LSPU LB: CHMT Extension and Training Services

💼 Project EMPRESSARIO: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 🌸

The College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management of LSPU–Los Baños Campus successfully held Project EMPRESSARIO: SESSION 5: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for SMEs on October 24, 2025, at the PESO Municipality of Los Baños.

Led by Dr. Dian M. Guia, the activity aimed to strengthen women’s entrepreneurial and customer relations skills, promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment. 💪✨

This training is anchored on:
SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

👩‍🏫 Head Speaker: A/Prof. Dian M. Guia
👩‍🎓 Members: Dr. Mary Anne S. Hernandez, A/Prof. Mar Bethzaida S. Decena

🎓 COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Extension Program: Project LUNTIAN: Learning Unconventional Navigation through Training in Inspiring and Nature-Centered Events Management
📍 Green Village, Calauan, Laguna
📅 April 25, 2025

🌿 Project LUNTIAN successfully brought together CHMT faculty, students, and community partners in a meaningful learning and engagement activity focused on sustainability and event management.

The event featured workshops, tree planting, and eco-craft demonstrations led by CHMT faculty, inspiring participants to integrate environmental awareness into hospitality and tourism practices.

💚 Project LUNTIAN: Learning through nature, serving with purpose, is anchored on:
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 15 – Life on Land
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

🌟 Empowering the youth for a brighter future! 💫

Last March 14, 2025, the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM), in collaboration with Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y), held an inspiring on-site event dedicated to youth empowerment, education, and skill development.

The highlight of the event was a talk by Dr. Esmeralda Alhambra, who shared her expertise in event management and valuable insights on personal and professional growth. 🌱✨

This Youth Empowerment and Skill Development on On-site Event training is anchored on:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

🌸 Empowered women, empowered communities! 🌸
The College of International Hospitality Management and Tourism successfully held Session 4 of Project EMPRESSARIO: “From Small Business to Tourism Opportunity: Empowering Micro-Entrepreneurs in our Community” last October 10, 2025, in partnership with PESO Los Baños, Laguna.

A big thank you to our resource speaker, Ms. Mar Bethzaida S. Decena, and to all CHMT faculty members who made this inspiring session possible! 💼✨

Project EMPRESSARIO (Session 4) may be anchored on:
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

🍞✨ Skills Training on Homemade Loaf Bread ✨🍞
📅 September 12, 2025

Skills Training on Homemade Loaf Bread was conducted, reaffirming its commitment to developing practical culinary competencies and promoting livelihood opportunities. 👩‍🍳💚

The event began with an opening prayer led by Dr. Roderico S. Ruin, followed by welcome remarks from Dr. Cris Q. De Leon, who highlighted the value of creativity and skill-building in the kitchen.

The highlight of the training was the engaging hands-on bread-making session facilitated by Mr. Ian Kenneth D. Deuna, who shared expert tips on preparation, kneading, proofing, and baking. 🥖✨

Special thanks to Dr. Mary Ann S. Hernandez for overseeing registration, documentation, and evaluation, which revealed excellent feedback from participants.

Through this initiative, CIHTM continues to empower learners with practical, livelihood-generating skills that inspire self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship. 🌿💼

The Skills Training on Homemade Loaf Bread may be anchored on:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
Supporting SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

🎓 COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Laguna State Polytechnic University – Los Baños Campus
Extension Program: PROJECT NATIVE HANDS PH ☕🍞
📍 Brgy. Cueva, Sta. Maria, Laguna
📅 June 14, 2025

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👩‍🏫 Lead Facilitator:
Dr. Hazel Maree B. Juanillas

Members:
Dr. Joanna Marie D. Pagne
Dr. Dian Guia
Ma’am MAR Bethzaida S. Decena
Dr. Cris De Leon
Dr. Aprilyn E. Etorma
Dr. Roderico S. Ruin

Partners and Collaborators:
Makiling Laguna Eagles Club
CALABARZON Laguna Makiling Region

New Little Baguio Elementary School
Brgy. Cueva LGU

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🌾✨ Native Hands PH: Crafted with Heritage, Baked with Heart

The soft opening of Native Hands PH marked a meaningful milestone for the Indigenous Peoples (IP) community of Brgy. Cueva. With the theme “Crafted with Heritage, Baked with Heart,” the event highlighted cultural pride, livelihood development, and community empowerment.

