Linkages and Activities

PUP CTHTM attended an academic collaboration meeting with the Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism Taiwan Education Center for academic collaborations. Another international partnership for research, faculty and student exchange, internship, and extension programs last May 10, 2023

This is to enhance the academic collaboration between these two countries, particularly with joint research initiatives faculty exchange programs, and collaborative exchange programs.

This meeting has the following objectives to enhance the teaching and learning of the students as well as the faculty members 

• For teaching exchange

• Student exchange program

• Winter Summer and exchange Camps

• Students Internship Program

• Adopting the curriculums and school facilities of Kaohsiung University of Hospitality

Focus Group Discussion on the Review Assessment of RA 9593, The Tourism Act of 2009, on May 10, 2023 via Zoom with Dean Lizbette R. Vergara, Chairpersons Yolanda T. Montances and Ma. Cristina Q. Trinidad, faculty members Luzviminda O. Tugade, David John Apigo, Dr. Daryl Ace Cornell as attendees. 

Academic Collaboration Meeting between the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism via Zoom. Both universities acknowledged the objective of developing academic and cultural interchange. Also, cooperate and work toward the internationalization of higher education (Areas for Collaboration). With this, both institutions agreed that all financial arrangements shall be determined on the basis of the specific projects and activities, and will depend on the availability of funds (Implementation of Memorandum). 

Copy of Memorandum of Understanding between Polytechnic University of the Philippines and National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism. The document previews the terms of the agreement between the two institutions. 

The Department of Tourism and Transportation Management (DTTM) on behalf of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and the Korea Cultural Exchange Association (KCEA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 28, 2022 in the KCEA Headquarters, Incheon, Republic of Korea. KCEA is an international exchange organization accredited by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

It is Korea's leading international exchange organization by carrying out various exchange projects with foreign countries, such as sisterhood ties between schools, cultural exchange performances and exhibitions, international exchange festival planning, and MICE corporate exchange.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING KYUNG-IN WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY (KIWU)

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines and the Kyung-In Women’s University (KIWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 28, 2022 in the Kyung-In Women’s University, Incheon, Republic of Korea. KIWU is a private University that offers various programs in the field of sciences, business, information technology, education, and design. 

This aims to share experiences on internationalization programs and possible areas for collaboration such as research (division of tourism, airline, and hotel) faculty members, academic and cultural exchanges between faculty and students, as well as joint academic events and conferences 

The Tourism and Transportation Management Department (TTMD) under the College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management (CTHTM) faculty members, along with the chairperson and the director of the Office for Teaching and Learning Development, conducted a benchmarking activity and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kyung-In Women's University (KIWU) and Korea Culture and Exchange Association (KCEA) in Korea. The MOU aims to promote educational and cultural exchanges, research collaboration, and joint events between institutions. The participants of the benchmarking activity and MOU signing were faculty members from the Tourism and Transportation Management Department (TTMD) under the College of Tourism, Hospitality and Transportation Management (CTHTM). 

The participants included Assoc. Prof. Regina B. Zuniga, Joseph Bryan Oriondo, Ma. Gay M. Teopengco, Assoc. Prof. Yolanda T. Montances (chairperson of TTMD), and Dr. Ma. Junithesmer Rosales (director of the Office for Teaching and Learning Development). During the visit, the participants observed best practices at KIWU, such as specialized programs, small class sizes, and well-equipped simulation rooms sponsored by industry partners. They also explored Korean cultural attractions and experienced traditional activities and cuisine. The re-entry action plans include presenting the benchmarking results to CTHTM faculty, implementing the MOU, and seeking industry assistance for sponsoring simulation rooms for skillsrelated courses. The participants' experience during the benchmarking activity and MOU signing enriched their understanding of Korean culture. This knowledge can be shared with their students to enhance the curriculum and provide a broader perspective. Additionally, the insights gained can be applied to conducting tourism development research, which will contribute to the development of plans for Philippine tourism destinations.