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23/10/2026

UP Diliman achieves a 100% passing rate and ranks first in the October 2026 Mining Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination! 🌻❤

UP Diliman achieves a 100% passing rate and ranks first in the October 2026 Mining Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination!

With all 10 out of 10 examinees passing, UP Diliman shares the top spot with Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology among schools with at least 10 examinees, once again demonstrating the excellence and strength of its mining engineering education.

We warmly congratulate all our new licensed Mining Engineers, especially our graduates from the UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, as well as the highest-ranking passers from UP Diliman:

Mining Engineers

3 – ALEXANDRA NICOLE CABRERA CAÑETE (93.30%)
10 – RUSSEL JOHN DAUIS ENCINAS (90.90%)

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought pride to the UP Diliman community. May you continue to use your knowledge and skills to advance responsible and sustainable mineral resource development in the service of the Filipino people.

Mabuhay ang mga bagong Mining Engineers ng bayan! Paglingkuran natin ang ating bayan! Padayon!

23/10/2026

UP Diliman tops the October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination with a 100% passing rate! 🌻❤

UP Diliman tops the October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination with a 100% passing rate!

With all 54 out of 54 examinees passing, UP Diliman ranks first among the top-performing schools in the Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination, once again demonstrating the excellence and strength of its engineering education.

We warmly congratulate all our new licensed Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians, especially our graduates from the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, as well as the highest-ranking passers from UP Diliman:

Electronics Engineers

3 – JUSTIN CENTENO TRIA (94.90%)
9 – MICO IRVIN YANGO DE MESA (94.10%)

Electronics Technicians

2 – JOSHUA LUIS MARGA DELA CRUZ (96.00%)
2 – CHRISTIAN KLEIN CAPULE RAMOS (96.00%)
2 – JUSTIN CENTENO TRIA (96.00%)

Your hard work, discipline, and perseverance have brought pride to the UP Diliman community. May you continue to use your knowledge and skills to contribute to technological innovation and development in the service of the Filipino people.

Mabuhay ang mga bagong lisensyadong Electronics Engineers at Electronics Technicians! Paglingkuran natin ang ating bayan! Padayon!

19/10/2026

📣 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 📣

19 October 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center is presently conducting the following programs:

🏢 Facilities Management Series I (FM 1) | 19–21 October (Mon-Wed) | Seminar Room A
🚧 Module H: Python for Data Science and Analytics | 19–21 October (Mon-Wed) | Seminar Room B

Connect, reconnect, and learn with us! 🚀

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16/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Binoe E. Abuan, one of our resource persons for the Facilities Management training program, and his co-authors on their research contributions to the 21st Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2026). Padayon, Sir Binoe! 💙

🌍 𝐔𝐏𝐃 𝐃𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Researchers from the Fluids Laboratory of the UP Diliman Department of Mechanical Engineering (UPD DME) contributed to four research papers at the 21st Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2026), held from August 30 to September 3, 2026, in Gran Canaria, Spain.

The conference brought together researchers and professionals from different countries to share studies and developments in sustainable energy, water, and environmental systems.

The Department recognizes the research contributions of Fluids Laboratory faculty members Louis Angelo M. Danao, PhD., Binoe E. Abuan PhD., Julius Rhoan T. Lustro, PhD., and Virgel M. Arocena MSc., whose work covered renewable energy technologies, energy storage, off-grid electrification, and indoor air quality.

The research also included collaboration with the Marine and Aerodynamic Systems Laboratory (MASL), with faculty member Job Immanuel B. Encarnacion, PhD. contributing to the study on site suitability for floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plants in the Philippines.

Research Papers:

📄 Techno Economic Analysis of Floating Solar PV Farms in the Philippines
Authors: Kent Vincent Catenza, Kristian Daniel Tiu, Julius Rhoan Lustro, Binoe Abuan, Virgel Arocena, and Louis Angelo Danao

📄 Site Suitability for Floating Solar PV Plants in the Philippines using MCDA
Authors: Mario Lorenzo Inzon, Lucia Maria Sacro, Job Immanuel Encarnacion, Binoe Abuan, Virgel Arocena, and Louis Angelo Danao

📄 Pumped Hydro vs. Lithium-ion Batteries: A Techno-economic Analysis for Off-grid Island Electrification in the Philippines
Authors: Lance Esrac Matthew Calamiong, Trisha Marie Lucido, Binoe Abuan, and Louis Angelo Danao

📄 Assessing Indoor Air Quality in a Naturally Ventilated Pediatric Ward in the Philippines using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Authors: Abi Adino G. Francisco, Kate Ashley L. Nicolas, Ren Paulo C. Estaquio, John Richard E. Hizon, Virgel M. Arocena, and Julius Rhoan T. Lustro

These studies examine engineering approaches to renewable energy development, energy storage, off-grid electrification, and indoor air quality, addressing technical challenges relevant to the Philippines.

