Brent Soriano, News, Communication Management Office
In celebration of National ICT Month, the Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) conducted Technology Day 2026 with the theme, “Co-piloting Sinta: AI as a Partner in Teaching, Research, and Public Service Excellence.” The event brought together faculty members, administrators, and personnel to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Microsoft Copilot can support teaching, research, and public service.
The program opened with remarks from Prof. Alberto C. Guillo, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Planning and Finance, who emphasized the University's commitment to digital transformation and innovation. The learning sessions were led by Gabriel Angelo Limlingan, who served as the resource speaker for all four phases of the event.
Meanwhile, Sally Mua, Director of the ICTO, underscored the University's efforts to maximize its existing technology investments. “There are so many tools out there, but today we are focusing on what we have here in PUP, which is the MS Copilot. We want to maximize the license that we have and we have purchased also limited licenses for the University,” Mua cited. She noted that the initiative aims to help faculty and staff make the most of the University's available AI resources while promoting responsible and effective technology use.
During the morning sessions, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of Microsoft Copilot and Responsible AI. Limlingan discussed the opportunities and responsibilities associated with AI adoption in higher education and shared practical prompting techniques through the GCSE Framework. Participants also explored the features of Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot, learning how these tools can assist with content creation, data analysis, document preparation, and other workplace tasks.
The afternoon sessions focused on Copilot Agents, where participants learned about agent-based AI systems and their potential applications in university operations. Limlingan also demonstrated prebuilt agents and the Agent Builder, providing attendees with insights into how customized AI solutions can be developed to address specific institutional needs.
The event concluded with a hands-on workshop where participants applied their newly acquired skills in breakout sessions focused on teaching and learning, research and extension, and internal governance. The groups presented their outputs and shared ideas on how AI can support innovation and efficiency across various university functions.
Beyond enhancing digital competencies, Technology Day 2026 reinforced PUP's commitment to the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
As PUP continues to embrace emerging technologies, Technology Day 2026 demonstrated how AI can serve as a valuable partner in advancing excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
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