USTP CDO Kahamili Awards 2024 - Illuminating Excellence: A Legacy of Achievement
By Roque P. Bermudez, USTP System STRATCOMM
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The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Cagayan de Oro (USTP CDO) organized the Kahamili Awards 2024 – a ceremonial celebration honoring exceptional achievements and contributions of the Trailblazers’ remarkable dedication and service. The event took place at the Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Memorial Hall on October 30, 2024.
Kahamili Awards 2024 ignite the theme, Illuminating Excellence: A Legacy of Achievement, which holds the core of Trailblazers who exemplified excellence that transcended to a fruitful recognition, acknowledging their achievements and contributions and leaving a legacy. Moreover, the ceremony envisions young Trailblazers and inspires them to become stewards for the betterment of the community.
This year’s Kahamili Awards also proudly recognized delegates from various competitions and engagements covering the local, regional, national, and international arena.
University System President Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II and USTP CDO Chancellor Atty. Dionel O. Albina, along with other University officials, graced the event.
Kahamili 2024 Awardees
Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Awardees
Awardees
- Coila Stefan Pepito
- Christopher John Raagas
- Crystal Joy Base
- John Angelo Gundran
- Mark Rywell Gaje
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Trailblazer Values Awardees
Awardees
- Kathleen May Paid
- Erica I. Cago
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Athlete of the Year
Awardee
- Jonray Banz Hoe E. Anoos
Outstanding Student Organization Moderator Award
Awardees
- Dr. Ismael Talili, Federation Accredited Extracurricular Student Organizations Moderator
- Dr. Maria Antonieta Bacabac, Mathematics and Science Educators Society Moderator
- Mr. Matthew Maulion, MSC, Guild of Junior Data Scientists Moderator
Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Awardees
- Abelardo Piol IV – USTP Balangaw
- Erica I. Cago – University Scholars Society
- William Ace Aranez – University City Scholars
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Student Organization Category Award (Mother Organization)
Gold Awardees
- Federation of Accredited Extracurricular Student Organization (FAESO)
- University Scholars’ Society (USS)
- Student Council of Information Technology and Computing (SCITC)
Silver Awardees
- Student Council of Technology (SCT)
- Student Council of Science and Mathematics (SSCM
- Senior High School Governing Council (SSGC)
Bronze Awardees
- Student Council of Engineering and Architecture (SCEA)
- The Trailblazer Publication (TrailPub)
- Student Council of Science and Technology Education (SCSTE)
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Student Organization Category Award (Unit Organization)
Gold Awardees
- Andam Higala
- Applied Physical Sciences Society
- Computer Science Student Society
- Guild of Junior Data Scientists
- Society of Information Technology and Enthusiasts
- Student University Mathematics Society
- State University of Technology Communication Management Society
- University City Scholars
- USTP Balangaw
- Environmental Science Society
- USTP – Chess Enthusiasts
- Al-Raid Muslim Student Organization
- Mathematics and Science Educators Society
Silver Awardees
- Chemistry Society
- Christ’s Youth in Action
- Google Developer Student Clubs USTP
- Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers Council of Student Chapter – USTP Chapter
- Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines Student Edition Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers
- Leadership Empowerment and Development Society
- USTP – Red Cross Youth
- Society of Electronics and Communication Technology
- USTP DOST Scholars’ Association
Bronze Awardees
- Association of Geodetic Engineering Students
- Association of Research Innovation and Extension Services
- USTP Forerunners
- Junior Institute of Electronics Engineering of the Philippines
- Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
- MAS-Amicus USTP Chapter
- Philippine Association of Food Technologists – Psi
- Solidarity of Autotronics Society
- Society of Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
- State University ElectroMechanical Technology Society
- State University Electrical Technology Society
- United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary
