University of San Carlos - Department of Computer Engineering

Thank you for featuring our very own, Dr. Luis Gerardo Cañete Jr. 🙏🏼🫶🏼

RSTW TechSTory: My name is Dr. Luis Gerardo S. Cañete, and I’m from the University of San Carlos.

One of the research projects we are developing is a rehabilitation device for stroke patients. The goal is to help stroke survivors regain the use of their hands through electrical stimulation guided by artificial intelligence (AI). Their journey inspires us to create technologies that can improve their quality of life.

We recognized that there is a significant need for accessible rehabilitation devices in the Philippines. Instead of accepting these challenges as permanent limitations, we see them as opportunities to innovate. That is why we are developing technologies designed specifically to address the needs of Filipino patients and make rehabilitation more accessible.

I believe science becomes most meaningful when it is translated into solutions that improve people's lives. Whether in biomedical systems or other practical applications, research should address real-world problems. The Philippines faces many challenges, and if we want our science to make a difference, we should use it to create innovations that serve our communities, uplift people's lives, and contribute to the country's development.

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Congratulations, Batch 2026! 🎉🎓👏

Words to live by 💚💛

A massive congratulations to the University of San Carlos (USC) Class of 2026! Today, the brilliant minds from the School of Healthcare Professions (SHCP), the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), School of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design (SAFAD), and the School of Engineering (SOE) gathered at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City to celebrate this unforgettable milestone.

The highlight of the ceremony was an incredibly grounding and warm address by Eugene S. Acevedo, a member of the Board of Directors at RCBC and its former President and CEO. He reminded the graduates of what truly matters as they embark on their respective professional journeys:

"Let us be learners, not just achievers. Let us be resilient, not just successful. Let us be empathetic, not just efficient. Let us be people of integrity, not just ambition. And let us live with purpose, not just routine."

As he beautifully noted, the world will keep changing and technologies will come and go—yet empathy, resilience, lifelong learning, integrity, and purpose never go out of style.

Cheers to our new Carolinian graduates!

Read the full speech here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10i89QGeSH5Ss9rkr0tnnrSG3DIT17flHo6I72CgzXVc/edit?usp=sharing

The PAES Visayas regional meeting held last June 26,2026 in Iloilo City brought together engineering educators, department heads and deans to discuss pressing concerns and opportunities in engineering education within the Visayas Region. The event aimed to foster collaboration and share best practices to enhance the quality of engineering education. It was hosted by the Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES), Region 6 and Negros Region Dean's Council and Central Philippine University. The meeting was attended by the different schools in Visayas,namely:
Capiz State University
Central Philippine University
Central Philippine Adventist College
Garcia College of Technology
Guimaras State University
Iloilo Science and Technology University
Northern Iloilo State University
PHINMA University of Iloilo
Southland College
St. Anthony's College
University of Antique
University of Cebu - Banilad
University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos
University of Saint La Salle
University of San Carlos
University of San Agustin
University of the Philippines Visayas
Western Institute of Technology

To our incoming freshmen and future enrollees, experience vibrant academic life here at USC with our most-awaited annual activities.

Here are the major events you should definitely look forward to:

-Affinity: The official welcoming of new Carolinians to the University.

-SVD Foundation Day: A meaningful celebration of the founding anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word (Societas Verbi Divini, SVD).

-University Day: The highly anticipated USC Days—showcasing pure sportsmanship and camaraderie.

-University Research Conference (URC): A premier convergence of knowledge that serves as a major multidisciplinary platform for students, faculty, and industry experts to present data-driven studies, foster academic collaborations, and spark innovations.

Enrollment is still ongoing! Join a legacy of sustained excellence. Be a Carolinian.

Begin your legacy here:
Apply now: https://ismis.usc.edu.ph/apply/StudAdmission
Inquiries: [email protected]

The University of San Carlos School of Engineering has been certified as a Tier 1 institution by the PTC Tier Classification System (TCS).

This milestone secures international recognition for our engineering programs under the Washington Accord. Additionally, USC will be listed in the prestigious Federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia and the Pacific (FEIAP) register.

For current and future Carolinians, this ensures your degree holds global value, opening doors to boundless opportunities worldwide.

Congratulations to Dr. Rosana J. Ferolin, Dean of the USC School of Engineering, to our dedicated faculty and staff, and to the entire Carolinian community!

Join a legacy of sustained excellence. Be a Carolinian Engineer.

Explore the USC School of Engineering
https://usc.edu.ph/catholic-educational-institution-academics/schools/school-of-engineering

Apply now: https://ismis.usc.edu.ph/apply/StudAdmission
Inquiries: [email protected]

Be a Carolinian Computer Engineer. Apply now! 💚💛

USC at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA). Philippines represent! 💚💛🇵🇭🙌🏼

USC is at ICRA!

Shared with permission from his post, USC Computer Engineer and robotics expert Dr. Luis Gerardo Cañete shares about his journey back to the world stage:

It took a couple of years of building a lab, gathering and mentoring brilliant people and overall living the next chapter of my life but I’m back in ICRA to present. There is a feeling of pride looking at my ID and seeing Philippines on it for the first time. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and the chance to show what we’ve been working hard for this past year. The quality of our work should speak for its self but being able to share it at what I consider the world stage of Robotics is exhilarating.

Find out more about USC ComE and the opportunity to work with Dr. Cañete. https://usc.edu.ph/catholic-educational-institution-academics/departments/department-of-computer-engineering