Benguet State University-College of Information Sciences

The College of Information Sciences (CIS) kicked off its first extension activity for the semester titled 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on July 29, 2026, at BEAMA's Farm, Lubnac, Camp One, Tuba, Benguet. The activity gathered 25 barangay officials, barangay peacekeepers, barangay health workers, and other barangay functionaries.

Aimed at equipping participants with essential skills in administrative and technical report writing, effective photo documentation, and critical media literacy to promote transparency and improve public communication, the one-day activity featured three learning sessions.

The first session, Documentation Report Writing, was facilitated by Ms. Bernice B. Bulalin from the Department of Information Technology (DIT). She emphasized the importance of proper report structure and format, developing clear and relevant content, and adhering to report-writing ethics and guidelines.

The second session, Basic Mobile Photography, was conducted by Ms. Michelle B. Gatab-Laruan from the Department of Development Communication (DDC). She highlighted the importance of safeguarding the dignity of photo subjects and complying with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 by obtaining informed consent. She also discussed camera shots, angles, and basic photography techniques. Her presentation concluded by emphasizing the importance of writing informative captions to provide context and meaning to photographs.

The final session, Combating False Information, was delivered by Ms. Diane D. Bumatang from the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS). She underscored the vital role of barangay officials as community frontliners and trusted sources of information, emphasizing that they should verify information through credible and reliable sources and always practice fact-checking before sharing any information.

The College of Information Sciences continues to affirm its commitment to giving back to the community through the provision of needs-based extension programs aligned with the University's Extension Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒| 𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The College of Information Sciences (CIS) welcomed its incoming freshmen during its General Assembly and Freshmen Orientation held on July 22, 2026, at the university gymnasium.

The event brought together freshmen, continuing students, faculty members, college officials, and student leaders for a day of learning and community building.

The freshmen were officially welcomed through the welcome remarks before the introduction of the college officials, administrative staff, department chairs, and other key personnel. The department chairs also presented the college's academic programs—Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS), Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDC), and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT).

Then, Dr. Elizabeth A. Lascano, Dean of the College, delivered a keynote message encouraging students to pursue academic excellence and actively participate in college activities. Bernice B. Bulalin, College Secretary, discussed the college's Vision and Mission as well as the academic policies and expectations to guide students throughout their academic journey.

The second part of the program focused on the Gender and Development (GAD) Orientation, led by Dr. Lascano. She highlighted gender equality and equity, as well as gender and s*x roles. She also emphasized respect within the university community. She concluded with the statement, "Be the change of what you like to be. Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success."

This was followed by the Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Orientation conducted by the Pollution Control Officer, Kevin P. Titiwa, which emphasized environmental responsibility and sustainable practices on campus. "Sustainability doesn't need heroic effort. It gets easier when good choices become habits. Think about how a habit starts. First, something reminds you to do it—like seeing a flat piece of plastic on the ground or in the street. Then, you take action: you pick up the plastic and put it in a trash can. Finally, you get a small reward, a feeling of satisfaction or accomplishment. And because you've done it so many times, it's just what you do. You have built a habit," he emphasized.

The final part of the event featured the CIS Student Government General Assembly. Outgoing Recognized Student Organization (RSO) officers and advisers were recognized for their service and accomplishments through the awarding of certificates. Newly appointed advisers and incoming student government officers were then introduced and officially installed through a turnover ceremony and oath-taking. The recognized student organizations—Body of Young Technologists (BYTE), Development Communication Society (DCS), Library Information Science Association (LISA), and The Hyperlink—were also introduced to encourage freshmen to actively participate in campus organizations.

Additionally, the CIS Student Government presented its Constitution and By-Laws, followed by the discussion of proposed amendments and ratification. Students were also oriented on membership contributions, including the membership fee, its purpose, transparency measures, accountability, informed consent, and the collection process. The student government's action plan and upcoming activities were then presented. An open forum allowed students to ask questions and clarify concerns before the event concluded with closing remarks from the CIS Student Government Co-Adviser and a closing prayer.

As the new academic year begins, the orientation reaffirmed the college's commitment to empowering students with the knowledge, guidance, values, and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

𝑩𝒚 𝑫𝒚𝒍𝒚𝒏 𝑫𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒔
𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒉 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒍 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒔
𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒀𝑱 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒐

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 | 𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The College of Information Sciences (CIS) invites all Faculty and Staff to participate in the DICT AI Roadshow 2026: AI-enabled Productivity and Collaboration with Gemini for Google Workspace.

Learn how Gemini for Google Workspace can help enhance productivity, collaboration, and efficiency in teaching, research, and administrative work through this hands-on learning session.

📅 Date: August 4, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📍 Venue: Function Hall, College of Human Kinetics, Benguet State University

A total of 40 participants will be accommodated for the face-to-face session, with 10 slots reserved exclusively for the College of Information Sciences (CIS) Faculty and Staff. Those who are unable to attend onsite may still participate through the online session. Since this is a hands-on training, all face-to-face participants are requested to bring their own laptop.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Interested participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as slots are limited.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀!

As we begin a new semester, we are pleased to introduce the College Officials of the College of Information Sciences who are committed to serving and supporting our students throughout the academic year.

Should you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, please feel free to approach our esteemed faculty and staff in their respective offices at the College of Information Sciences.

Welcome back to school! May this semester bring new opportunities, meaningful learning experiences, and continued success for everyone.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨, 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨! 🎓

To the Class of 2026 from the College of Information Sciences: You did it! Whether you are graduating with a Master of Information and Library Science, a Bachelor of Library and Information Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Development Communication, or a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, you have proven that you possess the unique skills to navigate, shape, and communicate within our digital world.

