(by: Ms. Cory Manuel, MSN)

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SPUP’s College of Nursing formally welcomed the Nursing Faculty and Students of Naresuan University (Phitsanulok, Thailand) for their Intercultural Nursing Immersion in the Philippines. The participants, composed of four (4) students and two (2) faculty members, arrived in SPUP on February 17, 2019.

Following their courtesy call to Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President), they were given orientation for their activities from February 17-23, 2019. They are scheduled to have their academic, clinical and community exposures to SPUP, its partner-hospitals and service-learning areas. The activities will culminate with heritage tour and presentation.

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(by: Dr. John Kit Masigan)

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Bearing the theme, "Pagbibigay Buhay sa Laro ng Lahing Pinoy Tungo sa Pagbubuklod ng Pamilyang PAULIPINO", over 3,000 parents from the Basic Education Unit attended the Family Day on February 16, 2019 at the BEU Gym.

The annual celebration aims to underscore the relevance of family bonding in the holistic formation of young children while strengthening cordial relationships among the school, parents, and students.

The BEU Family Council, headed by the president, Mrs. Zelda Amarles sought to revive Laro ng Lahi for this year's Family Day through the different sports activities and traditional games to complement the yearly bingo socials and talent show.

Sr. Carmelita Villanueva, SPC (BEU Principal), supports every family’s fitness and social well-being through the said program which is deemed to be the most attended activity in the Basic Education Unit every year.

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SPUP’s Community Development Center Foundation Inc. (CDCFI) was awarded as the Best Non-Government Organization (NGO) for Luzon by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The awarding ceremonies were held for the 68th founding anniversary celebration of DSWD on February 15, 2019 at the Auditorium Land Bank Plaza in Malate, Manila.

The honor confered to SPUP is a recognition from DSWD’s “Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan (PaNata Ko sa Bayan) Awards.” SPUP’s CDCFI was cited for its contribution in improving the lives as well as providing better opportunity for the poor, vulnerable and marginalized sectors of the community.

The institutional recognition was presented by Hon. Rolando Joselito Bautista (DSWD Secretary) and was received by Sr. Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President) and Mrs. Noemi Cabaddu (Director, Community Extension Services).

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The first group of teachers from Yangjiang Polytechnic and Vocational College in Guangdong Province, China, arrived in Tuguegarao City on February 14, 2019 to study at SPUP’s Graduate School. They will be enrolled in the Master's degree programs of Education, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Psychology. Their study program will also include a two-month English proficiency course at SPUP’s Intercultural Institute for Languages.

The said endeavor is an offshoot of the international education partnership between Yangjiang Polytechnic College and SPUP, formalized on August 09, 2018.

Moreover, the leaders of the Bureau of Education in Maoming City, China, are scheduled to visit SPUP to discuss the sending of their 120 backbone senior high teachers to SPUP for Master’s degrees.

(SPUP is one of the thirty universities in the Philippines recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.)

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(by: Mrs. Marie Krizya Calagui, MHSM)

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February 12, 2019 - The Paulinian, Hotelier, Restaurateur and Tourism Society (PHRTS) spearheaded a seminar on “Current Trends and Innovations in Tourism and Hospitality,” at the Learning Resource Center. Mr. Angel Buan, (Consultant Operator and Co-owner of Butter Cafe and Bakery based in San Dimas, California) served as the resource speaker.

Mr. Buan presented and discussed current trends and innovations in Culinary Sciences specifically the various techniques in operating cafe/restaurant. He explained the necessity of customer-centered approach in delivering quality services and as a response to the demands of the hospitality and tourism industries. He also advised the students to be more responsible and should learn to manage time towards a successful entrepreneurship in the future.

Moreover, in his interaction with the student-participants, he probed them to ask questions from topics presented. With his rich knowledge, skills and experience as a culinary-entrepreneur, he provided students with practical tips on developing new products and concepts applied in the culinary field.

The occasion was also graced by Sister Merceditas Ang, SPC (University President) and Dr. Charito Guillermo (Dean, School of Business, Accountancy and Hospitality Management)

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