College of Hospitality and Tourism Management - MSU Main

Congratulations to our dedicated faculty member, Mr. Aguinaldo (Malik Sharief) "Sir Shams" M. Capal III, for serving as Resource Person in the Basic Tour Guiding Training held on December 23, 2025 in the Municipality of Butig, Lanao del Sur.​ 💓💓

The college proudly recognizes his valuable sharing of knowledge and expertise with the municipality's tour guides who participated in this significant capacity-building activity for community-based tourism.​​ 🗺️🧡

Warmest thanks as well to our supportive College Dean Ainnie M. Gangco-Basman, MSHM, and the Mindanao State University System President, Atty. Paisalin P. Tago, CPA, for continually empowering our faculty members to extend their service beyond the classroom.​ 🏞️🧑‍🏫

Special appreciation is also given to Hon. Bin Khalifa L. Pansar, Municipal Mayor of Butig, together with his LGU Team, for the trust and partnership, and to all the local guides whose active participation made the training a success. 🧡🧡🧡

Our 2 faculty members and 5 students from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management attended the 7th Tourism & Hospitality International Conference (THIC 2025) on December 11, 2025 at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Malaysia.

These delegates were also joined by fellow researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from around the world to share insights on sustainable and innovative tourism and hospitality practices.

A huge thanks to the Mindanao State University administration, led by System President Atty. Paisalin P. Tago, CPA, for granting our CHTM team this opportunity that allowed our faculty and students to present emerging ideas, network with international partners, and benchmark our program against global trends in tourism and hospitality education. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Mahid M. Mangontarun, Director of Mamitua Saber Institute of Research and Creation, for providing the essential funding through his office, which made this invaluable experience possible.

THIC 2025 focuses on the theme “Navigating Change: Innovations for a Sustainable Future in Tourism and Hospitality,” with tracks on entrepreneurship, tourism trends and strategies, regenerative tourism, food and beverage, and culinary arts. The program also includes an immersion trip on December 12, 2025, giving our participants first-hand exposure to innovative tourism and hospitality initiatives in Malaysia.

Truly, the college congratulates our participating faculty and students for showcasing our institution on this international stage and for contributing to conversations on sustainability and innovation in tourism.

Day 4 │ On December 4, 2025, The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management delegates in Manila continued their industry engagement with a productive visit to Hilton Manila, where they explored the hotel’s facilities and met with key hotel representatives to discuss potential practicum opportunities for MSU-CHTM students, focusing on building strong, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Another highlight of their visit was touring Hilton Manila’s Halal-certified kitchen and meeting the hotel’s Halal chef, Chef Aminah Alonto.

Chef Aminah Alonto specializes in Asian Cuisine and Indo-Malay Cuisine. She had represented Marco Polo Cebu in the Cebu Goes Culinary competition and was featured in SunStar Cebu. She also served in the Asian Station at Marco Polo Cebu, gaining expertise in Asian cuisine. Currently, she is the Chef de Partie of the Halal Kitchen at Hilton Manila as she continues to refine her craft, striving not just to improve but to excel, and carries her Maranao identity with confidence as she rises in the culinary world.

Through this visit, the CHTM faculty gained practical insights on Halal standards, food safety, and culturally sensitive service for Muslim guests.

Once again, a sincere thanks to the MSU administration's support for the team to participate in this meaningful engagement aimed towards expanding practicum options, strengthening industry collaboration, and aligning the college's hospitality and tourism programs with global and faith-based practices for the benefit of its students and stakeholders.

Congratulations to Ms. 𝑨𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒕𝒐𝒔 as the newly elected 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓, and 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝑨𝒃𝒅𝒖𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒅 𝑵𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒍, as the newly elected 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 under 𝑱𝑻𝑯𝑴𝑨𝑷.

Mabuhay! 👏🏻

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 📣

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 💫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 🌟 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 ✨ — 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 📚

As 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 brings together schools and regions across the archipelago, We celebrate the unique strengths and ideas that each school and region brings. Learning together, sharing experiences, and leading with confidence — this is how we grow as youth leaders.

And in tourism and hospitality — an industry defined by diversity — we learn that leadership isn’t just about stepping forward. It’s about listening, embracing every perspective, and weaving our many stories into a future that feels both grounded and visionary.

In this 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, Let’s enter with open minds, steady hearts, and the courage to co-create a future worthy of our generation. 🙌🏻

Day 3 │ On December 3, 2025, Five faculty members from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Mindanao State University – Main Campus, Marawi City, along with Dean Ainnie M. Gangco-Basman, visited Far Eastern University, Manila, for an insightful benchmarking activity, where they met with FEU management and faculty to learn more about their best practices in industry linkage and student support services for hospitality and tourism programs.

The team is excited to bring these learnings back home as part of the college's ongoing efforts to enhance its academic offerings and enrich the students’ learning experiences.

The CHTM family genuinely thanks the MSU administration and the FEU team for making this opportunity possible, allowing the faculty members to exchange ideas in delivering globally competitive and industry-responsive instruction.

Day 2 │ The second day of AAHRMEI’s 25th National Annual Convention and Silver Jubilee Celebration began bright and early as our delegates, along with the rest of the event's participants, assembled at the Casa Ibarra façade, ready for another day of learning and exploration.

After registration and final preparations, all the participants departed for LPU-Laguna, where they were warmly received through a lively welcome salvo. The day then proceeded with a meaningful “Learn & Share” program and familiarization tour at LPU-Laguna’s state-of-the-art facilities and best practices in hospitality and tourism education, facilitated by Dean Ryan Gamoso and Dr. Maureen Perez.

Again, the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management thanks the MSU administration led by our esteemed System President Atty. Paisalin P. Tago, CPA for this wonderful opportunity, and cheers to more!

Day 1 │ On December 1, 2025, five faculty members, along with our Dean Ainnie M. Gangco-Basman, from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Mindanao State University – Main Campus, Marawi City, had an inspiring experience during the first day of AAHRMEI’s 25th National Annual Convention and Silver Jubilee Celebration at Casa Ibarra, Mall of Asia, Manila.

From the early morning registration and ribbon cutting to the powerful keynote on “Elevating Leadership in Hospitality & Tourism Education,” the entire program was filled with meaningful conversations, fresh insights, and a renewed commitment to quality tourism and hospitality education.

Our six delegates had the opportunity to listen to national leaders from CHED, TESDA, and the Department of Tourism during the panel discussion on innovative and inclusive strategies for hospitality and tourism education, participate in the open forum, and witness the recognition of partners and awardees.

In the afternoon, the video presentation and the induction of new members—where one of our faculty members was officially welcomed into the association—further highlighted how AAHRMEI continues to grow as a dynamic community of educators and industry partners working together.

Heartfelt thanks to our MSU Administration, led by our dearest System President, Atty. Paisalin P. Tago, CPA, for generously allowing our faculty members to attend and actively participate in this convention. Their support enabled our delegates to learn, network, and bring home new ideas that will surely benefit our Tourism and Hospitality programs and, most importantly, our students. Here’s to more collaborative opportunities and to an equally meaningful Day 2!

🌍World AIDS Awareness Day❤️

In hospitality and tourism, every connection we make becomes part of someone’s journey whether it’s a smile, a welcome, or a simple act of care. Today, we extend that same commitment beyond our guests and into our communities.

Hospitality and tourism build connections now let’s build awareness, compassion, and understanding. As we observe World AIDS Day, may we continue breaking stigma, sharing knowledge, and promoting a safer and kinder world for all.

Together, let’s stand for awareness. Let’s stand for humanity. ❤️✨