You leave us today not just as graduates, but as the innovators, community storytellers, data guardians, and tech leaders our future needs. Go forth with confidence, bridge the gap between people and technology, and make a meaningful impact, we could not be prouder of you!

101st Commencement Exercises

Theme:
Cultivating Excellence and Innovation
for Sustainable Communities and Global Futures

🎓 ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026! 🎓
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is getting closer! It's time to secure your cap and gown. Please take note of the Schedule for Toga Borrowing and the Guide to Toga Claiming below.
📅 TOGA BORROWING SCHEDULE
Make sure to check your specific date, time, and college:
JUNE 11
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CHET, CHK
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open University, Advanced Studies
JUNE 15
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CA, CPAG, CF
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open University, Advanced Studies
JUNE 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CNAS, CNS, CSS, CAH
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open University, Advanced Studies
JUNE 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CTE, CE, CVM
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open University, Advanced Studies
JUNE 18
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: CIS, CN
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Open University, Advanced Studies
📋 3 EASY STEPS TO CLAIM YOUR TOGA:
1️⃣ Get your SOA & Borrower's Slip: Proceed to CHET RSDC 213 to obtain your Statement of Account (SOA) and borrower’s slip.
2️⃣ Pay the Rental Fee: Present your SOA and settle the payment at the Cashier’s Office.
3️⃣ Claim your Toga: Return to CHET RSDC 213 with your Official Receipt and accomplished Borrower’s Slip to receive your toga.
💰 TOGA FEES:
Bachelor's Degree (Diploma/Certificate) – Php 100
Engineering / VetMed – Php 125
Master’s Degree – Php 150
Doctorate Degree – Php 200
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Individual claiming is highly preferred.
If you cannot make it, a representative may claim it on your behalf. They must present the graduate’s name + proof of authorization. Please note that the representative will be held liable for any damage to the toga.
Tag your fellow graduates and don't forget your schedules! See you there! 🎉✨

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

The College of Information Sciences (CIS) made a showing at the 10th University Student Research Congress held last June 3-4, 2026. Our student-researchers proudly represented the college, bringing home major awards and showcasing impactful research across various categories.

The college commends the following for their outstanding research recognition:

🥇 1st Best Paper (Education Category – Graduate Level)

• Researcher: Daniel Jr. S. Balbin

• Research Title: "𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘣 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 (𝘙𝘈𝘞𝘙): 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘚𝘜𝘚-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘊𝘓𝘐𝘊 𝘌𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘏𝘌𝘐 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴"

🥉 3rd Best Paper (Education Category – Undergraduate Level)

• Researchers: Katrielle E. Alawas, Jezriel D. Alicay, Sharmin D. Delmas, Sharmaine P. Madarang, and Mary Grace B. Orquiza

• Research Title: "𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘚𝘜 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴"

CIS also proudly recognizes the dedication of our researchers who successfully presented their innovative outputs:

Social AANR Category – Undergraduate Level
• Researchers: Michelle Aguindang, Javel C. Alboc, Danice Anne D. Condat, and Odessa A. Tawa
• Research Title: "𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘪, 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳: 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯"

Social Non-AANR Category – Undergraduate Level
• Researcher: Glynis Anne O. Laron
• Research Title: "𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘴: 𝘈 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘜𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 (𝘚𝘜𝘋) 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 (𝘊𝘊𝘍), 𝘓𝘢 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥, 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘵"

S&T FIEET Category - Undergraduate Level
• Researchers: Loreil L. Ay-ayac, Lara D. Busilan, Rhayna Azon D. Calpase, May-Ann A. Gapad, Stelios Ashbeey P. Longboan, Ryncel Ann G. Mapili, Rhianne Gayle O. Refuerzo, and Crisjonh F. Waclin
• Research Title: "𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘞𝘦𝘣-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘰 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺"

Your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence continue to elevate the name of our college. May your brilliant efforts and accomplishments serve as an inspiration for the succeeding batches of CIS researchers!

Congratulations to everyone! Your CIS family is incredibly proud of you!

Benguet State University, in partnership with Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) Indonesia, proudly invites you to an exciting international learning session!

Learn from one of our very own as Ms. Frevy T. Orencia delivers an insightful discussion on a core programming concept: "Looping (for, while, do while)"

Event Details:
Date: June 12, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 1:00 PM (Philippines) | 2:00 PM (Indonesia)
Platform: Live via Zoom

To Join: Please scan the QR code provided in the poster below.

𝐂𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The congress brought together ten research presenters, nine undergraduate and one graduate, representing the College's four degree programs: Information Technology, Library and Information Science, and Development Communication at the undergraduate level, and Master of Library and Information Science at the graduate level.

As a college that bridges multiple dimensions of information, CIS recognizes the unique challenge of fostering a research culture across disciplines with genuinely different approaches whether their work involves lines of code, archival materials, or community narratives.

Bringing these programs under one congress calls for an approach that respects the distinct character of each discipline while upholding a shared commitment to rigorous and meaningful research.

The research presentations were assessed by a distinguished panel of evaluators from across the university:
• Prof. Kara S. Panolong – College of Arts and Humanities
• Mr. Noel L. Cabfilan – University Library and Information Services
• Dr. Paul G. Garcia Jr. – University Information and Communication Technologies Office

The College extends its congratulations to all ten research presenters for their hard work, dedication, and passion for research. The College likewise expresses its gratitude to the panel of evaluators for their time, expertise, and thoughtful guidance throughout the congress. Participants who placed among the top presenters will advance to represent the College at the University Student Research Congress.