University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus

29/09/2026

[𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗗] The University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus (USeP TMC) brought its teaching and non-teaching personnel together for a day of camaraderie, recreation, and shared celebration during the Campus-Wide Family Day held on September 28, 2026, at the Physical Education and Cultural Center, USeP TMC, Tagum Unit.

Held annually, the celebration provides an avenue for personnel to step away from their usual work routines, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the bonds that connect the Tagum and Mabini units as one campus.

The gathering brought together teaching and non-teaching personnel from across the campus, allowing colleagues to reconnect, build friendships, and share experiences beyond their usual offices, classrooms, and institutional responsibilities.

In her opening remarks, USeP TMC Chancellor Dr. Shirley S. Villanueva emphasized the importance of the annual celebration in nurturing camaraderie and strengthening the ties between the Tagum and Mabini units. She underscored the value of creating opportunities for personnel to connect beyond their professional roles and reinforce a shared sense of belonging within USeP TMC.

The celebration continued with a special performance from the USeP Team, which emerged as champion during the Araw ng Barangay ng Apokon 2026. Their performance energized the gathering before participants faced off in a series of games organized according to assigned teams.

Laughter, competition, and teamwork took center stage as personnel competed in the various activities. Beyond the friendly rivalry, the games encouraged cooperation and allowed colleagues to strengthen interpersonal ties in a relaxed setting.

In his closing remarks, USeP TMC Vice-Chancellor Dr. Cesar A. Limbaga, Jr. expressed hope that the gathering would leave participants with gratitude, renewed friendships, and lasting memories. “As we end this wonderful gathering, may we go home with grateful hearts, renewed friendships, and memories that we can carry with us.”

The celebration came to a close with a Feast of Unity, at which the staff assembled to eat, tell stories, and spend time together. This meal was more than just a meal; it was an appropriate manifestation of the aim of Family Day, since it brought people from various units and departments closer to one another through a shared experience.

The activity supports Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by encouraging physical activity, recreation, social interaction, and positive interpersonal connections. It also contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), particularly Target 8.8, through the promotion of a supportive workplace that values personnel well-being. Meanwhile, SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) is reflected in the activity’s emphasis on cooperation, trust, inclusivity, and stronger institutional relationships.

The celebration demonstrated that institutional strength is not merely the result of various programs and achievements, but also arises from the relationships existing among those who carry them forward. When the Tagum Unit and the Mabini Unit took part in the same celebration, the campus once again made it clear that a better work environment starts with people who know each other, support each other, and advance together with a common purpose.

29/09/2026

[𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗] Students from USeP College of Teacher Education and Technology–Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (CTET BSIT) program brought home major awards from the Startup and Technology Summit 2026 held last September 22–24 at the New Tagum City Hall, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

The USeP CTET-BSIT students secured distinctions across the summit’s startup and innovation competitions, demonstrating their ability to turn technological concepts into ideas with entrepreneurial potential.

Among the awardees was Mr. Raphael Jake Caasi, who was named Best Presenter for his presentation and delivery during the competition. Mr. Caasi, together with Nikole Chloe Padilla and Vernice Jamila Chavez, also represented Apollo Industries, which received the ADDVentures Ascend Incubation Award.

Another USeP TMC team, Vertex Technologies, composed of Bernabie Fell A. Adobas, Jonalyn S. Gujol, and Jellyn M. Omo, all BSIT 4 students, secured the 1st Runner-Up distinction.

Meanwhile, Apollo Creations, composed of Jay II Ponio, Seth Yuri Quilla, and Julian Jose Calica, all BSIT 2 students, finished as 2nd Runner-Up and also received the WADHWANI Venture Ignite Award.

These recognitions placed USeP students among the summit's notable participants, highlighting their ability to present ideas, develop technology-driven concepts, and compete in an innovation-focused environment.

Present during the awarding ceremony were USeP TMC Chancellor Dr. Shirley S. Villanueva and CTET-BSIT Program Head Dr. Editha Hebron, who witnessed the students’ recognition and accomplishments.

The students’ achievements support Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), particularly Target 9.5, which calls for strengthening scientific research, technological capabilities, and innovation. By developing and presenting technology-based concepts in a competitive startup environment, the BSIT students put their technical knowledge into practice while strengthening their capacity to innovate and respond to real-world needs. Their participation likewise contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), particularly Target 8.3, which promotes productive activities, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.

The summit became more than a competition for the USeP students; it became a proving ground for ideas, skills, and ambition. They entered with concepts, stood before a room to defend them, and left with recognition that their ideas can move beyond the classroom. With every pitch refined, every problem solved, and every innovation pursued, these young technologists take another step toward becoming professionals who don't simply keep pace with technology, but create solutions that move communities forward.

25/09/2026

[𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗] The University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus (USeP TMC) earned the “Most Innovative Booth” award during the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held September 22–24, 2025, at the New Tagum City Hall Atrium, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

The award recognized USeP TMC’s presentation of interactive science, technology, and innovation (STI) initiatives and products designed to address practical challenges in agriculture, particularly in post-harvest handling and processing.

Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Davao del Norte, the provincial celebration was held in conjunction with Tagum Startup Week and carried the national theme, “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa Matatag, Maginhawa, at Panatag na Kinabukasan.”

The 2026 RSTW focused on “Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation Driving Food Security, Sustainable Energy, and National Resilience,” highlighting STI's role in developing solutions that address pressing challenges and strengthen communities. USeP TMC showcased a lineup of agricultural and digital innovations at its booth, demonstrating how technology can improve efficiency across key stages of agricultural production.

Among the featured technologies was COCOSAKA (Coconut Climber), a specialized climbing tool developed to improve safety and productivity in coconut harvesting. The University also showcased the Mechanical Coconut Dehusker, designed to streamline post-harvest processing by removing coconut husks.

For the cacao industry, the booth featured the Piticao (Cacao Bagger), equipment developed to optimize cacao bagging operations, and the Cacao Huller/Winnower, which facilitates the separation of cacao hulls from nibs.

The University likewise presented digital and quality-assessment technologies, including the Smart Device for Cacao Fermentation Index, designed to monitor and evaluate cacao quality during fermentation, and the Cacao Bean Guillotine, a testing instrument used for precise inspection of cacao beans.

These technologies placed agricultural innovation at the center of USeP TMC’s exhibit, demonstrating how engineering, digital tools, and applied research can be translated into practical solutions for farmers, processors, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

USeP TMC was represented at the exhibit by Engr. Rejino O. Oroz and Engr. Glaiza Lantaca from USeP CoE - Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Program, who presented the University’s STI initiatives and technologies throughout the three-day event.

The recognition aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), particularly Target 9.5, which calls for strengthening scientific research, upgrading technological capabilities, and encouraging innovation. By showcasing technologies developed to address actual agricultural and post-harvest challenges, USeP TMC demonstrates how research and innovation can move beyond academic settings and contribute to practical technological solutions. The activity also supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), particularly Target 2.3, which promotes improved agricultural productivity and the incomes of small-scale food producers through access to resources, knowledge, technology, and other inputs.

The recognition underscores that innovation is most meaningful when it answers a need. From making coconut harvesting safer to improving cacao processing and quality assessment, USeP TMC’s technologies show that science does not have to remain on the drawing board; it can climb the coconut tree, enter the processing line, measure quality, and solve problems where they matter most. At the 2026 RSTW, the University did more than showcase what technology can do; it demonstrated what innovation can become when knowledge is transformed into solutions for a more productive, resilient, and food-secure community.

23/09/2026

𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔-𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘

15 September 2026, CANBERRA — The Philippine Embassy in Canberra welcomed three Filipino early-career researchers selected to participate in the 2026-2027 Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Programme, which brings together 28 mentee-mentor pairs from seven countries across Asia and the Pacific.

The program is facilitated by the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific and hosted by the Australian Academy of Science. This year’s participants come from the Philippines, Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Thailand and Viet Nam.

The Philippine participants include Dr. Dernie Olguera, whose field is agriculture; Dr. Rose Chinly Mae Ortega-Kindica, who specializes in environmental research; and Dr. Julius Ceasar Hortelano, whose field is mathematics education.

The researchers will undertake a year-long mentoring programme with established Australian scientists and researchers in their respective fields. Through regular mentoring sessions, workshops and other programme activities, they will work with their mentors to pursue individual research and professional development goals.

As part of the launch, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, represented by Ms. Julienne Cavida of the Migrant Workers Office, served as a resource speaker during a session with participating mentors on the Philippine research ecosystem.

The session formed part of a broader discussion on the research ecosystems of participating countries and aimed to help mentors better understand the contexts (e.g. local needs, institutional and academic structures and cultural considerations) in the conduct of research.

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𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔-𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘

15 September 2026, CANBERRA — The Philippine Embassy in Canberra welcomed three Filipino early-career researchers selected to participate in the 2026-2027 Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Programme, which brings together 28 mentee-mentor pairs from seven countries across Asia and the Pacific.
The program is facilitated by the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific and hosted by the Australian Academy of Science. This year’s participants come from the Philippines, Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Thailand and Viet Nam.

The Philippine participants include Dr. Dernie Olguera, whose field is agriculture; Dr. Rose Chinly Mae Ortega-Kindica, who specializes in environmental research; and Dr. Julius Ceasar Hortelano, whose field is mathematics education.

The researchers will undertake a year-long mentoring programme with established Australian scientists and researchers in their respective fields. Through regular mentoring sessions, workshops and other programme activities, they will work with their mentors to pursue individual research and professional development goals.

As part of the launch, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, represented by Ms. Julienne Cavida of the Migrant Workers Office, served as a resource speaker during a session with participating mentors on the Philippine research ecosystem. The session formed part of a broader discussion on the research ecosystems of participating countries and aimed to help mentors better understand the contexts (e.g. local needs, institutional and academic structures and cultural considerations) in the conduct of research. - END

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23/09/2026

The University of Southeastern Philippines joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages every September 23, recognizing the importance of sign languages in advancing communication, inclusion, and the equal participation of Deaf People in society.

