SMU School of Accountancy and Business

28/10/2026

Attention SAB Marians!

For those who are interested. You may get your tickets at SMU Alumni Office. Thank you

🎃👻 GET READY TO DANCE, SWEAT, AND SCARE! 🧟‍♀️

The Saint Mary’s University High School Grade School Alumni Association Inc. invites everyone to join us for ZUMBA: “Scare, Sweat and Share; Indak para sa Marian Iskolars!”

Let’s dance to the beat, embrace the Halloween spirit, and sweat it out for a meaningful cause! 🧡 Every step, every move, and every smile will help make a difference for our Marian scholars. 💛📚

📅 Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: LGU Canopy, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

Tickets are available at Php100.00 through the BOT and SMU Alumni Affairs Office.

👻 Put on your spookiest, most creative Halloween outfit, bring your energy, and get ready to dance for a cause! Let’s make this Halloween a fun-filled celebration of fitness, fellowship, and generosity! 🎃🧡

23/10/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝟳.𝟬 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Students from Saint Mary’s University (SMU) School of Accountancy and Business (SAB) secured two of the five major awards at the KINAYA 7.0 Social Entrepreneurship Development Program’s Business Pitching Competition held on October 21, 2026, at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) Mini Theater in Bayombong.

Leading SMU’s wins, AniWorth earned Best Overall Business Plan for its proposed social enterprise that transforms eligible surplus vegetables into marketable snacks, including tomato and cabbage chips. The team comprises King Ranier C. Ambeguia (BSE 4), Anasha Charmelotte V. Cinense (BSBA-MM 4), Julliana C. Panaligan (BSE 3), Daniella Evelyne E. Tolentino (BSBA-FM 2), and Maria Atasha Dorain Reyes (BSBA-MM 3). The team was coached by Mrs. Claire L. Guinomon and Mr. Roy B. Lumidao.

Meanwhile, DALAW won Most Innovative Product for its reusable cloth sanitary pads, which promote affordable and sustainable menstrual care while providing livelihood opportunities for women and menstrual health education for young girls. Its members are Khatarina Jane R. Castillo (BSBA-MM 3), Giorgia Trish C. Castillo (BSBA-MM 4), Josea Glorien T. Castillo (BSBA-FM 2), Ma. Anne Lorraine S. Corpuz (BSE 4), and Allia Jadyn A. Nicolas (BSTM 4). The team was coached by Ms. Mikaela Arantxa R. Nuestro and Mrs. Angela C. Garra.

The other awards recognized enterprises from partner institutions. Patulud of PLT College Inc. received Best Social Impact for its local tricycle-hailing application, while Vizora of NVSU–Bayombong won Best Environmental Impact for its three-in-one, bio-based crop protection product made from orange, ginger, and marigold. Katmona, also from NVSU–Bayombong, received Best Economic Potential for its katmon fruit-based food products.

The three-day KINAYA 7.0 culminating activities, held from October 20 to 22, were organized by PeopleDev International Corp. (PIC), Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), and the Production and Operations Management Association of the Philippines (PROMAP). Anchored on the theme “Empowering Communities through Innovation and Sustainable Enterprise,” the program brought together students, educators, and industry practitioners to promote innovation, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable community development.

The recognition highlights the Marians’ efforts to develop business concepts that address community needs while creating economic, social, and environmental value.

Written by: Ms. Mikaela Arantxa R. Nuestro
Photos by: Daniella Evelyne E. Tolentino and Ms. Sheryl Adducul- Baria

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — Saint Mary’s University (SMU) reaffirmed its commitment to regional academic excellence and sustainable development as faculty representative Mr. John Michael C. Ibarra participated in the 2nd Provincial Statistics Committee (PSC) Summit on October 20, 2026, at the Crown Hotel Pavilion.

Organized by the Regional Statistics Committee of Region II, the summit gathered key leaders, government agencies, and higher education institutions to advance data-driven growth. Aligned with the 37th National Statistics Month theme, "Tuklas Pilipinas: Statistics as Beacon Towards Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Tourism," the event highlighted how quality statistics empower community-level tourism development.

A key highlight of the afternoon sessions featured Mr. Ibarra actively contributing during the open forum. Drawing from SMU’s expertise in hospitality and tourism management, Mr. Ibarra shared insights on leveraging smart tourism tools to strengthen destination safety and enhance visitor security across the region. His contributions emphasized how technology and data-backed strategies can safeguard travelers while building resilient communities.

The summit featured lectures on data-driven local planning, MSME development, eco-friendly regional circuits, and smart tourism initiatives presented by representatives from the PSA, DOT, DTI, DEPDev, and DOST.

Through active participation in regional multi-sectoral dialogues, SMU continues to drive progress aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals—specifically SDG 8 (Decent Work&Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation,&Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption&Production)—paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable Cagayan Valley.

Written by: John Michael C. Ibarra and A***n L. Yuzon

23/10/2026

𝗦𝗠𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗖𝘂𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲

Saint Mary’s University and the Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Department family are brimming with pride as Dr. Janne Nilen Lacuata-Calip, a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) Class of 2018 alumna, achieves a historic milestone—becoming a licensed Physician.

During her time at SMU, Dr. Calip, was the definition of an active, responsible, and academically gifted student. An Entrance Scholar, Dean’s Lister, and half-tuition academic scholar for three semesters, she constantly pushed her limits—earning 2nd Runner-Up in the Luntian 2015 Literary Quiz and competing in the Search for Statistics Wizard 2014. She also led with passion as Vice President for Finance of the Marian Association for Tourism Students (MATS) S.Y. 2017–2018 and as a member of the League of Tourism Students in the Philippines (LTSP) Baguio Chapter, eventually graduating Cum Laude in June 2018.

Driven by a passion to serve others on a deeper level, she bridged the gap between service management and medical science. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Pines City Colleges in Baguio City in June 2025, followed by a rigorous 1-year postgraduate medical internship at Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC). Today, she officially holds her license to heal.

Her journey proves that a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management is a versatile foundation for any professional dream—shattering boundaries and demonstrating that HTM can be an excellent stepping stone to medicine, law, or any advanced field.
Her extraordinary career shift directly advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, proving how human-centered service and empathy from tourism management seamlessly translate into compassionate, quality healthcare.
Her journey reflects the HTM tagline—Inspire, Innovate, and Influence—and exemplifies SMU’s mantra: Inspired by Mission, Driven by Excellence.

Congratulations, Dr. Janne Nilen Lacuata-Calip! The entire SMU-HTM family celebrates your inspiring success.

Written by: John Michael C. Ibarra

22/10/2026

𝚃𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚌𝚊𝚍𝚎𝚖𝚒𝚌 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚜, 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚜, 𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚎𝚜, 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚙 𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚟𝚊𝚛𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 1𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝙰.𝚈. 2026-2027 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚐𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖, 𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙾𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚅𝙿𝙼𝙸 - 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙 𝚄𝚗𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚋𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖 𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚛 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝙾𝚌𝚝𝚘𝚋𝚎𝚛 23, 2026. 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞.

20/10/2026