Featuring coffee brewing and baking demonstrations, product showcases, and generous donations from partner organizations, the event embodied unity, hope, and sustainability.

💚 Native Hands PH stands as a symbol of empowerment, partnership, and the celebration of local heritage.

Project NATIVE HANDS PH is anchored on:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

👩‍🍳 Project LAOM: Training on Bread and Pastry Production 🥖🍰

Empowering through skills and compassion 💪✨

The Laguna State Polytechnic University – College of International Hospitality Management and Tourism, in partnership with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Calamba Laguna, successfully conducted a hands-on training on Bread and Pastry Production under Project LAOM.

This initiative aims to equip participants with valuable baking skills, opening opportunities for livelihood and rehabilitation through learning and creativity. ❤️

Project LAOM is anchored on:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

🌿 Greener minds, greater impact! 🌎✨

College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM) successfully conducted the Post-Event Activities for PROJECT LUNTIAN: Learning Unconventional Navigation through Training in Inspiring and Nature-Centered Events Management last May 2, 2025, in partnership with Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y), Calauan, Laguna.

Led by A/Prof. Mar Bethzaida S. Decena as Resource Speaker, with Dr. Mary Anne S. Hernandez and A/Prof. Dian M. Guia, the session highlighted key accomplishments, lessons learned, and meaningful reflections from the project’s initiatives. 🌱

The activity underscored the value of collaboration, empowerment, and environmental awareness—continuing CHMT’s commitment to sustainable and socially responsible community engagement. 💚

The Post-Event Activity for Project LUNTIAN is anchored on:
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 13 – Climate Action
SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Supporting SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Extension Program: PROJECT EMPRESSARIO 👩‍💼
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs through Environmental Scanning and Digital Transformation

👩‍🏫 Speaker:
Dr. Hazel Maree B. Juanillas, Ph.D.

Dr. Joanna Marie D. Pagne – CHMT Faculty / Facilitator

📅 May 2, 2025
📍 PESO Los Baños

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The College of Hospitality Management and Tourism (CHMT), in partnership with PESO Los Baños, successfully held the second part of Project Empressario—a seminar dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs through digital transformation and environmental scanning.

Dr. Juanillas delivered an engaging discussion on the role of technology and strategic planning in business growth, while Dr. Pagne facilitated interactive activities that strengthened collaboration and learning among participants.

💚 This initiative reaffirms CHMT’s commitment to innovation, empowerment, and sustainable entrepreneurship through community-centered programs.

Project EMPRESSARIO is anchored on:
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

🍞✨ Skills Training on Homemade Monay ✨🍞
📅 April 25, 2025 | BJMP Los Baños

The CIHTM Extension and Training Services successfully conducted a Homemade Monay Making Training at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Los Baños.

Led by Mr. Ian Kenneth Deuna as the resource speaker and trainer, participants learned the fundamentals of baking the classic Filipino bread, Monay — from understanding ingredients and techniques to hands-on dough kneading. 💪👩‍🍳

The event was facilitated by Ms. Angelica C. Fundan as host and moderator, and efficiently documented by Ms. Joanna Marie D. Pagne. Through this initiative, participants gained not only new baking skills but also a livelihood opportunity that promotes empowerment and rehabilitation within the community. 🌿💛

This project is anchored on:
SDG 1 – No Poverty
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

💼✨ Project EMPRESSARIO: Empowering and Mentoring Women Entrepreneurs in the Field of Hospitality Management and Tourism ✨💼

Topic: Introduction and Overview to Project Empressario/ Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Resource Speakers:
Mr. Ian Kenneth D. Deuna
Ms. Angelica C. Fundan

The College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management of Laguna State Polytechnic University proudly launches Project EMPRESSARIO, an initiative dedicated to uplifting and empowering women in Los Baños, Laguna, through entrepreneurship and innovation. 👩‍💼🌸

Happening on April 11, 2025 at PESO Los Baños, this program aims to enhance entrepreneurial skills, promote sustainable business practices, and foster inclusivity and leadership among aspiring women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism sectors. 🌿🌍

Project EMPRESSARIO is anchored on:
SDG 5 – Gender Equality
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
Supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Together, let’s build a future where women lead, innovate, and inspire! 💪💚