For educational institutions, accessible communication is essential to creating learning environments where Deaf Learners can participate fully and pursue their aspirations. At USeP, Deaf Graduates have excelled in their academic pursuits, including those who have earned Latin honors and gone on to pursue professional careers. Their accomplishments reflect what inclusive and accessible higher education can make possible for Deaf Learners.

These achievements are part of the University's continuing commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for Deaf Learners to participate, excel, and contribute to their communities.
In the Philippines, Republic Act No. 11106, or the Filipino Sign Language Act, recognizes Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language and calls on State Universities and Colleges to promote FSL awareness, competency, research, development, and preservation.

On this International Day of Sign Languages, USeP recognizes the achievements of Deaf Learners and the importance of advancing an educational environment that respects linguistic diversity, promotes accessibility, and upholds the rights and participation of every learner.

At USeP, we build dreams without limits.

The University of Southeastern Philippines joins the global observance of the International Day of Sign Languages every September 23, recognizing the importance of sign languages in advancing communication, inclusion, and the equal participation of Deaf People in society.

For educational institutions, accessible communication is essential to creating learning environments where Deaf Learners can participate fully and pursue their aspirations. At USeP, Deaf Graduates have excelled in their academic pursuits, including those who have earned Latin honors and gone on to pursue professional careers. Their accomplishments reflect what inclusive and accessible higher education can make possible for Deaf Learners.

These achievements are part of the University's continuing commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for Deaf Learners to participate, excel, and contribute to their communities.

In the Philippines, Republic Act No. 11106, or the Filipino Sign Language Act, recognizes Filipino Sign Language (FSL) as the national sign language and calls on State Universities and Colleges to promote FSL awareness, competency, research, development, and preservation.

On this International Day of Sign Languages, USeP recognizes the achievements of Deaf Learners and the importance of advancing an educational environment that respects linguistic diversity, promotes accessibility, and upholds the rights and participation of every learner.

At USeP, we build dreams without limits.

23/09/2026

[𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬] The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) will hold its 2026 USeP Family Day Celebration and join the observance of Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day on Monday, 28 September 2026, across all campuses.

Regular onsite transactions at USeP will be suspended throughout the day. Essential, security, emergency, maintenance, and other critical functions will continue through appropriate staffing or work arrangements.

Clients are encouraged to use USeP’s online services and payment portal for transactions, including requests for academic documents.
Student Records Request:

Obrero Campus:
https://tinyurl.com/ObreroRequestForm
Mintal Campus:
https://tinyurl.com/MintalRequestForm
Tagum-Mabini Campus:
https://tinyurl.com/Tagum-MabiniRequestForm

Online Payment Portal
https://www.lbp-eservices.com/egps/portal/Transactions.jsp

Classes scheduled on 28 September 2026 will shift to an asynchronous learning modality.

17/09/2026

[𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬] Please be advised that the USeP Tagum-Mabini Campus, Mabini Unit will experience a power and water interruption from 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. This outage will affect all electrical lines and temporarily interrupt the water supply system due to scheduled preventive maintenance on the power lines.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

13/09/2026

The University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus (USeP TMC) deeply mourns the passing of Dr. Cesar A. Limbaga, Sr., a dedicated educator, distinguished leader, and steadfast pillar of academic and public service whose contributions helped shape the foundation of the Campus as it stands today.

Dr. Limbaga, Sr., served as the Campus Administrator of the former USeP Tagum Campus, where his leadership significantly contributed to the enhancement and development of forestry, agricultural and teacher education. These fields have since produced generations of professionals, educators, leaders, and advocates for sustainable development and public service.

His years of service were marked by a dedication to education and institutional development. The Campus today stands on the strong foundation built through the leadership and commitment of individuals like Dr. Limbaga, Sr. The programs, professionals, and communities that continue to flourish from these foundations serve as a lasting testament to the impact of his work and dedication.

As the USeP TMC community honors his life and service, we remember not only the position he held but also the institutional legacy he helped create, one that continues to influence the education, formation, and service of generations of USePians.

We extend our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to the family, loved ones, friends, colleagues, former students, and all who mourn his passing. May they find comfort in the memories of his life and service, as well as in the enduring impact of his contributions to the University and the communities he faithfully served.

Rest in peace, Dr. Limbaga, Sr. Your legacy will continue to live on in the institution you helped strengthen and in the lives of the people and communities you touched through your service.

11/09/2026

"𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢? 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘴."

During the 47th Commencement Exercises, Class Valedictorian Ms. Jahn Alexah T. Ayala, who graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Bachelor of Elementary Education program, delivered a powerful message celebrating the resilience, courage, and determination of the USeP TMC, Tagum Unit Class of 2026.

In her address, she emphasized that greatness is not determined by one’s background or resources, but rather by the strength of spirit to keep moving forward despite life’s challenges.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! May you continue to serve with integrity, excellence, and passion.