; and some members of LGUs conducted the relief operation in six towns of Laguna, namey: Mabitac, Siniloan, Pang...