VSU Faculty of Management and Economics

20/11/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 | The proudly participated in the prestigious 8th Philippine Research Conference on Tourism and Hospitality, held on November 13-14, 2025, at the University of the Philippines Tacloban College.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the organizers, the UP Asian Institute of Tourism, and especially to Dr. Maricel Gatchalian-Badilla for generously providing opportunities for our faculty and students to be part of this enriching academic event. This conference was an invaluable experience, particularly for our students who will soon embark on their Undergraduate Thesis journey.

The two-day event featured insightful discussions and presentations on a wide range of topics related to tourism and hospitality. We were also privileged to hear keynote speeches from five internationally renowned speakers, whose expertise and perspectives have undoubtedly inspired our students and faculty alike.

It was a fantastic opportunity for professional growth, networking, and collaboration with other scholars and industry experts. We are grateful for the chance to learn and contribute to the ongoing discourse on the future of tourism and hospitality.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success! We look forward to applying the knowledge gained in our academic and professional pursuits, as well as continuing to nurture the next generation of leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry.

20/11/2025

Join us for an online training on "Introduction to the Basics of EViews"! EViews is a powerful tool for economic and statistical analysis!

Date: 24 November 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Platform: ZOOM Meeting
Register here: bit.ly/registration-EViews

This training is part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Economics, together with ViSERDAC and the Philippine Consortium Inc.

02/10/2025

Congratulations! 🤩

02/10/2025

Congratulations! 🤩

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: DOE Faculty, Staff Receive Recognition at 125th Civil Service Awards in VSU

At the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary awarding program held today, October 2, 2025, at the VSU RDE Hall, DOE faculty and staff were acknowledged for their dedicated service and remarkable contributions.

Dr. Moises Neil V. Seriño, DOE faculty member and VSU Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF), received the 2025 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Individual Category for Region VIII. He was recognized for driving transformative change in development economics through groundbreaking research, global collaborations, and capacity-building initiatives.

Mr. Carlito C. Suganob, Administrative Aide VI of DOE, was conferred the Loyalty Award for 40 years of devoted service at VSU.

Dr. Lemuel S. Preciados, current Head of DOE, received the Loyalty Award for 10 years of dedicated service at VSU.

Ms. Crislin B. Cruz-Cortez, DOE affiliate from the National Coconut Research Center - Visayas (NCRC-V), won the “A Day in the Life of a Civil Servant” Video-Making Contest.

We extend our warmest congratulations to our faculty and staff for their dedicated service to VSU and to our nation. May you continue to shine and inspire us all.

Photo from Carmi Managbanag Suganob

03/09/2025

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐅𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Faculty members from the Faculty of Management and Economics (FME) had the opportunity to learn from both formal sessions and informal exchanges on global sustainability during a recent international conference in Thailand. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dr. Dindo Campilan, a proud Viscan and the current Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest and oldest environmental organization. Representing FME were Dr. Moises Neil Seriño, Dr. Lemuel S. Preciados, and Ms. Gracielle Gamotin.

The conversation followed Dr. Campilan’s insightful session on lifelong learning, where he emphasized the importance of continuously growing as educators and leaders, especially in addressing global challenges. He encouraged a shift in perspective, not just focusing on carbon neutrality and carbon credits, but on becoming nature-positive by restoring ecosystems and valuing the services they provide. It was a proud moment for the FME delegates to engage with a fellow Viscan making an impact on the global stage, and to be reminded of a powerful truth: “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.”

23/08/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!
The Faculty of Management and Economics proudly celebrates the first-ever Sashing and Pinning Ceremony spearheaded by the Department of Tourism Management (DTM), a pioneering event and the start of a meaningful tradition in FME.

We congratulate our Tourism Management students and their proud parents for this milestone, a testament to your hard work and perseverance. Our heartfelt thanks as well to Ms. Josefine K. Granada-Gutierrez, Head of the Baybay Tourism Investment and Promotions Office, for her inspiring message.

We also give special recognition to the Department of Tourism Management, headed by Mr. Randy G. Omega, together with Ms. Mauren Joy F. Maundong, Mr. Cle Marven P. Balaga, and Mr. Daniel D. Sumabat, for leading this event and for their dedication in shaping the journey of our students.

