USTP Oroquieta strengthens Innovation & Technology through 2025 IT Research Colloquium
By Ginbert A. Fernandez, BSIT Instructor, USTP Oroquieta
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental (USTP Oroquieta) took the spotlight as it hosted the 2025 IT Research Colloquium: Digital Solutions Summit, organized by the Department of Information Technology (DIT). The event, held on campus on April 24, 2025, was a celebration of student innovation and practical problem-solving in the digital era.
The summit brought together student researchers, faculty members, and industry professionals with a shared mission: to harness the power of technology for community-centered solutions. It featured capstone project exhibits and poster presentations by BS Information Technology students, highlighting real-world applications in public service, education, business, and agriculture.
A distinguished panel of judges evaluated the projects based on innovation, relevance, technical design, and potential impact. The panel included:
- Mr. Warnner D. Amin, ICT Coordinator, USTP Panaon
- Mr. Earl Peter J. Gangoso, Program Head, BS Computer Science, La Salle University Ozamiz
- Engr. Kenneth Asuncion, Provincial Officer, DICT 10 Misamis Occidental
- Prof. Carin Z. Cabatingan, Dean, Institute of Computer Studies, Tangub City Global College
Their collective expertise was instrumental in recognizing the following outstanding projects.
- Best Poster Presentation:
- PEOSIMS: Provincial Engineer’s Office Supplies Inventory Management System
- Microniche Sales and Supply Management System with Customer Service Integration
- Best in Visual Design:
- EDUQUEST: A Learning Enhancement and Quiz Management Platform
- BLOCK-LOGIC: A Block-Based Programming Game for Learning Basic Programming Concepts
- Most Innovative Project:
- VESA: Mobile-Based Image Recognition for Automated Crop Health Assessment in Vegetable Farming
- BLOCK-LOGIC (earning a second award for its creativity in education technology)
- Most Promising Tech Solution:
- LSSOMS: Lucrecia Sanchez Store Online Marketing System
- MOCALL: An Automated Incident Management System for Barangay Mobod, Canubay, and Lower Loboc, Oroquieta City
The IT Research Colloquium serves as a launchpad for future IT professionals to experiment, innovate, and make a real-world impact. As USTP Oroquieta continues to cultivate innovation through education, the 2025 colloquium stands as a testament to what can happen when students are empowered to dream, design, and deliver.
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