QUEZON, CITY—The Laguna State Polytechnic University Board of Regents (LSPU BOR) made a motion for the creation of the LSPU Academic Committee during its 1st and 2nd Quarter Board Meeting at the Commission on Higher Education, July 4. CHED Commissioner Lilian De Las Llagas, chairperson of the Board, initiated the establishment of an Academic Community among all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) before their curricular programs be subjected for BOR Agenda to assure the quality of education to be provided....

Mr. Sean Archer Ronquillo, a first-year student from the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Los Banos Campus (LSPU-LBC), was named the 3rd runner up (4th place) in the 27th Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ)-Provincial Elimination held at the San Pablo City Convention Center, Oct. 2. Mr. Ronquillo also secured a spot for the Regional PSQ as one of the representatives of the province. Dr. Alberto Yazon and A/Prof. Margarita Galang served as the coaches of Mr. Ronquillo and Ms. Cathyrine Pangilinan, a fellow LSPU r...

DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY—Presidents of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) were urged to further level up their institution’s status, May 22. Commissioner Lilian A. De Las Llagas of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) told the presidents how she wanted her SUCs to excel as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). On the one-day meeting, Commissioner Llagas also pointed out the importance of the efficiency of the Board of Regent Secretary, specifically how the performance of the secretary is reflec...

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...