14/11/2025
EVENT HIGHLIGHT | BUKLOD 2025: 3rd Regional Hospitality and Tourism Convention and Skills Convergence
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) students of Cagayan State UniversityโAparri Campus proudly marked another milestone with the successful staging of the 3rd Regional Convention โ BUKLOD 2025: Shaping the Future of Hospitality and Tourism through Skills, Culture, and Creativity held on November 25, 2025.
A convergence of passion, purpose, and professionalism, BUKLOD 2025 brought together students, educators, and aspiring industry leaders from the fields of hospitality and tourismโunited by one goal: to nurture creativity, strengthen collaboration, and inspire innovation in an ever-evolving global industry.
Adding depth and inspiration to the event were the conventionโs esteemed guest speakers, whose expertise and experiences enlightened every participant and sparked a renewed commitment to excellence:
๐ค Guest Speakers:
โจ Sir Romeo G. Caranguian Jr., MSHM
โจ Ms. Joanna Marie V. Villavicencio, MBA, CGSP
โจ Dr. Reymar C. Taoing
โจ Ms. Joan Minia Nebrida, CHE, DHM
Each speaker delivered powerful insights on sustainability, inclusivity, cultural awareness, and innovationโcore pillars that continue to shape the future of hospitality and tourism.
Guided by their ever-supportive advisers Mam Diana Grace Licopit and Mam Jansen Mary Visara, college dean, faculty and mentors, the 4th Year BSHM students showcased exceptional teamwork, creativity, and leadership, turning the event into a true testament of CSU Aparriโs commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.
As the curtains close on BUKLOD 2025, the spirit of unity, learning, and inspiration lives onโreminding everyone that the journey toward shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive hospitality and tourism industry begins here. ๐โจ