UP Mindanao Showcases Campus Innovations to Regents and Officials

Pres. Jimenez and fellow regents and officials at the UPMin FabLab

Regents and top officials of the University of the Philippines, led by President Angelo A. Jimenez, were impressed by the recent developments across the UP Mindanao campus during their visit on July 10, 2025.

The visit began at the Center for AI and Robotics (CAIR), specifically at the AI and Robotics FabLab, located within the Center for the Advancement of Research in Mindanao (CARIM) Building. Officials were impressed by the facility’s cutting-edge technologies and its role in advancing innovation in Mindanao. The FabLab is a collaborative initiative launched by UP Mindanao and the Department of Trade and Industry Region XI (DTI-XI) on June 30, 2025. The facility aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, students, researchers, and faculty by providing access to state-of-the-art 3D printers for fabrication and prototyping technologies.

During the visit, FabLab personnel showcased various product demonstrations. The officials were particularly impressed with the real-time fabrication of a customized wooden medallion, which was presented to President Jimenez as a token of appreciation, crafted on-site using the Lab’s Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine.

Student Regent Duran plays with the computer-generated imagery

AI-based Non-Invasive Grading System for Durian (AIDurian) project staffer Jenno Villarino briefs VP for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor

UP Cebu Chancellor Leo Malagar speaks with UPMin VC for Administration Leo Estana

Pres. Jimenez shows off a customized product of the FabLab

At the Fabrication Lab are (front row, left-right) AVP Fernando Paras, Asst. Secretary Jovita Fucio, Alumni Regent Robert Aranton, Student Regent Francesca Mariae Duran, UPMin Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao, President Angelo Jimenez, Staff Regent Marie Theresa Alambra, Faculty Regent Early Sol Gadong, VP for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor, and Assoc. Prof. Armacheska Satina, alongside the FabLab interns.

Following the Fablab tour, the regents and officials visited the Davao City-UP Sports Complex, where they were welcomed by faculty members and students of the Department of Human Kinetics (DHK). The group viewed the photo exhibit of the Sports Complex, from its beginnings in 1995 to subsequent highlights, including the Palarong Pambansa in 2019.

Chancellor Murao presented President Jimenez with the book, “Building Legacies: Unraveling the History and Impact of the Davao City-UP Sports Complex.” The tour also included a visit to the Football Field and Track Oval, located at the campus’ western periphery, followed by a walkthrough of the new Weights Room and Rehabilitation Clinic, and the Multi-Purpose Gym, which houses the DHK offices and hosts most sporting events.

To cap the tour, the officials drove by the Aquatics Center and viewed the proposed site of the Executive House, sparking further excitement among the officials and regents for the future developments on campus.

At the Football Field are (left-right) Dir. Michael Gatela, Mr. Armando Salazar, Asst. Sec. Jovita Fucio, Dean Roberto Figueroa, Chancellor Joane Serrano, Mr. Jovanie Lapesigue, s. Nikkailah Arriba, Asst. Prof. Catherine Lariosa, VP for Public Affairs Marian Coquia-Regidor, AVP Fernando Paras, Staff Regent Marie Theresa Alambra, Mr. Nap Concepcion, Asst. Prof. Jean Juanga, Asst. Prof. Annaliza Castro, Dr. Sylvia Concepcion, Pres. Angelo Jimenez, Ms. Chrisxelyn Familar, Chancellor Lyre Murao, Ms. Kaye Famulagan, Asst. Prof. Jezreel Abarca, Ms. Cherry Camia, Student Regent Francesca Duran, Asst. Prof. Erwin Protacio, Dean Jhoanna Cruz, and Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Cagas

See more of the Sports Complex tour [here]

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