VSUA Department of Information Technology

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 | Advancing academic excellence through science, technology, and innovation, the Department of Information Technology Visayas State University Alangalang proudly recognizes its successful internship linkage and partnership with Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST Region VIII).

This institutional collaboration opens wider opportunities for BSIT students to experience government-led innovation initiatives, digital transformation programs, ICT-related services, research support activities, and technology-driven public service operations. Through this partnership, students are expected to strengthen their technical competencies, research orientation, workplace professionalism, and understanding of how science and technology contribute to national and regional development.

The Department continues to expand meaningful collaborations with government agencies and industry partners to ensure that students are equipped with relevant competencies, practical exposure, and transformative learning experiences aligned with the evolving demands of the digital era and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).




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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 | The Department of Information Technology proudly recognizes another academic contribution in the field of data analytics, social media mining, and public health informatics through the successful publication of the conference paper titled “𝐋𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚”, published in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 and indexed in Google Scholar.

The study utilized Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) to analyze public sentiments and online discourse regarding the COVID-19 FLiRT Variant using social media data. The research highlights the growing relevance of computational intelligence, natural language processing, and topic modelling techniques in understanding digital public behavior and strengthening data-driven public health communication.

Congratulations to the authors, Ronnie L. Luriaga; Brylle D. Samson; Bai Rafsan-Zahna I. Mama and Ryan A. Ebardo

Your work reflects the continuing pursuit of research, innovation, and academic excellence in the field of computing and applied analytics.



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𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 | Strengthening academic and government collaboration, the Department of Information Technology formally recognizes its successful internship partnership with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Regional Office VIII. This institutional linkage signifies a shared commitment toward developing competent, socially responsive, and industry-ready BSIT students through meaningful experiential learning and public service engagement.

This partnership strengthens the Department’s commitment to bridging academic instruction with public sector engagement by providing BSIT students with meaningful opportunities for experiential learning, professional immersion, and workplace exposure within a government development institution. Through this internship collaboration, students are expected to gain practical experience in policy and development planning, project monitoring and evaluation, communication and advocacy, data and information management, and other governance-support systems relevant to the evolving digital and technological landscape.

The Department continues to pursue sustainable and transformative partnerships that cultivate professional competence, ethical leadership, innovation, and service-oriented learning among future IT professionals, while contributing to the advancement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 11 and No. 17.




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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Department of Information Technology Visayas State University Alangalang proudly congratulates Mr. Carlo Jude P. Abuda, Department Head of Information Technology, and Ms. Kent Claire Apple Joy M. Pallomina, Head of Internationalization, on their successful oath-taking as Associate Members of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) under Division VII – Engineering and Industrial Research during the 2026 NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and the 23rd Visayas Regional Cluster Assembly.

Their induction into the country’s premier network of researchers and scholars marks a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys. This recognition reflects their commitment to advancing research, innovation, knowledge creation, and community development through science and technology.

As newly inducted Associate Members, they join a distinguished community of experts dedicated to promoting evidence-based research and contributing to national and regional development.

The Department of Information Technology takes pride in this achievement and looks forward to their continued contributions to research excellence, academic leadership, and innovation.

Congratulations, Sir Carlo and Ma’am Kent, on this well-deserved milestone!

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 | Demonstrating the growing contribution of emerging researchers in the field of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, the Department of Information Technology recognizes another milestone in international academic publication through a Scopus-indexed conference paper presentation.

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗠. 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮, together with Deborah G. Brosas, successfully published a conference paper in the 2025 Eight International Conference on Vocational Education and Electrical Engineering (ICVEE), indexed in IEEE and Scopus.

This publication marks the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 of Ms. Pallomina, reflecting a significant milestone in international research engagement and scholarly contribution.

The study, titled “Integrating Skills Competency Assessment and Academic Performance for Career Pathway Mapping in Analytics and AI,” highlights the development of a data-driven platform that combines competency assessment and academic performance analysis to generate personalized career pathway recommendations in the fields of Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

The research contributes to ongoing efforts in strengthening workforce readiness, career guidance, and industry-aligned education through the integration of analytics, competency frameworks, and intelligent decision-support mechanisms.

