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51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT dominates regional IT competition, secures top honors at RCITE 2025

Dec 09 2025

The Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT) showcased its prowess in innovative technology research by achieving a landmark victory at the Regional Conference on Information Technology Educators (RCITE 2025). 

Held on November 20-21, 2025, at Misamis University, the conference, hosted by the Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators (PSITE) Northern Mindanao, saw 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT teams effectively sweeping the podium in the highly competitive Student Category Poster Presentation.

Sending three teams to compete against 11 regional entries, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT demonstrated exceptional technical skill and relevance, securing the First Place, Second Place, and Fourth Rank. This remarkable podium sweep effect highlights the depth of talent within the institution's College of Computer Studies.

The Winning Innovations

Transforming Agriculture: Smart G-ID Takes First Place

The top honor was claimed by the project, "Smart G-ID: Design and Development of a Goat Profiling and Trading System for Direct Farmer-to-Consumer transactions."

Presented by 3rd-year BS Computer Applications (BSCA) student Princess April E. Castillo, along with teammates Andrew Earl L. Andres and John Benedict D. Bernal, the research was guided by adviser Mr. Ernesto E. Empig.

Smart G-ID introduces a revolutionary solution for the livestock industry. It features a hardware-equipped "Smart Chute" that uses RFID, sensors, and cameras to automatically profile goats. This system is paired with a sophisticated digital marketplace application designed to facilitate secure, direct trade between farmers and end-users. The project's primary goal is to significantly transform the industry by eliminating intermediaries, thereby boosting farmer income while ensuring transparent, fraud-free transactions through verifiable digital identities for every animal.

Predicting Floods: IoT for Hydrologic Analysis Secures Second Place

The Second Place award was secured by the timely and critical study, "Development of an IoT-Based Near Real-Time Precipitation Rate Monitoring System for Hydrologic Analysis of Urban Flooding."

This research was presented by 4th-year BSCA students Franz Xavier B. Aclao, Kayron Ross M. Rivera, and Art Kent A. Sumondong, under the mentorship of Mr. Jomari Francis Villanueva and co-adviser Mr. Paul Rodolf P. Castor.

Utilizing Rapid Application Development, the team built an Internet of Things (IoT)-based system specifically for Barangay Del Carmen, Iligan City. It employs rain gauges and water level sensors that transmit near real-time data via GSM/4G to a cloud database. A web dashboard then performs advanced hydrologic analysis—calculating rainfall intensity, runoff coefficients, and peak discharge—to provide effective forecasts for urban flooding, aiding in disaster risk reduction.

Wearable Safety: 'Aura' Ranks Fourth

Rounding out the top placements, the project "Aura: Automated Urgent Response Assistant" secured the 4th position.

Presented by 3rd-year BSCA student Sherie Q. Longcob, alongside team members Princess T. Lauron and Ken Jhim Villanueva, and advised by Mr. Excel Van O. Jondonero, Aura addresses personal safety through technology.

Aura is a discreet, wearable security device that detects emergencies via two distinct triggers: a spoken distress keyword and a physical panic button. Upon activation, the device utilizes a GSM module to send an immediate alert message containing the user's real-time location, providing a hands-free and dependable method for individuals to call for help during high-stress situations.

The extraordinary performance of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT delegates at RCITE 2025 underscores the institute’s standing as a premier hub for developing practical, technology-driven solutions that directly address contemporary challenges in the community and the nation.

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