The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) joined forces with Don Honorio Ventura State University – Lubao Campus (DLC) for training programs titled Training on Hospitality, Opportunities and Understanding Gender Sensitivity with Holistic Target Synergy (THOUGHTS); Transformative, Hospitality, Research, Inclusivity, Values and Education (THRIVE); and Dynamic Learning for Change, Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives.
The initiatives are set to benefit learners from different municipalities of Pampanga which included Basa Air Base National High School (BABHS) in Floridablanca, Del Carmen National High School (DCNHS) in Lubao, and V. De Castro Elementary School (VDCES) in Santa Rita.
The Memorandum of Agreement signing ceremony took place at DHVSU – Lubao Campus on October 11 with DCNHS, and at Bacolor Campus on October 24 with BABHS and VDCES.
The beneficiaries will undergo curriculum-aligned training to produce competent, job-ready, active, and responsible citizens who will help in delivering quality basic education facilities and services through an inclusive education and positive learning environment.
Faculty members of both CHTM and DLC will lead this three-year partnership. Diana D. Ocampo for VDCES, Rowena Pamimtuan for BABHS, and Isaac Ronquillo for DCNHS through the guidance of Ilyn M. Mendoza, Training Coordinator of CHTM.
The project will commence from October 2023 to October 2026 with the support of Dr. Enrique G. Baking, University President; Dr. Ranie Canlas, Vice-president for Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension; Engr. Rowel Waje, Director of DLC; and Dr. Dynah Soriano, Director of the Training Services Office, Engr. Rhoderick M. Favorito, Director of Extension Services Management Office; and Kathleen Joyce Coronel, Dean of the CHTM.
In addition, Dr. Pamela B. Licup, COE Guidance Associate; Maria Cristina L. Medina, Academic Chairperson of DLC; Bob T. Dayaguit - DLC Extension Coordinator; Santa L. Merle - CHTM Extension Coordinator; Mike Haizon M. David - BS Hospitality Management Program Chairperson; and Liezel B. Mallari, TSO Secretary, are also present during the MOA signing ceremonies in support and assistance to the programs.
All training activities will be conducted face-to-face and the sessions will primarily focus on various aspects of hospitality, tourism, and food-related subjects, research, business, information and communication technology proficiency, mental health awareness, financial literacy, gender sensitivity, and development.
