SIHTM Student Writers Club

14/08/2026

📣 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝑯𝑻𝑴 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 4𝒕𝒉-𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑩𝑺𝑻𝑴-𝑰𝑻, 𝑩𝑺𝑯𝑴-𝑰𝑯𝑩𝑶, 𝑩𝑺𝑯𝑴-𝑷𝑪𝑨, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 2𝒏𝒅-𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑨𝑨𝑪𝑨𝑪𝑶 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑩 𝑮𝒚𝒎𝒏𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒖𝒎!

The orientation highlights important academic reminders, requirements, policies, and expectations as students begin another academic year. For our 4th-Year Champions, it also serves as a guide as they navigate their final year toward graduation.

📸 Kasandra Zuñega

09/08/2026

Before this day ends, we would like to greet our beloved Club Adviser, Ma’am Rachel, a very 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲!🎂🤍

Despite the rainy skies brought by today’s southwest monsoon (habagat), we hope your special day is filled with warmth, joy, and love.

May this new chapter bring you countless blessings, meaningful moments, and the same kindness and guidance you generously share with us!🙇‍♀️🫶

09/08/2026

UB Shifts to Flexible Learning Arrangements for First Week of Classes

📣UB ANNOUNCEMENT: HIGHER EDUCATION CLASS OPENING ARRANGEMENTS FOR AUGUST 10 TO 14, 2026📣

In view of the continuing heavy Habagat (southwest monsoon) rains, localized landslide risks, and hazardous travel conditions along major access roads to Baguio City, the University of Baguio will implement a Flexible Online Learning Arrangement for the first week of classes, August 10–14, 2026.🌩️

The said arrangement shall adhere to the University's Ease-Into-Learning Protocol, allowing classes and course activities to start while providing faculty and students with time to safely adjust to the new academic term.

FOR STUDENTS
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🔸 Prioritize your safety
Do not travel if weather or road conditions are hazardous. Students coming from areas affected by severe weather are advised to remain at home and participate online when possible.

🔸 Stay informed through student portals and official class group chats
Log in to your Student Portal and join the official Group Chats established by your instructors or program.

🔸 Complete your student course onboarding
Download your course syllabi, check your course requirements, and participate in your instructors’ course orientations.

🔸 No academic penalties for weather-related disruptions
Students will not be penalized or marked absent when power outages, internet interruptions, or travel disruptions caused by the weather prevent them from participating in scheduled online sessions.

🔸 Communicate and stay up-to-date with your instructors
Inform your Instructor, Program Chair, or Dean as soon as power and internet connectivity become available.

FOR FACULTY MEMBERS
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🔸 Excercise work and duties remotely when conditions permit
Faculty members may work remotely if they have reliable internet connectivity and can effectively perform their assigned teaching and related duties online.

**Faculty members may only report to the university when travel and campus reporting are allowed and safe under the current circumstances if internet connectivity is not available. Faculty members may switch to preparing coursework and other suitable academic tasks that can be done offline when physically reporting to campus is impractical or forbidden due to weather and safety concerns.

**Students must be informed of these arrangements in a clear and concise manner via the channels of communication that are available.

🔸 Activate course communication channels
Make course rooms active and establish official class Group Chats and LMS course shells as soon as possible.

🔸 Focus on orientation and onboarding
During the first week, prioritize course orientations, syllabus walkthroughs, course expectations, and student onboarding.

🔸 Observe the Ease-Into-Learning Protocol
No graded assessments, strict submission deadlines, or high-stakes quizzes shall be required during Week 1.

🔸 Provide flexible alternatives
Provide asynchronous learning options for students affected by power, connectivity, or travel disruptions, in accordance with Administrative Memorandum No. 010, s. 2026.

🔸 Exercise compassion and flexibility
Faculty members are expected to exercise maximum consideration and leniency regarding student connectivity, attendance, and participation during this period.

FOR DEANS AND PROGRAM CHAIRS
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🔸 The Dean’s Office shall oversee the implementation of faculty work arrangements during the week.

🔸 Deans shall ensure that faculty members establish primary communication channels with their respective classes and implement an appropriate monitoring system to regularly check the status and work arrangements of faculty members.

Students and faculty are urged to stay in touch with their deans, program chairs, and instructors in order to stay safe and connected. They should also keep an eye on the University of Baguio's official channels and social media accounts for prevalent updates or announcements.☔🏫

**For immediate concerns or emergencies:

Baguio City Emergency Hotlines
* 🚨 BCDRRMO: 0927-628-0498
* 🚨 BCPO: 0998-598-7739 / 0917-575-8993
* 🚨 BFP: 0912-409-6114
* 🚨 Baguio City EMS: 0905-555-1911 / 0921-320-8052
* 🚨 Philippine Red Cross – Baguio: 0908-885-2707

University of Baguio Hotlines
* 🚨 UB Risk Management Office (RMO): 0930-406-5777
* 🚨 UB Security: 0985-279-8994

🖥️ Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BpvRjkQxb/

In case of school emergencies or when advised by local authorities, please contact the Risk Management Office or email [email protected]. Stay safe, UBians! 🎒

