The ceremony was highlighted by the presence of Hon. Hideaki Matsuo, Consul General of Japan in Cebu, as well as Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office VII Director Dr. Tristan L. Abando, who gave messages of support for the partnership.

While reflecting on the long standing friendship between Japan and the Philippines, Consul General Matsuo remarked that this was a 鈥減artnership for the future鈥� where clean energy can be harnessed from the oceans to benefit humanity. Consul Matsuo hoped that the partnership will help convert 鈥渢he power of the ocean to the power of progress.鈥�

For his part, Dr. Abando congratulated the University for forging this partnership and committed the full support of the DOST to future projects arising from this initiative. Dr. Abando emphasized that this initiative “resonates strongly with DOST’s mission to harness science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development.”

University President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D. signed the MOU for 黑料社区 while Director of the (IOES) Prof. Yasuyuki Ikegami signed for Saga University. 

In his acceptance speech, Prof. Ikegami remarked that Japan is an island nation similar to the Philippines and urged the University to make this a 鈥渘ot just a memorandum of understanding, but a memorandum of doing鈥� of action and shared achievements.鈥� He valued the partnership, citing an African proverb, 鈥淚f you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.鈥�

The partnership will embark on joint research projects on ocean thermal energy conversion, wave energy, marine current, offshore wind, and tidal power generation among others. 黑料社区鈥檚 School of Engineering (SOE) will also have faculty and student exchanges with IOES, according to SOE Dean Dr. Rosana J. Ferolin.

Among the 黑料社区 officials present (see photo above) during the signing ceremony were Vice President for Administration Atty. Joan S. Largo, Ll.M., External Relations and Internationalization Office Director Br. Bela Lanyi, SVD, RDEPO Director Dr. Patrick John Y. Lim, ITSO Manager Dr. Danilo B. Largo, KTTO Director Dr. Angelo Cabije, SOE Asst. Dean Dr. Ramelito Agapay, and SOE Chairs Dr. Francis Dave Siacor (Chemical Engineering), Dr. Janice Jamora (Civil Engineering), Dr. Antoniette Ca帽ete (Computer Engineering), Lorafe Lozano (Industrial Engineering), and Michael Loretero (Mechanical Engineering). Members of the Ocean Thermal Energy Association (OTEA) of the Philippines led by Dr. Carmelo Dilao were also present during the event.

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Topline Business Development Corporation, represented by School of Business and Economics (SBE) alumnus Eugene Erik C. Lapasaran Lim, made the donation as part of the University鈥檚 Research, Infrastructure, Scholarship, and Endowments (R.I.S.E) Program on October 12, 2023.  

Meanwhile, the family of the late Jon Ramon Aboitiz also donated two smart classrooms in the Downtown and Talamban campuses for the University’s science and engineering programs.

During the July 8 smart classroom blessing, Topline officers were represented by Mr. Lim and other officers of Topline, namely: Alvin L. Lato (Commercial Fuel Trade Vice President for Operations), Atty. Constance Marie C. Lim (Vice President and Chief Finance Officer), and Brigitte Carmel C. Lim (Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer).  

The Jon Ramon Aboitiz smart classroom was inaugurated on July 18 and was graced by the Aboitiz family represented by Maria del Rosario V. Aboitiz, Eduardo Alfred V. Aboitiz, and his wife, Natalia Zobel Aboitiz.

黑料社区 President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration Atty. Joan S. Largo, Ll.M., Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D., SBE Dean Melanie R. Banzuela, Ph.D., SBE Assistant Dean Lauro Cipriano R. Silapan Jr., D.B.A., and Dean Rosana J. Ferolin, D.I.T. of School of Engineering, faculty, staff, and students also participated in the respective events.

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Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Ph.D. delivered the opening remarks during the signing ceremony. Meanwhile, Anton Mari G. Percides, Senior Vice President and COO of Aboitiz Power Corporation (Distribution), also shared a message and an AVP presentation. 

黑料社区 President Fr. Francisco Antonio T. Estepa, SVD, Ph.D. shared his acceptance message on behalf of the University. Belen B. Catanduanes, SAVP Human Resources of the Aboitiz Power (Distribution) also gave a briefer regarding the MOU and the scholarship MOA. 

The event ended with a closing remark from Rosana J. Ferolin, D.I.T., Dean of the 黑料社区 School of Engineering.