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Outstanding Student Organization Award
Mother Organization Award
- Student Council of Information Technology and Computing
- University City Scholars
Unit Organization Award
- State University of Technology Communication Management Society
- USTP Balangaw
Best Project/ Program/ Initiatives
Awardees
- Federation of Accredited Extracurricular Student Organizations: Anti-Terrorism and Drug Campaign Programs
- Andam Higala: Women Empowerment Programs
- University City Scholars: Project 3K
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Local Competitions
Division School Press Conference – Radio Broadcasting (Filipino)
3rd Place – Overall Radio Broadcasting
- Alona Mae S. Anon
- Christopher A. Alga
- Aizelle Mae B. Casino
- Louky Adriane C. Taal
2nd Place – Best in Infomercial
- Kein Euhann I. Cruz
- Princess Genevieve Buen E. Tejada
Division School Press Conference – Individual Category
3rd Place – Photojournalism (Filipino)
- Pauline A. Sanoria
3rd Place – Photojournalism (English)
- Miguel S. Estenzo
2nd Place – Editorial Cartooning (English)
- Gianne S. Loquias
5th Place – News Writing (English)
- Leonah Leaf R. Campilan
18th Business Idea and Development Award (BIDA) 2024 – Technology Category, 1st Place
- Yul Jhon O. Jaranilla
- Christian R. Macatangay
- Nap Carlo L. Baclayon
- Randulf G. Fantonia
2nd Place, Philippine Startup Challenge – Regional Pitching Competition
- Yul Jhon O. Jaranilla
- Christian R. Macatangay
- Randulf G. Fantonia
1st Place, 2nd Oratorical Competition of Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez
- Kimbert Baiño
2nd Runner-Up, 2nd Debate Competition of Congressman Rufus Rodriguez and Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez
- Kent Joahs Escabarte
- Nohrel O. Madrazo
- Anthon Jaudian
Kinanao Awards, Exemplar Scholar Awardee
- William Ace. M. Aranez
- James D. Manas
Champion and 10th Place, HACK4GOV3
Grand Finalist, XINYX Unlocked: Startup Challenge
- John Richard B. Alix
Gold Singles/Silver Doubles, Table Tennis Secondary Girls
- Bethel Joyce Sadora
Gold, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Secondary Girls
- Mary Hyacinth Zamora
Chess Secondary Boys
Gold Standard Individual Category Silver Standard Team Category Silver Blitz Team Category
- Joseph Alexis Dela Rama
Chess Secondary Girls
Bronze Standard Team Category Silver Blitz Team Category
- Jamaica Anora
Regional Competitions
3rd Place, Philippine Startup Challenge – Regional Pitching Competition
Christian Baguio
- Karsci Cespedes
- Niel Angelo Pagupat
1st Place, AIdeas for Impact: AI for Innovation and Social Impact Workshop
- Lady Maxine Y. Sarsalijo
- Mark Rywell G. Gaje
- Niel Angelo C. Pagupat
- Karsci Vincze A Cespedes
- Christian Jay Baguio
1st Place, HACK4GOV Capture the Flag Competition
- Hernel Niño Juanico
- John Rolly Dioca
- John Richard Alix
- Jaynel Patiarba
8th Place – Pagkukuwento, Mindanao Association of State Tertiary
- Gwengelyn Bantillo
Champion, 1st PSME Mindanao Region Student Conference – Machine Design Competition
- Gerald Francis P. Pagaspas
- Margareth C. Bejiga
- Mark Lester S. Balleras
- Kenny Jay U. Labiano
- Nesty Bryant O. Fua
2nd Place, INNOVAR Research Pitching Competition (Student Category)
- Allysa Mae S. Tabasa
- Katrina Mae S. Raiz
- Richie Jan J. Gullem
- Jasper V. Acierto
Mr & Ms. MASTS 2023
- Gwyneth Jemimah Chan, 1st Runner-Up
- Ronald G. Costanilla, 3rd Runner-Up
3rd Place, Indigenous Dance – MASTS Games 2023
- Aman Patara
- Art John Mañarez
- Claudio Anasco
- Chorlits Dagatan
- Dimple Jane Bahian
- Divine Narvasa
- Earl Jovan
- Chan Guen Pabeca
- Hannie Lumanta
- Irah Marie Castrodes
- Karl Michael Abragan
- Krystina Lariba
- Sean Jabes Fajardo
- Timothy Dajan
- Zayren Baquero
- Kathlyn Licayan
- Robert Amparo
1st Runner-Up, Philippine Startup Challenge 9
- Christian Jay Baguio
- Niel Angelo C. Pagupat
- Karsci Vincze A Cespedes
Champion, ICpEP Regional Challenge – Programming Challenge (C Language)
- Brian James C. Concillo
Champion, ICpEP Regional Challenge – Programming Challenge (Python)
- Kurt Vincent Timajo
Champion, ICpEP Regional Challenge – Quiz Bee
- Mark Louie Moncano
- April Rose Espiritu
- Jude Michael Apus
Champion, ICpEP Regional Challenge – Mobile Legends Tournament
- Louie Jay Bahian
- Perf Nambatac
- Kim Christian Deloeste
- Joel F. Sabuero Jr
- Albert John Diaz
Grand Finalist, Enchiridion British Parliamentary
- Kimbert Baiño
- Jhezierae Rhya Enif
- Alcantara Kent Joahs Escabarte
