CSUCC Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center

16/08/2026

12/08/2026

𝗗𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗘𝗘𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗼𝗱-𝗼𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀

The Caraga State University–Cabadbaran Campus Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE), through the CSUCC Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center (CEPRIC), recently conducted the Ceremonial Energization and Turnover of Extension Project EElaw Phase 1 for ten (10) beneficiary households in Purok 5, Barangay Taod-oy, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte. The activity marked a significant milestone in the implementation of Extension Project EElaw, signifying the completion and operational readiness of the electrical installations provided to the identified beneficiary households.

The project is led by Engr. Ian C. Guday, College Extension Coordinator and Project Leader of Project EElaw, who spearheads the implementation and coordination of the project with the community, University stakeholders, and external partners. His leadership has been instrumental in bringing together the technical and extension components of the initiative, from the implementation of electrical works to the continuing community-based activities envisioned under the project.

The ceremonial activity followed the completion of final inspection, testing, and validation of the installed electrical systems to ensure their safety, functionality, and readiness for energization. The initiative seeks to promote safe, reliable, and sustainable access to electricity while strengthening the community's awareness of electrical safety, responsible energy use, and basic electrical maintenance.

The activity was attended by key University and project partners, including Engr. Blondie T. Sanchez, Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT); Engr. Erickson A. Tacda, CEPRIC Center Chief; and Ms. Mary Nena M. Faulve, Extension Services Head of CSUCC RDIE. Their participation highlighted the University's institutional support for responsive and community-centered extension initiatives.

Representing the beneficiary community was Mr. Joseph E. Malaki, President of the Taod-oy Cluster-1 Fisherfolks Association (TCFFA), who delivered a message on behalf of the beneficiary association. Meanwhile, Engr. Amorlino C. Cudillo, President of the IIEE Butuan–Agusan del Norte Chapter, delivered a message representing the IIEE partners and reaffirmed their support for the initiative. Engr. Romulo D. Deferia, Jr. of the Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative (ANECO) also participated in the technical activities, including the final inspection, testing, validation, and confirmation of operational readiness prior to energization.

The highlight of the activity was the ceremonial switch-on, jointly participated in by CSUCC, TCFFA, IIEE, ANECO, barangay officials, and beneficiary representatives, formally marking the energization of the ten households. Following the switch-on, beneficiaries were oriented on safe electricity use, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and responsible energy consumption.

The energization, however, is only one milestone in the continuing implementation of Project EElaw. Under the initiative of CEPRIC, a series of succeeding training and capacity-building activities will be conducted for the beneficiary community. These activities are intended to further equip community members with practical knowledge on electrical safety, proper electricity utilization, basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and responsible energy consumption.

Through these succeeding activities, Project EElaw aims to ensure that the community does not only gain access to electricity but also develops the knowledge, skills, and awareness necessary to safely and responsibly utilize and sustain the benefits of electrification.

The successful energization of the ten households therefore serves as a transition toward the project's next phase of community engagement and capacity building. It reflects the shared commitment of CSUCC-DEE, led by Project Leader Engr. Ian C. Guday, CEPRIC, IIEE Butuan–Agusan del Norte Chapter, IIEE United Arab Emirates Chapter, ANECO, TCFFA, and other community stakeholders to deliver meaningful, safe, and sustainable electrical extension services to remote communities.

09/08/2026

𝗗𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗜𝗘𝗘 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Faculty members and technical staff from the Caraga State University–Cabadbaran Campus (CarSUCC) Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE) and the Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center (CEPRIC) participated in the 27th IIEE Northern Mindanao Regional Conference held on August 6–8, 2026, in Cagayan de Oro City. The three-day conference featured technical presentations, an Academe Summit, professional development activities, industry exhibits, and a research colloquium.

04/08/2026

𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝟬-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖

𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲— Six (6) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering students of Caraga State University–Cabadbaran Campus successfully completed their 240-hour On-the-Job Training at the CSUCC Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center during the summer term from June to July 2026.

The trainees were Ana BJ Alluree D. Sanchez, Erich O. Bustillo, Zaira May M. Velasco, Joros Jhon Yacub, Simone Geof M. Babaylan, and Eman Jacob G. Tudio.

Conducted at the CEPRIC Research and Development Working Station, the training provided the students with practical exposure to the operations of a university-based research and innovation center. Throughout the program, they participated in activities related to technical writing, research and development in electrical engineering, project planning and implementation, documentation, and other technical and administrative tasks supporting the Center’s research initiatives.

The training enabled the students to apply knowledge and competencies acquired from their academic courses in an actual professional setting. It also strengthened their skills in technical communication, teamwork, problem-solving, project coordination, time management, and professional responsibility.

As part of the University’s continuing efforts to promote internationalization and expand global learning opportunities, three of the trainees—Bustillo, Sanchez, and Babaylan—also participated in an international workshop at Tatung University in Taipei City, Taiwan.

Their participation was made possible through the active institutional partnership between Caraga State University and Tatung University. The workshop provided the students with opportunities to engage in academic, technological, and cross-cultural learning activities within an international university environment.

The overseas exposure complemented their on-the-job training by broadening their understanding of engineering education, research practices, emerging technologies, and international academic collaboration. It likewise demonstrated the value of institutional partnerships in providing students with learning experiences beyond the classroom and the local community.

The successful completion of the 240-hour training reflects CEPRIC’s commitment to developing technically competent, research-oriented, and globally responsive future electrical engineers. Through its training and mentorship programs, the Center continues to support the University’s mandate of advancing instruction, research, innovation, and community development.

