27/10/2026
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๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฒ 2026! ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ 24, 2026
With gears turning and bright minds ready to compete, the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUP-V) Gymnasium came alive as aspiring engineers gathered for Mechanical Engineering Day 2026, held in celebration of Mechanical Engineering Week.
Organized by the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Negros Occidental Chapter, the event brought together students from Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias (CSAV), Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUP-V), University of Negros Occidental Recoletos (UNO-R), STI West Negros University (STI-WNU), and Southland College for a day of learning, competition, and celebration of engineering excellence.
Among the competing schools, CSAV made its mark by securing second place in both the AutoCAD and Machine Design competitions, while TUP-V swept the competition by claiming championship titles in all three events.
The celebration officially began at 8:00 a.m. with the entrance of participating schools, followed by the National Anthem, PSME Prayer, Creed, and Core Values. The opening program featured messages from Engr. Diego G. Aguado, Jr., Engr. Noel V. Avelino, PME, and Dr. Patrick John G. Delumpa, while Engr. Ronnie D. Maligmat, PSME National Vice-President for Visayas, delivered an address to the participants.
Students also gained valuable insights from Engr. Ace Zander C. Antonio, who discussed the future of mechanical engineering in the era of Industry 4.0, and Engr. Rene V. Bolo, who introduced career opportunities beyond traditional engineering. Both sessions encouraged students to explore new possibilities and prepare for the changing demands of their future profession.
As the afternoon competitions began, excitement grew as participants put their knowledge, creativity, and technical skills to the test. In the AutoCAD Competition, Miguel C. Sanco and Vynz Jalandra brought pride to CSAV after securing second place, showcasing their skills in computer-aided design and technical drawing.
The winning momentum continued in the Machine Design Competition, where John Paul Buenafe, Regie Pelayo, Kevin Rosales Uypico, John Paul L. Santillan, and Gerrose D. Cabahug, under the guidance of Engr. Jay Mae Alanza, earned another second-place finish for CSAV.
Meanwhile, Clark A. Rome, Shena Jean D. Casido, and Steven S. Dobrea, guided by Engr. Edmar Genete, represented CSAV in the Quiz Bee, demonstrating their knowledge, teamwork, and determination despite not securing a podium finish. TUP-V, on the other hand, proved its competitive strength by emerging as champion in the AutoCAD, Machine Design, and Quiz Bee competitions.
Adding significance to the celebration was the Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony of Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (JPSME) Officers for School Year 2026โ2027, where CSAV's newly elected student leaders joined officers from other participating institutions in formally accepting their responsibilities.
The ceremony, administered by Engr. Noel V. Avelino, PME, welcomed CSAV JPSME President Gerrose D. Cabahug, Executive Vice President Clark A. Rome, Internal Vice President Laiza Mae B. Porras, Secretary Shena Jean D. Casido, Treasurer Miguel C. Sanco, Assistant Treasurer Pamela A. Nardo, Auditor Shelou Marie M. Caรฑete, Business Manager Jenny Bev V. Palma, and Public Information Officer Jirhomy N. Ramirez.
Joining them were Sports Coordinators Alain V. Alvarado, James Simon D. Difuz, and Maeryl R. Villamor, along with First Year Representative Edzel John S. Suyo, Second Year Representative Vynz Jalandra, Third Year Representative Steven S. Dobrea, and Fourth Year Representative Hezekiah Jaylawrd E. Soledad. Their induction marked the beginning of another year of service, leadership, and commitment to the mechanical engineering community.
The celebration became even more lively with intermission performances from STI-WNU, Southland College, UNO-R, TUP-V, and CSAV, bringing entertainment and school spirit to the gathering. The event continued with the awarding of prizes to the competition winners and concluded with closing remarks from Engr. Dennis G. Quivis.
For Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias, Mechanical Engineering Day 2026 was more than an opportunity to compete. It was a chance to showcase the abilities of its students, strengthen connections with fellow aspiring engineers, and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter of JPSME leadership.
Photos by:Maeryl Villamor