To reinforce industry linkages and global career pathways for engineering and technology students, Cebu Technological University (CTU) Main Campus welcomed officials from Augustea Ship Manning Philippines, Inc. and partner institutions on Monday, February 2.
The official visit reaffirmed a decade-long international partnership established under a 2010 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), further strengthening academe–industry collaboration to prepare CTU students for global maritime and technical careers.
As part of the engagement, activities included a campus visit, curriculum review, and the promotion of the Cadetship Program for Electricians, specifically targeting students and alumni of Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE), Electrical Technology/Technical, and other related technical programs.
The week-long engagement, scheduled for February 2–7, 2026, focuses on curriculum review, facility assessment, and recruitment activities. It began with a visit and review of the Main Campus on February 2, followed by campus visits to the Carmen and Danao campuses on February 3.
Student and alumni interviews are scheduled for February 4–5, with the engagement concluding in a wrap-up meeting on February 7.
The official visit at the Main Campus was facilitated by Dr. Romeo P. Montecillo, CTU Vice President for Student Affairs. He guided the delegation composed of Chief Engineer Bonifacio Lagumay of Elburg Shipmanagement Phils., Inc., Electrical Officer Jose Aldwin Aninipot of I.M.A. Assessment and Training Center, Inc., and Cebu Branch Manager Janette Jane Y. Pasicaran of Augustea Ship Manning Philippines, Inc.
The delegation’s first stop was the Mechatronics Department under the College of Technology, where Dean Dr. Janice A. Alivio and faculty led a tour of advanced facilities and laboratories relevant to shipboard operations.
The visitors were impressed by the facilities, while professional recommendations for potential upgrades were shared and noted by CTU representatives for future enhancement.
The delegation also visited the Electronics Engineering Department, where Dr. Joecyn N. Archival, Dean of the College of Engineering, welcomed them. Faculty and staff demonstrated machines and equipment relevant to maritime operations, highlighting the department’s technical capabilities.
The official visit emphasized CTU’s industry-academe collaboration, with insights from the delegation and faculty demonstrations serving as a basis for improvements in facilities, curricula, and training programs aimed at preparing graduates for international maritime and technical careers.
