Cagayan State University brings its electric mobility research and development initiatives to a national platform as it participates in the 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) as an exhibitor and one of the parties to a quadripartite Memorandum of Understanding on electric mobility.

Cagayan State University is among the four parties to a ceremo...nial MOU signing with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), represented by Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. and Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, alongside MD Juan Enterprises, represented by its Operations In-Charge Mr. Rodulfo Corbeta, and Utitco Motors Corporation, represented by Founder and CEO Mr. Michael Lenard Utitco.

The partnership seeks to strengthen collaboration among government, academe, and industry in advancing the research, development, technology transfer, and deployment of electric mobility technologies in the Philippines.

Representing Cagayan State University on behalf of Officer-in-Charge President Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez, who is also the eMRDC program leader, are Carig Campus – College of Industrial Technology Dean Bryan T. Lacambra, University Technical Adviser Dr. Florentina S. Dumlao and Campus Research Representative, Mr. Arnold Kein T. Tolbe.

Cagayan State University’s participation is anchored on the work of its Electric Mobility Research and Development Center (eMRDC), which serves as a hub for research, technology development, and collaboration in electric mobility.

Running from October 22 to 24, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the summit provides an important platform for Cagayan State University to demonstrate how university-based research can engage with industry needs and government priorities, particularly in developing technologies that support sustainable and efficient transportation.