St. Mary's College of Tagum, Inc. - Computer Science Program

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝐒𝐌𝐂𝐓𝐈 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄-𝐂𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘

The BS Computer Science Program of St. Mary's College of Tagum, Inc. (SMCTI) was well-represented by its faculty at the recent PSITE Davao & CDITE XI General Assembly, which was held on December 9, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at St. Joseph Hall, SMCTI.

The faculty members — Cleofe L. Calo, ME-ECE; Engr. Michael Angelo Perito, LPT, MAEd, CSPE; and Mr. Christian Jay Tanjay — actively participated in the event, engaging with discussions on IT innovations and collaborative strategies for the region. Their involvement underscores the program's commitment to academic advancement and strong industry-educator linkages.

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𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟔-𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Good day, 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔!

To help you prepare for the 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, the institution has organized 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 designed to introduce you to the 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, as well as provide 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 about 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬.

The 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, along with their 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 conducted a𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐛e𝐥𝐨𝐰.

The institution 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞s 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, as these sessions will provide you with 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 to help you 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 and stay informed about the school's 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

We are 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 and wish you a 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝!

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑮𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒!

Kindly refer to the image below for the 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 on the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐃𝐬. Be sure to take note of the key dates and follow the guidelines accordingly.

Please be reminded that washday schedules 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. Instead, students are 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 to wear 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 when entering the school premises on washday schedule.

𝙏𝒉𝙖𝒏𝙠 𝙮𝒐𝙪 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙮𝒐𝙪𝒓 𝒄𝙤𝒐𝙥𝒆𝙧𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏!

Making a selection in college is usually accompanied with a question mark but to one student, her selection was a decision that changed her life. A mere fascination with technology later developed into a vocation of sorts, to create, to lead, and to develop with a purpose.

Vanessa Nellyn Isidro, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Batch 2023, looks back at her experience in St. Mary College of Tagum, Inc. as one that was both of small victories and of landmark achievements. It included demanding nights with codes and deadlines, self-doubt and things that I learned which went well beyond the classroom. Yet it was there that she gained her strength.

Vanessa did not only get to know how to program at SMCTI but also how to endure. With mentors who supported and believed in her, and a community that was based on values, she quickly found out that success is not solely defined by grades or achievements but the type of individual you will become along the way.

She had faith and used it as her anchor and excellence as her guide, so she entered every challenge with silent resilience. Now, she is employed in the Japanese tech industry, which she translated to be impossible. Her example shows that given the proper surroundings, support and spirit the transition between a small classroom and a big world scene is not impossible at all.

The experience that Vanessa had reflects the meaning of being a true Marianista, which is being shaped by service, empowered by learning, and being asked to lead with a purpose and compassion.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.

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𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡!📣

The official group chats are now available! Please message the program page for the invitation links:

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𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂 || 𝐓𝐄𝐏’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

In line with SMCTI's policies and commitment to promoting discipline, identity, and safety, students are reminded to 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥'𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲.

To uphold the identity of the Tertiary Education Programs, all students must wear their 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 on 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬. Civilian attire is permitted only during designated 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 (𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬).

Additionally, all students are required to wear their 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐃 at all times. SMCTI strictly implements a "𝐍𝐨 𝐈𝐃, 𝐍𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲" policy. Students are encouraged to be responsible and ensure they have all necessary items before coming to school.

Adhering to these guidelines fosters an environment of security, academic focus, and respect for the values of the institution.
Kindly refer to the infographic for a clear reference on the 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 for all TEP students.

Let us continue to represent SMCTI with pride and integrity by complying with these important protocols.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟕 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨!

The countdown is ON!

In just 7 days, the halls of 𝑺𝒕. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒚’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒎, 𝑰𝒏𝒄. will once again be filled with energy, excitement, and eager minds ready to learn!

Haven’t enrolled yet? 𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 — 𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐆! This is your chance to become part of a community that nurtures excellence, empowers dreams, and shapes futures.

Don’t wait another year to chase your dreams. Be part of a learning community that empowers, inspires, and prepares you for greatness.

👉 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.!

J-Archer Branzuela, a distinguished graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Batch 2024, reflects on his formative years at St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc. not merely with gratitude, but with a profound sense of personal and professional transformation.

While academic growth was expected, what resonated most with him was how SMCTI became a space where his voice was strengthened, his values refined, and his vision for the future made clearer.

Throughout his academic journey, Archer immersed himself in meaningful experiences—from leading student-driven initiatives to engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration. These moments not only honed his technical capabilities but also shaped him as a thoughtful communicator, an analytical thinker, and a dependable team player.

Grounded in Ignacian and Marian values, he learned to embrace discomfort as a path to growth and excellence as a responsibility. The culture of mentorship and hands-on learning instilled in him the discipline to meet real-world challenges and the confidence to lead with empathy and purpose.

In his words, SMCTI did more than prepare him for the demands of the tech industry—it empowered him to navigate it with character, compassion, and competence.

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻.

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"𝘔𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘐’𝘮 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨."

From adjusting to achieving — there’s something deeply meaningful when a transferee opens up about their journey. For Raven Adrales, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science student, transferring to St. Mary’s College of Tagum, Inc. (SMCTI) meant stepping into the unknown—new routines, unfamiliar faces, and a campus culture already in motion. It wasn’t easy. But what started with uncertainty gradually became a turning point for growth.

With perseverance and the determination to push through, he found his place—navigating challenges with the hope of not just keeping up, but becoming better. Better for his goals, better for the future he envisions. SMCTI became more than just a school; it became a space where he could rediscover confidence, build new connections, and nurture his passion for tech.

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿.
𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗠𝗖𝗧𝗜!

𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗢𝗪 in 𝗕𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺, 𝗜𝗻𝗰., as the first section for Freshmen is filling fast! Secure your spot in the next generation of tech leaders today.

Dream big and let 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. help you achieve your academic and professional aspirations!

With our commitment to 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉, 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆, we offer a nurturing environment where students can thrive and grow into future leaders.

At SMCTI, you will experience 𝑸𝑻𝑰𝑴𝑬 (𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑰𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏), designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to make a difference in your chosen field.

Inquire today and let us guide you toward achieving your dreams while embracing a life of faith, excellence, and service.

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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗨!

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗨!

Today, we celebrate a leader whose vision, dedication, and kindness uplift us all. Her commitment to SMCTI is truly inspiring, and we thank God for the gift of her presence.

Happy birthday, S. Maria Marilou B. Madronero, RVM! Wishing you joy, fulfillment, and all the desires of your heart.

May our Almighty Father continue to bless you with strength, wisdom, and boundless grace as you guide the Ignacian Marian community with love and purpose.

Once again, happy birthday, S. Malou!