IT faculty researchers reap Paper Awards at RCITE 2025

IT faculty researchers from Bukidnon State University earned major recognitions at the Regional Conference in Information Technology Education (RCITE 2025), held in Misamis University, Ozamiz City, on November 20–21, 2025.

RCITE is a conference for educators and researchers across Northern Mindanao discussing innovative work in computing, emerging technologies, and information systems.

The conference featured three competitive categories: Track 1 (Computing, AI, Data Science & Emerging Technologies), Track 2 (Information Systems, Applications & ICT Innovation), and the Student Poster Presentation Category. These tracks served as platforms for both faculty and students to showcase their ongoing research and technological innovations.

The BukSU delegation delivered strong performances in both faculty tracks, securing multiple Best Paper awards and strengthening the university’s presence in the regional research community.

Best Paper Awardees

Track 1 – Computing, AI, Data Science & Emerging Technologies

Track 2 – Information Systems, Applications & ICT Innovation

Gil Nicholas T. Cagande and Dr. Sales G. Aribe Jr. also presented their study “Benchmarking Federated Learning in Edge Computing Environments: A Systematic Review and Performance Evaluation”, further contributing to BukSU’s research representation at the conference.

“The IT Faculty’s participation showed BukSU’s growing capability in producing competitive and impactful research in the region, while the diverse RCITE tracks continue to foster collaboration and innovation among faculty and students alike,” IT Department shared. (Louie Jay S. Labastida/ Faculty, IT Department)