The plan aimed to assess the potential of Barangay San Miguel in Echague, Isabela, for sustainable community-based tourism in the new and next normal. It also determined the current situation of the barangay, specifically its community-based tourism industry development, analyzed different related issues, constraints, and opportunities of the barangay for community-based tourism industry development, assessed the perspectives and views of different stakeholders on the sustainability and development of the barangay鈥檚 tourism resources, assessed tourism development impacts, specifically on the barangay鈥檚 economic, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects, and developed a sustainable community-based tourism strategic development framework and sustainability indicators for Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela.

The Office of Hon. Faustino 鈥淚nno鈥� A. Dy V of the 6^th District of Isabela initiated the project and was supported by the Municipal Government of Echague, Isabela. The turnover activity was conducted at the Blessed Jane of Aza Lounge, Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building.

Mr. Louie Simbe, the Municipal Tourism, Culture, and Arts Officer of the Municipality, and Ms. Claire Santiago, the Political Affairs Assistant under the Office of Cong. Inno officially received the plan. Officials from the DOST NRCP also attended the event. It was headed by Dr. Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo (President) and Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda (Executive Director). While RCSSEd was represented by its Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano.

#TeamKomunidad of the UST CTHM and Sentro Turismo spearheaded the project under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado, MACHS, with the team members, Asst. Prof. Dr. Avi Ben P. Andalecio, Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento, Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang, Assistant Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado.

The plan was an output of the project entitled 鈥淪ustainable Community-based Tourism Potential and Development of Barangay San Miguel, Echague, Isabela in the New/Next Normal.鈥� The project was also part of the 1^st batch of the Policy-funded Research Projects under the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

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Academician Professor Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, PhD and Professor Christina A. Binag, PhD were elected to a three-year term (2025-2028), while Department of Chemistry Chair Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD was elected to a two-year term (2025-2027). Finally, Assoc. Prof. Felicidad Christina Pe帽afiel, PhD was elected to a one-year term (2025-2026).

The Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (Chemical Society of the Philippines) is an 85-year-old society of chemists. It publishes scholarly articles in Kimika and regularly hosts conferences and scientific activities.

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Names of the Participants:

1. Amponin, Erika Maxinne
2. Antonio, Mariff Shendelyn
3. Ardina, Norween
4. Bajenting, Nica Camille
5. Baleva, Eisabella Joy
6. Baviera, Ma. Antoinette
7. Bayadas, Ana Bianca Marie G.
8. Bulatao, Samantha Pepper
9. Camarce, Sofia Glynette
10. Castillo, Wesley James
11. Ching, Clarizza Mae
12. Chiu, Kirsten Leigh
13. Chua, Rhuezette Angheline
14. Cortez, Charleine Aramei
15. De Los Santos, Martin Alexander Blythe
16. Dognidon, Zenen Clarisse
17. Emeterio, Gayle Hjacel
18. Enguero, Ghaylle Jermaine
19. Eugenio, Shantalle Denise
20. Fernando, Dana Marie
21. Flores, Junise Isabel D.
22. Javier, Avegail Mae
23. Manango, Julianne Isabel
24. Marbella, Benedict John
25. Marujie, Princes Angel
26. Meridor, Jose Miguel
27. Monares, Charlotte
28. Ongkiko V, Dylan Placido
29. Pascual, Kriszha Pearlyn
30. Rudas, Thean Adrianne
31. Serrano, Dinah Franchette
32. Veronesi, Milena Julia

As the biggest delegation of interns leaving the University for international internship the first time after the pandemic, the partnership between CTHM and The Ritz-Carlton is a promising endeavor for our future Thomasian Tourism and Hospitality Professionals.

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The project is in partnership with the City Government, represented by its Mayor, Hon. Lucy Torres-Gomez, Hon. Richard I. Gomez, DPA (Congressman, 4^th District of Leyte), the members of the Sanggunian Panlungsod Committee on Tourism, Culture, Heritage, and the Arts, the City Tourism Council, and the Ormoc City Tourism Office. At the same time, the 探花精选 was represented by the Assistant Dean of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evangeline E. Timbang, and the members of the project team.

