USTP CDO Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Office

📣 𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐏 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 [𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓]

With the issuance of PAGASA’s Yellow Rainfall Warning over Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental, and the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Misamis Oriental, the USTP Incident Management Team (IMT) convened to discuss possible concerns affecting the safety and welfare of faculty members, personnel, and students in light of Tropical Storm .

After due deliberation and in accordance with the IMT’s mandate, the 𝐘𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐭 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Accordingly, the following measures shall be observed:

• Onsite classes and work are suspended and shifted to flexible mode.
• Students, employees, and workers of USTP may still enter the campuses.
• The Yellow Warning applies to all USTP campuses.

USTP faculty and staff are advised to coordinate with their respective heads.

This advisory will be updated as necessary. Please stay tuned for further announcements.

📣 Announcement from the USTP CDO Admission and Scholarship Office

WELCOME to the new TRAILBLAZERS!

Click here for the results:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E8n5DyN5Ez2piVSHhDoLDIOZXBT5ANYn/view?usp=sharing

✨ Meet the radiant contenders for Mr. & Ms. USTP Ambassador – Employee Edition 2025! ✨

👑 First Pair
💫 Ms. Andrea Leslie M. Seronay
💫 Mr. Rommel Caseres

👑 Second Pair
💫 Ms. Chelsi B. Trasmonte
💫 Mr. John Michael Malaran

Tune in and support them LIVE!
August 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM
USTP CDO Gymnasium

Let’s cheer them on as they embody USTP’s excellence, charisma, and pride! 💛💚

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 4 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), in partnership with DepEd Region X, officially launched the Continuing Professional Learning Course (CPLC) Year 4 on July 28, 2025, via Zoom. ALS implementers from across Northern Mindanao joined the event to learn about this year’s enhanced training design, which features targeted learning for each strand, a mix of online and face-to-face sessions.

Key messages were delivered by Dr. Maria Teresa M. Fajardo (USTP) and Dr. Federico P. Martin (DepEd Region X), while Mr. John Franklin Dresser, the Regional ALS Focal Person, discussed the CPLC terms of reference and updates for implementers. USTP LS Focal Persons presented updates on learning competencies, training schedules, and reminders for implementation—highlighting the shared commitment to support and empower ALS educators through continuous professional development.

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴

We are proud to welcome back Novem Kate Barbosa, a BS in Computer Engineering student, and Ruben Maglunsod Jr., a BS in Electrical Engineering student from USTP-CDO, after completing the Humanitarian Technology Summer Internship Programme at Lingnan University, Hong Kong—a transformative 40-day experience from June 16 to July 25, 2025.

Their participation in the programme marked a significant milestone, not only for their personal and academic growth but also for USTP’s mission of fostering globally competent and socially responsible graduates. They made outstanding contributions to a collaborative project focused on rainwater harvesting for rural communities, where their technical skills, teamwork, and dedication were highly praised by the host institution.

This marks the second batch of USTP students sent to Lingnan University under this international student exchange program—demonstrating our sustained commitment to providing global exposure and meaningful learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Lingnan University for the opportunity and warm reception given to our students. This meaningful experience reflects our commitment at USTP to equip students with real-world skills and global perspectives through cross-border academic collaborations and humanitarian innovation.

We look forward to deepening our partnership with Lingnan University and creating more global
opportunities for our students.

Congratulations and welcome back, Novem and Ruben! Your journey inspires the entire USTP community.

𝓤𝓢𝓣𝓟 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓼 𝓤𝓢𝓣𝓟 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓾𝓵𝓽𝔂 𝓢𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓵𝓪𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓤𝓢𝓜 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓼𝓲𝓪

USTP faculty scholar, Ms. Richelle E. Gerong bagged numerous awards as part of her scholarly works at the University Sains Malaysia.

(The article below is originally published from www.education.usm.my)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have garnered international recognition for their innovative project “G.P.A.T.H.S.: Gamified Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social” at the prestigious 17th European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation (EUROINVENT 2025) held from 8 to 10 May 2025 in Iasi, Romania.

The team was led by both project leaders, Associate Prof. Dr. Thien Lei Mee (School of Educational Studies & IPPTN, USM) and Prof. Daniel T.L. Shek (Department of Applied Social Sciences, PolyU), together with Ms. Richelle Elisan Gerong (Ed.D student, School of Educational Studies, USM) and Dr. Lim Chia Yean (School of Computer Sciences, USM).

Their project earned the following accolades:

Gold Medal Award – EUROINVENT 2025
Diploma of Excellence– EUROINVENT 2025
Special Award from the Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS)
Special Award from the Turkish Inventors Association (TÜMMİAD)
Special Award from the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

The award-winning invention G.P.A.T.H.S. is a gamified learning tool designed to digitize and enhance the delivery of the Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social (P.A.T.H.S.) teaching modules. As an extension of P.A.T.H.S., GP.A.T.H.S. offers a dynamic and student-centered platform featuring storytelling, task-based progression, mastery checkpoints, and rewards-based gameplay. It enhances student motivation and engagement through high interactivity, visual cues, and open-world re-playability that supports personalized learning. This invention also fosters critical 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and emotional regulation. Packaged as a SCORM-compatible module, G.P.A.T.H.S. integrates seamlessly into Learning Management Systems (LMS), reducing teacher workload and supporting data-driven teaching. The project aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality).

EUROINVENT, the European Exhibition of Creativity and Innovation, is the largest invention exhibition in Eastern Europe. Held annually at the Palace of Culture in Iași, Romania, it gathers participants from over 30 countries, showcasing innovations in science, engineering, education, and technology. Now in its 17th edition, the event is organized under the auspices of the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA) and the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations (WIIPA). EUROINVENT fosters global collaboration by connecting leading researchers, inventors, and institutions committed to meaningful and impactful innovation.

In receiving these accolades, the USM team has demonstrated excellence in research innovation and international collaboration, reinforcing the university’s position as a leader in educational technology and positive youth development.

The School of Educational Studies extends its warm congratulations to the entire team for their success and for advancing the university’s mission of excellence in research, innovation, and education for sustainable futures.

Congratulations, Ms Gerong for bringing honor and prestige to USTP!