The Department congratulates the Fluids Laboratory researchers and their co-authors on their participation in this international conference. Their research contributions, including the collaboration with MASL, reflect the Department's continued work in sustainable energy and environmental systems.

12/10/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗

18–20 August 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center (NEC), in partnership with Circulo Hotel Inc., recently concluded PCCM 1: Project Management in the Construction Industry at Circulo Convention Center, Pueblo de Panay Township, Roxas City, Capiz. This extension service brought together 45 participants and was tailored to support the professional growth and development of local practitioners in the region.

The three-day training program commenced with opening remarks from Ms. Victoria Hariette Ong-Banzon, President of Circulo Hotel Inc., Pueblo Food Inc., and Pueblo Wellness Gym Inc., who welcomed the participants and set the tone for an engaging and meaningful learning experience. Senior Lecturer Engr. Jesus N. Matias, a Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in construction engineering project management, then led the day's discussions.

The first day covered the fundamentals of construction project management, including planning and control tools such as quantity surveys and responsibility matrices. The discussions then turned to project documentation and its role in providing legal protection for project teams, followed by project procurement and contract management. The day concluded with project cost estimating and financing, underscoring the importance of sound financial planning in construction projects.

On the second day, the focus shifted to construction site safety and quality management. Participants explored government safety regulations, the qualifications of site safety personnel, and the role of quality assurance and control in achieving a zero-defect construction site. The afternoon session then moved to project schedule management, covering key components ranging from activity definition to schedule control.

The final day brought together discussions on project implementation and control, leadership principles, and the procurement of professional services. These topics rounded out the 10-module training program, providing participants with a broader perspective on the technical and managerial considerations involved in construction project management.

Congratulations to all our participants in Roxas City!

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨! 🚀

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PCCM 1 is one of the modules under the Professional Certificate in Construction Management. We also offer exclusive and customized training programs tailored to your organization’s needs. Send us a letter of request to [email protected] to discuss possible training arrangements.

07/10/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

28–30 July 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center (NEC) recently concluded the training, Practical Cybersecurity at Work, at Seminar Room B, Juinio Hall, UP Diliman. The institution’s first cybersecurity program brought together 21 participants, with 19 coming from government agencies and 15 working as technical staff whose responsibilities span IT security, network administration and management, system and data maintenance, and security management.

The three-day training sought to empower professionals and leadership teams to transform generic security awareness into high-impact workplace capabilities. Dr. Philip Christian C. Zuñiga, Assistant Professor from the UP Diliman Department of Computer Science and Senior Member of the University Computer Security Laboratory, led the program. He began by introducing the program roadmap, which aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to strengthen data privacy, mitigate threats, and operationalize a cybersecurity framework tailored to their respective organizations.

The program opened with Module 1: Security Foundations for the Workplace, where Dr. Zuñiga discussed key cybersecurity concepts, workplace threats, security ethics, and practical measures. Recognizing the need to know which assets they manage and must protect, participants engaged in activities focused on identifying security concepts, building a structured asset inventory, and prioritizing critical assets.

With these foundations in place, the training moved to Module 2: Social Engineering, Data Privacy, and Incident Response, where Dr. Zuñiga discussed phishing and impersonation tactics, privacy principles, and incident response. As cybersecurity threats become increasingly complex, participants were challenged to complete group exercises to recognize social engineering attempts and adopt a “verify before you act” mindset, while also examining a time-critical office scenario and determining how critical operations could continue through controlled, verifiable, authorized, and time-limited procedures.

