02/09/2026
๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐โ ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ, ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฒ๐
To formally mark their transition from classroom to the hospitality industry, the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) of Jose Rizal Memorial State UniversityโTampilisan Campus (JRMSU-TC) conducted seminar and pinning ceremonies for its fourth-year students themed, โPins of Pride, Values of Respect: Empowering Future Hospitality Professionals through Safe Spaces and Responsible Service,โ held at the Campus Admin Function Hall, on September 1, 2026.
With her opening remarks, Prof. Charo D. Aranda, the College of Business Administrator (CBA) Associate Dean, started her speech, saying, โA pin may be small, but what it represents is something much greater: a commitment to professionalism, service, integrity, and journey toward becoming a hospitality professional,โ highlighting the essence of the pin students soon to wear.
โPlease bear in mind that you are bringing the name of the school. You are representing the school. You are representing your parents, ang ilahang apelyido,โ Prof. Aranda added, reminding students of the responsibility and standards they would uphold and carry, representing not only the school but also their parents.
Ms. Frenches P. Bechayda, the BSHM Chairperson, then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Maureen Aime T. Quiboyen, the Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person.
In her talk, Mrs. Quiboyen tackled the Safe Spaces Act or RA 11313 and Anti-Sexual Harassment Act or RA 7877, their definitions, differences, and key prevention measures, including knowing oneโs right, familiarizing the laws and its purpose, and recognizing harassment actions.
Subsequently, the giving of certificate to the guest speaker then followed as well as the releasing of certificates of participation to the students with Dr. Gemarie E. Baquiler, the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) and Prof. Aranda.
Afterward, the pinning ceremony set off, wherein the students received their names carved in pins together with their parents or guardians who pinned it on them, as the pins symbolized their commitment to service, professionalism, and readiness to embark on their internship journey.
Dr. Baquiller then imparted her closing remarks with her words, โMore than serving food, managing hotel business, and the rest, what is expected from you is to actually make people feel that they are important, and that can only be realized when you will serve with a heart,โ emphasizing that guests do not expect perfect service from them, but good and quality service that comes from genuine care.
โKaninyo nga mga estudyante, I hope nga kung unsa inyong mga gusto maabot, maabot ninyo with a grateful, with a happy heart,โ Dr. Baquiller added.
Words | Lorefe Hagunos
Layout | AJ Bagonoc
