12/05/2026
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐-๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ
The Research and Publication Department (RPD), in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) and the Human Resources Department (HRD), warmly invites all faculty members to participate in this meaningful academic initiative on:
๐๐๐ญ๐: May 15, 2026 (Friday)
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 8:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐: St. Thomas Hall
As a prelude to Academic Summit 2026, Project TORCH 2026 aims to strengthen faculty competencies in AI-assisted research and teaching, promote innovative and data-driven methodologies, advance microcredentialing and digital education strategies, and support curriculum transformation aligned with emerging global trends in higher education.
The training will feature distinguished experts who will facilitate specialized sessions on the following topics:
Dr. Glen Mangali, Ph.D., Vice President for Planning, Research, Extension, Linkages, Quality Assurance, Alumni Relations and Publication of Marikina Polytechnic College
Harnessing Data and Redefining
Methodological Frameworks through AI
Asst. Prof. Louie Giray, MA, LPT, Advisory Board, Research Center for International and Global Higher Education, Khazar University and Assistant Professor of Mapua University, Manila
AI Integration in Teaching and Learning
Engr. Ericson D. Dimaunahan, Assistant Vice President for Digital Education, Learning Technologies, and Analytics of Mapua University, Manila
Microcredentialing and Digital Education
This initiative reflects the Colegioโs continuing commitment to research excellence, innovation, and transformative education in the age of artificial intelligence with alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 4 โ Quality Education, SDG 9 โ Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and, SDG 17 โ Partnerships for the Goals
We encourage all faculty members, particularly those engaged in research and curriculum development, to take part in this collaborative and future-oriented learning experience.