Mayor Torres-Gomez pointed out during her Message of Appreciation that the plan will provide them with significant measures for conceptualizing their programs and projects for the sustainable tourism development of the city. It also allowed the government to be aware of the current negative situations in the Ormoc Tourism Industry that it must address. After the output presentation, the Sanggunian Committee approved the Resolution adopting the plan.

The project team was headed by its Project Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atty. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, together with its members, Asst. Prof. Jame Monren T. Mercado (Project Coordinator and Writer/Researcher), Asst. Prof. Maria Concepcion A. Ang (Writer/Researcher), Dr. Fhamela F. Sarmiento (Writer/Researcher), Mr. Wyett White T. Lee (Writer/Researcher), Mr. Alec P. Bagcus (Writer/Researcher), Ms. Andrea Nicole D. Hernandez (Research Assistant), and Mr. Allan B. Bundang (Graphic Artist).

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Organized by the Department of Secondary Education, the occasion served as the initial salvo leading to the fortnight-long 98th Founding Anniversary of the College of Education, with the theme 鈥淓duGREATat98: Gratitude, Resilience and Excellence Amidst Transitions.鈥�

In his Opening Remarks, Asst. Prof. John Christian C. Valeroso, LPT, PhD, chair of the Department of Secondary Education pointed out that beyond the original meaning of LPT, or Licensed Professional Teacher, it should mean 鈥淟eader na may Pagmamahal sa Tao,鈥� reflecting the true role of teachers in our society.

Robredo expressed that it is humbling to be given a 鈥渃hance to share with you our lived experiences as we strive to contribute in achieving the fulfillment of our hopes, particularly through our education initiatives.鈥�

鈥淢aliit lang naman po ang mga education initiatives namin, pero 鈥榶ung aming aspiration ay sana kahit paano maka-contribute to the transformation of our educational system,鈥� she said.

The 14th vice president of the country mentioned 鈥渋nvitations from academic institutions, think tanks, and organizations who have taken a special interest on hearing the Filipino story.鈥�

These include the Obama Foundation Democracy Forum in New York, USA, the Asia Society Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, and the Rockefeller Foundation in Bellagio, Italy.

Robredo, chairperson and president of Angat Buhay: Partnerships Against Poverty, related volunteers鈥� efforts in building makeshift classrooms for early grade learners, putting up dormitories in public high schools, after finding out that students drop out because they live far from the school, training parents to install backyard farming so their children will eat nutritious food.

Ending her lecture 鈥楥ommunity and our shared dreams for the Filipino youth,鈥� Robredo said she chose to keep faith in the Filipino solidarity and is looking forward to a partnership with the College of Education and the whole Thomasian community. 

Assoc. Prof. Jeremaiah Opiniano, PhD, director of UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education, Prof. Clarita Carillo, LPT, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Quality Management, and Ms. Ma. Bianca Lourize V. Franco, president of Student Teachers’ Association of 探花精选 served as reactors.

In her Closing Remarks, College of Education Dean Assoc. Prof. Pilar Romero, LPT, PhD, revealed that 鈥淟iwanag sa Dilim,鈥� a song popular during the campaign for the last national elections, resonated 鈥渨ith us not only because it was our anthem, but because it speaks of our core, that as Thomasians we are called to bring the light of truth to dispel the darkness of ignorance.鈥�

The events for the College of Education鈥檚 98th Foundation Anniversary lasted from April 19 to May 14.

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Dr. Rimando, teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in Developmental Biology, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture in the College of Science and the Graduate School, finished her PhD in Molecular Medicine from National Yang-Ming University in Taiwan and has been with the Department of Biological Sciences for almost 25 years.

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UST featured a poster presentation and information materials highlighting the University’s diverse academic programs, research collaborations, and academic and cultural exchanges with institutions worldwide. As the curtains closed on the education booth, UST reaffirmed its commitment to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive learning environment that transcends borders and prepares students to thrive in an interconnected world.

The last leg of the conference participation were parallel campus tours of the 5 universities in Perth that hosted the APAIE 2024.  UST accepted the invitation of its co-ICUSTA member, Notre Dame University, for a campus visit and a private meeting hosted by NDU Vice Chancellor Francis Campbell. The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity for UST to connect with colleagues from its Catholic university network. 

Engaging in fruitful discussions and sharing best practices, representatives from various institutions explored avenues for further collaboration in research, education, and community outreach initiatives guided by shared values and principles.

