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📢 JOIN US | PUP Professorial Chairholder Lecture Series 2026 – Engineering 📢

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines proudly invites faculty members, researchers, students, industry practitioners, and the general public to the Professorial Chairholder Lecture Series 2026 – Engineering.

Gain valuable insights from distinguished experts and leaders in engineering, research, innovation, and technology as they share their knowledge, experiences, and contributions to advancing science and engineering in the Philippines.

🎙 Featured Speakers:

🔹 Prof. Maria Natalia R. Dimaano, Ph.D.
Department of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School
University of Santo Tomas

🔹 Prof. Argel A. Bandala, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Electronics, Computer, and Electrical Engineering
Gokongwei College of Engineering, De La Salle University

🔹 Albert Causo, Ph.D.
CEO & Co-Founder, Hand Plus Robotics PTE. LTD.
Director & Co-Founder, Algorhythm Robotics Center
DOST Balik Scientist

🔹 Jayson P. Rogelio, Ph.D.
Career Scientist II and Supervising Science Research Specialist
Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC)
Project Leader, CUATRO Project

📅 Date: June 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Zoom Teleconference and Facebook Live

🎟️ This is a FREE event open for ALL! All attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful participation in the event.

This lecture series serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, research dissemination, innovation, and collaboration among academia, industry, and government institutions, contributing to the advancement of engineering education, research, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🚀 Secure your spot in the future of Philippine Engineering!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/JVjU1Rkhky
📲 Or scan the QR code in our event poster.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of learning, innovation, and professional development.

📢 CALL FOR PAPER PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION
16th Annual Research Awards 2026 — Faculty Research Presentation

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, through the College of Engineering and in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, invites faculty members, university researchers, graduate student-researchers, affiliated academic professionals, and collaborative research teams to submit their original research works for the ARAW 2026 Faculty Research Presentation.

With the theme, “Empowering the Rising Minds to Harness Smart and Inclusive Emerging Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Society,” this event aims to recognize research excellence in scientific discovery, applied innovation, and research commercialization. It also provides an opportunity for researchers to present their scholarly works and explore possible publication in PUP research journals.

📌 Research Areas of Interest:
Scientific Research | Innovation Research | Commercialization Research

Interested participants may scan the QR code in the poster to register and explore the available PUP journals for submission.

Join us in advancing research, innovation, and meaningful academic collaboration for a smarter and more climate-resilient society.

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Aloice Drich Del Campo, Mark Royo Peligres, Marlon Loquinario, Neil Benedict Credo, Christine Baldera, Carmela Marie Buli, Brendon Palting, Justin Francis Macalipay, Eunacia Ann Casison, Seth Gabriel, John Andrei Saldivar, Aaron John Anin, Kristine Detoyato, Marc Lester Mojeca, WJohn Dela Cruz, Charlize Escultura, Julius Paler, Engr-Rey Rmnd, Aldrin Diego, Arric Santiago, Kishi Francisco Nepomuceno, Mary Angel Olaje, Eneke Berrends, Sam Manual, Kai Ronin, Berces Gomer Padilla

To all Participants of the PUP Professorial Chairholder Lecture Series 2026 on April 17, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Kindly check your email for some last minute reminder.

For Non-PUPian Participants, you may refer to this Google Maps pinned location: https://bit.ly/PUPNALLRC, or you may refer to this step-by-step guide:
1. Upon entering the PUP Main Entrance, continue straight along the main road.
2. You'll pass the replica of the Mabini Obelisk.
3. Continue straight, then cross PUP Lagoon and Amphitheater.
4. Once you reach the Charlie Del Rosario Hall, turn right.
5. Look for the Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resources Center (NALLRC) on your right. Bulwagang Bonifacio is located on the 4th floor.
6. Enter the NALLRC building.
7. Take the stairs up to the 4th floor.
Once on the 4th floor, turn right, and you should be able to find Bulwagang Bonifacio.

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: If you get lost or unsure, you can always ask a security guard or any PUP staff member for directions to NALLRC or Bulwagang Bonifacio.

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: PROFESSORIAL CHAIRHOLDER LECTURE SERIES 2026🚨

Despite the transport strike, high heat index, and other challenges affecting our country, the lecture series will proceed.

🤩 Why We Proceed
This decision is based on insistent public demand received through email and Facebook Messenger chat ❤️❤️❤️

🎯 TELL US HOW YOU WILL JOIN
Please react and comment using the codes below:
✅ React/Comment “A” = Online Participation
✅ React/Comment “B”= On-site (F2F) Participation
✅ React/Comment “C”= Unable to Attend This Time

(Reply in the comments so we can track participation.)

🚶🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ON-SITE WALK-INS (IF SEATS ARE AVAILABLE)
If you choose B (On-site), walk-ins will be allowed as long as there are still seats available.

⏰ On-site attendance requirement:
All on-site participants must join before 9:00 AM.
➡️ Doors will be closed once the program starts to avoid distracting the speakers.

🙏 Thank you very much for your support and for your passion to learn. We look forward to connecting with you either online or on-site!