University recognized for advancing Filipino service excellence through education and training
Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) was proudly recognized as one of the distinguished academic institutions nationwide during the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Summit 2025, held on July 21, 2025, at The Bellevue Manila, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The Department of Tourism hosted the summit anchored on the theme “The Power of FBSE: Paving the Way for a Culture-Centered Nation,” bringing together key figures from the tourism industry, government agencies, and service excellence advocates nationwide.
It served as a vital platform to showcase best practices and celebrate the milestones of the FBSE movement in strengthening the Filipino identity through world-class service.
On behalf of the University President, Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre Jr., Dr. Jeanneth F. Darroca, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT), received the FBSE Academe Partner Award during the recognition and awards ceremony.
The award reflects ISAT U’s active role in advancing the FBSE program through meaningful academic collaboration, enterprise-level training, and community outreach.
This national recognition underscores the university’s strong commitment to instilling the core values of Filipino hospitality and service excellence in its students — preparing them not just as professionals, but as ambassadors of culture-centered, people-first service.
This recent recognition follows a series of notable achievement by the university.
Notably, ISAT University was also recognized as the Tourism Champion for Academic Empowerment during the PAGADAYAW 2024: Western Visayas Tourism Awards Night held on December 9, 2024, at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo City.
This recent honor further affirms the University’s unwavering dedication to strengthening tourism and service education not just in the region but globally.
As a leading higher education institution in Western Visayas, ISAT U continues to be a vital contributor in shaping future-ready graduates and in promoting the ideals of Filipino service across sectors.
Article by:
Ms. Tiffany Anne L. Tan
