Cruise management students complete career prep training at Magsaysay Center

Twenty-nine Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) Cruise Management students from the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM) of the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) completed the Cruise Career Preparatory Program (CCP) Phase 1  held from February 9 to 27, 2025 at the Magsaysay Training Center in Ermita, Manila. 

The training equipped the students with essential skills and knowledge in cruise operations, safety protocols, and customer service—key areas necessary for a promising career in the cruise and maritime tourism industry.

Several students were recognized for their outstanding performance throughout the intensive program. The following awards were given:

• Leadership Award: John Paul R. Piezas, Nina Ericka Hachaso

• Best in Cabin Award: Christelle R. Satira, Raye Alyana G. Pines, Charmine R. Villafuerte, Romielyn A. Sayson, Ghiesstelle Oliveros

• Best in Punctuality: Raye Alyana G. Pines

• Crowd Management Award: Christelle R. Satira

• Passenger Safety Award: Christelle R. Satira, Margaret Louise C. Mariscotes

• Elementary First Aid Award: Christelle R. Satira

• Best in Personal Safety and Social Responsibility: Margaret Louise C. Mariscotes, Daniella Kaye C. Morada, Marl Jan Robert E. Mirando, Kyla Eunice M. Macaraig, Allen Tracy L. Lado, Jacky Rose Hernandez, Angelica Mae A. Leynes, Jeniel M. Osabal, Airon Paul Escueta, and Ghiesstelle Oliveros

To culminate their training experience, the students also took part in a Social Night and Bar Exposure event, where the following special recognitions were awarded:

• Star of the Night – Female: Sandy Bautista

• Star of the Night – Male: Carl Nimson Villanueva

• Star of the Night – Pangkalawakan: Marl Jan Robert E. Mirando

• Karaoke Challenge Champion: Charmine R. Villafuerte

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• The program aligned with MSEUF’s mission to deliver responsive instruction grounded in industry practices and global standards. It upheld the University's vision of producing professionals with practical competence and integrity, rooted in the values of Mindfulness, Service, and Excellence.
• Applicable Sustainable Development Goals:
  • SDG 4: Quality Education – by providing access to industry-relevant training programs
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by preparing students for careers in cruise and tourism sectors
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – through collaboration with industry leaders like Magsaysay Training Center