28 May 2025
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde has partnered with Philippine Airlines to offer students hands-on training in the aviation and tourism industries. The agreement, formalized on May 8, 2025, at the Lucio K. Tan Jr. Center in Pasay, was signed by key representatives from both Benilde and Philippine Airlines. Signing on behalf of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde were Chancellor Benhur Ong, Vice Chancellor for Academics Angelo Marco Lacson, and Dr. Marie Paz Castro, Dean of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management. Representing Philippine Airlines, Inc. were Atty. Carlos Luis D. Fernandez, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel, and Alvin Kendrich O. Limqueco, Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer. Meanwhile, Air Philippines Corporation was represented by President Rabbi Vincent L. Ang and Vice President for Ground Operations Group Mathew R. Tamaray. Also present was Mr. Sherlo Reyes, Director of the Benilde Center for External Linkages, who played a key role in facilitating the partnership.
The partnership with Philippine Airlines will be open to students across different programs in Benilde, providing a diverse range of learners with valuable hands-on experience in airline operations. Among these, students from the Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management program under the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM) are particularly well-positioned to maximize the benefits of the internship. Through its specializations in Tourism Creations, Tourism Entrepreneurship, and Tourism Relations, the program equips learners with skills in innovation, business management, and strategic industry engagement—all of which align with key facets of airline operations, including customer service, travel management, and destination marketing.
