Dr Raul F. Muyong and designated officials, faculty and staff in ASEAN attire raise the ASEAN and member-nation flags.

The University observed  the ASEAN Celebration by holding different activities that heightened the awareness of the cooperation and collaboration of ASEAN-member nations towards quality education.

The university started the ASEAN Celebration on  September 2, 2019  with a video presentation at the Multi-purpose Educational Center during the flag ceremony. Students are also involved by letting them answer trivia questions related to the celebration every first Monday of the month.

Dr. Nemia H. Mabaqiuao, Director for International and National Affairs, said that part of the ISAT U commitment to the ASEAN is the wearing of ASEAN attire. “The wearing of the national costume and the raising of the flags of member nations and the ASEAN flag will be held during the flag ceremony every first Monday of the month up to the month of December. Monthly winners for the best ASEAN attire from different departments and the administrative staff will also be rewarded,”  Dr. Mabaquiao said.

The university is also actively involved in cross-country training of students with partner institutions in the ASEAN region as well as participation in the different academic endeavors and activities of the ASEAN.

Iloilo Science and Technology University and Lincoln Electric Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish an International Welding Technology Center/Program. Dr. Muyong and Mr. Nahanni Nagle, Managing Director of Lincoln Electric Company (Asia-Pacific), signed the MOU on June 20, 2019 at MIRDC Compound, DOST, Taguig City.

The University develops the skills of the students in the field of welding.

The center is perceived to have world class welding technology training programs and will efficiently use site resources, accelerate student learning, and result in student highly employable in global and local industries, promote and develop research, technical cooperation and community services.

During the Skills Olympics of the University Foundation Week Celebration, Dr. Raul F. Muyong gave emphasis to welding. “Here in the Philippines, welding is just a course, but in other countries it is a profession,” he said. He also challenged the College of Industrial Technology  dean and the department heads to propose for a state-of-the-art welding laboratory which is relevant to the MOU. In the agreement, the University is tasked to provide site, welding curriculum and laboratory subject to recommended modifications by Lincoln Electric.

Lincoln Electric, on the other hand, will provide consultation services to develop an outcomes-based curriculum to meet local industry needs. The company will develop skill profile templates for selected welding technology occupations related to the content and quality of ISAT U industry partners.

It is also set to introduce approaches that will minimize cost of the laboratory and make the most efficient use of ISAT U funds. Among which are the specification of curriculum and hands-on equipment laboratories for the welding technology facility and compliance to the engineering education accords and an individualized learning delivery.

The development of faculty is also stipulated in the MOU. Lincoln will develop a master teacher program to ensure that ISAT U has a staff prepared to produce outcomes-based welding technology training programs and effective assessments for students to assure program quality.

The MOU also offers opportunity to students to access to industry-relevant international certifications by introducing ISAT U welding technology program teams to Lincoln’s certification-based partners.

Lincoln Electric is a reputable firm founded in 1895 with its head office in Ohio, USA and is registered with laws in Singapore for its Asia Pacific operations.

OPENING PROGRAM

Mayor Jerry P. Trenas receives the Plaque of Appreciation  from ISAT U President Dr. Raul F. Muyong.

Iloilo Science and Technology University goes global in the celebration of its 114th Foundation Anniversary on September 9-13, 2019. This year’s theme is “ISAT U @ 114: Building Global Partnership for Inclusive Sustainable Development.”

“We are ASEAN citizens, we are global citizens,” was the call of ISAT U President Dr. Raul F. Muyong during the celebration’s opening program. “In our vision, we aim ISAT U as a leading science and technology university in Southeast Asia by 2030. We can only attain this if we actively involve ourselves in the global economy, global education, and if we participate our activities outside the country,”

Looking back at the person instrumental for ISAT U’s university status, the organizers invited Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas as the guest speaker. Mayor Trenas, then Iloilo City lone district representative, sponsored RA No. 10595, converting Western Visayas College of Science and Technology into Iloilo Science and Technology University.

A sea of blue and gold filled the Multipurpose Educational Center after the celebration was formally opened by Dr. Raul F.Muyong. 

Mayor Trenas gave importance to formal education in the development of an individual. “It gives us the knowledge of the world around that changes into something better; it broadens our perspective about life and helps us build a strong sense of opinion,” Trenas said.

