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31/12/2025

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24/12/2025

Christmas is more than twinkling lights and wrapped gifts; it is the season when hearts open wide to embrace the true spirit of Christmas: giving and belonging. Truly, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

In essence, Christmas is all about the meaning of love, joy, and hope, all of which help us navigate our way throughout the year. Love takes us forward, joy gives us new life, while hope shows us a brighter way.

Whether it is carols sung beneath the stars, meals shared with those who mean the most to us, or simply reaching out to those who need our help, these acts become living proof that the greatest gifts are not always beneath the tree but within our hearts.

In light of this, let us celebrate with thanksgiving, spread the light of compassion into the new year, and let the message of Christmas resound in our world: Love. Joy. Hope.

Written by John Leo Rullin
Proofread by Meggs Alexander Tayag
Layout by Kathleen Ocaña

18/12/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐄 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

In honor of excellence, resilience, and a proud engineering legacy, the Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) College of Engineering (COE) commemorated its Founding Anniversary on December 18, 2025.

The college’s enduring commitment continues to showcase the community's endless pursuit of academic excellence. The celebration kicked off with a dynamic foot parade, setting the tone for the day’s activities.

Dr. Jefferson A. Hora, Dean of the College of Engineering, in his welcome address, emphasized how the COE has continuously honed generations of engineers equipped with competence and integrity.

Chancellor Alizedney M. Ditucalan also delivered his special message commending the College of Engineering for its significant contributions to the university and the nation.

He underscored the role of engineers in nation-building and encouraged students and faculty to "remain grounded and connected to the very reason why you are here in MSU-IIT."

Moreover, the event highlighted major achievements attained by the engineering community through the recognition of Engineering Licensure Examination topnotchers, top-performing HEls, Top Students per Year Level, and students and faculty who earned distinctions in regional, national, and international academic, research, and innovation competitions.

The program was further enriched by a series of performances showcasing the talents of engineering students and alumni, adding creativity and enthusiasm to the celebration.

The celebration concluded with a closing remark from the college’s assistant dean, Assoc. Prof. Gevelyn B. Itao, who expressed gratitude to all the people who made the event successful

"The College of Engineering is not just about building and laboratories, but is a community built on teamwork, love, and with purpose."

Cheers to years of honing and integrating the engineering grit. Happy Foundation Day, COE!

Written by Sharnell Angel Namata
Proofread by Sean Abranilla
Photos by Lhea Marie Arceo

17/12/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘: In accordance with the COE Memo Order No. 019, s. 2025, all faculty members, staffs, and students are required to attend the COE Foundation Day Celebration on December 18, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Checking of Attendance will be held from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in front of the FabLab, 1st Floor, COE Building.

In addition, faculty members are reminded not to administer any academic requirements on this day.

Note, that only COE students who have scheduled examinations and other academic obligations in other colleges are exempted. Prompt attendance is strictly enjoined.

Written by Annabelle Nueros
Proofread by Zyrym Lou Juanico
Layout by Audrae Gabriel Trumata

14/12/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐄 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The College of Engineering (COE) of the Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) formally convened the Graduate Research Colloquium 2025 on December 12, 2025, featuring 11 revolutionary studies across various engineering fields, highlighting the advanced scholarly outputs of the college's graduate students.

The opening ceremonies formally began at 9:00 AM in the COE Conference Room, with participants, students, graduate presenters, and guests from various departments and educational institutions attending the event.

Following the preliminaries, the parallel sessions were simultaneously conducted in various venues: the COE Dean's Office and COE Conference Room. These featured the presentation of several graduate research papers representing ongoing studies under the College of Engineering’s postgraduate programs.

Five of these studies—occurring in the Conference Room—are under the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE) and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) programs. Such presentations explored numerous and interconnected aspects of the field, ranging from wastewater treatment, biomaterial production, fire protection, waste valorization, and sustainable energy and efficient power sourcing, among others.

Meanwhile, studies under the Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (MSECE) program—hosted in the COE Dean's Office—featured six research presentations. These presentations delved into principles related to improving communication systems and optimizing existing modern data, information, and communication technologies for wider accessibility and applications.

Each session showcased the innovative research, insights, and promising scholarly contributions of graduate students in a comprehensive manner. Each study was rooted in the strategic and innovative promotion of specified Sustainable Development Goals, ecological preservation and protection, technological and systematic breakthroughs, improvement of quality of life, and societal development in general.