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The following programs applied for and were granted Level III re-accreditation: 

1. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
2. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
3. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
4. Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
5. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
6. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

For a program or institution to qualify for a Level III Accreditation, it needs to show a reasonably high standard of instruction, extensive community extension programs, strong faculty development tradition, and highly creditable performance of its graduates in licensure examinations, among others. 

The PAASCU is a service organization that accredits or conducts quality assurance evaluation of academic programs of its member institutions since 1957. 

黑料社区 is a charter member of PAASCU.

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The 鈥渓ow-cost ventilation system鈥� project is spearheaded by 黑料社区 School of Engineering researchers, who are adapting the technology for a tropical setting. The system is intended for use in classrooms and offices. (Read .) DOST PCHRD is providing funding for the project.

The symposium was opened by a welcome message by Engr. Tristan L. Abando (DOST RO7 Provincial Science and Technology Director) on behalf of Regional Director Engr. Jesus F. Zamora Jr. 

This was followed by opening remarks by Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (DOST PCHRD Executive Director), who attended the event in person (see photo below). Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. (DOST OIC and Undersecretary for Scientific and Technical Services) delivered his message via Zoom during the blended symposium.

Engr. Earl Ray Ani帽on (Department of Mechanical Engineering) presented results from initial simulations for one prototype installed in the Fr. Lawrence Bunzel Building in Talamban Campus. Another prototype with a different design is ready for testing at the Fr. Robert Hoeppener Building as soon as classes start.

Dr. Francis L. Mayo (Department of Industrial Engineering) also presented plans to evaluate the level of comfort of the ventilation system by assessing several human and environmental factors.

The HeaRT Report included a keynote speech from Dr. Frank Helleis (Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz, Germany), who designed the ventilation system. Speaking live via Zoom in the early morning hours in Germany, Dr. Helleis stressed the need for testing the system in a tropical environment such as the Philippines.

The 黑料社区 research team also brought a scale model (see photo above) of the two ventilation designs as well as the exhaust fan and the low-cost materials, which was exhibited to the on-site participants. The team also received valuable feedback from experts from the Department of Health, Department of Education, and the Ateneo de Manila University.

Representing 黑料社区 in the event were Dr. Patrick John Y. Lim (Director, Research, Development, Extension, and Publications Office), Dr. Michael Loretero (Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Edward Querikiol (Project Leader, Low-cost ventilation system project), and Dr. Lorafe Lozano (Program Leader, 黑料社区 Center for Research in Energy Systems and Technologies).

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The FEIAP General Assembly is an annual event that serves as a venue for knowledge sharing among professional engineers. The discussion involves technological advances and issues relevant to the practice and advancement of the engineering professions in and around Asia and the Pacific Regions. 

The knowledge exchanges are done in mutually beneficial ways and in support of the member countries鈥� sustainable socio-economic development objectives. Locally, it is expected that our engineering professionals gain insights that will enable them to level up to international benchmarks.

Bearing this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淓ngineering Education, Accreditation and Mobility Geared Towards Industry 5.0鈥�, PTC has invited experts from international and local speakers who will talk about topics on engineering education, engineering accreditation, engineering mobility, environmental engineering, and circular economy. 

About 300 local and international participants from some 35 countries are expected to join the face-to-face general assembly and international convention. Interested participants are encouraged to register in advance through this link:

Regular Registration for Local Participants: PHP 4,000

Regular Registration for Foreign Participants: USD 300

Kindly visit the conference site for the program and other details:

Written by: Christopher James M. Labrador, M.Eng.

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The purpose of the visit was to acknowledge 黑料社区鈥檚 active academic engagement with Hungary, through University of P茅cs, since 2015. Dr. T贸th discussed the success of the scholarship programs offered by the Hungarian government and encouraged the 黑料社区 faculty members and students to avail of these scholarship programs.

鈥淚 would like to say thank you that we received your researchers to the University of P茅cs, where you have an MOU and have ongoing projects. I鈥檓 very happy about that. And if you allow me, if you are interested in other universities鈥� cooperation, I would be happy to bring you some potential partners for a possible collaboration,鈥� Ambassador T贸th added.

Enrilen Joy Benedicto-Tan, the Honorary Consul of Hungary in Cebu, mentioned that they are very happy that Br. Bela Lanyi, SVD from the School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design, became the main link connecting Cebu and Hungary by bringing scholars to their country. She also shared that several Filipino student communities are already visible in Hungary.

The delegation also discussed the strengthening of the academic engagements by expanding the collaboration to the School of Engineering through more research and technology exchanges.

