To bridge the gap between academic learning and global industry standards, the Department of Science and Technology Western Visayas (DOST Western Visayas) held a comprehensive technical orientation for 105 students and faculty members of Malay College, Aklan.

The training, which specifically targeted Tourism and Hospitality Management majors, focused on three critical pillars of the modern service industry: Food Safety, Workplace Organization (5S), and Halal Fundamentals.

DOST Western Visayas Senior Science Research Specialist Joeben Gubatanga led the sessions on food safety and the 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain). Mr. Gubatanga provided the participants with actionable strategies to maintain rigorous hygiene standards and optimize workflow efficiency.

Recognizing the rapid growth of Islamic tourism, DOST Western Visayas Project Technical Assistant II Norjanah Barosa delivered a specialized lecture onped the participants with the cultural and technical knowledge required to serve a diverse global clientele with inclusivity and respect. 

Spearheaded by the DOST Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Office (DOST Aklan), the initiative represents a strategic move to integrate science and technology (S&T) standards directly into the college curriculum. Through exposing students to real-world industrial benchmarks before they enter the workforce, DOST Western Visayas is ensuring that the next generation of professionals in Malay, to the world-famous Boracay Island, are prepared for excellence on the international stage.

This initiative highlights DOST’s commitment to human resource development and the continuous improvement of the tourism and hospitality landscape in Western Visayas. (IASacapano, ARSilvestre/ Aklan PSTO)#DOSTWesternVisayas #OneDOST4U #SolutionsAndOpportunitiesForAll #DOSTAklan