SLU Louisians Imbibed with Genuine Spirit for Hospitality Transformation

Pack your bags, we’re going to France! 🇫🇷 ✨

Join us this May 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an engaging webinar on French culture and basic greetings! 🥖☕

Let’s explore the beauty of the French language, learn everyday expressions and how to greet like a local. By the end of this webinar, you will most likely be rolling your r’s like a true French and craving croissants! 🥐

Join this google meet link à bientôt!
https://meet.google.com/npf-rnzc-bjy






Caption by: Enna Dizon
Layout by: Lenard Taberdo

𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐩! 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 #𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐩𝐉𝐞𝐞𝐩

Project Og-Ogfo, in collaboration with Kasiyana and all School Assemblies, is once again launching a meaningful donation drive—this time dedicated to supporting our jeepney drivers who continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing oil price hike crisis.

As fuel prices surge, daily wage transport workers are pushed deeper into financial hardship. Policies such as oil deregulation, along with VAT and excise taxes on fuel, continue to intensify this burden, while calls to address these systemic issues remain largely unheard. Recent measures, such as fare discounts, further strain drivers whose earnings are already unstable.

In this light, we appeal for your open hearts and solidarity. Any amount can go a long way in helping sustain the livelihoods of our jeepney drivers during this crisis.

For monetary donations, you may send through:

GCASH
Je****** Rya R
09688847207

𝙇𝙪𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙩𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣!

Let us 𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗢 that you inspired us always in all ways! 🥰

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼! 🥳

Your patience and dedication to teaching inspired many of us to go above and beyond; you never failed to guide us in every step we take. May this another chapter of your life give you more blessings, happiness, and love. May you continue to motivate each student with your unwavering support and patience. ✨

Nous te souhaitons un très joyeux anniversaire! 💜

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | Ashlyn Manguiat
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 | Harold Barber

𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

In a collaborative effort to empower the next generation of tourism professionals, the Department of Tourism–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR), in partnership with Saint Louis University (SLU), University of Baguio (UB), and the University of the Cordilleras (UC), successfully conducted eight (8) sessions of the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Training to a total of 485 tourism and hospitality students throughout the month of March 2026.

Students from the aforesaid institutions participated in the training to deepen their understanding of delivering world-class service rooted in Filipino values such as respect, empathy, and genuine hospitality. This initiative underscores the shared commitment of academic institutions and the tourism sector in preparing students to become competent and service-oriented industry professionals.

Through the FBSE program, participants gained practical knowledge and developed a strong service mindset—essential qualities they can carry into their future careers in the tourism and hospitality industry. Instilling these principles early in their academic journey equips them with the right attitude, professionalism, and standards expected of tourism frontliners.

The DOT-CAR believes that in investing in today’s students, we are shaping a new generation of professionals who will proudly represent the warmth and excellence of Filipino hospitality on the global tourism stage.

📣 𝑨𝑫𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑹𝒀 | 𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Please be guided accordingly on the upcoming Academic Break and Holy Week schedule released by Saint Louis University.

The official memorandum may be accessed through your SLU emails. You may also refer to the official SAMCIS Assembly announcement here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18EPxKGX1b/

As future tourism professionals, may this pause also remind us of the value of rest, reflection, and meaningful experiences, both within and beyond the classroom. ✨




Layout by Ashlyn Manguiat
Caption by Harold Barber

Tired of schoolwork? Well, 𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 is about to bring you a break from it! 🤩🎭

Join us as we celebrate the 𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, where you may enhance your skills, deepen your understanding of the industry, and make lasting memories with different students. Enjoy a week full of 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, and 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆! ✨

𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀! 🥳

Seize the whimsical week and don’t forget to mark your calendar for this exciting adventure! See you there! 🎟️🎡

Layout by: Harold Barber
Caption by: Ash Manguiat

BAGUIO DRIVERS PUT COMMUTERS' WELFARE ABOVE STRIKES

BAGUIO CITY — While rising fuel prices continue to squeeze drivers across the country, transport groups in the city are choosing a different road, one that keeps commuters moving.

Leaders of local public utility vehicle (PUV) federations strongly claim that they will not take part in the planned transport strike led by PISTON, stressing that halting operations would only hurt the riding public.

Rey Bacoco, president of the Baguio PUV Transport Corp., said most operators in the city, whether running public utility jeepneys (PUJs) or utility vehicles (UVs), have long stood firm against strikes, whether local or nationwide.

For them, the decision revovles around one simple truth. The burden would fall hardest on commuters.

In these dire times when transport costs are rising and earnings remain uncertain, Baguio drivers are absorbing the pressure instead of passing it on to passengers. The stance reflects a quiet but firm commitment to keeping routes open even when margins tighten.

Across the country, transport strikes are often used to demand government intervention during crises like fuel price hikes. But in Baguio, operators are taking a more cautious approach, weighing protest against public impact.

Hence, no transport shutdown, no stranded workers, no disrupted routines.

Even as challenges mount, Baguio’s drivers are choosing service over stoppage, proving that in the middle of a fuel crisis, the city’s transport sector is still putting commuters first.

Mahal ang fuel ngayon,

Agkabalyo tayo ketdi nga agawid jay mountain province

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮! 🇵🇭✨

As we conclude the 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘺 of the 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗙𝗕𝗦𝗘) training, we extend our deepest gratitude to our esteemed trainer and speaker, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝘂-𝗦𝗼, for sharing your expertise, passion, and inspiring insights on the true essence of Filipino hospitality. Your discussion reminded us that service goes beyond fulfilling duties—it is about serving with 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩, 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩.

Your message truly ignited our 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲, encouraging us to embody excellence, empathy, and professionalism in every guest interaction. The knowledge and experiences you shared will surely guide our 3𝙧𝙙 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 as they prepare to become future leaders and professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry.

We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 - CAR for bringing this meaningful program to our students. Through initiatives like FBSE, you continue to empower future tourism practitioners to proudly showcase the world-renowned warmth, care, and excellence of Filipino service.

𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰 for inspiring and empowering us to carry forward the 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in everything we do. Together, let us continue to promote a service culture that reflects the pride, dedication, and hospitality of the Filipino people.

𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤! 💙💛

✨ ATTENTION BS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT STUDENTS! ✨

Your HTM Shirt and Nameplate are now ready for claiming! 👕📛 Show your pride as future hospitality professionals by getting your official uniform and nameplate.

📍 Claiming Venue: Travel Agency Room (D705)
📅 Starting: March 12 (Thursday)
🧾 Reminder: Please bring your receipt when claiming.

Don’t miss the chance to represent the HTM community with professionalism and pride. See you there, Louisians! 💜