12/10/2026
๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐-๐ถ๐ป-๐๐ต๐ฒ-๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐, ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐
The University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), in partnership with Edulearn Technologies, Inc., inaugurated its Virtual Reality (VR) Laboratory, the first of its kind in the region, alongside three Makerspace Robotics Laboratories for elementary, junior high school, and senior high school students on October 12, 2026. The initiative marks a significant step in advancing technology-enhanced education, hands-on learning, and innovation at the university.
The facilities are designed to provide students and educators with spaces to explore ideas, conduct experiments, develop practical skills, and engage with emerging technologies, reinforcing USLTโs commitment to academic development and future-ready education.
The ceremony featured the ribbon-cutting and blessing rites, formally marking the opening of the laboratories. It began with welcome remarks from Emily T. Mabborang, Ph.D., Basic Education School Principal, followed by a message from University President Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D.; who underscored the universityโs commitment to innovation and meaningful learning experiences. In addition were the messages from Maโam Marissa Gonzales, representative of Governor Edgar B. Aglipay, and Tuguegarao City Vice Mayor Pastor Ross Resuello, who underscored the importance of educational innovation and collaboration in expanding learning opportunities for students.
Edulearn Technologies, Inc. President Engr. Delgum D. Jumalon delivered a partnership message emphasizing the value of collaboration between educational institutions and industry in supporting the development of innovative learning environments. Meanwhile, Research and Development Representative Engr. Jomar Cruz highlighted the role of the laboratories in promoting creativity, experimentation, and practical skills development.
Witnessing this milestone alongside the Louisian community were Tuguegarao City Vice Mayor Pastor Ross Resuello; Maโam Marissa Gonzales, representative of Governor Edgar B. Aglipay; and city council members Hon. Michelle Ann Ting-Yebra, Hon. Dennis Ryan G. Avila, Hon. Tirso V. Mangada, Hon. Anthony C. Tuddao, Hon. Restituto C. Ramirez, Hon. Jude T. Bayona, Hon. Ronaldo โBoyetโ S. Ortiz, and Hon. Jackson G. Carodan. Also present were Mr. Amir M. Aquino, representative of the Department of Education (DepEd) Region II, and Maโam Rochelle Cauilan, representative of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Tuguegarao City, along with representatives of Edulearn Technologies, Inc.
The establishment of the Makerspace Laboratories and Virtual Reality Laboratory reinforces USLTโs commitment to providing learning environments that encourage students to explore ideas, develop practical skills, and apply their knowledge through innovation. The initiative supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting meaningful, future-ready learning and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration among the university, industry partners, and the wider community.