Cebu Technological University (CTU) proudly received the Platinum Award with two Special Citation Awards during the 2025 Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) Presidents’ Summit and General Assembly, held last April 10, 2025, at the Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay.

This milestone marks CTU’s first time receiving the prestigious Platinum Award, elevating its previous achievements from Gold Awards in past years. The Platinum Award is the second-highest distinction granted by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Also, CTU was honored with two Special Citation Awards: the 2024 ITSO Top Filer for Industrial Design (ID) and the 2024 ITSO Top Filer for Utility Model (UM). These accolades were awarded to higher education institutions that filed and registered the highest number of industrial designs and utility models nationwide within a given period. Representing the university, Engr. Ray H. Malonjao, ITSO Manager of CTU, formally received the awards. 

CTU’s Intellectual Property and Technology Business Management (IPTBM) Team began its intellectual property filing efforts last July 1, 2024. In spite of the short timeline, the team successfully met the qualifications for the Platinum Award and secured two Special Citation Awards. These notable accomplishments were achieved with the strong support of University President Dr. Joseph C. Pepito and former Vice President for Research and Development, Dr. Adrian P. Ybañez.

The IPTBM Team was led by Dr. Naomi A. Bajao, the University Director, and worked closely together with team members Engr. Ray H. Malonjao, Dr. Jivulter C. Mangubat, Dr. Maria Esther F. Medalla, Dr. Juvy B. Malonjao, Dr. Michelle P. Trangia, Dr. Janeth S. Ugang, Prof. Ryan H. Teo, and Mr. Ian Lao. The success was also made possible with the active support and participation of the larger CTU community.

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Words by Dr. Janeth S. Ugang, IPTBM Member