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Lintao has been elected to lead the 55-year old organization from 2024 to 2027. She was Vice President in 2021-2024 and Treasurer from 2018-2021. She is at the helm of the 12-member board of directors who are from varied institutions and organizations in the country and abroad, namely, De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Diliman, Ateneo de Zamboanga, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, University of Hawaii in Hilo, and Summer Institute of Linguistics.

Lintao is the fourth LSP president from UST. The former presidents include Asst. Prof. Anna Maria Gloria Ward, Prof. Marilu Madrunio, PhD, and Prof. Alejandro S. Bernardo, PhD who are all from the Department of English. Ward and Madrunio currently sit in the LSP board.

Lintao鈥檚 research interests include forensic linguistics. Among her recent publications are 鈥淧ower, Control, and Resistance in Philippine and American Police Interview Discourse鈥� (co-authored with Ma. Kaela Joselle R. Madrunio) and 鈥淩eadability and comprehensibility of Malaysian construction contracts鈥� (co-authored with Noushad Ali Naseem Ameer Ali).

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In her Messages at the opening of the event, Mayor Arcillas emphasized the initiatives taken by the City from years ago in integrating the SDG global objectives in the City鈥檚 local programs, which now culminate to Santa Rosa becoming a pilot city in adopting the UN ESCAP Tool.听 鈥淚 wholeheartedly endorse this initiative, cognizant of the prestige and responsibility accompanying our role as a pilot city,鈥� she said.听 She mentioned how she issued Executive Order 13 Series of 2024, creating the Technical Working Group (TWG) that shall be responsible in crafting the City鈥檚 VLR.

A few days before the two-day Consultation-Workshop, Prof. Marcelo and other officials of the University met with the Vice-Mayor, Hon. Arnold B. Arcillas, and the CPDO Coordinator, EnP. Ermin V. Lucino, MPM, to align many aspects of the short- to long-term plan for UST Santa Rosa with those of the City of Santa Rosa.  Vice-Mayor Arcillas and EnP. Lucino recognized UST Santa Rosa as an important private Higher Education Institution (HEI) partner of the City, particularly in its initiatives to become a 鈥楽mart City鈥�, the characteristics of which are consistent with the SDGs.  In his Message at the Consultation-Workshop showing how the City has been continuously pursuing opportunities to collaborate with its stakeholders to achieve the SDGs, EnP. Lucino shared that the City was planning to establish a Technology Business Incubator (TBI). However, 鈥渨ith the 探花精选 bringing their TBI at their Santa Rosa campus, we need not establish our own. We just have to partner with them,鈥� he said.  EnP. Lucino emphasized that this sharing of expertise and resources leading to inclusive economic prosperity is consistent with SDG #17 (Partnerships for the goals) and other SDGs interrelated with it.    

The City鈥檚 VLR TWG is being supported by the UN ESCAP Team led by Mr. Omar Siddique.  The TWG, through EnP. Lucino, recommended to ESCAP to team up with SDG experts from UST to assist in preparing the City鈥檚 VLR.  Prof. Marcelo received the recommendation favorably for UST to collaborate with UN ESCAP and the VLR TWG of Santa Rosa.  鈥淭he University鈥檚 decision to develop UST Santa Rosa as its Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship external facility is precisely to be in a better position to serve in nation-building and in addressing global issues through collaboration and cooperation.  We welcome opportunities such as this.  UST will definitely take part in this landmark endeavor of the City of Santa Rosa every step of the way.  We are proud to be a part of this initiative,鈥� she said.

The activity was organized by the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) of Santa Rosa as lead organizer with support from other offices of the Santa Rosa City government and various national government agencies such as the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  It was attended by Santa Rosa LGUs, representatives from the industry, the education sector and other stakeholders of the City.

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During the benchmarking activities, the UST delegation had the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories at HKUST, gaining insights into cutting-edge technologies and methodologies employed in biochemistry research. Dr. Minerva Daya, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, UST Faculty of Pharmacy, expressed her appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by HKUST and emphasized the significance of international partnerships in advancing scientific research and education. 

The visit to HKUST marks a significant milestone for the Department of Biochemistry paving the way for future collaborations and contributing to the advancement of biochemistry research in the Philippines and beyond. 

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