Semi-Finalist Enchiridion British Parliamentary
- Kent Joahs Escabarte
- Vic Anthon Jaudian
2nd Place 2023 Regional Skills Competition – Graphic Design Technology Category
- Jezrelle Cris C. Beriana
Gold, Secondary Girls Doubles Bronze Secondary Mixed Doubles Table Tennis Secondary Girls
- Bethel Joyce Sadora
Gold Secondary Vault Apparatus Gold Secondary Overall Team, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Secondary Girls
- Mary Hyacinth Zamora
Gold Secondary Team Standard Gold Secondary Team Blitz Silver Secondary Individual Blitz, Chess Secondary Boys
- Joseph Alexis Dela Rama
National Competitions
Champion, Young Banatao Learning Lab Ideathon
- Jhibsam Palmes
2nd Place, Young Banatao Learning Lab Ideathon
- Ma. Sophia Basa and Karylle Dela Cru
Seed Grant Winner – Project 3K: Angat sa Kakayahan, Kaalaman at Kabuhayan para sa Scholar na Anak ng Solo Parent, Top 5 Projects of the Global Youth Summit Seed Grant Competition
- Kathleen Grace Gultiano
- William Ace Aranez
- Francis Adrian Esteban
- Benjun Navarro
- Alvin Gabriel Cahoy
Top 30 Finalist, TAYO Awards – Paminow
- Clark James Tagalog
- Jewel Rose S. Daguinotas
- Ken Adrean Tupino
- Julian Rafael Galvez
- Monica Amelia Empleo
- Danielle Jewl Tabacoan
- Jamaica Ayra Anora
- Jazzel Jean Gentrolizo
- Darwin Palacio
- AG Shun Clark Aparece
- Earnest Jhay Omila
- Louky Adriane Taal
- Shane Ashley Germo
- Shekinah Caharian
- Arvie Manaiz
- James Haniagan
- Monty Sevillena
- Joshua Jericho Ken Padilla
- Kathlyn May S. Uba
- Ashley Samantha Sabasaje
- Ahviel Rhoi Dhan Salendro
Finalist, National School Press Conference
- Sofia Alexandra Moreno
- Noelle Angelie Lago
- Matthew Jose Soto
- Timotheo Juan
- Khalid Sarip
- Gabrielle Fiona Camacho
- Alona Mae Anon
- Bethel Joyce Sadora
- Angel May A. Cometa
- Althea Lei Delos Reyes
- Christrey Paul Andales
- Joe Bacalso
- Allan Jumuad Jr.
- Jertrude Thea Mae Diolanto
- Ian Rushell Paul Tan
- Carlyn Faith Catane
- Gianne Loquias
- Noelle Angelie Lago
- Caitlynn Juliana Raro
- Farrah Luzon
- Xet Jose Bacol
- Fatima Joy Torremocha
- Sofia Alexandra Moreno
- Matt Jason Abellanosa
- Ken Adrean Tupino
- Mary Allaine Cabot
- Vic Celestine Tan
- Ralp Justine Butcon
- Leonah Leaf R. Campilan
- Jeph Ashbelle Taruc
- Lyza Mae Bernal
- Ace Dwayne Dicdican
- Christopher Alga
- Miguel Estenzo
- Pauline Sanoria
- Julian Rafael Galvez
3rd Place, Ms. PASUC-NCAF 2024
- Gwyneth Jemimah Chan
1st Place Miss JPSME National – 14th PSME Student National Convention
- Rufa Mae Ociones
3rd Place, 14th PSME Students’ National Student Conference – Quiz Bowl Competition
- Kurt Louis O. Lorenzana
- Philip Peace S. Imam Jr.
- Rey A. Dordas
- Khim C. Mohamadtaha
- Carlstien D. Jope
- Jelmar L. Olita
- Gabriel Angelo L. Reyes
Champion, Business Idea Development Award 2024 – Technology Category
- Yul Jhon O. Jaranilla
- Nap Carlo L. Baclayon
- Randulf G. Fantonial
- Christian R. Macatangay
Finalist, Business Idea Development Awards – Service Category
- Paul John Roxas
- John Christian Odtohan
- Jerry John Layun
- Hans Ira Hilotin
Top 4, ICpEP National Challenge – Programming Challenge (C Language)
- Brian James C. Concillo
Top 6 ICpEP National Challenge – Quiz Bee
- Mark Louie Moncano
- April Rose Espiritu
- Jude Michael Apus
2nd Place, ICpEP National Challenge – Mobile Legends Tournament
- Louie Jay Bahian
- Perf Nambatac
- Kim Christian Deloeste
- Joel F. Sabuero Jr
- Albert John Diaz
Best Innovative Solution for Finance HABI People’s Choice Award 2024 National Innovation Day: Huddle, Analyze, Build, Innovate
- Rave Arao
Medallion for Excellence 2024 WorldSkills International Competition
- Niel Angelo Pagupat
Finalist – Solutions to Combat Plastic Pollution in Rivers and Canals, Innovate for Impact Competition
- Hans Matthew E. Del Mundo
- Mark Vincent D. Limpahan
- Gerald P. Helbiro Jr
1st Prize, International World Water Day 2024 – Photo Competition
- Harvie Lorenz Babuyo
Learning Express Participants
- James D. Manas Learning
- William Ace M. Aranez
- Hananeel Astrid M. Sabido
- Ahnson Joei Larang
- Norjanah M. Macarampat
- Yuri M. Peña
- Justin D. Balaman
- Rave M. Arao
- Rudy P. Maratas Jr
The event concluded with Trailblazers celebrating to the beat of “Try Everything” by Shakira as Unity Song.
The celebration underscores how USTP is shaping the Trailblazers to become the fortress of excellence, innovation, and community stewardship, illuminating excellence and leaving a continued pursuit of legacy.
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