✨ The Faculty of Management and Economics is humbled to witness this milestone. As you soar to new heights, may you keep your feet on the ground and let STRIDES—Service, Truth, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence, and Social Justice—be your compass in this ever-adventurous journey. Congratulations!✨

23/08/2025

20/08/2025

Thank you very much, Dr. John Aruta, for visiting VSU and delivering such an insightful talk on the connection between the climate crisis and mental well-being. 🌿

20/08/2025

"Enriching the discussions will be resource speakers from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 8 (DENR-VIII), Department of Science and Technology Region 8 (DOST-VIII), Local Government of Baybay City, Baybay City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Alpha Distinct Development Solutions Inc. (Alpha DDSI), Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), and more institutions and organizations concerned with both the regional and national environmental state."

𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦
𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗲𝘆𝘁𝗲
18 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 2025

Green Convergence, in partnership with the Visayas State University (VSU), is set to convene the State of Nature Assessment 2025 (Green SONA 2025) on September 3 to 4, 2025, at the RDE Hall of VSU in Baybay, Leyte, with the central theme “Ecosystems Integrity: A Must for Philippine Sustainability.”

This Green SONA 2025, to be held in Region 8, will spotlight discussions on how the locals are preparing for the impacts of climate change and what local environmental issues need closer scrutiny. This is upon observation of the same national problems of flooding, landslides, quarrying, logging, and waste management, also encountered in other areas of the nation.

President of Green Convergence Victoria Segovia said, in line with this and in accordance with tradition, Green Convergence will go to the Visayas this year around—to Leyte and the partners in VSU.

“This is an opportune time to visit the beautiful island of Leyte, and see for ourselves how the people have risen from the devastation brought about by [typhoon] ‘Yolanda.’ We will learn from their resilience, their adaptation and mitigation measures—and applaud them with all sincerity,” Segovia said.

Enriching the discussions will be resource speakers from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 8 (DENR-VIII), Department of Science and Technology Region 8 (DOST-VIII), Local Government of Baybay City, Baybay City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Alpha Distinct Development Solutions Inc. (Alpha DDSI), Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM), and more institutions and organizations concerned with both the regional and national environmental state.

Subsequently, there will be a seminar-workshop on climate change and carbon footprint calculation, through the Ako Ang Bukas (AAB) Advocacy Program, and a tree planting activity on the second day, September 4.

Green Convergence holds the Green SONA to present a review of environmentally important events of the past year in the Philippines. Local or regional issues are discussed and contextualized in the current national situation. It is held annually since 2007—in Dumaguete, Baguio, Puerto Princesa, Bacolod, General Santos, Tarlac, and this year, in Leyte.

It is attended by different sectors across the country—academe, business, media, grassroot communities, religious, indigenous peoples (IPs), government, and more that comprise our shared nation.

The Green SONA 2025 is supported by the First Philippine Holdings, Lasallian Institute for the Environment, Forest Foundation Philippines, and Foundation for the Philippine Environment, with Amaranth as media partner.

To attend, pre-register through this link: bit.ly/GreenSONA2025. For inquiries, message [email protected]

[Photo courtesy of Discover Baybay City's official page and Visayas State University's official website]

19/08/2025

𝐅𝐌𝐄 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐆𝐲𝐦𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦! 🎉

Held on August 15, the orientation was graced by VP for Student Affairs and Services, Dr. Aleli Villocino, who warmly welcomed the students and reminded them that the university will always be there to guide and support their journey. Afterwards, Dr. Mark Ratilla, Dean of FME, gave an overview of the faculty before the different heads introduced their respective units: Business and Management, Economics, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Visayas Socio-Economic Research and Data Analytics Center (ViSERDAC).

The program also featured a discussion on solid waste management policies and practices in VSU, along with an intermission number, an open forum, and the introduction of the FME-SSC officers and their program plan. The orientation welcomed students into the FME community while also highlighting sustainability and the value of active student involvement. 🌱✨

Photo credit: Ms. Cristina Cañete

18/08/2025

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬

As the first semester of AY 2025-2026 begins, faculty and staff from the FME actively joined this morning’s (August 18, 2025) weekly flag ceremony hosted by the Gender and Development Office, together with the Faculty of Teacher Education, the Institute for Strategic Research and Development Studies, and the Faculty of Computing, a simple yet meaningful reminder of the unity and patriotism we need to uphold as one VSU community.