Kahamili Awards 2025: USTP CDO honors Outstanding Leadership and Service
By: Randulf C. Doria, USTP System STRATCOMM
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The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Cagayan de Oro (USTP CDO) successfully held the Kahamili Awards 2025, themed “Leading with Flexibility, Standing with Integrity,” on June 23, 2025, at the Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Memorial Hall, USTP CDO. The event recognized student leaders, organizations, and mentors who have shaped the USTP community through their dedication, passion, and service.
The event also featured SAULOG 2025, honoring the achievements of outgoing student organizations while highlighting student leaders’ growth, leadership, unity, and excellence. It also included an oath-taking ceremony for newly elected student leaders and officers.
During SAULOG 2025, Hon. Rave M. Arao, the outgoing president of the USTP CDO University Student Government and the current president of the Federation of USTP Student Councils, delivered his State of the Student Government Address (SOSGA). In his speech, he reflected on the major achievements of his term and demonstrated how student-centered leadership can create a meaningful impact.
Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System President, opened the Kahamili Awards 2025 with an inspiring message, stressing the importance of believing in student leaders as voices of change and as lifters of others.
The major highlight of the event was the awarding ceremony, which recognized the student leaders, organizations, and mentors of the USTP CDO community.
List of Awardees
Outstanding Student Organization Award (Mother Organization)
Student Council of Science and Technology Education
Outstanding Student Organization Award (Unit Organization)
4h Club USTP Cagayan de Oro
Outstanding Project of the Year Award
AgriCare
Outstanding Leader of the Year Award
Rave M. Arao
Outstanding Student Organization Moderator Award
Angelie Azcuna-Collera, EnP
Trailblazer Values Award
Farah Dice Gaid
External Awards
4th Place in Regional Wide Statistics
Scarlette Madison Salvaña
2nd place in Surveylympics: Instrument Setup Competition
Jethro Lee Ranara
Provincial Level Enterprise Awardee in Young Farmers Challenge Program 2024
Kathleen Grace S. Gultiano
William Ace M. Arañez
Benjun B. Navarro
National Excellence Awardee For Best UAPSA Chapter Event For Area D (1ST Place): ARKINAIYAHAN: A Synergy Workshop in Leadership and Organizational Capability
Executive Council of UAPSA – USTP CHAPTER
Finalist – Digital Society Award in Festival of Innovation Awards 2025/ International
Top 90 in Application Development Contest 2024 / National
Nap Carlo L. Baclayon
Randulf G. Fantonial
Yuljhon O. Jaranilla
Christian R. Macatangay
Champion – Best Research Poster Presentation Award in LAMBIGIT 2025: Northern Mindanao Research and Innovation Summit/ Regional Overall Best Poster in LAMBIGIT 2025: Northern Mindanao Research and Innovation Summit / Regional 1st Runner-Up in Innovate to Impact (24-Hour Hackathon)
Yuljhon O. Jaranilla
List of Finalists
Outstanding Student Organization Award
Student Council of Science and Mathematics
Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
State University Mathematics Society
Society of Information Technology Enthusiasts
Outstanding Project of the Year Award
iNNOVATE: The Solutions Challenge
ECE-CHARGE: Solar Charging Station
QUEERIOSITY YEAR 2: Piercing Together the Puzzle of Sogiesc
Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award
Mikylla Louise Tolibas
Jonalyn Cabaring
Edy Jason Tompong
Outstanding Student Organization Moderator Award
Ms. Ma. Cynthia Fe V. Siwagan
Dr. Josephine C. Visande
Engr. James Arthur L. Martinez E
Trailblazer Values Award
Mery Cairylle Ara Comique
Ms. Maria Doreen C. Rañada, Director of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), delivered the closing remarks, encouraging everyone to carry forward the spirit of the Kahamili Awards, uphold their commitment to nurturing talent and values, and continue to embody the spirit of Kahamili in their leadership journeys.
The Kahamili Awards reflect USTP’s commitment to nurturing leadership excellence and creating a progressive environment where everyone can learn, grow, and lead with purpose.
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