Welcome to the PSITE Region 2 Seminar on International Certifications. This session is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry demands by providing a clear roadmap for Huawei ICT, Certiport, and Pearson VUE certification pathways.

Join us as we explore how educators and students in Region 2 can leverage these global credentials to enhance employability and institutional prestige.

Members are kindly requested to complete their renewal within the prescribed period to maintain active membership status and continue enjoying the rights, privileges, and benefits of the organization for FY 2026.

Activate your membership with this PSITE regional chapter in 3 easy steps:

1. Register by clicking the Activate Membership banner above.
2. Pay and attach proof of payment.
   • Individual Membership: Php 500.00
   • Institutional Membership: Php 3,000.00
   • Enterprise Membership: Php 5,000.00
3. Wait for your PSITE Membership e-certificate via email.

Note: Membership is valid for the fiscal year from January 1 to December 31, 2026. 

PSITE Cagayan Valley sets new directions through Strategic Planning and Industry Engagement

From June 29 to July 1, 2025, the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) – Cagayan Valley Chapter conducted its Strategic Planning cum Industry Visit in Metro Manila, setting the tone for a stronger, more collaborative, and innovation-driven academic year.

The planning session took place at the Sarasota Residential Resort in Pasay City, where PSITE CV officers gathered to align organizational goals with current trends and industry needs. A special meeting was held with Dr. Sheila M. Geronimo, Vice President for Luzon of the PSITE National Board, who shared relevant updates on national PSITE initiatives and developments. Dr. Geronimo also led the oath-taking ceremony of the newly inducted PSITE CV officers, officially ushering in a renewed leadership dedicated to academic and professional excellence.

The planning session that followed involved fruitful discussions and goal-setting aimed at strengthening the organization’s programs, enhancing member engagement, and expanding industry linkages.

As part of the chapter’s commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, the team embarked on a series of industry visits to key players in the IT field, namely:

EY Global Delivery Services
AMDOCS Philippines
Bitskwela
Huawei Philippines
OMNIFAB

These visits offered insightful engagements with industry professionals, highlighting opportunities for faculty immersion, student internships, research collaboration, and technical partnerships—all essential for aligning IT education with real-world demands.

The three-day activity culminated in a visit to the National University of Manila, where discussions with a university official opened promising avenues for research collaboration. This milestone event reflects PSITE Cagayan Valley’s unwavering commitment to advancing IT education, fostering innovation, and building meaningful industry-academe relationships. Here’s to a more empowered and future-ready IT community in Region 2!

PSITE CV General Assembly cum Research Conference

Members of the Philippine Society of IT Educators (PSITE) Cagayan Valley chapter gathered on April 30, 2025 at Isabela State University Echague Campus for the General Assembly cum Research Conference (International Conference on Emerging Trends on Computing and Library Information Sciences).

. Sixty-eight members from twenty-four public and private HEIs attended the activity.  

The activity was highlighted by presentations of experts from industries and academic institution to strengthen the skillset of IT educators in the Cagayan Valley region and equip them with necessary knowledge and skills in dealing with the challenges of integration of emerging technologies in the generation of innovative solutions to academic as well as societal issues and concerns.

Dr. Bartolome Tanguillig III, Vice President for academic affairs of Lyceum of the Philippines Alabang and former CHED Chair of  Technical Panel for Information Technology Education (TPITE) shared best practices to becoming a Center of Development (COD) and Center of Excellence (COE). On the other hand, Data Lake discussed how Starlink and satellite technology can be leveraged for disaster preparedness while Exoid Robotics presented how robotics can be introduced and integrated in the educational system of institutions. Updates on the different activities of the PSITE CV were presented and discussed by Dr. Albert Vinluan, PSITE CV VP for External Affairs while Dr. Winston G. Domingo, PSITE CV PRO presented the call for technical working group (TWG) for the different monthly skills enhancement activities of the organization. Dr. Ramonsito B. Adducul, PSITE CV Treasurer discussed salient points of the transition of the organization while Dr. Betchie E. Aguinaldo, PSITE CV Interim President delivered her opening remarks and presented the conduct of International Smart Cities & Communities Exposition & Networking Engagement (ISCENE 2025). She discussed the opportunity of faculty members to submit proposals for iDeaPLUS along disaster risk reduction and management. Other aspects of the activity was handled by other chapter officers, Dr. Edenjoy A. Manuel and Ms. Wilyn S. Marzo, Secretariat (registration and membership). At the end of the event Dr. Arvin Alonzo, PSITE CV VP-Internal delivered his closing message. The program was hosted by Ms. Vicky A. Sinco, faculty of Cagayan State University Lal-lo Campus.                 

