The Iloilo Science and Technology University- College of Industrial Technology (CIT) was recognized by the Philippine Army’s 6th Forward Service Support Unit (6th FSSU) as a key partner in support of the unit’s mission.

On behalf of Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre,Jr., SUC President III, Dr. Jeanneth F. Darroca, Dean of the College of Industrial Technology received the Plaque of Recognition during the 33rd Founding Anniversary of the 6th FSSU on April 10, 2025 at Camp Martin Delgado, Iloilo City.
The recognition was given in acknowledgement of the University’s active role as a partner in the unit’s accomplishment of providing proactive and sustained logistics operation in Western Visayas.
ISAT U – CIT formally established partnership with the 6th FSSU on February 28, 2023. Since then, the college has been actively conducting skills training programs for the personnel of the Philippine Army.
The partnership includes the provision of experts to train the participants in the fundamentals of their respective trades, support for logistical and resources needs during the training, and the issuance of certificates upon completion of training hours and outputs.

Among the programs implemented under this collaboration is the Basic Under Chassis Repair training conducted by the BIT Automotive, HVACRT Technology and Graduate Program of the CIT.
Moreover, the Food Technology program conducted training in meat processing, baking, food preservation, and other food processing techniques.
This recognition highlights ISAT U–CIT’s unwavering commitment to community engagement and nation-building through its extension programs.
Written by:
TIFFANY ANNE L. TAN
CIT – PICO COORDINATOR