The Team

Organizational Structure

Director and Program Heads

Engr. Lloyd Jhon B. Estampa, PECE, DTE

Engr. Lloyd Jhon Estampa graduated from Mindanao Polytechnic State College, now USTP, with a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering.

He obtained his Masters in Electronics and Communications Engineering with specialization in Control Systems at Mapua Institute of Technology, now Mapua University and graduated Cum Laude.  He is a Doctor of Technology Education from USTP.

He's been in the teaching arena for more than 15 years and has served several years as a Department Chairperson, Extension Program Coordinator, and Lead Facilitator of Social Innovation Programs where students are empowered to innovate solutions for the community.

He is a certified CDIO Master Trainer and a Design Thinking Facilitator trained in Singapore. He is also a former Principal of USTP Senior High School focusing on enhancing STEM curriculum.

Currently, he is the Director of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CiTL) at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP).

Engr. Aileen Amora-Sieras, MoE


Engr. Aileen Sieras earned her bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Mindanao Polytechnic State College, now USTP. She graduated her master's degree in Computer Engineering at Ateneo de Davao University.

Since 2012, she's been serving as the chairperson for the Department of Computer Engineering under the College of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines.

She was trained at Singapore Polytechnic as a CDIO Trainer for Teaching and Learning Framework.

Currently, she is the Program Head for the Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL).

Engr. Rojien V. Morcilla, PEE

Engr. Rojien Morcilla earned his bachelor and master degrees from MUST, now known as programs of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Master on Egneering, major in Electrical Engineering, respectively.

He is a certified CDIO Master Trainer trained at Singapore in 2014. Included in his CDIO training is Advancing CDIO which was funded by TEMASEK Foundation.

Since 2011, he's been serving as the chairperson of USTP-CDO's Electrical Engineering Department.

Currently, he is a consultant for the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). 

Mr. Arvin E. Narvaza, MAEd

Arvin Narvaza earned his bachelor's degree in Secondary Education in English, and his master's degree in Communication Arts from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan.

He served as an academic head of USTP in 2019, and is now an active faculty of Communication Arts, Languages and Literature.

He's one of EdX Harvard University's Leaders of Learning graduates of 2017 through the American Spaces of the US Embassy in Manila.

Currently, he is a consultant for the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP)

Dr. Josephine C. Visande

As a professional educator, she began her career in 1999 at one of Cagayan de Oro City's basic education institutions. In 2001.

She subsequently taught in the Priests of the Sacred Heart's minor seminary. She began teaching at the College of Sciences and Mathematics in 2013, and she eventually rose to the rank of professor at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. 

She was sent to Centro Escolar University in Manila in 2016 for a short-term study of the aforementioned course, for which she received a degree, and in 2017 she began serving as a CHED Trainer for Teachers of the General Education course, specifically in Understanding the Self. In 2020 and 2022, she served as the Director for.

Currently, she is designated as the Program Head for Curriculum and Development of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CiTL)

Dr. Sarah O. Namoco

A distinguished Professor IV at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), Cagayan de Oro City Campus.

She holds a Doctor of Education specializing in Educational Technology from University Science Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia; a Master in Technician Teacher Education from Mindanao University of Science and Technology in Cagayan de Oro City; and a Bachelor of Secondary Education in Home Economics from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology where she graduated Cum Laude in Iligan City. 

Dr. Namoco's contributions continue to inspire her colleagues and students, making her a respected and influential figure in the field of education.

Currently, she is designated as the Program Head for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CiTL)

Engr. John Rey B. Bajuyo

Engr. John Rey Bajuyo took up his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan. He finished his Master of Engineering Program in Electrical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines with fields of interest in renewable energy, power economics, and energy efficiency. He will pursue further studies taking Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Education at Batangas State University.

Prior to his 8 years of teaching experience at the university, he used to work in the industry as a power plant engineer and later became a campus youth volunteer for Christ's Youth in Action (CYA), doing evangelization and leadership training work for college students nationwide.

Currently, aside from being a program head for CiTL, his designations include being the technical division head of the Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (a funded project of the Department of Energy) and Coordinator of the Electrical Engineering Department in USTP CDO. Engr. Bajuyo is an advocate of CDIO and OBE learning, as evident in the way he handled his classes.

His motto in class is "Leave no man behind."

Engr. Carl Angelo P. Suasola

Engr. Carl Angelo P. Suasola earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines.

Currently, he's taking his master's degree in Computer Engineering with specialization in Applied Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at the same POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

He is currently the Program Head for New Faculty Program at Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CiTL).

The Staff

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Office Staff

Ms. Shiela Mae A. Berbania

IT and Technical Staff

She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) at Cagayan de Oro College (COC) - PHINMA.

Currently, she serves as the Moderator for the USTP - Forerunners organization and has been a Part-time Instructor for Empowerment Technologies (ETECH) at USTP’s Senior High Department.

Additionally, she is pursuing her Master’s degree in Information Technology at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) and works as the IT/Technical Staff at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL).

Ms. Andrea Mei P. Gaid

Clerical Staff

She earned her Bachelor's degree in Electronics and  Communication Technology from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. 

Throughout her academic years, she has been actively engaged in various technopreneurial programs and is passionate about innovation and technological advancements. 

Moreover, she diligently participated in diverse Leadership Organizations. 

Currently, she is working as an Office Clerk at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL).