The five-day program focused on Tourism and Hospitality Management, providing structured classroom integration, applied learning activities, and community-based exposure for participating students and faculty.
Phase 2 followed PSU’s hosting of BatStateU delegates in September, marking PSU’s first local mobility partnership since 2018 and its role as BatStateU’s first partner in a local student exchange program since the Erasmus Mundus initiative.
The PSU delegation included Dr. Krigher C. Simbulan, Head of Faculty and Student Mobility; Dr. Rricky Tim Sison, Department Chair, BS Tourism Management; Dr. Sonya Mangrobang, Department Chair, BS Hospitality Management; and 10 Tourism and Hospitality students from Alaminos City. Lingayen, and San Carlos City campuses.
Participants participated in joint classes, specialized lectures and heritage and community tours highlighting local culture and hospitality practices.
Applied learning activities included a market basket challenge, flight procedures demonstration and hostel familiarization.
A student engagement night capped the program, promoting inter-university interaction and collaborative learning. Originally scheduled for November 10–14, the program was postponed due to Super Typhoon Uwan to prioritize participant safety.
PSU President Dr. Elbert M. Galas thanked Batangas State University, led by President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, and Nasugbu Campus leaders Chancellor Enrico M. Dalangin and External Affairs Head Ms. Maria Mariel D. Perea for hosting Phase II. He highlighted their role in facilitating a smooth and meaningful exchange.
The collaboration was also strengthened by PSU’s leadership team: Dr. Ian D. Evangelista, Vice President for Local and International Affairs; Dr. Weenalei T. Fajardo, Vice President for Academic and Student Services; Ms. Leizel M. Del Castillo, Director of the International Relations Office; and Dr. Marienuelle T. Aquino, Director of Student Services. Their efforts ensured seamless coordination across academic, administrative, and student support components.
The STAMP program aims to expand local academic mobility, enhance practical competencies and deepen collaboration among institutions offering Tourism and Hospitality programs.
𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕: 𝑶𝑽𝑷𝑳𝑰𝑨