The training concluded with Module 3: Office Cybersecurity Framework and Action Planning, delivered virtually by Dr. Zuñiga. Shifting from individual security practices to organizational preparedness, the final module examined cybersecurity governance, policies, roles and responsibilities, minimum controls, and awareness and compliance mechanisms. Participants then translated these concepts into action by developing practical cybersecurity and privacy roadmaps for their respective offices, reinforcing the importance of turning security awareness into a coordinated, realistic, and measurable cybersecurity plan.

Congratulations to all our participants! May we continue to be advocates for responsible digital practices during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨! 🚀

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07/10/2026

📣 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 📣

7 October 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center is presently conducting the following programs:

🏢 Facilities Management Series III (FM 3) | 6–8 October (Tue-Thu) | Seminar Room A
🚧 PCCM 1: Project Management in the Construction Industry | 7–9 October (Wed-Fri) | Seminar Room B

Connect, reconnect, and learn with us! 🚀

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04/10/2026

🍁 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗖 🍁

This October, the Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center (NEC) will be conducting the following public training programs:

⚙️ Engineering Management Batch 8 | 3–24 October (4 Saturdays) | Seminar Room A

🏢 Facilities Management Series III (FM 3) | 6–8 October (Tue-Thu) | Seminar Room A

🏢 Facilities Management Series I (FM 1) | 19–21 October (Mon-Wed) | Seminar Room A

🚧 PCCM 1: Project Management in the Construction Industry | 7–9 October (Wed-Fri) | Seminar Room B

🗓️ Project Management | 13-15 October (Tue-Thu) | Seminar Room B

📊 Module H: Python for Data Science and Analytics | 13–15 October (Tue-Thu) | Seminar Room A

📊 Module H: Python for Data Science and Analytics | 19–21 October (Mon-Wed) | Seminar Room B

📍 The second batch of Module H, scheduled for October 19-21 (Mon-Wed), is still open. You may join us by answering our preregistration form: https://bit.ly/2026NECRegistration

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨! 🚀

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02/10/2026

📣 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 📣

2 October 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center is presently conducting the following programs:

🏢 Facilities Management Series III (FM 3) | October 1 - 3 | Seminar Room A | Exclusive Training for TTEC Customer Care Management Philippines Inc.
🛰️ Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) | September 29 - October 2 | Seminar Room B | Exclusive Training for the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA)

Connect, reconnect, and learn with us! 🚀

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28/09/2026

𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦

1–3 September 2026 – The Professional Engineering Training Division (PETD) of the National Engineering Center (NEC) recently concluded the training on Facilities Management Series II (FM 2) at Seminar Room A, Juinio Hall, UP Diliman. The fourth run of the course this year was completed by 22 industry practitioners, with 15 coming from private companies and 20 having engineering and technology backgrounds, guiding their own teams in the maintenance of facilities and assets of their respective building units.

As the second lecture under the Professional Certificate in Facilities Management, FM 2 seeks to teach participants about best practices and practical approaches in facilities management (FM) within a building environment. Four resource persons led the three-day training program: Dr. Joseph Gerard T. Reyes, former Professor of the UP Diliman Department of Mechanical Engineering and former Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management of the UP System; Dr. Binoe E. Abuan, Professor of the UP Diliman Department of Mechanical Engineering and Program Director of the Facilities Management Program; Engr. Renato B. Ong, President of Rene Electrical Technology Center; and Engr. Rosendo C. Perez, Jr., the Managing Director of Kilojoules Consultants Int’l. Co.

The second lecture of the Professional Certificate in Facilities Management commenced with a comprehensive discussion from Dr. Reyes on Building Conservation and Refurbishment, stressing the importance of maintenance in the long-term operations of facilities. Dr. Abuan followed with a session on IT Applications and Emerging Technologies in FM, introducing platforms participants can leverage in their facility operations.

To apply their learnings, the participants took part in a physical audit workshop, where they conducted an intensive ocular inspection of their assigned floors at the NEC building. Based on their findings, they identified five facility issues, selected the one requiring the most immediate attention, and developed a corresponding project plan, post-repair maintenance plan, and risk analysis. Dr. Reyes facilitated the workshop, providing guidance to the participants and evaluating their outputs throughout the activity.

Engr. Ong continued the training with his lecture on Safety Standards & Management for Built Establishments, elaborating on fire hazards, employee safety, fire prevention programs, and fire detection, protection, & inspection. Concluding the program, Engr. Perez discussed energy management and indoor air quality fundamentals.

Congratulations to all our participants!

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨! 🚀

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