Institute of Computer Engineering Students - SPUS Chapter

05/10/2026

Happy Teachers’ Day to our amazing BSCpE Instructor! 💙

Thank you for patiently guiding us, sharing your knowledge, and helping us grow not only as students but also as future Computer Engineers. We truly appreciate all your effort, patience, and dedication. Your lessons and advice will surely be something we’ll carry with us along the way. 🫶🏻

Happy Teachers’ Day, Ma’am/Sir! ✨
From your BSCpE students! 💙

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03/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our BSCpE Program Chair, Engr. Angelus Vincent P. Guilalas! 🎉

Wishing you good health, happiness, and more blessings. Thank you for always guiding and supporting us. Have a great birthday, Sir! ✨

Greetings from the ICpEP.SE Family! 💙

25/09/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬! ⚡

The ICpEP.SE SPUS Chapter successfully conducted the 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐄𝐃𝐀: 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 on September 18, 2026, at the MAC Laboratory.

Through this hands-on training, participants explored the fundamentals of circuit design and PCB development using EasyEDA, guided by our Technical Resource Speaker, 𝑴𝒓. 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒔 𝑴𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑫. 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒐.

A big thank you to everyone who participated and made this training a meaningful learning experience! 💙

Build. Innovate. Lead.

Photos by: Aj Ampo, Kate Tupas & Engr. Ken Dedumo

16/09/2026

𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐔𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐓: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! ⚙️

Get ready to explore circuit design and PCB development through our ICpEP.SE EasyEDA Training and Workshop with our Technical Resource Speaker, Francis Mike John Camogao, CEO of SOLVION Technologies.

📅 September 18, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 MAC Laboratory

Let's learn, design, and bring ideas to life—one circuit at a time!

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12/09/2026

𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐭

A faculty member of St. Paul University Surigao (SPUS) has completed a two-week intensive training program on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), culminating in the development of a specialized AI campus information chatbot.

Engr. France Mae D. Camogao, a full-time instructor at the SPUS College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT), participated in the nationwide capacity-building initiative titled “Strengthening AI Competencies for Researchers, Startups, and Wealth Creation through the Visiting Expert Program.”

The training, sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Caraga through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD), was conducted in two legs from Aug. 17 to 21 and Sept. 6 to 11 in Butuan City.

The specialization track exposed researchers and tech professionals to emerging domains including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI safety, data engineering, and project deployment.

As her final capstone project, Engr. Camogao presented "Hi Paul" – an AI-assisted university information and FAQ chatbot. The system utilizes a specialized "Paul Model" engineered with RAG, Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), and Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) to provide real-time responses grounded in official university data.

A panel of visiting AI experts and industry professionals evaluated the project during the program's final showcase.

Engr. Camogao’s completion of the program underscores the institution's commitment to advancing faculty competencies in artificial intelligence and introducing digital solutions to campus operations.

23/08/2026

We proudly congratulate Engr. France Mae D. Camogao, faculty member of the College of Engineering and Information Technology, for completing the first week of the DOST AI Capacity Training in Butuan City.

Your dedication to expanding your knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and contributing to innovation reflects the commitment of SPUS to continuous learning and excellence.

𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

An engineering educator from St. Paul University Surigao participated in a nationwide training initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence expertise among researchers and local startups.

Engr. France Mae D. Camogao, a faculty member of the SPUS College of Engineering and Information Technology, completed the first week of the intensive program held on Aug. 17 to 21 at the Watergate Hotel in Butuan City.

Titled “Strengthening AI Competencies for Researchers and Startups for Wealth Creation through the Visiting Expert Program,” the capacity-building initiative is sponsored by the DOST - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development.

Designed as a two-week comprehensive course, the training focuses on broadening participants' technical knowledge and practical skills in AI applications to drive local innovation and economic growth.

During the initial week, instruction covered foundational and advanced concepts, including Natural Language Processing, tokenization, embeddings, data pipelines and core machine learning algorithms.

Following her completion of the opening sessions, Engr. Camogao is set to rejoin the program when the second week of training resumes in mid-September.

23/08/2026

We proudly congratulate Engr. Angelus Vincent Guilalas, a faculty member of the College of Engineering and Information Technology, for representing SPUS in the 5-Day Training-Workshop on Systematic Review and Data Analysis for Health Research hosted by DOH-Caraga in Butuan City.

Your commitment to continuous learning and research excellence is truly inspiring!

𝐒𝐏𝐔 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝟓-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧

St. Paul University Surigao (SPUS) strengthened its research capacity in health data analytics as Engr. Angelus Vincent Guilalas, a faculty member from the College of Engineering and Information Technology, represented the institution in a five-day intensive training-workshop hosted by the Department of Health (DOH) – Center for Health Development Caraga.

Held from July 17 to 21, 2026, at the Grand Palace Hotel in Butuan City, the "Training-Workshop on Systematic Review and Data Analysis for Health Research" focused on equipping academic and health researchers with a structured approach to building rigorous systematic review protocols. The program covered foundational concepts in evidence synthesis, where participants explored core methodologies to differentiate scoping, systematic, and meta-analysis review approaches. On the second day, attendees established precise investigation parameters using standardized frameworks like PICO and PCC to define strict inclusion and exclusion criteria.

The middle phase of the workshop focused on methodological blueprints and search operationalization. On the third day, participants built formal review protocols following PRISMA-P and PRISMA 2020 standards while learning protocol registration through platforms such as PROSPERO and OSF. The fourth day transitioned into practical application as attendees developed database search strategies for PubMed and Scopus, utilizing Covidence software to streamline duplicate removal, abstract screening, and conflict resolution.

The intensive training concluded with a focus on data extraction, critical appraisal, and review finalization. Participants examined structured extraction parameters for prediction-model studies using the CHARMS framework, alongside PROBAST+AI and TRIPOD+AI parameters to evaluate risk of bias and methodological quality in artificial intelligence and machine-learning models. Guilalas's participation highlights SPUS's continuous drive to foster interdisciplinary health research and integrate advanced data analytics into engineering and information technology education.

31/07/2026

𝐈𝐂𝐩𝐄𝐏.𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The ICpEP.SE SPUS Chapter successfully conducted its First General Assembly for Academic Year 2026–2027, bringing together Computer Engineering students for organizational updates, discussions on upcoming activities, and the presentation of the revised Constitution and By-Laws.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the event.

Photos by: Aj E. Ampo

30/07/2026

📢 Calling all Computer Engineering students of SPUS!

Join us for the First General Assembly of the ICpEP.SE SPUS Chapter for Academic Year 2026–2027.

📅 July 31, 2026
🕐 1:30 PM
📍 Electrical Engineering Laboratory

Be part of the discussion as we share important updates, upcoming activities, and plans for the academic year. Stay informed, get involved, and connect with your fellow future engineers.

See you there! 💙

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15/07/2026

Here's to new beginnings and new leaders! 💙

Guided by passion, inspired to lead, and ready to serve, these are the officers who will lead the ICpEP.SE SPUS Chapter for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Together with the guidance of our dedicated moderator, they are ready to create meaningful opportunities, and serve the Computer Engineering community.

𝐈𝐂𝐩𝐄𝐏.𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬

President: Nicole Arpilleda
Vice President: Loriene Kate Tupas
Secretary: Dryan Kyle Simbahon
Finance Officer: Romeo De Guzman II
Auditor: Marry Lyn Olayon
Public Relations Officer (PRO): AJ Ampo

Moderator: Engr. France Mae D. Camogao

As we begin this new academic year, may we continue to learn, lead, and grow together as one ICpEP family.