Written by Engr. Annalyn Soria
Photographs courtesy of IECEP-UBSC
Email address (UB account): soria_an@e.ubaguio.edu
The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Chapter, in partnership with the University of Baguio (UB) School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA), successfully hosted the IECEP Regional Quiz Show on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the UB Centennial Hall . The primary objectives of this significant event were to promote continuing professional development and competence among its student members and to serve as a paradigm of excellence in applying the principle of electronics technology for the advancement of humanity. By providing a challenging platform for academic and non-academic contests, the summit aimed to cultivate a new generation of humane, competent, virtuous, and globally competitive electronics professionals.
This regional competition directly supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8): Decent Work and Economic Growth. The event embodies the spirit that seeks to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. In alignment with the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings methodology, the Regional Quiz Show and Student Summit contribute through the core pillars of Teaching and Outreach. The rigorous competitions cover Mathematics, General Engineering & Applied Sciences, Communications and Electronics Engineering, enhancing the technical and vocational skills required for the profession.
By making these educational events accessible to regional HEIs, the summit provides lifelong learning measures and essential professional enrichment beyond the regular curriculum, fostering a commitment to inclusive and equitable quality education.
The event was spearheaded by the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) – CAR Chapter, which serves as the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for the Electronics Engineering profession. Students from Electronics Engineering programs, a total of 60 student competitors, across the Cordillera Administrative Region participated in various events, including the Interscholastic Quiz Show, Circuit Crunch Challenge, Math Olympiad, Euphony, Spur of the Moment, and Digital Arts.
IECEP-UBSC Celebrates Official Recognition
The summit served as a powerful showcase of regional talent, with IECEP-UBSC demonstrating outstanding performance in key categories with their coach, Engr. Leah Talusig.
The collective victory highlights UB’s commitment to producing globally competitive engineers. Key individual and group recognitions include:
- Champion in the Circuit Crunch Challenge (Circuit Analysis, Troubleshooting, and Design Competition) awarded to the University of Baguio team, Carlito De Leon Bestre Jr., Searl Lawrence Arenas Cabingas, and Frankie Pascian Lem-Ew. They showcased superior practical knowledge in circuit analysis and design
- Champion in the ECE Math Olympiad awarded to the University of Baguio team, Agabin, Nissih Alwin Colle, Lanso-An, Ziphorah Gatawa and Ongkingco, Knash Lee Hizon. They demonstrated exceptional logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Champion in the Pixel Perfect: Digital Arts Competition awarded to Dunhill C. Gaviran, highlighting the crucial intersection of technical skill and digital creativity in modern electronics engineering.
- Champion in the Euphony-Acoustic Duet Singing Contest awarded to the University of Baguio team, Ruthney Love Gubiangan and Rydnar Dee Peña Alzona. They proved that excellence in engineering is complemented by competence in creative and social fields.
- First Runner-Up in the Impromptu Speech Competition awarded to Bianca Danielle Nuñez.
- Second Runner-Up in the Interscholastic Quiz show 2025 awarded to Ardhie Acosta, Hannah Mie Asemba, Jabriel Ryan Balayo, Gabriel Isabelo and Ramon Dalugdug.
The long-term impact of the event is in the continuous development of the Electronics Engineering discipline in the region. By setting high standards of excellence and providing opportunities for students to test their mettle, the IECEP-CAR and UB-SEA are actively contributing to the formation of future engineers equipped to drive industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) and ensure decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) throughout the Cordillera Administrative Region.
