CCN MINI THEATER โ Beginning on the morning of September 18, 2025, the fourth-year Tourism students of Saint Joseph Collegeโs Tourism and Hospitality Management Department held a Research Forum, inviting mayors, tourism officers, and representatives from various Local Government Units (LGUs) across the municipalities of Southern Leyte and Leyte. The event aimed to present research findings related to tourism in different areas of the province and to cultivate a culture of research among third-year THM students.
The event was organized by the fourth-year Tourism Program students as they presented their research. It was attended by all third-year Tourism and Hospitality Management students as the audience. Dr. Jhoanne L. Costillas delivered the opening remarks, followed by an inspirational message from Mr. Nedgar V. Garvez. The research presentations featured studies conducted in the following municipalities:
Hinunangan
Hinundayan
Saint Bernard
Limasawa
Bontoc
Bato
Macrohon
City of Maasin
Inopacan
Malitbog
The Dean of the Tourism and Hospitality Department, Dr. Rosalinda C. Jomoc, DDM-ET, gave the closing remarks, followed by the awarding of tokens and certificates.
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Words: Anthony Lompot | The Josephinian
Alexa Araรฑez | The Josephinian
Photos: Dunstan Louis Angub | The Josephinian
Adrian Cedric Mancera | The Josephinian