🔗Explore the official UB website: https://ubaguio.edu/

09/08/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊 𝐍𝐀?! 😭📚
Whether you're 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—ready or not, here we go! 😂

The new semester is calling! After a well-deserved break, it’s finally time to recover, learn, survive, and make new memories! You've got this, Champions! 🏆

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! 💙✨

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰! 👀

🎨Erica Miel Camilo

07/08/2026

𝗨𝗕-𝗦𝗜𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

On August 03, 2026, the faculty of the University of Baguio – School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (UB-SIHTM) convened at the Sazerac Bar for their monthly meeting in preparation for the upcoming Academic Year 2026–2027. Presided over by Dean Jenelyn Magpatoc, the session began with insights shared from faculty members' recent industry immersions, benchmarking, internationalization, and global engagement initiatives.

Following the presentations, key reminders from the Academic Council were shared with the faculty. New policies and the five pillars of faculty and student development were also reiterated to the team.

Furthermore, a review of the 2024 and 2025 visions highlighted key accomplishments toward those goals. Building on these achievements, SIHTM is transitioning toward Vision 2026. Benchmarking these achievements, SIHTM is now transitioning toward the 2026 Vision. The meeting concluded with the presentation of the school’s 2026 vision board, aligning SIHTM's goals with the University's overall vision.

03/08/2026

SIHTM FACULTY ELEVATE DIGITAL COMPETENCE THROUGH IN-SERVICE TRAINING

July 27, 2026 – In line with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) memorandum orders and the growing demand for technology-driven instruction in higher education, the University of Baguio’s School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (SIHTM) launched its in-service training program with a focus on enhancing digital competence.

The training-workshop, held at the computer laboratory room, centered on building faculty proficiency in the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS)—the University’s newly adopted platform for the upcoming academic year. Directly aligned with CHED’s digital transformation agenda, the initiative was designed to strengthen instructional practices and ensure that SIHTM faculty are equipped to deliver innovative, student-centered learning experiences.

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July 27, 2026 – In line with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) memorandum orders and the growing demand for technology-driven instruction in higher

03/08/2026

The University of Baguio - School of International Hospitality and Tourism Management congratulates its alumnus, Raymond Paris Cabuco, on winning the Mister Globe Philippines title at the recently concluded Mister World Philippines Finals Night, held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.

Representing Baguio City, Paris also won several special awards, including Best Formal Wear and Mister Talent. He will be the official representative of the Philippines in the Mister Globe 2026 pageant in November.

His achievement exemplifies the University’s commitment to holistic excellence. UB-SIHTM stands proudly behind Paris as he brings honor to Baguio City and prepares to showcase Filipino talent and hospitality on the international stage.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴!

30/07/2026

Before this month ends, let's take a moment to celebrate 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰⁉️
Nutrition Month has been observed in the Philippines every July since 1974 to promote proper nutrition and encourage healthier lifestyles among Filipinos. This annual celebration also reminds us that good nutrition is one of the foundations of a healthier, more productive, and more resilient nation. When people have access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food, they are better equipped to learn, work, and live healthier lives.

As we conclude this year's celebration with the theme, “𝑺𝒂 𝑷𝑷𝑨𝑵, 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂-𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑳𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒕," let us remember that achieving better nutrition is a shared responsibility. Through the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), individuals, families, communities, and organizations are encouraged to work together in ensuring that every Filipino has access to adequate, affordable, and nutritious food.

Because every healthy choice—no matter how small—brings us one step closer to a healthier Philippines.

🎨 𝒃𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆

15/07/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲, a commemoration of the rich cultural heritage, enduring traditions, resilience, and unity of the peoples of the Cordillera. It is a meaningful occasion that recognizes the region's unique identity while honoring the collective efforts of its communities in preserving their history, culture, and way of life.

As we embrace this year's theme, "𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢: 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺," may we continue to support innovations that empower local enterprises, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for sustainable growth—while ensuring that the customs, values, and cultural heritage of the Cordillera remain protected for future generations.

May this celebration inspire us to move forward together, where progress, technology, and regional development go hand in hand with cultural preservation, inclusivity, and pride in our shared identity.

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰❓
The 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐀𝐑) is composed of six provinces—𝘈𝘣𝘳𝘢, 𝘈𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘰, 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘵, 𝘐𝘧𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘰, 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦—along with the highly urbanized city of Baguio. The name "𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂" comes from the Spanish word meaning "mountain range," reflecting the region's breathtaking highland landscape and the vibrant indigenous cultures that have flourished across its mountains for generations.

🎨 𝒃𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆

13/07/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | On July 7, 2026, UB-SIHTM students actively participated in the Tanabata: Inter-University Festival, featuring workshops and competitions highlighting Japanese culture. SIHTM’s Irish Claire Pearce earned the first runner-up award, while George Daniel Api-it placed second runner-up in the Kimono Fashion Show. Meanwhile, Carl Noble Ventura also secured second runner-up in the Art of Writing/Calligraphy competition.

Throughout the festival, students showcased their creativity and talents while gaining firsthand knowledge and skills.