January 19, 2026 — The Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) has recently received more than PHP 14.7 million worth of state-of-the-art equipment from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through its Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region V, significantly boosting the Automotive and Fabrication Laboratories of the College of Industrial Technology (CIT).
The newly delivered equipment is set to support the incoming implementation of the Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BIndTech) curriculum, in line with CHED Memorandum Order No. 13, series of 2023, which emphasizes industry-aligned, technology-driven, and competency-based instruction.
Under the CHED IDIG, DEBESMSCAT received PHP 10 million worth of cutting-edge automotive training equipment designed to enhance hands-on learning, diagnostics, and emerging technology applications. These include a CRDI Engine Assembly and Disassembly Training Equipment, Hybrid Engine Fault Diagnosis Simulator, Four-Post Car Lifter with 3D Wheel Aligner with installation, Pneumatic Tire Changer, Professional Automotive Diagnostic Scanner (OBD2), Solar Generation Training Bench, Automotive Engine Fault Diagnostic Simulator, Multiparameter Meter PC 60 VioLab DHS complete kit, and a Handheld XRF Analyzer (QualiX-2000).
Complementing these is the PHP 4,776,000.00 worth of advanced fabrication equipment turned over by DTI Region V, which includes a multi-color 3D printer with carbon-fiber capability, a Precision AutoRoute CNC Router, and a high-production Industrial UV Printer. These machines are expected to expand the college’s capacity in digital fabrication, prototyping, and advanced manufacturing.
College officials said the acquisition of these high-technology resources will significantly improve laboratory instruction, align student competencies with industry standards, and better prepare graduates for employment and entrepreneurship in automotive and industrial technology sectors.
The equipment were procured through proposals developed by CIT faculty members Mr. Randy Ramos and Mr. Francis Kyle Malto, with the unwavering support of DEBESMSCAT SUC President III Dr. Arnel B. Millesca, whose leadership continues to prioritize innovation, industry relevance, and academic excellence.
With the arrival of these facilities, DEBESMSCAT further strengthens its commitment to delivering quality, future-ready technical education and to serving as a key contributor to regional workforce development in Bicol.
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