This achievement further reflects the department’s commitment to advancing innovation, research productivity, and globally relevant academic contributions aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4, 8, and 9.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 | The Department of Information Technology Visayas State University Alangalang proudly recognizes another meaningful milestone through its successful internship linkage and partnership with Symphonics Co. Ltd., an established information technology and internet services company specializing in cloud-based and web-based software solutions.

This collaboration strengthens the University’s commitment to providing industry-aligned learning opportunities, experiential training, and real-world exposure for BSIT students through internship, immersion, and technology-driven engagement. Through this partnership, students are expected to gain valuable experience in software development, UI/UX design, quality assurance, project management, digital transformation initiatives, and other emerging fields in the IT industry.

The Department remains committed to building sustainable academic-industry partnerships that bridge classroom learning with professional practice, while contributing to innovation, employability, and the advancement of technology education aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 11 and No. 17.




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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Department of Information Technology of Visayas State University Alangalang proudly announces that Mr. Carlo Jude P. Abuda and Ms. Kent Claire Apple Joy M. Pallomina have been officially included in the Final List of Confirmed Oath Takers for Associate Membership of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP).

This recognition reflects their continued dedication to research, innovation, and academic excellence. As future NRCP Associate Members, they join a distinguished community of researchers and scholars committed to advancing science, technology, and evidence-based development in the Philippines.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to both faculty members on this significant milestone. May this achievement serve as an inspiration to the entire academic community to pursue impactful research and contribute to nation-building through knowledge and innovation.

For reference, please see the official NRCP announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H1uoDkyoZ/



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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Visayas State University Alangalang was honored with a Plaque of Recognition during the Gawad Parangal 2026 held on June 3, 2026, at the HRDC Gymnasium, Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, in recognition of its outstanding performance in the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT)–Elementary Level as one of the Top Performing Schools in the Philippines, securing the 3rd Rank nationwide.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to the university's dedication to academic excellence and quality teacher education. It also reflects the hard work and commitment of its graduates, faculty, staff, and administrators, serving as a source of pride and inspiration for the entire VSU Alangalang community.

CONGRATULATIONS AND PADAYON, ALANGALANG VISCANS!

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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 | The Department of Information Technology continues to expand its presence in internationally indexed research and academic publication.

𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗠. 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮, together with Deborah G. Brosas, successfully published a conference paper in the 2025 Eight International Conference on Vocational Education and Electrical Engineering (ICVEE), indexed in IEEE and Scopus.

This publication marks the first Scopus-indexed conference research paper of Ms. Pallomina, reflecting a significant achievement in scholarly research and international academic dissemination.

The study, titled “Aligning Educational Outcomes with Industry Demands: An Automated Competency Assessment Tool Based on the PSF-AAI Framework for Analytics and AI Careers,” presents a data-driven competency assessment platform designed to support career readiness and strengthen alignment between higher education outcomes and evolving industry requirements in analytics and artificial intelligence.

The research highlights the integration of competency frameworks, career guidance mechanisms, and analytics-driven assessment approaches to enhance employability, workforce preparedness, and educational responsiveness in the digital era.

This achievement further reflects the department’s commitment to fostering innovation, research engagement, and globally relevant academic contributions aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4, 8, and 9.

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Department of Information Technology proudly congratulates Mr. Carlo Jude P. Abuda for the successful registration of his latest copyrighted work entitled: “ABINA-AI: An Interactive Hybrid System for Real-Time Sound Context and Emotion Prediction” with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) through the National Library of the Philippines (NLP).

This achievement marks his sixth (6th) approved copyright application as the principal inventor and copyright owner, further demonstrating his sustained commitment to research, innovation, and the development of technology-driven solutions.

ABINA-AI represents another significant addition to his growing portfolio of protected technologies, highlighting the importance of transforming innovative ideas into tangible solutions while ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights. The system’s focus on real-time sound context and emotion prediction showcases the potential of artificial intelligence in creating intelligent and responsive computing applications.

This accomplishment serves as a testament to the value of research, creativity, and innovation in higher education and inspires future researchers, developers, and students to pursue excellence in technology development and intellectual property generation.



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