To reconcile theoretical concepts with the actual setting, the senior CE/EE students together with their Instructors visited the Solano Municpal Sanitary Landfill last October 15, 2010. The field visit and observation were part of the related learning experience of the students in their Sanitary Engineering and Electrical System Design subjects. With the permission of the Municipal Mayor Philip Dacayo, Mr. Arnel Domincel, the General Services Officer of LGU-Solano and the Officer In-charged of the sanitary landfill conducted a brief overview on its design, operations, and maintenance. Because of its good governance and consistent effective operations, it was already issued an Environmental Compliance Certificate by the DENR. Mr. Domincel also stressed that the landfill is the first in region 2 and is now considered as a prototype of many local government units in their quest for an effective and efficient solid waste management program.

To develop and enhance the awareness of  the second year engineering  and  tec-voc students  in the various aspects  of  Etiquette and Grooming,  a seminar on Social Graces and Good Grooming was conducted on August 21, 2010  at the CET building. Engr. Josephine P. Jasmin, the resource speaker emphasized that personal hygiene is the first step to good grooming and good health, that  being well-groomed helps build self-confidence and makes the person feel proud of himself knowing that others appreciate his ways and appearance.  She also stressed that etiquette is not only about forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required by society but it is also the ability to reason and do the right thing at the right time. The activity was jointly sponsored by the 2nd Class Year Organization and the AC Future Industrialists (ACFI).

This year’s  CET Acquaintance and Induction Program was  capped with the theme “CET: Onwards to Green and Efficient Technology”. The Guest Speaker and Inducting Officer, Engr. Victor Brioso, Provincial Administrator of TESDA Ifugao enthused that  we should  take good care of Mother Earth by conserving and preserving the natural environment and resources to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. He said that since we are in the age of technology, let’s have a technology that is environmentally friendly, created and used in a way that preserves natural resources and the environment. The occasion was also a time when  the new board passers of  the CE/EE licensure exams were given due recognition for bringing honor to the department and the school. The event was  made more memorable by the showcase of various  gimmicks prepared by the Student Council like the search for Mr. CET 2010 and Videoke King. The event was held at the Audio-Visual Room last August 6, 2010.

The Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines – Council of Student Chapters, a national organization of Electrical Engineering students, once again gathered the EE students from across the region during the 6^th Regional Student Conference held at the University of Saint Louis, Tuguegarao on September 23, 2010. The Conference aimed to build camaraderie and provide students the enthusiasm to learn more as they progress until they become practitioners. The highlights of the event included technical seminars, fellowship night, quiz show among others. The students were accompanied by their IIEE Adviser and EE Coordinator, Engr. Jaymar M. Bicera.

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers-AC Student Chapter initiated a lecture-training on AutoCAD- basics last September 16, 2010 at the Computer Laboratory 2 with Mr. Ferdinand Marcos as the lecturer-trainer.  AutoCAD is an integral part of the Engineering and Tec-Voc curricula; however the need for additional knowledge on the basic concepts was identified as necessary to hone the students’ drafting skills. It also served as  review lessons for the senior students. The training was participated in by interested CET students.

The AC CET TESDA scholars on Consumer Electronics Servicing culminated with a Trade Assessment last September 25, 2010. The results of the knowledge and skills evaluation were released on October 6, and all fifteen (15) TESDA scholars hurdled the assessment with flying colors. Congratulations to our new Consumer Electronics Technicians:    Jeremy Pearl C. Sabado, Leo Mar C. Villoga, Jayson D. Ganado, Stephen K. Norceo, Orlando N. Bernardino, Mark Anthony Tomas, Marco C. Francis, Manuel L. Del Rosario, Loren Z. Montano, Allan Anthony M. Fernandez , Christopher Q. Durian, Glenn Garcillan, Timothy Greg L. Bacayana, Michael Jim R. Nabulneg , and Alvin G. Abella. We are very proud of you!