The College of Management and Business Technology conducted a two-day Risk Management Awareness and Legal Literacy Seminar on November 12-13, 2025, at Nieto Hall, NEUST Sumacab Campus.

This activity aimed to empower first-year students to understand their rights and responsibilities, and their role in promoting fairness and accountability in society.

In her message, Dr. Sarah Alvarez, Dean of the College of Management and Business Technology, highlighted the importance of preparedness and responsibility.

“As first-year students beginning your journey, it’s vital to be prepared and responsible. Remember to reach out to the right offices and people to ensure your concerns are addressed. Learning about risk management early will help you navigate challenges ahead with confidence,” she said.

Guest speakers FO1 Danhil Hermosa and SFO1 Hermogenes Constantino from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Palayan City, together with Mr. Ferdinand Hilado, Head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), discussed fire safety, emergency preparedness, and sustainable risk management.

Their talks highlighted how awareness and readiness play a vital role in building a safe and resilient tourism industry.

The second day was led by Mr. Andrei Hermoso (LDRRM01) of the Cabanatuan City Risk Reduction and Management Council Office, who discussed disaster risk management for hospitality, followed by an earthquake drill.

This was followed by John Llery Evangelista of Harvest Hotel, who discussed the importance of food safety and hygiene basics.

The afternoon sessions on both days focused on Legal Literacy in the Digital Age: Protecting the Youth from Online Abuse and Privacy Violations.

Atty. Anthony Escasinas served as the resource speaker on day one, while Atty. Jose Maria Caesar San Pedro spoke on day two; both discussed digital ethics, online privacy, and cybercrime prevention.

Atty. Escasinas highlighted that social media isn’t truly free because it consumes our most valuable resource—time.

He stressed the importance of knowing our digital rights, such as the right to privacy, freedom of expression, and protection from unreasonable searches.

“The only one who can protect you the most online is yourself. Be responsible for what you post because once it’s out there, it’s in the hands of the public,” he said.

In addition, members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)–Nueva Ecija Chapter conducted a couple of breakout sessions where students analyzed real-life cases and shared insights on responsible digital behavior.

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