The College of Engineering proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as its students emerged victorious in both the 1st National Undergraduate Seismic Design Challenge – “Beat the Quake” (Regional Qualifier – Davao Leg) and the 2026 National Undergraduate STAAD.Pro Challenge – “Rise to the Top” (Regional Battles – Davao Leg).
The competitions brought together undergraduate engineering students from various institutions to demonstrate their knowledge and technical skills in structural analysis, seismic design, and engineering innovation. Through a combination of technical expertise, creativity, and teamwork, the Cor Jesu College representatives successfully showcased their ability to develop resilient structural solutions capable of addressing real-world engineering challenges.
The champion team representing the College of Engineering consisted of:
Kyle M. Demabildo
Raymund L. Gayapa
Stephene Jun C. Briñan
The team was guided by their coach, Engr. Amie Lou Cisneros, ENP, MSCE, whose mentorship and expertise contributed significantly to the students’ preparation and success in the competition.
This achievement highlights the commitment of the College of Engineering to cultivating future engineers who are not only technically competent but also equipped to design infrastructure that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and resilience. By applying advanced seismic design principles and structural analysis tools, the team demonstrated how engineering solutions can help protect communities and reduce disaster risks.
Beyond the competition, this milestone reflects the institution’s dedication to experiential and competition-based learning, which plays an important role in preparing students for the demands of the engineering profession.
Contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The accomplishment of the CJC engineering team also aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Promoting innovative and resilient infrastructure through advanced seismic design and structural analysis.
SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Supporting the development of earthquake-resilient structures that help protect communities and reduce disaster-related risks.
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Demonstrating the impact of hands-on, competition-based learning in developing globally competent engineering professionals.
SDG 13 – Climate Action and Disaster Resilience
Enhancing preparedness for natural hazards through sustainable and forward-looking engineering solutions.
The entire Cor Jesu College community congratulates the team and their coach for this outstanding accomplishment, which continues to uphold the tradition of excellence within the College of Engineering.
