The Technovator

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰

In continuation of their recent talk show episode, the 4th year BS Tourism Management program held its final episode today, May 26, at the SSB Hall.

Gathering the 4th year class of the program, today’s episode of The Captain's Table: A Real Talk on Cruise Career featured Ms. Mary Jean Aldema, an alumna from the pioneer batch of the program, who shared her experiences of life on board a cruise ship. She reminded future cruisers to manage their expectations, emphasizing that life at sea is far different from what many imagine and often goes beyond the glamorous reality portrayed.

As the final episode of the talk show concluded, the Adventuristas left equipped with valuable insights and a clearer understanding of what awaits them in the cruise industry.

via Xyrielle Ann Jalea

Good luck sa final exams, Tradeans!

layout by Issa Belle Tuson

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝟐-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

ISAT U Graduate School's regional creative writing workshop, “Hiraya,” concluded its two-day run with an awarding ceremony recognizing outstanding literary pieces and the distribution of certificates of participation to attendees.

The event gathered aspiring writers, educators, and literature enthusiasts in a celebration of creativity and expression under the theme, “Habi ng Isipan, Retorika at Alab sa Yaman ng Pagsulat.”

The closing ceremony highlighted the participants’ outputs from the workshop, honoring selected works for their excellence and creativity while commemorating the successful culmination of the regional literary event.

via Ameila Victoria

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Participants actively took part in a breakout session and reporting activity as part of the Day 2 workshop of Hiraya, fostering collaboration, critical discussion, and creative exchange among attendees.

via Ameila Carla Victoria

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Palanca Laureate Headline Day 2 of Hiraya

Participants gathered at the N Building Audio-Visual Room on May 23 for the second day of the ISAT U Graduate School’s Hiraya, a regional creative writing workshop themed, “Habi ng Isipan, Retorika at Alab sa Yaman ng Pagsulat.”

Distinguished Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee, Prof. Noel Galon De Leon, led the day’s sessions, immersing participants in discussions on creative expression and the technicalities of publication.

via Ameila Victoria

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐔 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Featuring talks on the introduction to literary elements and the fundamentals of creative writing, the first day of Hiraya Regional Training Workshop on Creative Writing ended with a session entitled "Tech Words to Tech World," which provided the delegates with enrichment on navigating the meticulous process of creative writing in the presence of technology.

Held at the Audio-Visual Room of the N-Building on May 22, the first session of the event featured an interactive lecture by Professor Early Sol Gadong on the fundamentals of creative writing, including talks on finding inspiration and developing ideas on creative writing.

Professor Dulce Maria V. Deriada anchored the second session with a lecture on fundamentals and tips on writing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poem writing.

Gadong and Deriada, speakers for the first and second session, are both University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) creative writers and Palanca Awardees.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ramil G. Lumauag, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Director and Campus Administrator, served as the speaker for the third session and focused on the use of technology in creative writing, including the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence (AI).

Bringing together teachers from various academic institutions alongside various professionals, the creative writing workshop is set to hold its final day tomorrow, May 23.

via Joshua Tristeza

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝟐-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

ISAT U Graduate School launches "Hiraya," a regional training workshop on creative writing at the N Building Audio-Visual Room today, May 22.

Bringing together participants from various academic institutions across Western Visayas, the two-day workshop centers on the theme, "Habi ng Isipan, Retorika, at Alab sa Yaman ng Pagsulat."

via Joshua Tristeza

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬

The 4th year BS Tourism Management students of Iloilo Science and Technology University – Iloilo City Campus engaged in a fun and insightful talk show on cruise careers today at the university’s SSB Hall.

The talk show, entitled “The Captain’s Table: A Real Talk on Cruise Career,” featured firsthand onboard cruise experiences shared by their guest, Ms. Sofia Celeste E. Sarino, who is already a familiar figure in the program. During the session, she answered questions regarding life at sea and how she navigated the demands of the career, including adapting to cultural differences and working in a diverse environment.

“You really have to reach a level of tolerance wherein you can still work together harmoniously despite your differences,” she shared.

The talk show was hosted by the senior year students of the program as part of their final requirement in CRE 3 – Cruise Tourism, under the supervision of Ms. Angeline Basco. Furthermore, the next and final episode of the talk show is set to take place on April 26, 2026.

via Xyrielle Ann Jalea

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐈 | 𝐃𝐑. 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐘𝐀𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑

It is with great pride that we congratulate our Chair of The Technovator Board of Advisers, Dr. Natalie U. Gamuyao, for being recognized as the Best Campus Publication Adviser (System-Wide Category) during the Parangal 2026 Ceremony of the 11th Charter Anniversary of Iloilo Science and Technology University.

Congratulations, Ma'am Nat!

layout by Ashley Fuentebella

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐔 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞

With dashing gala attire and hard earned awards through service and excellence, the outstanding awardees of the Parangal 2026 is getting an eye from the crowds as the much-awaited ISAT U's Parangal to honor outstanding faculties and staff across ISAT U's campuses currently takes the floor of Iloilo Science and Technology University's Multipurpose Educational Center this afternoon, May 18, 2026, at the Awards and Honors Gala.

This prestigious event serves as a tribute to the dedication, hard work, and excellence of the university’s workforce, bringing together the entire academic community in a celebration of service and achievement.

Gathered for this meaningful occasion are deserving faculty members, administrative staff, and personnel from across Iloilo Science and Technology University's Campuses.

Through this recognition, ISAT U honors their invaluable contributions in shaping quality education, fostering student development, and upholding the university’s vision and mission in serving the community.

via Louie Jae Gamez
photos by Harry Catuiran

𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓 𝐔 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐇𝐔𝐁 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐜³ 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞

The Regional IHUB and Arc³ - Advanced Regional Computing Core were officially launched at the ISATU Research Hub of Iloilo Science and Technology University in Iloilo City through a ribbon-cutting ceremony and religious blessing attended by university officials, partners, and guests on May 18, 2026.

The Western Visayas Regional Innovation Hub was opened at the fifth floor of the Research Hub, ISAT U New Site following a soft launch and blessing ceremony held on the same day.

The event was attended by representatives from Department of Science and Technology Region VI, Department of Trade and Industry Region VI, Department of Information and Communications Technology Region VI, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo.

The facility was established to support local startups by providing workspace, mentorship, networking, and business matching services to help strengthen innovation and economic growth in Western Visayas.

via John Caezar Bantillo
photos by Lailanie Sarabosing