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The Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management Re-Accreditation of LPU Laguna CITHM 

April 17, 2021
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The Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management Re-Accreditation of LPU Laguna CITHM 

Written by: Crystalene Faye A. Florento, CITHM Asst. Secretary

March 25, 2021 — The prestigious International Centre of Excellence and Recognition for meeting the Standards of Asia Pacific Institute for Events Management International Accreditation was awarded to LPU Laguna CITHM’s BS in International Travel and Tourism Management and BS in International Hospitality Management programs.

The event started with a prayer, national anthem and LPU Hymn followed by the opening spills of the masters of ceremony, Mr. Jerald “Kobe” Pasahol extending his warm welcome to the attendee of the event which are the staffs, admins, faculties, and big personalities from the industry, the APIEM President Dr. David Hind, Executive Vice President Dr. Anang Sutono, and Vice President Dr. Karen Fernandez

Photo screen grabbed during APIEM Re-accreditation Ceremony

The dean of the CITHM, Mr. Abram Peralta was summoned on the platform to give his welcoming remarks. 

He reiterates the four (4) years of wonderful partnership together with the APIEM and four (4) years of partnership and trust towards the growth and future of the events industry in the Asia Pacific region.

Dean Abram Emmanuel Peralta presented the APIEM Journey from the beginning of APIEM Excellence; Raising the International Standards; LPUL Events Management as a Way of Life; Events Standards Adapting to Change; and the Gratitude to APIEM.

Dr. David Hind, APIEM President takes the Conferment and Awarding of Accreditation. The award was given to LPU Laguna CITHM’s BS in International Travel and Tourism Management and BS in International Hospitality Management programs, 4-STARS Shield, and Recognition for meeting the standards of APIEM International Accreditation.

Photo screen grabbed during APIEM Re-accreditation Ceremony

“Best wishes for great success in the future as the LPU Laguna CITHM continues to contribute to the professionalization of the Asia Pacific Events Industry,” said Dr. Hind as he ended the conferment of awards. 

The University Chancellor gladly announced his acceptance speech for re-accreditation for 2021 for all courses under the CITHM. 

“LPU Laguna has been proven quality is not just a symbol, accreditation is proof that you have been working very hard… I do believe that quality does not happen accidentally, quality must be precisely mean everlasting passionate leadership,” said Dr. Anong Sutono, Executive Vice President of APIEM.

“If I were to conclude I should say that, based on my experience the best practice, International practice to educate even to students it can be only from their academy point of view but also there are many other aspects that we need to insert within this 4 years’ experience that our students are going to have, some peace of mind that they can perform in the International level after their graduation’’, said Dr. Gelareh Abooali, the Keynote Speaker, Head of the Events Management Research Unit of Universiti of Utara Malaysia.

The event ended with the mood-lightening closing remarks of Dr. Francis Nelson Ashipaoloye, the Vice President for Internationalization, who introduced himself as “Chocolate Gwapo” and told stories about his experience in the Philippines as a foreigner. 

“This re-accreditation is a remarkable achievement for us,” expressed Ashipaoloye in addition to his statement of gratitude towards APIEM re-accreditation.