Eight Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) alumni from the University of Batangas (UB) successfully passed the 16th Certified Industrial Engineer Examination held on April 26, 2026, with Engr. Charisse Anne Panganiban clinched the Rank 9 spot nationwide.
The Industrial Engineering Certification Board (IECB) released the official results after the Center for Educational Measurement, Inc. (CEM) administered the rigorous nationwide assessment, which thoroughly evaluated the candidates’ competencies in operations research, systems design, and ergonomics.
Engr. Charisse Anne Panganiban led the successful batch of UB examinees by earning an elite spot in the national top ten at Rank 9. Joining her in this professional breakthrough are newly certified industrial engineers Engr. Czarina Rae Cueto, Engr. Mike Harold De Roma, Engr. Reinielle Macatangay, Engr. Jeann Mialyn Mendoza, Engr. Phoebe Ramos, Engr. Mary Angelie Senario, and Engr. Kyla Untalan. This collective board success underscores the institutional capability of the UB Industrial Engineering department to consistently align its curriculum with stringent professional standards, arming its alumni with the exact analytical tools required to lead massive industrial operations.
This professional milestone actively drives the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by directly advancing SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, as these newly certified industrial engineers possess the specialized skills necessary to optimize production systems, foster manufacturing innovation, and design resilient operational frameworks. Additionally, the achievement supports SDG 4: Quality Education by validating UB’s commitment to competitive higher education, proving that the institution delivers top-tier technical training that enables its alumni to achieve national distinction and enter the workforce as job-ready industry leaders.