IFSU-Potia, College of Business and Management

𝘾𝘽𝙈 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙄𝙁𝙎𝙐-𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙀𝙎𝘿𝘼 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The College of Business and Management proudly congratulates the Ifugao State University–Potia Campus, particularly the Assessment Center Manager, Dr. Lorna C. Ildefonso, on the successful re-accreditation of the IFSU-Potia Competency Assessment Center for Bread and Pastry Production NC II by TESDA on June 15, 2026.

This milestone reflects the university’s commitment to quality technical-vocational education and competency assessment, providing learners with greater opportunities for skills certification and employability.

This achievement advances Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by strengthening access to quality skills development and competency-based training, and supports Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by enhancing workforce readiness and promoting employment opportunities through industry-recognized certification.

𝐂𝐁𝐌 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐂 𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The College of Business and Management proudly congratulates its recent Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) graduates for successfully obtaining their Front Office Services NC II certification through the assessment conducted at SICAT.

The newly certified alumni are:
• Sarah Grace Adaya
• Apple Jane Antalan
• Oscar Jr. S. Bucad
• Christian Jay Coloma
who received their certificates on June 20, 2026 and Alpha Mae Lucas, who received hers on June 13, 2026.

This achievement highlights the alumni's commitment to professional growth and excellence in the hospitality industry. Their success supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education by promoting technical and vocational skills development, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth by enhancing employability and career readiness.

The CBM family celebrates this milestone and extends its best wishes for their continued success in the hospitality and tourism sector.

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Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for the available positions under the College of Business and Management.

𝙄𝙁𝙎𝙐-𝙋𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙖 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙀𝙎𝘿𝘼 𝙍𝙚-𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙋𝙋 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝘾 𝙄𝙄

The Ifugao State University–Potia Campus Assessment Center recently underwent the TESDA re-accreditation process for its Bread and Pastry Production (BPP) NC II and Housekeeping NC II assessment programs.

The activity was led by Ms. Daisy D. Hamorabon and Ms. Ellayne Abellera of TESDA, with Ms. Corrine Joy Tapo and Ms. Helen Buenconsejo serving as inspectors for Housekeeping NC II and Bread and Pastry Production NC II, respectively. The re-accreditation aimed to ensure the continued compliance of the assessment center with TESDA standards and requirements for quality competency assessment services.

This milestone highlights IFSU-Potia's commitment to excellence in technical-vocational education and workforce development, supporting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth through the provision of industry-aligned skills certification and assessment services.

𝗕𝗦𝗛𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗺 𝟭 𝗢𝗝𝗧

The College of Business and Management has officially deployed its Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students for their Practicum 1 On-the-Job Training (OJT), where they will complete 200 hours of industry immersion.

The students are assigned to partner agencies including Orchard Hotel, New Town Plaza, Giligan's Restaurant, and Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel. This training provides valuable hands-on experience and strengthens their professional and hospitality skills in real workplace settings.

The initiative supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by promoting experiential learning, employability, and industry collaboration.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙔𝙤𝙪, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙀𝙫𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 𝘾𝙪𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣-𝘿𝙪𝙜𝙮𝙤𝙣!

The College of Business and Management Family expresses its sincere gratitude to Dr. Eva Marie Cudamon-Dugyon for her dedicated service, exemplary leadership, and invaluable contributions to Ifugao State University.

As she concludes her term, we thank her for her unwavering commitment and lasting impact on the IFSU community. We wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.

𝗖𝗕𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗖𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘆!

The College of Business and Management warmly congratulates Dr. Freddie B. Caday on his appointment as the 3rd University President of Ifugao State University.

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire the IFSU community. As you embark on this new chapter, we wish you wisdom, strength, and success in leading the university toward greater heights.

Congratulations and best wishes, Dr. Caday!

Photo credits: Ifugao State University

𝐂𝐁𝐌 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

Faculty members from the College of Business and Management (CBM) actively contributed to the seminar titled “𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨” held on June 3, 2026, at the Negosyo Center in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. The activity was spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry–Negosyo Center (DTI-NC) Alfonso Lista and aimed to provide technical assistance to 20 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and 10 professionals.

Representing CBM as resource speakers were Dr. Augusto L. Gali-om, and Mr. Emanuel A. Gamiao. Through their presentations and discussions, they shared valuable insights on effective negotiation strategies, helping participants strengthen their communication, decision-making, and business management skills.

The participation of CBM faculty shows the college’s commitment to community engagement and capacity-building initiatives that empower entrepreneurs and professionals toward greater productivity and competitiveness.

The seminar supports the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by promoting lifelong learning, entrepreneurial development, and collaborative partnerships among institutions and stakeholders.

𝗜𝗙𝗦𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗔𝗥

The Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Office of Ifugao State University successfully conducted a series of Fairness Opinion Board (FOB) evaluations spearheaded by Department of Science and Technology (DOST), culminating in the Ceremonial Signing of the Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) on June 3, 2026.

The landmark event marked the first technology licensing agreement in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) between Ifugao State University and Maynandros Integrated Farm, recognizing the transfer and commercialization of the university-developed technologies entitled “Process of Producing Calamansi with Tomato Extract Bath Soaps” and “Composition of Producing Calamansi with Tomato Extract Bath Soaps.”

The technologies were developed by Dr. Lorna C. Ildefonso, who served as the researcher and technology generator of the innovation. The agreement highlights IFSU’s commitment to transforming research outputs into market-ready products that contribute to community development and economic growth.

This initiative advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering innovation, technology commercialization, and collaborative partnerships between academia and industry.

Photo credits: IFSU Research and Development

𝗖𝗕𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗜𝗻𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Students from the College of Business and Management (CBM) proudly represented the institution in the MMSU InLeaD: Virtual Cultural and Gastronomic Exploration in the Ilocos Region, Philippines, held on May 18–23, 2026.

The participating students were Alpha Mae Lucas, Roselyn Almerol, both Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students, and Michael Angelo Sindao, a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSENTREP) student.

Organized as a platform for fostering intercultural understanding and enhancing academic engagement through innovative, technology-driven, and globally relevant learning programs, MMSU InLeaD highlighted the rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions of the Ilocos Region within the context of tourism and hospitality education.

Through the virtual exploration, the student participants gained valuable insights into cultural preservation, gastronomy, tourism development, and global academic collaboration. The program also provided opportunities for intercultural exchange and strengthened students’ appreciation of Filipino heritage and hospitality.

The participation of the CBM students supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting inclusive and globally relevant learning experiences; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, through the advancement of tourism and hospitality education; and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by encouraging the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and local traditions.

CBM continues to empower students to engage in meaningful academic activities that broaden their global perspectives and develop their competencies in tourism, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.