Congratulations to the PSITE Cagayan Valley Interim Officers, led by PSITE President Dr. Betchie Aguinaldo, whose leadership is sure to inspire innovation and collaboration within the IT community.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire PSITE R02 Interim Officers for 2025. Your collective dedication and commitment will undoubtedly strengthen the IT education sector in the region.

May your term be filled with achievements and encourage even more collaborations for the organization!

The Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) and the Council of Deans in Information Technology Education (CoDITE) Region 2 convened today for a Consultative Meeting and Roadmap Planning with top industry experts.

The focus of the meeting was to develop a strategic roadmap aimed at enhancing the BS Information Technology curriculum, by incorporating specialized fields like Networking, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Digital Forensic and Incident Reporting to address industry demands and equip educators with advanced, industry-relevant skills.

Dr. Betchie Aguinaldo, PSITE CV Vice President – External, opened the session, welcoming attendees and introducing the program’s objectives. While Dr. Bernandino Malang, PSITE VP for Luzon inspires the attendees to embrace the opportunity with industry experts to raise the bar of faculty competence to produce a future-ready and competent workforce of IT graduates that will create an impactful education.

Mr. Andrei Manuel, Manager of Huawei Talent Ecosystem, followed and discussed Huawei’s extensive support for IT education through Certification Courses and Training Programs for faculty and students. Attendees then participated in breakout sessions, each led by experts in key areas of IT.

Dr. Joseph A. Esquivel, CISCO Administrator and Digital Forensic & Incident Reporting specialist, discussed tailored training plans and emphasized the value of certification for faculty development. AWS expert Dr. Jonilo Mababa outlined the onboarding process for faculty interested in cloud certification, while Orica cybersecurity specialist Mr. Jonathan Roco Apostol offered his support for upcoming cybersecurity workshops, sharing targeted training goals to enhance faculty competencies in the field.

Engr. Roy Pamintalan, a trainer in Mikrotik networking, highlighted that Networking requires only basic foundational skills and provided details on Mikrotik’s free certification offerings—covering Network Associate, User Management Engineer, and Routing Engineer certifications, each with a three-year validity and a one-day refresher course. Additionally, participating member schools received free networking devices as part of Mikrotik’s commitment to educational support.

PSITE CV Vice President Internal Dr. Arvin Alonzo concluded the meeting by summarizing key takeaways and outlining next steps, followed by closing remarks from PSITE CV President, Dr. Ramoncito Adducul, who expressed gratitude to the faculty attendees for their commitment to advancing IT education.

The consultative meeting between PSITE, CoDITE Region II, and industry experts represents a step toward evolving IT education in the region. By integrating in-demand specializations into the Information Technology curriculum and with support from industry giants like Huawei, AWS, CISCO, and Mikrotik, Region II sets the position of IT education with industry-aligned curriculum that prepares faculty and students with the competencies required to excel in the digital landscape

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Congratulations to the Top 3 Winners of the iDeaTech Challenge 2024 Pitching Competition!

1st Place: Onionet from Saint Mary’s University

2nd Place: MaPuno from Isabela State University

3rd Place: Hog Guard from Quirino State University

Your innovative and smart solutions have truly showcased the future of Smart City Technologies in Region 2!

DISC-TBI is excited about how these technologies will be transformed into startups!

Please stand by for exciting announcements regarding the next steps and way forward!

Thank you to all the participants for your incredible efforts and brilliant ideas.

The future of smart cities is brighter because of you!

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#UNLEASHHacksPh

#SmartCityTechnologies

#SmartSustainableSolutions

#IACT4SmartCity

#SDG4QualityEducation

#SDG8DecentWorkAndEconomicGrowth

#SDG9IndustryInnovationAndInfrastructure

#SDG11SustainableCitiesAndCommunities

#SDG17PartnershipsForTheGoals

Calling the attention of i-ACT4SmartCity walk-in participants.

Please register using the official registration link. Data from online registrants will be validated with the actual attendance. After validation, a post-event evaluation form will be sent to your respective emails, and upon completing the form, you will automatically receive your e-certificates. Kindly complete this by tomorrow, October 22, 5 PM.

Thank you for attending and participating in the event!