The NU Baliwag School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) warmly welcomed our esteemed colleagues from PATTS College of Aeronautics for a fruitful academic discussion, benchmarking session, and sharing of best practices.

This collaborative engagement provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights on program development, industry-aligned training, and student-centered initiatives, further reinforcing our shared commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.

Visiting Academicians from PATTS included:

• Ms. Maria Criselda I. Desolo, MSTM – BSTM Program Chairperson

• Ms. Emiliani R. Rizon, MBA – BSTM Faculty

• Mr. Alex P. Del Castillo, MBA – BSTM Faculty

• Mr. Brian Ben C. Coronel, MAAL – Research and PACUCOA Affairs Director

• Dr. Marianne Shalimar G. Del Rosario, DEM, LPT – Languages Department Head

This benchmarking initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

At NU Baliwag STHM, we value collaborations that foster academic excellence, meaningful partnerships, and sustainable development in higher education. We are grateful for the engaging dialogue and look forward to more initiatives that uplift academic standards and empower future tourism and hospitality professionals.