Cebu Institute of Technology – University (CIT University) once again proved its excellence in mathematics and engineering as two of its teams emerged victorious in the recently concluded AUTOMATHIC 2025 competition at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Team A secured the CHAMPIONSHIP title, while Team B placed 9th, standing out among 43 universities from across the Philippines.
Following their success, the winning teams paid a courtesy call to University President Engr. Bernard Nicolas E. Villamor, Vice President for Administration Mr. John Gregory B. Escario, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Atty. Corazon Evangelista-Valencia to express their gratitude for the university’s unwavering support. Also present during the visit were Dr. Evangeline Evangelista, Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture; Engr. Ma. Carmen L. Polancos, Chair of the Engineering Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry Department; and team coach Engr. Kim Ian Macay.
The championship-winning Team A was composed of Rohan Ardiente, Jude Bernard Miñoza, and Jude Noel Jarina, while Team B consisted of Charles Anthony Santillan, John Peter Pestaño, and Reynard Batasin-in. All team members are students of the College of Engineering and Architecture, reinforcing CIT University’s strength in mathematics and engineering education.
Commitment to Quality Education and Innovation
The victory highlights CIT University’s commitment to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
✅ SDG 4 (Quality Education) – fostering excellence in STEM education and research.
✅ SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) – strengthening the role of engineering and mathematics in technological advancements.