Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) welcomed Hon. Engr. Adelino V. Garcia, Chairman of the Professional Regulatory Board of Electrical Engineering (PRBEE), during a courtesy visit and strategic meeting held at the President’s Office on September 18, 2026.

Chairman Garcia was accompanied by Engr. Robert U. Mabulay, National President of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE).

The engagement brought together key university officials and stakeholders, including Dr. Antonie M. Umahag, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department; members of the faculty; university administrators; and officers of the IIEE–Iloilo Chapter. The meeting was conducted pursuant to an official memorandum issued by SUC President III Dr. Gabriel M. Salistre, Jr.

The gathering provided a venue for strengthening professional and academic linkages between ISAT U, the PRBEE, and the IIEE. Discussions also focused on potential areas of collaboration and matters concerning the advancement of electrical engineering education and professional practice.

Through engagements such as this, ISAT U continues to foster partnerships with professional organizations and regulatory bodies in support of quality instruction, industry-responsive programs, and the continuing development of electrical engineering students and professionals.