Commission on Higher Education, in partnership with Western Mindanao State University and KCC Mall de Zamboanga present the State Universities and Colleges (SUC) Fair 2024 on July 9-11, 2024 with the theme "Weaving Culture and Innovations for a Transformative, Resilient, and Globally-recognized Philippine Higher Education."
The SUC Fair Expo, launched in 2020 by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), has transcended the limitations of a traditional product expo. This annual event aligns perfectly with CHED's vision of an equitable higher education system producing graduates who are locally responsive, innovative, and globally competitive. As a vital platform for State Universities and Colleges (SUC) across the Philippines, the SUC Fair Expo showcases how SUCs fulfill CHED's mandate of promoting relevant and quality higher education.
Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), as this year's host, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the participation of all SUCs, providing the venue, logistical support, and ensuring a smooth event. This allows SUCs to unveil their unique academic programs, cutting-edge research, and innovative ventures. This, in turn,fosters a well-informed student audience, promotes technology transfer, and celebrates cultural diversity.
The Fair's engaging booth design contests further showcase creativity alongside product exhibits, igniting friendly competition. The SUC Fair Expo serves not just as a marketplace, but as a powerful platform that recognizes the dedication of SUCs, and highlights their commitment to fostering academic excellence, developing innovative solutions, and nurturing graduates with the potential to gain recognition on both local and international stages.
Design by Ced Zabala
The Fair's engaging booth design contests further showcase creativity alongside product exhibits, igniting friendly competition. The SUC Fair Expo serves not just as a marketplace, but as a powerful platform that recognizes the dedication of SUCs, and highlights their commitment to fostering academic excellence, developing innovative solutions, and nurturing graduates with the potential to gain recognition on both local and international stages.
The City Government of Zamboanga are doing the preparations for the biggest festival in the city, Hermosa Festival or Fiesta Pilar. This year's celebration focuses on unity, harmony and friendship with the theme "Junto y Unido: Un Celebracion de Harmonia y Buen Amistad". 
So i was tasked to design the logo of the City Government's campaign "Build Back Better Zamboanga". Here's the process of creating the final logo. 
So, i've been teaching Digital Multimedia again this summer but for IT students this time. We're done with Advanced Photoshop lessons and it's time for them to learn vectors with Illustrator. This week, I gave them activities to practice their vector muscles by tracing shapes with the Pen Tool. It is the most basic skill one must have in order to make vectors but takes a lot of time to master vector Illustration. I asked them create their own logos based on their made-up company or organization. Some were pretty okay, others impressed me but most were just blah. XD hehe. Anywyas, here are some of the output of my students.
Cedrick S. Zabala "CSZ97" is a multimedia artist based in the City of Zamboanga. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation. Currently he works at the City Government of Zamboanga under the Mayor's Office as a Public Information Officer, and as a part-time Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He is currently taking his Master's Degree in Public Administration in Western Mindanao State University. He lives a life with a passion for the arts, culture, and travel. This blog contains his works and travel journals. Carpe effin' Diem!
