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WORLD WATER DAY 2026 | WATER TALK

In celebration of World Water Day, the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) of University of Southern Mindanao invites students, faculty, and the community to join the upcoming Water Talk.

This year’s discussion highlights the theme “Water and Gender,” emphasizing the role of gender inclusivity in water access, management, and decision-making.

The event will feature three inspiring women guest speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives on water sustainability and gender-responsive approaches in community development.

📅 Date: March 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: USMARC Auditorium

Join us as we learn, share ideas, and work together toward a more inclusive and sustainable future for our water resources

Every drop counts. Every voice matters.

WORLD WATER DAY 2026 | PLOGGING ACTIVITY

In celebration of World Water Day, the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) of University of Southern Mindanao invites everyone to join our Plogging Activity — a meaningful initiative that combines physical activity and environmental action.

Plogging is the act of jogging, walking, or biking while picking up litter, helping keep our surroundings clean while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Through this activity, we aim to raise awareness about waste management, environmental responsibility, and water conservation.

Together, let us take part in protecting our environment and safeguarding our water resources for future generations.

📅 March 18, 2026, 5:30 AM -7:00AM
📍 USM Campus (Starting point: USM Main Gate - End Point: CEIT Building))
🚴‍♀️ Padyak • Pulot Basura • Jogging/Walking

Let’s move with purpose and make every step count for the environment.

PaTak ng Pawis Para sa Tubig!

WORLD WATER DAY 2026 | WEBINAR

The College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) of University of Southern Mindanao invites students, faculty, and the community to participate in a Webinar via Zoom in celebration of World Water Day.

This webinar will feature Engr. Glimpse D. Bagayas, MSCE, Civil Support Manager at Aboitiz Renewables Inc.

📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM -3:00PM
💻 Via Zoom

🔗 Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/92777280728?pwd=9s6hYVhd4LtbuaxGegbtgpq3sI86Ce.1

Meeting ID: 927 7728 0728
Passcode:

Join us as we learn from an expert on how geospatial technologies and engineering innovations contribute to better hazard assessment and resilient infrastructure.

𝗨𝗦𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗥𝗦𝗦 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗕

University of Southern Mindanao (USM) secured 1st Runner-Up in the Battle of the Bands (BOTB) competition of the PICE Regional Student Summit 2026, holding its ground and maintaining last year’s standing despite competing with a lineup largely composed of first-time performers.

The USM band was bannered by Aiman-Nor Musa, the lone returning BOTB participant, alongside first-timers Candice Duque, Bian Emmanuel Facurib, Reuel Magsico, Ronald John Secor, Eunel Dave, and Han’z Al-Ag.

Central Mindanao Colleges claimed the championship title, while Mindanao State University (MSU) finished in third place.

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦: 𝗣𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗜

Student innovators from the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) showcased their artificial intelligence–powered solutions during the Agri, Aqua, and Livestock Products Exhibit held on January 28 at the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (USMARC) Lobby.

The exhibit was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the University of Southern Mindanao Agricultural Research and Development Center (USMARDC) and the 40th anniversary of the Philippine Industrial Crops Research Institute (PICRI).

Participants were members of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Students (PSITS) from the BS Computer Science program, who presented innovative projects aimed at improving both agricultural and academic processes.

One of the featured projects, FarmGuide, was developed by Divine Angela Bacol, Zaldy Mar Ybañez, Kian Chryslyr Cadungog, Glen Laurence Lagata, and John Albert Yabut.

The AI-powered agriculture hub offers expert-verified discussions, plant disease detection, and image-based crop diagnostics to support data-driven farming decisions.

During the demonstration, the team showed how farmers can scan images of diseased plants to receive suggested diagnoses, treatment options, and access to localized farming tips and community discussions.

Another project, Plant-O-Matic, was created by Keandra Nathalie Acosta, Angelou Eramis, Dennis Louis Saljay, Jessa Mae Angoy, and Rey Intes; a digital farming assistant features planting calculators, land-shape and garden planners, and an AI-powered AgriChat assistant designed to maximize land use and reduce agricultural waste.

The team demonstrated how farmers can input lot dimensions, visualize land layouts, and automatically compute plant spacing and crop arrangements, helping save time and improve farm planning efficiency.

Meanwhile, Attendify, presented by Joshua Dave Cantorna, EJ Faye Dulay, Edgardo Gabriel Paclibar, Hasmin Idsla, and Cloyd Villanueva, introduced a smart attendance system that replaces manual roll calls with QR-based self check-in, multi-method tracking, automated validation, excuse workflows, and exportable reports.

Through FarmGuide, Plant-O-Matic, and Attendify, CEIT PSITS students demonstrated that their projects go beyond classroom requirements—offering real-world AI solutions that aim to transform Mindanao’s farms and classrooms into smarter, more connected spaces for the future.

✍🏻: Karl Nicholie Suobiron

𝗨𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗘𝗜𝗧 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

The USM- College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) headed by Engr. Maricel G. Dayaday, the College dean, conducted a Research Writeshop on January 09, 2026, at the Kundo E. Pahm Learning Resource Center, USM, Kabacan Cotabato.

The faculty members of the college from various disciplines engaged in guided writing, reflection, and discussion. The activity was anchored to CEIT’s commitment in strengthening faculty research productivity and scholarly publication. It aimed to improve research manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals specifically to the Journal of Engineering and Technology for Sustainability and Resilience (JETSUR).

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲:

USM CEIT Faculty Members Engage in Scholarly Writing Activity The USM- College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) headed by Engr. Maricel G. Dayaday, the College dean, conducted a Research Writeshop on January 09, 2026, […]

𝗡𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔. 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝟭𝟬

Richard A. Camato made his mark in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Licensure Examination (ABELE) after earning an 87.56% rating and placing Rank 10 among the top examinees nationwide. For him, the result was more than just a number. It was proof that years of effort, patience, and belief paid off.

Behind this achievement is a young man from Lampagang, Tulunan, North Cotabato. Richard grew up in a simple family. His parents, who are farmers, worked the land to support their four children. Life was not easy, as he said, especially when three of them were studying in college at the same time. Richard shared that here were moments when his siblings felt like giving up, but their parents kept pushing forward, doing everything they could to help their children finish school.

When preparing for the licensure exam, Richard did not rely on shortcuts. As early as his third year in college, he began organizing his lessons in his mind. From first year up to his fifth year in college, he slowly built his understanding of the subjects.

Interestingly, Richard did not use online notes or printed reviewers, as he shared. He focused on remembering concepts so that during review time, he only needed to recall them, not read everything again. He mentioned during the interview that he had no secret at all—only steady learning.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲.

No Shortcuts, Just Steady Learning: How Richard A. Camato Reached the ABELE Rank 10 Richard A. Camato made his mark in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Licensure Examination (ABELE) after earning an 87.56% rating and placing Rank 10 among the […]