FHTM Engages Young Minds in Tourism at 4th Tudlo-Turismo in Brgy. Suba

The Tudlo-Turismo is an annual community outreach activity of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management aimed at promoting sustainable tourism to the different barangays in the province. Its main beneficiaries are the children in the community as it reckons that tourism awareness should also include the younger generation.

Now in its 4th year, Tudlo-Turismo 2025 was conducted at Brgy. Suba, Sogod, Southern Leyte last March 12, 2025. The success of this year’s event was attributed to the dedication of the FHTM faculty members led by its activity leader, Dr. Lucila B. Bacalla and the strong support of the local officials of the barangay, headed by Punong Barangay Hon. Elena T. Rondina.

Several fun and exciting activities were conducted especially tailored to the children beneficiaries to effectively spark interest in tourism to the young minds. Mr. Christian Errol Bandalan brought the kids to the different tourist spots in the province through a virtual suroy-suroy sa Southern Leyte. Children’s role in promoting local tourism was also the aim of the interactive talk of Dr. Jasmin Dayunan. Games, feeding and gift-giving activities were also enjoyed by the children of Brgy. Suba. In her closing remarks, Hon. Kareen Dela Cruz expressed her gratitude to Southern Leyte State University for extending their projects to the community.

Tudlo-Turismo is part of the FHTM’s commitment to the university’s vision of creating an inclusive society and a sustainable world through community engagement.