Further expanding its industry partnerships, the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) conducted an initial dialogue with Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc., (TIP), in Biñan City, Laguna, for an academic collaboration, Jan. 29. Held during a plant tour at TIP, the meeting focused on the proposal of bringing in student interns from different colleges of the university to gain industry experience at TIP. According to Mr. Erwin Napiza, Overall On-the-Job-Training (OJT) Coordinator, the TI...

University President, Dr. Nestor M. de Vera explored the new partnership with a multi-disciplinary and prestigious training company to further enhance LSPU students’ personal and professional development for future employment and career advancement. The President of WorldWideLink Educational Development (WED), Mr. Hee Soo Kang through Mr. Joshua Oliver F. Callueng, the Managing Director, introduced the educational training program to LSPU Deans and Associate Deans on February 18, 2015, at LSPU-Santa Cruz Main Ca...

The College of Computer Studies (CCS) of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) forged a partnership with the FDS Asya Philippines Inc., (FDS Asya) for the internship program of its students. Dr. Mario R. Briones, University President, and Mr. Roderick Mercado, FDS Asya President, headed the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held at the Conference Hall, LSPU-SPCC, Feb. 28. FDS Asya is one of the leading information and technology (IT) companies in Southeas...

Quality products made more accessible! The Tindahan ni Mang Piyu, a dedicated space for the products of the incubatees of the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (LSPU-ATBI), will be put up among all the campuses of the university under the management of the Business Affairs Office (BAO). A collaborative project of LSPU-ATBI, BAO, and incubatees, the Tindahan ni Mang Piyu is a marketing effort not only to increase the marketability of the technology but also to support 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...