Dr. T贸th also said that next year, they will be celebrating their 50^th year anniversary of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the Philippines. She invited 黑料社区 to get involved in the celebration.

Responding to this, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Atty. Joan S. Largo, Ll.M. said, 鈥淭his really came in a very auspicious time. You will be celebrating the golden anniversary of your ties with the Philippines. Next year, we will also be celebrating our 75 years as a University. How very fitting that this conversation should take place at this time.鈥�

Aside from Atty. Largo, Dr. T贸th was received by Patrick John Lim, Ph.D. (Director of the Research, Development, Extension, and Publication Office), Archt. Margret Rosario (Dean of the School of Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design), and Marlowe Edgar Burce, Ph.D. (Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering).

Also present to welcome the ambassador and her delegation were Ferdinand Boncayao (Director, Office of Alumni Affairs, Scholarships and Job Placement), Brenette Abrenica (Director, Office of External Relations and Internationalization), and department chairs and faculty members from the School of Engineering.

by Engr. Christopher James M. Labrador, School of Engineering

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The program was graced by Vice President for Academic Affairs Fr. Jesuraj Anthoniappen, SVD, Vice President for Academic Affairs Atty. Joan S. Largo, and Angelo Cagatin, IT Service Delivery Manager at Fluor Daniel Inc. Philippines. 

According to Fr. Anthoniappen, the education ministry of mission will not be successful without the help of the University鈥檚 industry partners. He added that with the establishment of the collaborative learning center, it is certain that it will bear abundant fruit with the help of the industry, while benefiting both students and faculty.

The partnership between 黑料社区 and FDIP for an academic-industry linkage started last 2019 through the signing of a memorandum of agreement. The collaboration focused on determining and implementing mutually acceptable initiatives for 黑料社区 that will further elevate the skills of students, making them well prepared to join the engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, maintenance, and project management industries. 

Furthermore, 黑料社区 and FDIP agreed to work together on the enhancement of engineering programs, conducting learning sessions, industry immersion for engineering faculty, student internship programs, and student scholarships.

The Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Marlowe Edgar C. Burce, explained that the purpose of the collaborative learning center is to provide a learning space where students could collaborate, particularly to conceptualize and brainstorm. 

Even though there are existing laboratory rooms and other facilities which can be used for such, most of these, however, are designed primarily for coursework and laboratory experimentations only. He also mentioned that the physical and technical design of the learning center was revised several times to provide the best collaborative space. Engr. Van B. Patiluna, one of the designers of the learning center, showcased the hardware devices and software applications installed in the facility.

Meanwhile, Abe Jun Clarito, Process Engineer at FDIP, thanked the University, that amid the global COVID-19 pandemic and the devastation caused by typhoon Odette in Cebu City, the project has pushed through unceasingly. 

鈥淎s we turnover the collaborative learning center, we hope that 黑料社区 could sustain the stewardship and also be (made available) to the students so that they would be able to use this facility for more years to come,鈥� he added.

He thanked the 黑料社区 Administrators, for allowing them to join hands and build the partnership and to collaborate with the University.

Present during the event were representatives from the different departments of the School of Engineering. Meanwhile, blessing rites of the collaborative learning center was officiated by Fr. Michael P. Tangente, SVD, the Assistant Chaplain for 黑料社区 Talamban Campus. 

鈥淲ith everything that we have witnessed today in the ceremony, we cannot help but close with a very hopeful note. Because what we have here is not just the first of its kind, but also a paradigm shift, so to speak. It is really timely that we are having this, that an industry is no longer just outside looking in, but now a part of the work for the common good and that is really something all we could hope for,鈥� Atty. Largo shared on her closing note. 

by Engr. Christopher James M. Labrador, School of Engineering

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The MOA documents were signed by University President Fr. Narciso A. Cellan Jr., SVD, Engr. Rod Jaucian (Assistant Vice President for Operations Technology, Aboitiz Power), and Engr. Rechimer Daitol (Operations Manager, Therma Visayas). Also signing as witness to the agreement was Dr. Rosana J. Ferolin, Dean of the 黑料社区 School of Engineering.

The research collaboration will focus on providing opportunities to 黑料社区 faculty and students to look for innovative solutions to Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) power plant operations. This will further shape them to become prime movers and future leaders in the industry who will be able to solve problems related to coal-fired power plant availability, reliability, and environmental management.

