FSUU Tourism and Hospitality Management Program

30/08/2025

Mabuhay!

Our 3rd Year BSTM students actively participated in the Butuan Daw Brilyante Kasawa Forum on the Historical Journey of Butuan City held today, August 30, 2025, at the FSUU CBE Function Hall as part of their Continuous Learning Program (CLP) — a signature initiative of the THMP aimed at providing hands-on training and enriching learning experiences within the institution.

This meaningful event deepened their appreciation of Butuan’s rich history, vibrant heritage, and its remarkable journey of progress — inspiring them to be proactive contributors to the city’s future and fostering a strong sense of engagement and connection with their community. The knowledge and insights they gained from this seminar will empower them to become future ambassadors of Butuan tourism, promoting the city’s unique culture and heritage with pride.

19/08/2025

Belated Happy Birthday, Ma'am Regine Cusap! 🎉

Your dedication and passion for teaching in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program continue to inspire all of us. Known for your discipline and high standards, you are shaping students into responsible and competent future professionals in the industry. Thank you for your unwavering commitment. May you be blessed with good health, joy, and success in the years to come! 💐

10/08/2025

Transformation in Education: Integrity in Action

FSUU administrators recently participated in a 3-day Executive Leadership Training at Dahilayan Adventure Park, Bukidnon. The program welcomed newly appointed administrators from various programs and offices, focusing on strengthening FSUU’s organizational culture and advancing plans for internationalization.

Part of the event was a series of workshops and sharing sessions aimed at addressing various issues and challenges faced by the University.

The training concluded with a thanksgiving Mass, where the homily reflected on the importance of faith and its vital connection to the administrators’ mission in serving FSUU.

Luceat Lux Vestra!

09/08/2025

Today, we honor the rich heritage, traditions, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples around the globe. In Agusan, we proudly stand alongside our Indigenous communities—guardians of culture, stewards of nature, and keepers of wisdom—whose deep connection to the land continues to inspire us all.

From the rhythmic Panawagtawag that calls forth blessings to the meaningful Bamboo Wish Capsule crafted by the Manobo people of Brgy. Mabuhay, and the warm hospitality shared through community outreach in Sitio Ognop—every experience reflects the heart and resilience of Agusan’s Indigenous Peoples. The Binaga nga Haw-an (indigenous cuisine) reminds us that food is not just nourishment, but a story passed down from one generation to the next.

Let us celebrate, protect, and empower our Indigenous brothers and sisters—today and every day.

📸 Photo Credits:

Ecotourism Familiarization Tour at Brgy. Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur (2023):

Activities:
Panawagtawag, Bamboo Wish Capsule, Community outreach – Sitio Ognop, Brgy. Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Indigenous cuisine immersion (Binaga nga Haw-an), and Sightseeing

Ecotourism Familiarization Tour at Brgy. Marfil, Rosario, Agusan del Sur (2024)

Activities:
Panawagtawag, Trekking, Caving, and Tree Planting

09/08/2025

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱

The Tourism and Hospitality Management Program (THMP) at Father Saturnino Urios University successfully conducted its Students and Parents Consultation and Program Orientation on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the FSUU Gymnasium.

The event brought together students from all year levels, along with their parents and guardians, for an engaging session focused on strengthening the collaboration between the academe and home. Discussions included faculty introductions, THMP policies, program goals, laboratory guidelines, and other important academic matters.

The active involvement of parents underscored the importance of a holistic approach to student learning and helped foster a stronger support system for academic and personal growth.
The FSUU-THMP Local Supreme Student Government, led by Governor Ms. Nicole Aliño, played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event through their active participation and support.

The THMP community extends its gratitude to all who attended and contributed to making the event a meaningful and productive gathering.

📸: Dann Marc Sarmiento DNN Photography

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

Congratulations Team 🥳

07/08/2025

📣 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒖𝒑, 𝑻𝑯𝑴𝑷 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 & 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔!

You are warmly invited to our 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 happening this 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 9, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the 𝐅𝐒𝐔𝐔 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦!

This event is open to 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Program. Let’s come together to:
• Get to know our faculty & student leaders
• Learn about THMP policies, fees, lab guidelines, and program goals
• Engage in meaningful consultation and discussion

Parents, students, and guardians, this is your opportunity to align with our program’s direction and ask your questions directly.

Don’t miss this important academic gathering. Mark your calendars!

02/08/2025

🌟 𝗣𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗡! 🌟

We proudly recognize our students for their active participation in the Pangaliya Hong Pagkahiusa held today, August 2, 2025, at 6:00 AM at the City Hall Grounds, as part of the 75th Charter Day of Butuan — Adlaw Hong Butuan! 🇵🇭✨

Their presence symbolizes unity, youth engagement, and unwavering support for our beloved city as we celebrate 75 years of rich history, culture, and progress.

Daghang salamat to our student representatives for being true ambassadors of hope and unity! 💙

01/08/2025

𝗔 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝟱-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗛𝗠𝗣

Father Saturnino Urios University recently appointed Dr. Mark Lennon A. Sitones as the dean of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Program in June 2025. Previously, THMP was part of the Business Administration Program, but due to the increasing number of students, it was requested and decided by school management to be separated. With its different policies and guidelines from BAP based on the CHED memorandum, THMP meets the qualifications to have its own program.

Navigating development, Dr. Sitones is empowered to implement strategies by creating a five-year roadmap plan, starting from 2024 to 2029. To begin such decisions, Rev. Fr. Randy Odchigue, university president, is one of the significant individuals who encourages Dr. Sitones to begin the journey of this roadmap, such as attending seminars. The five-year roadmap plan has a good foundation of support from the faculty and cooperation from the students. This will serve as building blocks to have the program acquire Level 1 accreditation and strive for a center of excellence. The five-year roadmap plan includes:

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
Awarded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga to grant FSUU for its establishment. This is to purchase necessary equipment for food innovation. They already primarily started the innovations through research, such as CAPSTONE projects. It is part of their goal to have trademarks, copyrights, patents, and intellectual property rights to their innovative products that can lead to the field of commercialization.

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
Since 2019, they have been offering diplomas in hotel and restaurant services technology under TESDA and three-year courses. This is a steppingstone for students, especially since they can proceed with a baccalaureate degree, and it only takes a year to finish. Moreover, they are pushing more to acquire national certifications under TESDA.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
The faculty and staff have started their thorough discussions for entering and aiming for research conferences at the international level. As Dr. Sitones stated, “We do not settle only for nationals, but to expand and place a mark on internationals.”

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
To provide a consistent and quality education, the program focuses on giving hands-on learning experiences for the students. This will lead students to become more engaged and have the motivation to participate. To lead and become a navigator for a developing roadmap plan, Dr. Sitones has the character, not just to be more of a leader-type, but to be a good follower who is diligent and responsible. He embodies and empowers the importance of collaboration between colleagues and students for achieving the vision and mission of the school. With a selfless tactic, he believes that as a united program, they will always come up with a consolidated idea suited for their goals together.

With the mantra, “to delight the guests,” rooted in his working experience in Shangri-La, Dr. Sitones shares that it is not only about satisfaction when it comes to service, but also about going the extra mile. This is a character that must be embedded and intertwined with their activities and used as a way to teach and work as an encouragement to the students.

Throughout the whole quest, may the navigation of this roadmap plan lead to the excellence and development of THMP. Under the guidance of the newly appointed dean, Dr. Sitones, together with the faculty and students of the program, they will strive to make a significant mark in their industry. A program that is increasing is also a sign that it is achieving.

Write-up by: Brinn Santillana
Photo by: Jun Rey Pitogo