RSCON Reflection

They say that every convention, the main purpose is to gather all the students on that
particular course to enjoy, make friends, and make memories. But in every event, there is always
a competition. For 4 years of joining the Regional Schools Conference of the Electrical
Engineering program, I can say that every year expectations increases including the venue, foods,
events, and many more.
As a quizzer, UM Davao has been the greatest opponent to the other schools in academic,
sports, and musical competitions. This year many things changed. UM has placed in the top two
spots in the 2016 and 2018 Regional Math Wizard and in the 2017 Regional Quiz Show which
serves as a ticket to qualify for the National Math Wizard and Quiz Show. But this year we only
placed 3rd on the Math Wizard and 4th on the Quiz Show. Questions were really hard this year
and some terms and problems were not found on reviewers and books. As team captain of the
quiz show, I felt disappointed because we didn’t maintain the winning streak of UM. It made me
come up to a realization that we should really study not just a week before the said event but a
month or even more to prepare. It is not always that we win. There are days and years that we
will not shine but as what the university philosophy states that we should be polished like
diamonds in the rough.
We went home without bringing home the bacon, but the memories, the bond of every
delegate, and the happy moments while staying at General Santos City will live on forever. This
will be my last RSCON and I hope someday that UM Davao will return to its shining glory and
each delegate would have a smile on their faces.
 Technical Seminars Narrative
The series of technical seminars was conducted last September 17, 2019 at AVR
1 University of Mindanao, Bolton St., Davao City wherein 108 delegates attended the said
event. The program officially stared at 9:00am with a doxology, followed by the Philippine
National Anthem, and the University of Mindanao Hymn.
Engr. Richard T. Regidor, an employee from Davao Light and Power Co. served
as the first technical speaker wherein his topic is “Power System Fault Analysis.” He also
introduced the software simulation of the said topic. Engr. Jayson P. Lolo, a faculty from
the University of Mindanao served as the second speaker with his topic “Electricity in the
workplace (Construction Health and Safety)”. The first part of the event ended at 12:00
pm and students were given 1-hour lunch break.
For the afternoon part of the program, Ms. Carlyn Pascual and Mr. Jimmy Malinao
from the Pipeworld Industries talked about Product Standardization of uPVC Pipe Series,
and Control Methodologies for Assurance of Compliance of Standard Processes, Outputs
in Accordance with Philippine National Standards under the mandates of Bureau of
Product Specification. They showed product demonstration and videos of how the pipes
are made. Engr. Jonathan Jamayo a PEE from the Institute of Integrated Electrical
Engineers (IIEE) Davao Chapter served as the last speaker with his topic “Cost Estimate
for Large Commercial Buildings.”
The event officially ended at 5:00 pm and certificate of attendance were given to
every delegate who joined the technical seminars.

Prepared by:

JIFFORD ROIS T. HERNAN

UMEESS, External Vice-President

Noted by:

JANNA PAULINE G. PUEBLAS

UMEESS, PRESIDENT
 RSCON 2019

The 15th Regional Student Conference took place at General Santos City wherein
10 schools namely The University of Mindanao-Davao, University of Mindanao Tagum
College, Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, Notre Dame University of Cotabato City,
Notre Dame of Marbel University, Mindanao State University- Gensan, Mats College of
Technology, Malayan Colleges Mindanao, University of Southeastern Philippines-
Obrero, and University of Southeastern Philippines- Bislig attended the said event.
The first day of the event happened last September 26,2019 held at KCC
Convention Center. The event was purely a series of technical seminars. Engr. Joseph
Darren Claire Solicar gave an inspirational talk. Engr. Effren Canonigo served as the first
speaker with his topic “Induction Motor Protection and Maintenance for Industrial
Application.” Engr. Phil Monferte served as the second speaker with his topic “ Balance
in Power System”. The third speaker with topic “Distribution System” was delivered by
Engr. Anselmo Ambray from Socoteco II. After the technical seminars, a product
presentation was presented by Phelps Dodge, a wire and cable company. Question and
answers were given by the students and the speakers answered it.
The next day, the event was held at MSU Gensan in which the highlight of the
event is the Regional Math Wizard, and the Regional Quiz Show. It is also a simultaneous
event to the sports competition such as basketball, volleyball, and chess. UM placed 3rd
on the Regional Math Wizard and 4th on the Regional Quiz Show but only the 1st and 2nd
winning teams can go to the national level of the competition. The basketball team got
eliminated on the first game. The volleyball team qualified for the championship game the
next day. UM won the chess game.
The third day was held at NDDU wherein the events where sports championship
game, and acoustic band competition. This is also the time to award all the winners. UM
placed 1st runner up on the acoustic band, and volleyball, 2nd runner up on the music
video competition.
The 3-day event officially ended at 12:00 pm and all delegates went home to their
respective places. The newly elected regional officers for next year took their oath. Mr.
Christian Durano, the current regional chairperson gave his closing remarks thanking
everyone for attending. The 16th RSCON will be held in Tagum City next year.
Prepared by:

JIFFORD ROIS T. HERNAN

UMEESS, External Vice-President

Noted by:

JANNA PAULINE G. PUEBLAS

UMEESS, PRESIDENT
 Intramurals
The intramurals of the University of Mindanao happened last August 29-31, 2019.
Organizations were given the task to have a booth and decorate it for the best booth
competition. UMEESS along with the other organizations of the College of Engineering
Education booths were located in front of the GET building.
The UMEESS had a photobooth which only cost 5 pesos and can be given to the
customer the next day. They also had a stacking game in which who can win 3 consecutive
games will get a t-shirt. In order for the students to get a signature from our booth for their
passport, they must either take a picture on the photo booth or play the stacking game. If they
want to get signatures for free, they should try the “PakuryentEE Experience.” It is just a very
small amount of
 EE Quiz Show: A Narrative Report

The EE Quiz Show conducted by the UMEESS was held last August 27, 2019 at
the Electrical Engineering Laboratory. 14 participants from different year levels joined the
said activity. The activity started at 10:00am.
The quiz show consists of 3 different categories; mathematics, engineering
sciences and allied subjects, and the electrical engineering major. There will be 3 rounds
for each category such as easy, average and difficult which consists of 7 questions each
corresponding to 1,3, and 5 points respectively.
Jay Morada, a 3rd year electrical engineering student and Avenn Jade Relojas, a
4th year student were declared as winners for the mathematics category. Mhel Sulfie
Quitong, a 4th year student and Arthon Perales, a 2nd year student were the winners for
the ESAS category, and Joel Jr. Leonero and Michael Eromon, both 5 th year students
were the winners for the electrical engineering major.
All the winners will have the chance to represent the EE department in upcoming
competitions for this school year and next school year. They will be trained together with
the recent quizzers. The quiz show officially ended at 12:00pm.

Prepared by:

JIFFORD ROIS T. HERNAN

UMEESS, External Vice-President

Noted by:

JANNA PAULINE G. PUEBLAS

UMEESS, PRESIDENT