Caraga State University–Cabadbaran Campus, through CEPRIC, congratulates the six student-trainees for completing the program and commends them for their dedication, professionalism, and active participation throughout the training period.

The University looks forward to their continued academic growth and future contributions to the electrical engineering profession, the energy sector, and the broader field of research and technological innovation.

27/07/2026

𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗫𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠/𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Research works from Caraga State University – Cabadbaran Campus (CSUCC) presented during the 23rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, TElecommunication, and Information Technology (ECTI-CON 2026) have been officially included in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. The conference was held virtually on May 28-29, 2026, with host location in Chonburi, Thailand.

The published papers were developed through a collaborative effort involving faculty members from the Department of Electrical Engineering, staff of the CSUCC Energy and Power Research Innovation Center (CEPRIC), staff of the Engineering and Construction Office of CSUCC, and undergraduate students from the Department of Electrical Engineering (AY 2024-2025). This collaboration reflects CSUCC’s continued emphasis on integrating research, instruction, and mentorship.

The authors of the published works include Engr. Erickson A. Tacda, MSEE, Engr. Melgie Rose C. Acero, MSc, Engr. Kemberly R. Tañare, and Engr. Mirafe Nalaza representing the Department of Electrical Engineering; Engr. Elroe D. Anunciado from the Engineering and Construction Office of CSUCC; Engr. Jed Edwin L. Ramos, research project staff of CEPRIC; and Engr. Janrim B. Medalle, Engr. Nelbert A. Cabahug, Engr. Ralp M. Magallanes, Engr. Nel Jasper L. Gicum, and Engr. Shane Eliakim T. Tiguman, undergraduate students from the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Publication in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library, a Scopus-indexed and internationally recognized academic platform, provides global visibility to CSUCC’s research outputs and enables wider dissemination among researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals.

This accomplishment highlights the active role of CEPRIC, and the Department of Electrical Engineering, in cultivating a productive research environment that supports both faculty-led and student-driven studies. It also demonstrates CSUCC’s growing capacity to contribute to international research forums and peer-reviewed publications.

The inclusion of CSUCC’s ECTI-CON papers in IEEE Xplore further strengthens the university’s standing as an emerging research institution and affirms its commitment to advancing innovation, engineering, and technological development at the global level.

16/07/2026

𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖-𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗜 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 - Faculty researchers affiliated with the CSUCC Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center (CEPRIC), together with faculty members and students from the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), represented Caraga State University–Cabadbaran Campus at the International Summer Workshop 2026 hosted by Tatung University in Taipei City, Taiwan from July 7 to 13.

The seven-day workshop, themed “Sustainable and Advanced Engineering Applications,” provided an international platform for technical learning, academic exchange, professional networking, and intercultural engagement. It brought together faculty members, researchers, and students to discuss emerging engineering technologies and strengthen cooperation among participating institutions.

The CEPRIC-affiliated researchers and CEIT faculty members who participated in the workshop were Engr. Melgie Rose C. Acero, Engr. Erickson A. Tacda, Engr. Blondie T. Sanchez, Engr. Jaybie T. Sanjorjo, and Engr. Rolando W. Agujar Jr.

They were joined by CEIT student participants Simone Geof M. Babaylan, Ana BJ Alluree D. Sanchez, and Erich O. Bustillo, who actively participated in the academic and intercultural activities conducted during the international engagement.

The workshop program included technical lectures, collaborative discussions, institutional and industry exposure, student-sharing activities, problem-solving sessions, and cultural exchanges. The technical sessions focused on sustainable engineering and advanced applications, including fuel cells and electrolyzers, global collaboration in sustainable engineering, intercultural design thinking, and emerging developments in quantum physics and quantum computation.

Through their participation, the faculty delegates gained valuable insights into international approaches to engineering education, research, and innovation. The engagement also provided opportunities to establish professional networks and explore potential collaborations in energy and power systems, sustainable technologies, electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, and related fields.

For the student delegates, the workshop offered meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom. Their interaction with international faculty members and fellow students enhanced their technical awareness, communication skills, adaptability, cultural understanding, and confidence in participating in globally oriented academic activities.

The workshop schedule was modified after Typhoon Bavi brought severe weather conditions to Taiwan. Activities scheduled for July 10 and 11 were suspended as authorities and institutions implemented closures and safety measures in Taipei and other affected areas.

Despite the disruption, the CSUCC delegation demonstrated professionalism, cooperation, and adaptability by observing the safety protocols and advisories issued by Tatung University and local authorities. The participants remained actively engaged in the activities that proceeded under the revised workshop arrangements.

The international engagement contributed significantly to the professional development of the participating faculty members and the academic growth of the student delegates. It also reinforced CEPRIC’s commitment to supporting international research cooperation, capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the development of globally competitive researchers and future engineers.

The participation of the delegation further strengthened the academic partnership between Caraga State University and Tatung University and opened opportunities for future joint research initiatives, faculty and student mobility programs, technical training, and other collaborative activities in engineering, energy, and sustainable technology.

Through international programs such as the Tatung University Summer Workshop, CEPRIC continues to advance its mandate of promoting research and innovation while creating meaningful opportunities for its affiliated researchers and students to engage with the global academic and engineering community.

08/07/2026

Our center extends its warmest birthday greetings to Engr. Khrezitte Kurlstein Rey Jary M. Labalan, our newly hired Technical Staff.

We are pleased to welcome you to the CEPRIC family and look forward to your valuable contributions to the continued growth of the Center and to the advancement of research, development, and innovation within the institution. May this special day bring you joy, and may the year ahead be filled with success, fulfillment, and meaningful opportunities in your new role.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻!

07/06/2026