UC College of Engineering

07/09/2026

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐈𝐨𝐓, 𝐀𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Students of 𝑪𝒑𝑬 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒔 course under the advisership of Engr. Dionisio Tandingan Jr. conducted the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 on September 5, 2026 @8:00AM-3:30PM, at Room S218 - University of the Cordilleras. The activity featured four sessions aimed at providing participants with practical knowledge and insights relevant to academics, emerging technologies, and career preparation.

Dʀ. Tʜᴇʟᴍᴀ Pᴀʟᴀᴏᴀɢ opened the seminar with “𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲: 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠,” which focused on preparing students for effective academic and research writing. Mʀ. Oᴍᴀʀ Pᴀʟᴀᴍɪɴɢ followed with “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬,” highlighting the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies with mobile web applications.

In the afternoon session, Mʀ. Hᴀɴs Hᴀʀᴏʟᴅ Fʟᴏʀᴇs presented “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥,” providing practical perspectives on selecting appropriate object detection models for different applications. The seminar concluded with Ms. Dᴀᴘʜɴᴇ Zᴀᴘᴀʀɪᴛᴀ’s talk, “𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰,” which focused on helping students prepare for the transition from academic life to employment through effective job interview preparation.

The seminar series also contributed to the advancement of the UN SDGs, particularly 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟒 – 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, by providing students with relevant academic and professional learning opportunities; 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟖 – 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, through career preparation and employability development; and 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝟗 – 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, by promoting awareness and application of emerging technologies such as IoT, mobile web applications, and artificial intelligence-based object detection.

Through the activity, the College of Engineering strengthened students’ knowledge, technological awareness, and career readiness while reinforcing the role of engineering education in supporting sustainable development.

28/08/2026

𝐔𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

The UC College of Engineering (UC-COE) brought together members of the college for an evening of 𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙛𝙪𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚 through its Engineering Health & Wellness Activity: Pickleball Night, held on 𝓐𝓾𝓰𝓾𝓼𝓽 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆𝑯𝒖𝒃 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒐.

The activity provided participants with an opportunity to engage in an enjoyable physical activity while taking a break from their academic and professional responsibilities. Through friendly pickleball matches, participants experienced an evening that promoted physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and social interaction.

Beyond the competition on the court, 𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 strengthened connections among members of the College and emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being. The friendly atmosphere encouraged participants to stay active, recharge, and build stronger relationships outside the usual academic setting.

The initiative reflects CoE’s continuing commitment to promoting a healthy, supportive, and collaborative work environment. By providing opportunities for recreation and wellness, the College recognizes that physical and social well-being contribute to a more engaged, productive, and resilient academic community.

The activity also supports the spirit of UN's 𝑺𝑫𝑮 3 – 𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝑩𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈, which advocates healthy lives and well-being for all.

With every serve, rally, and shared moment on the court, UC-COE Pickleball Night demonstrated that engineering excellence goes hand in hand with wellness, teamwork, and community.

08/08/2026

𝐔𝐂-𝐂𝐎𝐄 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐚-𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The University of the Cordilleras–College of Engineering (UC-COE) made a strong showing at the UC Make-a-thon 2026, with four student teams—𝐑𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝—showcasing innovative solutions during the University’s 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌.

Leading the College’s success, 𝐑𝐞𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐚, a collaborative team from the BS Mechatronics Engineering and BS Computer Engineering programs, emerged as 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏, demonstrating the power of interdisciplinary teamwork and engineering innovation.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬 of the BS Computer Engineering program earned 𝟏𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑 and the 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅, while 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 of the BS Electronics Engineering program secured 𝟐𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑. 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, also from BS Computer Engineering, proudly represented UC-COE in the competition.

The accomplishments of the four teams highlight the creativity, technical competence, and innovative spirit of UC engineering students. Congratulations to ReTela, Prowess, Swayon, and Sunguard, together with their advisers and supporters, for transforming ideas into meaningful solutions and proudly representing the College of Engineering.

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐔𝐂 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐕 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚–𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Two academic leaders from UC participated in the “New Energy Vehicle Industry, Three Core Technologies - Battery, Motor, and Electronic Control System and Vocational Education Teaching Management and China–Philippines Vocational Education Exchange,” held from 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐳𝐡𝐨𝐮, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚.

Representing UC were Engr. Dionisio R. Tandingan, Director of the Institute of Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Rose Ellen N. Macabiog, Academic Dean of the College of Engineering. They joined 10 other middle and senior-level leaders, academicians, and vocational education administrators from the Philippine universities, colleges, technical-vocational institutions, and SEAMEO INNOTECH.

