Malaybalay City, Bukidnon – PSITE Northern Mindanao Chapter spearheaded a Seminar-Workshop on Leveraging AI Tools for Research Excellence on November 28-29, 2024. Held at Bukidnon State University, the event brought together educators and researchers from various schools and universities across Northern Mindanao to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the pursuit of academic research excellence.

Day 1 opened with a compelling session led by Mr. Raul Lecaros, who underscored how AI tools can enhance research processes by automating repetitive tasks and refining data analysis. Day 2 continued the momentum with an engaging workshop facilitated by Mr. Louie Jay Labastida. He provided participants with hands-on experience in utilizing AI tools to tackle complex research challenges and improve productivity.

This event marked another milestone for PSITE Northern Mindanao, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the region’s research capabilities through innovation and technology.

The officers of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Region 10 recently paid a courtesy visit to the President of Bukidnon State University (BukSU), strengthening their partnership ahead of the upcoming Seminar Workshop on Leveraging AI Tools for Research Excellence.

The meeting with BukSU President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol focused on collaborative efforts to enhance IT education and research in Northern Mindanao. As the host of the seminar workshop, BukSU plays a pivotal role in providing a platform for educators, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in AI tools and methodologies.

PSITE Region 10 expressed gratitude for BukSU’s support and hospitality. The organization is excited about the opportunities this partnership brings in empowering PSITE members with valuable resources and knowledge to advance their research and teaching practices.

The seminar workshop is set to feature speakers who will share insights on leveraging AI for productivity and innovation. PSITE Region 10 looks forward to a successful event and ongoing collaborations that will benefit the IT community in the region.

Officers of the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) – Region 10 attended the 3rd International Conference on Computing and Information Sciences (CISCon 2024) held at Caraga State University’s Main Campus in Butuan City from October 28 to 31, 2024. The visit aimed to conduct a benchmarking activity in preparation for the upcoming 1st Global Conference on IT Education (GCITE), which PSITE-Region 10 will organize in April 2025 as its first international research activity.

Several key officers of PSITE-Region 10 participated in the benchmarking activities:

1. Dr. Markdy Y. Orong (Misamis University) – Provincial Coordinator of Misamis Occidental

2. Roshelie S. Pescadero (Camiguin Polytechnic State College) – Vice-President-External

3. Dr. Sales G. Aribe Jr. (Bukidnon State University) – Auditor and Technical Panelist at CISCon 2024

In addition to the benchmarking activity, two officers from Northern Bukidnon State College also presented their research papers during CISCon 2024 under Track 2: Digital Innovation, ICT, and Technopreneurship:

1. Charlene O. Bulahan-Undag

Paper: IoT-Based Energy Monitoring System with Web and Mobile Applications

2. Phoebe Ruth Alithea B. Sudaria

Paper: IoT-Based Fire Management System with Feedback Control Module for Fire Disaster Risks Reduction

These contributions demonstrate the active involvement of PSITE-Region 10 in advancing research and innovation in the field of Information Technology.

PSITE Region 10 invites you for a free webinar from Wela School Systems on “Leveraging AI for Powerful Learning: The Future of Education” where you explore the endless possibilities AI brings to redefining education.

Date: June 29, 2024, Saturday
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/WelaAIWebinar

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how AI is shaping the future of learning and revolutionizing the way we educate! See you there!

[Cagayan de Oro City] – PSITE Northern Mindanao Chapter in partnership with the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines has successfully concluded its first onsite training for the academic year 2024-2025 through hosting a training on Deep Learning Models. The event that took place at the Makerspace of USTP-Main Campus was attended by over 25 instructors and students from the different universities of Northern Mindanao. PSITE R10 is grateful for the knowledge imparted by its invited speaker, Dr. Siraj Muhammad.

In addition to this successful training, PSITE Region 10 and USTP also signed a MOA (Memorandum of Agreement), strengthening the commitment of PSITE Region 10 and USTP towards the advancement of Northern Mindanao to IT education and innovation.

In continuing the mission of PSITE, the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Region 10 (PSITE R10) in partnership with the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines will be conducting an onsite training on UNVEILING DEEP LEARNING MODELS with Dr. Siraj Muhammad, an invited speaker from Computer Science Department, SBBU, Sheringal, Dir(U), KP, Pakistan. This training will be held at Makerspace Room, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), Cagayan de Oro City on June 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Registration Fee is Php 500.00 inclusive of 1 Snack and E-Certificate.

PSITE Region 10 conducted its Regional Conference for IT Education and Members General Assembly 2024 at Bukidnon State University last April 18-19, 2024. This 2-day event was attended by more than 70 participants from the different schools and universities in Northern Mindanao.

On day 1, the conference had two parallel sessions – Machine Learning and AI- Related Project & Software Development and Related Applications. On Day 2, the members general assembly was done together with the election and oath taking of the new sets of officers for SY 2024-2025.

PSITE Northern Mindanao chapter is extremely grateful for the support of all our IT Educators in Northern Mindanao and its institutions and affiliations for making this event successful.

We would also like to thank our sponsors, IP Solutions Inc, PC Portal Computer Products and Services, and Bukidnon State University for hosting this year’s event.