USTP honors partners during 2026 Charter Day celebration
By Randulf C. Doria, STRATCOMM, USTP System
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) recognized its partners from the academe, government, industry, healthcare, community, and international sectors during the Tribute to Partners held on August 19, 2026, at the Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Memorial Hall, USTP Cagayan de Oro, as part of the University’s 2026 Charter Day Celebration.
USTP System President Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II delivered the opening remarks and emphasized the role of institutional partnerships in advancing the University’s priorities and strengthening its contributions to nation-building.
Plaques of Recognition were presented to partner institutions and organizations for their contributions to academic development, research, innovation, community engagement, and regional development.
The recognized partners represented various sectors, including:
International Partners
OceanPixel Pte. Ltd.
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
Academe Partners
Camiguin Polytechnic State College
University Northwestern Mindanao
Healthcare Partners
Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC)
Government Agency Partners
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region X
Civil Service Commission Region X
Commission on Audit (COA) Region X
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region X
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Region X
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Region X
Department of Education (DepEd) Region X
Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region X
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region X
Department of Health (DOH) Region X
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region X
Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region X
Department of Tourism (DOT) Region X
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region X
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region X
National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Region X
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region X
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region X
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Misamis Oriental
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region X
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region X
Department of Agriculture (DA) Region X
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region X
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region X
Philippine National Police (PNP) Region X
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC-IA)
Cagayan de Oro Trade and Investments Promotions Center (ORO TIPC)
Board of Investments (BOI) Cagayan de Oro
Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)
Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Cagayan de Oro
Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) Cagayan de Oro
PhilHealth Region X
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Region X
Social Security System (SSS) Northern Mindanao
Pag-IBIG Fund Northern Mindanao
National Housing Authority (NHA) Region X
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region X
Local Government Unit Partners
Office of the 2nd District Representative, Cagayan de Oro City
Office of the Deputy Speaker, 2nd District Representative, Misamis Oriental
Office of the 1st District Representative, Misamis Oriental
Office of the Mayor, Cagayan de Oro City
Office of the Vice Mayor, Cagayan de Oro City
Industry and Organization Partners
Kumonidad ug Lumulupyo ang Gitahasan Organisasyon (KULAGO) sa Farmers Association, Inc.
Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (ORO CHAMBER)
European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Northern Mindanao
Misamis Oriental-1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO-I)
Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO)
Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries (COCI)
National Coordinator, Institute of Power Sector Economics (IPSEc)
Community Partners
First Community Cooperative
The recognition highlighted the role of USTP’s partners in supporting initiatives across education, research, innovation, community engagement, and regional development.
The Tribute to Partners also formed part of USTP’s activities leading toward its Centennial Celebration in 2027, recognizing the collaborations that have contributed to the University’s institutional development and providing a platform to strengthen partnerships moving forward.
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