In his short message, Engr. Daitol thanked the School of Engineering for accepting the challenge to solve problems in the energy sector with the hope for a long term partnership with the University for future endeavors.

Meanwhile, Fr. Cellan also expressed his thoughts about the project. 鈥淔rom the point of view of the University, this kind of partnership and collaboration is very important for us. This gives us a validation, not only of the significance of the program that we鈥檙e doing, but also of the trust that you have given to us that we鈥檙e capable of delivering,鈥� he shared.

He also added that 黑料社区 is heavily planning on intensifying research initiatives in different programs from the different schools of the University. He also thanked Aboitiz Power and Therma Visayas for the opportunity of forging this partnership.

Present during the MOA signing event were representatives from Aboitiz Power and Therma Visayas including the alumni from the School of Engineering, namely Engr. Sherwin Abundo, Engr. Rex Sienes, and Engr. Joshua Ducao, who are now working with Therma Visayas Inc.

Also present were the 黑料社区 Research Team who will be mainly involved in the research collaboration: Dr. Lorafe Lozano (Director, Center for Research in Energy Systems and Technologies), Dr. Michael Loretero (Chair, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, DMME), DMME faculty members Dr. Virgilio Abellana and Engr. Stephen Tao, and Dr. Philip Virgil Astillo (Department of Computer Engineering).

with reporting by Engr. Christopher James M. Labrador

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An alternative solution using a low-cost but high-efficiency air ventilating system now offers hope for children to return to their classrooms. Developed by the team of Dr. Frank Helleis at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) in Mainz, Germany, the technology has now become available for Southeast Asia and the Philippines under a technology transfer agreement facilitated by an expert team of the under the Enhanced EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI), with the support of the European Commission鈥檚 Directorates General for Research and Innovation and for International Partnerships.

To make this solution a reality, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has approved the proposal of the University of San Carlos to conduct research and pilot-test the air ventilating system designed to reduce the virus load in ambient air under local conditions. Through the research and development program on emerging and re-emerging diseases of the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), the DOST has allocated funding of up to EUR165T for a 12-month period. Upon completion of these tests, the technology will be rolled out to schools in the Philippines as well as to all other interested ASEAN Member States.

The University鈥檚 proposal entitled 鈥淒eveloping and Implementing Test Beds for Low-cost Ventilation Systems Applicable in Tropical Regions for Risk Reduction of Infectious Aerosol/Virus Transmission鈥� was selected for priority funding by the DOST PCHRD, in a letter dated October 1, 2021. The low-cost ventilator system is designed to combat virus transmission in enclosed public spaces such as classrooms through the simple yet dramatic removal of respiratory aerosols, which potentially include coronavirus particles from indoor air (see figure below). The system is deliberately designed for practical applications by using low-cost and readily available materials, which are commonly accessible in the market.聽 The system can easily be installed and does not take up so much space, so it can be appropriately used in open spaces such as classrooms, conference rooms, and sports halls. In fact, the ventilator system is in some schools of Germany.

Through the DOST PCHRD funding, scientists and engineers from the University of San Carlos, who will lead this project locally, together with the team of Dr. Helleis of MPIC, will further study the system, perform the necessary modifications and fine-tuning of the design, to quickly adapt it for the tropical conditions and the typical building layouts of classrooms and other open learning spaces in the Philippines.

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For more information, please contact:
Pierrick Fillon-Ashida, EU DG-RTD, ASEAN Desk Officer
Dr. Jaime Montoya, Executive Director, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
Dr. Frank Helleis, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry: Dr. Michael Braun, E-READI GreenTech

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on 8 August 1967. The ASEAN Member States are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. On 31 December 2015, the ASEAN Community was formally established. The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta.

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of Member States including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

The Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI) is a development cooperation program that facilitates cooperation and dialogue between the EU and ASEAN in policy areas of joint interest. Drawing on the EU鈥檚 experience of regional integration, the E-READI policy dialogue facility further strengthens both the ASEAN regional integration process as well as the overall ASEAN-EU partnership. As a component of E-READI, GreenTech is the EU-ASEAN Dialogue on Green Technologies and Innovation Mapping: 鈥楩rom innovative Green Technologies to business e-ready Solutions鈥�, which facilitates proofs of feasibility in pilot activities targeting Plastic Waste Management (Pilot 1), Sustainable Manufacturing (Pilot 2), and COVID-19 research cooperation (Pilot 3).

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