Graduate presenters and student attendees engaged in academic dialogue, providing feedback aimed at expanding academic knowledge, enhancing methodological rigor and refining, if not inspiring, other publication outputs.

The colloquium served as an avenue for scholarly discourse and as a platform for the dissemination of graduate research aligned with national and global engineering priorities, and in addressing existing socioeconomic struggles.

"The engineers of the future are not just builders of systems but guardians of humanity, because the future belongs to engineers who can weave solutions across disciplines," stated Dr. Alvin Culaba, Vice President of the National Academy of Science and Technology, as quoted by DOST-ERDT staff member Claricel Valenzuela in her opening remarks, emphasizing the evolutionary role of engineers in ongoing social complexities, further implying the significance of the event.

After the end of the parallel sessions, participants reconvened in the COE Conference Room for the awards ceremony, photo opportunities, and to formally conclude the event.

The successful conduct of the 2025 COE Graduate Research Colloquium reinforces MSU-IIT’s role as a leading institution for engineering education and research in Mindanao and in the country.

The event marks another milestone in the College of Engineering’s effort to cultivate research competence and to sustain the production of impactful, cutting-edge, and socially responsive engineering knowledge and technology.

Written by Margaret Palacay
Proofread by Sean Abranilla
Photos by Xander Cage Ycong and Sittie Fatma Mahdali

11/12/2025

The College of Engineering (COE) Graduate Research Colloquium 2025 at MSU-IIT is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The event will begin with the opening ceremonies (8:00 AM–9:00 AM), followed by the presentation of eleven outstanding graduate research papers during the Parallel Sessions (9:00 AM–12:00 PM).

These sessions will run simultaneously in two venues: the COE Board Room and the COE Dean’s Conference Room.

The colloquium highlights the advanced scholarly work of graduate students, featuring six (6) presenters from MSECE, four (4) from MSCHE, and one (1) from MSEE.

Written by Janifah Patron
Proofread by Meggs Alexander Tayag
Layout by Jemarie Dumanig

09/12/2025

𝟏 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Online Teaching Efficiency Rating (OLTER), which began on November 25, 2025, will officially close on December 11, 2025.

With only one day remaining before the evaluation period ends, all students are strongly encouraged to complete their evaluations and share meaningful insights that will help improve and enhance teaching effectiveness.

You may access the platform through your My.IIT account, where you can provide constructive feedback based on your learning experience throughout the semester.

Please note that entries submitted beyond the deadline will not be accepted.

Written by Sharnell Angel Namata
Proofread by Sean Abranilla
Layout by Mykaila Tulio

08/12/2025

𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐍𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐬

Campus artists raised their voices and instruments in unity, as Pintig: HuniNay, a concert for a cause, took center stage at the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) Gymnasium on December 5, 2025.

The concert brought together productions from the Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) and Octava Chorale Society, as well as performances from Wildcats and Orions, showcasing a variety of musical styles and artistic expression.

More importantly, a portion of the concert’s proceeds will be donated to the victims of Typhoons Uwan and Tino, which recently affected multiple communities in the nation

This initiative was spearheaded by the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng Mag-aaral (KASAMA), which handled the planning and fundraising efforts.

The concert demonstrated how collective efforts and artistic expression can come together in supporting communities in need.

Written by Andrei Anthony Cuizon
Photos by Xander Cage Ycong

08/12/2025

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a profound reminder of God’s deep love revealed in Mary from the very first moment of her existence. Preserved from original sin, she became the pure vessel through whom Christ would enter the world—an act of grace that speaks not only of her singular holiness but also of God’s desire to draw all humanity closer to Himself.

Mary’s “yes” echoes through history, standing as the ultimate model of discipleship. Her life demonstrates that openness to God’s will transforms ordinary moments into meaningful encounters with divine purpose. As we honor her immaculate beginning, we are invited to reflect on the purity of heart we seek, the trust we offer, and the grace we receive each day.

May Mary’s purity inspire us to seek a quieter spirit, a more trusting heart, and a faith that listens closely for God’s voice. May her life consistently draw us closer to the One who fills every human longing with light and peace.

Ultimately, today’s celebration inspires us to walk with renewed faith, deeper humility, and the courage to say “yes” to God—just as Mary did.

Immaculate Mother, pray for us.