Education, according to Trenas,  plays a role in the development of people and society and it is part of the wheels for inclusive development of Iloilo City. He acknowledged ISAT U as an institution that is committed “to bettering the lives of each students and creating better opportunities and brighter future for everyone.”

The mayor also recognized ISAT U’s contributions in fostering better future through quality education, as a community that ensures holistic learning and development among Ilonggo students and the empowerment to effect positive change in the society. He also mentioned the university’s intervention as training ground and in the development of the Uswag Scholars of the city government.

The members of the Administrative Council in global attire.

A resounding applause filled the hall when Mayor Trenas signifies his support to ISAT U. “I am very proud of what this institution has become . . . from an institute to a college, and now to a University…you have my 150 % support.”

Mayor Trenas also included ISAT U in his dream to LEVEL UP ILOILO, “ bilang amay sang Iloilo, when I say Level Up Iloilo kita tanan ululupod agud mag Level Up. LEVEL UP ISAT UNIVERSITY. (as the father of Iloilo, when I say Level Up Iloilo, together we will Level Up. Level Up ISAT University.”

Setting the tone for globalization, the faculty and staff from different campuses wore global attires: the Non-Teaching Personnel-Asian; College of Arts and Sciences-South America; College of Engineering and Architecture-Oceania; College of Education-North America; College of Industrial Technology-Central America; Barotac Nuevo-Eastern Europe; Dumangas- Middle East; Leon-European Union; Miagao-The Carribean; alumni-Africa.

The faculty and staff from different campuses wear global attire representing the different regions of the world.

THE SKILLS OLYMPIAD AND THE GAWAD TASI

The Skills Olympiad tested the students’ ability in putting into application the theories they learned in the classroom. Twenty-four skill categories in 11 trades areas were participated by the students from different ISAT U campuses.

“Winners should have gone further,” was the challenged of Dr. Raul F. Muyong. He emphasized that the Skills Olympiad could be a gateway for participation in much higher and bigger skills competition in the country and even abroad. “The University is also preparing for your competencies that could come toe-to-toe with the global standards,” he added.

A strong advocate of TVET courses, the university president also pointed out that lesser number of students are taking programs that would land on  3D (dirty, dangerous and difficult) jobs. He said that “many focused on computer programs. No one is taking civil technology or courses which are considered as dirty and we really lack workforces in this field of specialization.”

Dr. Muyong challenged the professors as well to include in their plans the upgrading of facilities, “Our laboratories should be smart laboratories in the future, I hope that this will be considered by the department heads for next year. “

“Let’s get out of ISAT U. Let’s showcase our talents outside of this University.  Our target is we have to join the national skills competition. We have to join the ASEAN skills competition or if we can make it, the global skills competition,” was the call of Dr. Raul F. Muyong.

In the Skills Olympiad, the students apply the theories they learned in the classroom.

GAWAD TASI

The 1st GAWAD TASI was held to recognize and appreciate the partnership and the role of the local media in promoting ISAT U’s activities, programs and services.

“TASI” is the inverted acronym of ISAT. The name started when University was named Iloilo School of Arts and Trades or ISAT in 1939. Since then, even after its conversion to Western Visayas College of Science and Technology and into a university, the institution is popularly known as ISAT. TASI is also the moniker of the statue in front of the administration building.

The different local media outfit recognized were ABS-CBN TV Patrol Panay, GMA-One Western Visayas, Aksyon Radyo, Bombo Radyo, RGMA Super Radyo, RMN, The Daily Guardian, Iloilo Metropolitan Times and Panay News. The government run Radyo Pilipinas, Philippine News Agency and Philippine Information Agency were also given recognition.

Dr. Raul F. Muyong with representatives from different local media outfits.  (L-R) Mr. Jonathan Cabillon, GMA TV 6; Mr Lawrence  Fernandez, The Daily Guardian; Mr. Eduardo Coo, RGMA; Mr. Rene Monteclaro, Radyo Pilipinas; Miss Bing Pabiona, Capitol Press Corp; Mr. Jaime S. Cabag, PIA RO6; Miss Mae de la Cruz-Ortega, Aksyon Radyo; Miss Perla Lena, PNA; Mr. Roger Gencianeo, Bombo Radyo and Mr. Clark Antiquiera, Iloilo Metropolitan Times.