UPLB Department of Industrial Engineering

The Department of Industrial Engineering proudly recognizes the outstanding achievements of its faculty member and students at the International Metals and Engineering Conference (IMEC) 2026, held on 18 June 2026 in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Philippines.

The paper entitled “Improving Rush Order Reliability by Simulation-Based Evaluation of Garment Subcontractor Operations” by Thomas Blue B. Maniquis, Paul Emmanuel B. Alcantara, Bea Trixi C. Mosquera, and Asst. Prof. Gabriel John L. De Leon was awarded Best Paper in recognition of its contribution to advancing research and industrial practice. The study was presented by Paul Emmanuel B. Alcantara, who also received the Best Presenter Award under the Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Systems session.

In addition, Jabez A. Salinas delivered an oral presentation of the paper “Scheduling and Conveyor Speed Policies in a Metal Powder Coating System: A Discrete-Event Simulation Study,” co-authored with Katherine C. Manlalangit, Ma. Karylle Ashlie S. Siochi, and Asst. Prof. Gabriel John L. De Leon.

These accomplishments reflect the department’s continuing commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.

We extend our warmest congratulations for their exemplary performance and for bringing distinction to the Department and the University.

UPLB Study on Reducing Rush Order Delays in Garment Manufacturing Wins Best Paper Award at DOST-MIRDC’s IMEC 2026 by Kai H. Negado The DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) congratulates researchers from the University of the Philippines

[WE ARE HIRING!]
The Department of Industrial Engineering is currently looking for six ( 6 ) Student Assistants (SA) this Midyear 2026.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Should be a bona fide UPLB student
- Preferably an IE student
- Should be enrolled in 18 academic units or less
- Should be able to PHYSICALLY REPORT to the UPLB Industrial Engineering office and be amenable to WORK AT HOME/REMOTELY (60hrs per month max)
- Can commit to work as a student assistant for at least 2-3 times a week, minimum of 2hrs/day

REQUIRED DOCUMENT:
- Photocopy of Form 5 or copy of class schedule
** List of other requirements will be sent to shortlisted applicants once hired.

Submit your required documents via email at [email protected] or in person at the DoIE Admin Office on or before June 26, 2026.

For more inquiries and submission of requirements, please look for Kuya Rain.

📢 ATTENTION 📢

Starting Midyear 2026, all requests for the use of DoIE facilities and room reservations will be processed through the official online reservation forms.

📌 For Thesis Experiments and Academic Organization Activities
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You may access the forms through the links above or by scanning the QR codes provided on the poster.

Please use the appropriate form when submitting your reservation requests to help ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of facilities and venues.

Thank you.

CEAT Administrative Heads and Quality Assurance Committee Members join the UP System Quality Assurance Conference, strengthening partnerships and advancing a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The UPLB Department of Industrial Engineering proudly congratulates our students for securing 2nd Runner-Up (3rd Place) in the Inter-University Quiz Bee of National Academic Competition 2026, organized by the PIIE National Student Chapter last June 6, 2026.

Representing UPLB were Nicollo Alfonso Soriano, Lei-Marie Cabildo, Nicholas Daniel Diño, and Richelle Estanislao, under the guidance and mentorship of our faculty member Engr. Ven-Rem Bill A. Pasion.

Competing alongside participants from universities across the country, our students demonstrated excellence, teamwork, and mastery of Industrial Engineering concepts on the national stage.

Your DoIE family celebrates this remarkable achievement and takes pride in your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.

May this achievement continue to inspire greater pursuits of excellence and meaningful contributions to the profession and beyond!

The UPLB Department of Industrial Engineering proudly recognizes our faculty members, Dr. Josefa Angelie Revilla, Dr. Diana Marie De Silva, and Asst. Prof. Stephanie Caridad Landicho, for successfully completing the Certification and Accreditation System for Engineering Education (CASEE) 203D Accreditation Review Process Simulation Exercise Training-Workshop conducted by the Philippine Technological Council (PTC) last 29 May 2026.

The training-workshop provided participants with practical experience in conducting accreditation review visits through face-to-face simulation exercises and role-playing activities designed to mirror actual accreditation review conditions. As part of the continuing development pathway for program evaluators, the workshop further strengthened participants’ knowledge, skills, and competencies in outcomes-based accreditation processes.

Their participation reflects the program’s continuing commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and advancing excellence in engineering education, particularly as the engineering community continues to strengthen outcomes-based accreditation practices.

Congratulations to our faculty members for this milestone and for their continued dedication to strengthening engineering education and accreditation practice in the Philippines.