Written by Angel Faith Mirayo
Layout by Reyben Castante and Julia Kristine Montalbo

01/12/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐄𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐈

The 23rd MusiCause Concert Series, Echoes Unplugged II, closed its curtains with hearts full, voices hoarse, and spirits reignited. What was promised as a night to reignite the music within you became a full-blown emotional concert that brought comfort, chaos, and catharsis that only live music can bring. The resident pop band of the Dakilang Pamantasan transformed the Institute Gymnasium into a haven of warm light and raw sound; an intimate space where every chord felt like a memory worth relapsing to.

The night unfolded with stripped-down performances that breathed new life into familiar songs. A lively rendition of “Gabriella” by Katseye kicked off the concert and left the crowd wanting more. On the other hand, the band’s take on “Weak” by SWV perfectly echoed the crowd’s collective surrender to the moment. A true crowd belter, “Kapangyarihan” by Ben&Ben surged like a call to take a stand. “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin”, originally sung by Kitchie Nadal, shortly followed, tugging the crowds' hearts as they sang along. On a sentimental note, songs such as “Slipping Through My Fingers” by ABBA and “Love of My Life” by Queen set the tone for vulnerability, prompting the crowd to sit in silent reflection.

Ending the night, the Echoes had a special performance that truly showed the music in everyone being reignited by the song “Multo”, originally by Cup of Joe. Each performance wasn’t just a cover; it was also an invitation to feel again, to remember, and to return, covering the gymnasium with the swaying lights from their cellphones. As a Finale song, Echoes performed “Bahaghari” as the event came to a close, taking their bows, and rolling the credits. The journey of the evening was equally haunting and healing, reminding us that relapse isn’t always a fall backward, but sometimes it is a return to joy.

Echoes Unplugged II proved once more that music, given the right time, the right place, and the right company, has the power to revive what we thought had gone quiet, the music within everyone that roared back to life.

Written by Andrea Nicole Daguman
Proofread by Sean Robert Abranilla
Photos by Sandrew Rogel Eya, Xander Cage Ycong, and Rea Quijano

30/11/2025

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐢 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) proudfully celebrates the international success of its students, Roneil Arriesgado and Abraham Badar, for clinching third-place for the Philippines at the Wordskills ASIA Taipei 2025 last November 27-29 in Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Chinese Taipei.

Competing under the Mechatronics Category, the duo faced six rival teams from various countries before ultimately grabbing the bronze medal. Competitors from Thailand and Chinese Taipei claimed gold and silver, respectively, while teams from Korea, India, and Australia also vied for top honors.

Arriesgado and Badar were expertly guided by Ms. Faith Baldonado, and Mr. Jonathan Solano with the aid of their team managers, Erman Marajas and Roque Requino.

The young innovators’ achievement was made possible through the sponsorship of Hexatronics Marketing and Festo Didactic Philippines, demonstrating the Filipino youth's exceptional skill, resourcefulness, and global competence on an international stage.

Report by Margaret Palacay
Proofread by Trixy Devie Faith Nacionales
Layout by Trixy Devie Faith Nacionales
Photo Courtesy of Coach Faith Baldonado

30/11/2025

𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲

In an academic organization where credibility is grounded in informed participation, the circulation of accurate and accessible information is indispensable.

Addressing this imperative and upholding the integrity of genuine student voice, the 𝐓𝐡𝐮'𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—the College of Engineering's official student publication—proudly introduces its 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯, an online platform designed to enhance student insight and empower proactive involvement.

This structured digital archive, developed to document, publish, and sustain organizational transparency, serves as an official repository, collating verified records and formal documents of the publication to promote accountability and responsibility.

The Hub contains vital records such as official resolutions, financial and operational reports, publication milestones, operational policies, executive issuances, and announcements regarding organizational initiatives. By consolidating these materials in a publicly accessible space, Thu'um strengthens its institutional integrity, continuity, and accountability as a society of student journalists.

The establishment of the Public Disclosure Hub is aligned with the KASAMA Full Disclosure Act of 2024 and reflects the publication’s commitment to the Right to Freedom of Information, as stipulated in the KASAMA Constitution and By-Laws (2025).

Openness, ethical stewardship, and meaningful student participation define the principles of Engineering and Beyond—values that the Thu’um Public Disclosure Hub and publication actively operationalize, far beyond mere statutory compliance or regulatory obligation.

Access to the Thu'um Public Disclosure Hub, including its objectives, structure, and published materials, is available through the link below:

⁦https://bit.ly/Thuum_DisclosureHub⁩

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