The weeklong international training was organized by 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐱𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐆𝐗𝐓𝐂𝐌𝐄) and co-organized by 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐆-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐋𝐂𝐄𝐓𝐏𝐀), in partnership with the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧–𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐎-𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇) and the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐔).

This China-Philippines Vocational Education Exchange provided participants with an immersive learning experience focused on China’s rapidly developing new energy vehicle industry and its three core technologies: battery systems, electric motors, and electronic control systems. It also highlighted approaches to developing new energy vehicle academic programs, designing industry-responsive curricula, managing training facilities, strengthening school–enterprise collaboration, and ensuring teaching quality.

During the opening activities, the Philippine delegation was welcomed by GXTCME officials led by 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐮 𝐉𝐢𝐞, together with the institution’s deans and directors. 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐠, Chairman of LCETPA, also supported the delegation throughout the first day of activities.

Participants attended presentations on China’s talent-development strategies for the electric vehicle industry, its vocational education system, and GXTCME’s EV technology curriculum. They also toured the college’s advanced training facilities, which featured intelligent manufacturing equipment, virtual reality applications, robotics, and specialized laboratories designed to prepare students for the future of sustainable mobility.

The delegates likewise visited 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐂-𝐆𝐌-𝐖𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, where they gained first-hand insights into automotive manufacturing, industrial robotics, vehicle safety and crash-testing technologies, and recent developments in battery systems. Additional laboratory activities at GXTCME allowed the participants to examine hands-on training approaches that develop competencies aligned with the needs of the automotive industry.

Beyond technical knowledge, the seminar emphasized the value of sustained China–Philippines collaboration in vocational and engineering education. It provided participating institutions with insights that may guide the development of new energy vehicle-related programs, training facilities, curriculum systems, and industry partnerships based on their respective institutional contexts.

Through the participation of Engineering academic managers, UC strengthens its commitment to internationalization, industry-responsive engineering education, innovative teaching and learning, and the preparation of future-ready graduates for emerging fields such as electric mobility and intelligent transportation.

06/07/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗖𝗽𝗘𝗣) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 (𝗔𝗟𝗘) 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀

The Advanced Level Engineer (ALE) Orientation-Seminar and Writeshop was successfully conducted on July 4, 2026 at the University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City. The activity was jointly organized by the Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP) in collaboration with the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) Global–Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region–Oman Affairs, with the objective of preparing Filipino engineers for registration under the ASEAN Engineer Registry (AER), APEC Engineer Register (APEC ER), and International Professional Engineer Register (IntPE/IPER).

The participants were welcomed by 𝑫𝒓. 𝑵𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝑴. 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔, UC President, who emphasized the University's commitment to professional excellence, internationalization, and lifelong learning among Filipino engineers. The rationale of the activity was then presented by 𝑫𝒓. 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐 𝑹. 𝑨𝒑𝒂𝒈 𝑰𝑰𝑰, CHED Commissioner and the National President of ICpEP, underscoring the importance of global engineering mobility and the need for Filipino engineers to be recognized under international engineering registries.

The technical sessions officially opened with the topic "𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 (𝐏𝐓𝐂) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬," delivered by 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑭𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒐 𝑨. 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒂, President of the PTC, who presented the role of the PTC as the country's recognized engineering accreditation and professional mobility body, its participation in global engineering alliances, and the opportunities available for Filipino engineers to gain international recognition and professional mobility through these affiliations.

𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒐 𝑹. 𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆, Chair of the PTC Engineering Registry Board (ERB), delivered the topic on "𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀" and provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the qualifications, competencies, and professional requirements necessary for registration as an ASEAN Engineer (AER), APEC Engineer (APEC ER), and International Professional Engineer (IntPE/IPER). The discussion emphasized the significance of these registries in promoting regional and international recognition of engineering professionals.

The third topic was facilitated by 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑮𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑨. 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒎𝒐𝒕, who presented the 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀. Participants were guided through the required documentary evidence, portfolio preparation, competency records, and practical steps involved in completing successful applications for international engineering registration. The writeshop component allowed participants to clarify documentary requirements and prepare their individual submissions with guidance from the resource persons.

The final technical session featured 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝑻. 𝑩𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆, who discussed 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀. The presentation focused on the competency-based assessment framework used by international engineering registries, highlighting the evaluation of engineering experience, ethical practice, professional development, leadership, and continuing professional competence. Practical insights were shared to help participants understand how assessors evaluate applications and how applicants can effectively demonstrate compliance with international standards.

The event officially ended with the closing remarks delivered by 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒓. 𝑳𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒐 𝑴. 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒎𝒐𝒕 𝑱𝒓., Deputy Coordinator of PTC International-MENA Oman Affairs and President of ICpEP-Oman, who encouraged participants to pursue international engineering recognition as part of their professional growth and contribution to advancing the global competitiveness of Filipino engineers.

