The UA&P Department of Information Science and Technology (IST) presented its paper on service learning in information technology at the 5th Colleges and Universities Public Service Conference (CUPSCon5) hosted by the UP Padayon Public Service Office from August 28 to 30, 2024, at Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa.

The conference carried the theme “Future of Public Service in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects" and drew 200 participants from higher education institutions, national government agencies, and local government units. 

In their paper on “Service-Learning in Information Technology as an Instrument for Effective Community Engagement,” IST showed the importance of blending hands-on learning with community impact and highlighted how technology can drive positive change.

To learn more about the paper, kindly email IST at [email protected].

(L-R from the projector screen) IST Department Chair Mr. Cyrus Paolo Buenafe, IT Laboratory Administrator Mr. Anthony Saul, and IST Program Officer Ms. Shirley Tolentino engaged in a lively Q&A session during the forum.

During the opening of the three-day conference with the keynote speaker, broadcast journalist and UP Department of Journalism chairperson Kara Patria David-Cancio (front row, 5th from left). Two hundred participants from various higher education institutions, national government agencies, and local government units were present at Palawan State University - Main Campus.