TUP IRTC Center for Artificial Intelligence and Nanoelectronics

APPLICATIONS EXTENDED!

Due to overwhelming public demand, we're giving aspiring IC Designers another chance.

The application period for the IC Design Industry Readiness Training Program (2026 Cohort) has been extended until June 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Missed the first wave? Here's another shot!

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:
Open only to students graduating in 2026, fresh graduates, and career shifters interested in pursuing a career in IC Design and the semiconductor industry.

📅 Application Deadline:
June 9, 2026 | 3:00 PM

📝 Technical Assessment Schedule:

June 9, 2026
• Batch 1: 10:00 AM
• Batch 2: 1:00 PM

June 10, 2026
• Batch 1: 10:00 AM
• Batch 2: 1:00 PM

🚀 Top performers will be considered for industry opportunities.

Ready to break into IC Design?

Apply now:
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Limited slots available.

Congratulations to Dr. Lean Karlo S. Tolentino, Dean of the College of Engineering TUP Manila (Official), on his appointment as Academic Editor of IET Circuits, Devices & Systems.

This recognition is a proud milestone for the Philippine engineering and technology community, as he serves as the sole representative from the Philippines in the current Editorial Board of the journal.

The journal is indexed in Scopus and Web of Science SCIE/Science Citation Index Expanded, reflecting its international standing in the field of circuits, devices, and systems.

Everyone is also invited to submit research papers to IET Circuits, Devices & Systems, especially works related to circuits, electronic devices, systems, microelectronics, and emerging engineering technologies.

https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/ietcds/homepage/editorial-board

A new project in Luzon aims to boost supply chains.

"Today we announced plans for a historic 4,000-acre Economic Security Zone in the Philippines—the first AI-native investment acceleration hub under Pax Silica. This purpose-built platform will secure inputs vital to American supply chains and transform how allies manufacture together." - Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob S. Helberg

https://x.com/UnderSecE/status/2044916726337335678

Read: The United States and The Philippines Launch Plans for 4,000-Acre Economic Security Zone to Shore Up Supply Chains: First AI-Native Industrial Acceleration Hub Under Pax Silica
https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/the-united-states-and-the-philippines-launch-plans-for-4000-acre-economic-security-zone-to-shore-up-supply-chains-first-ai-native-industrial-acceleration-hub-under-pax-silica/

Fact sheet: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/u-s-and-philippines-plan-the-launch-of-historic-4000-acre-economic-security-zone-to-shore-up-supply-chains/