The activity reaffirmed the commitment of 𝙄𝘾𝙥𝙀𝙋, 𝙋𝙏𝘾, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙨 to developing globally competitive Filipino engineers by equipping professionals with the knowledge and guidance necessary to attain international engineering credentials and expand their opportunities for regional and global practice.

22/05/2026

𝐔𝐂 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

The College of Engineering continues to strengthen its internationalization and industry-academe engagement initiatives through a series of institutional visits and partnership activities conducted in Taiwan from May 5 to 8, 2026.

Representing the University were Engr. Dionisio Tandingan Jr., the Director of the Institute of Teaching and Learning and On-the-Job Training (OJT) adviser, together with Dr. Rose Ellen N. Macabiog, the academic Dean of the College of Engineering. The delegates conducted ocular visit at Actron Technology Corporation to monitor the deployment and onboarding of six (6) Computer Engineering students undergoing international internship training.

During the visit, they witnessed the student orientation and onboarding activities to verify the alignment of training assignments with the learning outcomes of the University’s OJT program. The activity also aimed to ensure the welfare, safety, and smooth transition of the student interns as they begin their professional immersion in Taiwan’s electronics and automotive technology industry.

The visit further reinforced the institutional collaboration between the University and Actron Technology Corporation, supporting the College’s continuing efforts toward global exposure, experiential learning, and industry-responsive engineering education. Through direct coordination with company representatives, the University sought to strengthen mechanisms for student support, internship supervision, and future collaborative opportunities.

The UC delegation also visited Optoway Technology Inc., and Viking Tech Corporation to explore prospective internship placements and expand international opportunities for engineering students.

Optoway Technology Inc. is recognized for its specialization in optical communication technologies, particularly fiber-optic components and optical transceivers utilized in telecommunications, industrial systems, data centers, and high-speed networking applications. Meanwhile, Viking Tech Corporation is known for its expertise in manufacturing passive electronic components, including resistors, inductors, capacitors, and current-sensing devices widely used in automotive, industrial, medical, communication, and consumer electronics sectors.

During the visits, the UC delegates were introduced to the companies’ operational systems and manufacturing environments, where they observed production workflows, engineering processes, and quality assurance practices. These engagements provided valuable insights into emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing standards, and workforce practices within Taiwan’s globally competitive electronics industry.

The delegation likewise conducted interviews with Filipino professionals and workers employed in the companies to gain perspectives on their work experiences, professional development, compensation, workplace culture, and daily life in Taiwan. These discussions provided meaningful information that may guide future student deployment, welfare preparation, and institutional support initiatives for international internship programs.
The College of Engineering emphasized that these activities form part of the University’s broader commitment to academic excellence, internationalization, industry immersion, and the development of globally competitive engineering graduates capable of adapting to rapidly evolving technological environments.

30/04/2026

29/04/2026

UC College of Engineering Expands Global Engagement: Six Computer Engineering Students to Undergo International OJT in Taiwan

In line with its strategic thrust toward internationalization and global competitiveness, the College of Engineering of the University of the Cordilleras proudly announces that six (6) BS in Computer Engineering students have been selected to participate in an international On-the-Job Training (OJT) program at Actron Technology Corporation, located in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

The internship program will run from May 5, 2026 to November 1, 2026, providing students with valuable exposure to global engineering practices in the field of automotive electronics. Established in 1998, Actron Technology Corporation is a recognized manufacturer specializing in the design and development of electronic components for vehicles, guided by its vision of becoming “the global leading supplier of automotive electronic components.”

The participating students are scheduled to depart on May 5, 2026, accompanied by Engr. Dionisio Tandingan Jr., OJT Adviser, and Dr. Rose Ellen Macabiog, Dean of the CoE. Their presence will ensure a smooth transition and onboarding process for the students, including the verification of training alignment with academic outcomes, monitoring of student welfare, and strengthening of institutional partnerships. The visit will also serve as an avenue to engage with prospective industry collaborators to expand international internship opportunities for future UC engineering students.

This initiative reflects the College’s commitment to producing globally competent engineers by immersing students in real-world, industry-based learning environments beyond national borders. It reinforces the University’s mission to deliver relevant and transformative education that prepares graduates for dynamic professional landscapes.

Moreover, this activity aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 4: Quality Education, by providing inclusive and equitable access to high-quality international training and experiential learning opportunities;
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by enhancing students’ employability and readiness for the global workforce;
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through strengthened collaboration between academia and international industry partners.

Through this international OJT engagement, UC-CoE continues to advance its vision of excellence, innovation, and global relevance empowering future engineers to become competent professionals and responsible contributors to society.