Mariano Marcos
State University

AV, IT systems training rolled out for MMSU units

By Wimbledon Bosque 
 

To strengthen the technical self-reliance of its units and colleges in managing live and independently mounted events, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), through the Information Technology Center (ITC), conducted a hands-on training on audio-visual equipment operation, event software, and basic network troubleshooting on February 5 at the Center for Flexible Learning.
 

The session covered practical demonstrations on setting up audio-visual equipment, projectors, and microphones, led by Mr. Khim Yvie Jacinto, network technician; the use of OBS and other event-specific software, facilitated by Mr. Jojo Servanes, computer maintenance technologist; and troubleshooting internet connectivity, discussed by Mr. Zeus Palma, data entry machine operator. 
 

Participants were also introduced to the university’s event management system by Mr. Arnie Jay Ibe, computer programmer, and to the vehicle dispatch management system by Mr. Kenn Solomon, computer programmer. 
 

MMSU President Virgilio Julius Manzano Jr. stated that capacitating offices with technical skills is a strategic step toward operational efficiency, and that empowering units to manage their own event and systems requirements ensures faster response, reduced dependency, and smoother university operations. 
 

Meanwhile, Prof. Vladimir Ibañez, Director of ITC, shared that this initiative is expected to “empower personnel with practical, hands-on competencies that will ensure smoother institutional events, faster technical response, and better utilization of university-developed digital systems.”
 

“From audio-visual equipment setup and live event software to basic network troubleshooting and internal management systems, these are now essential operational skills, not optional add-ons. This training reflects our commitment to operational readiness and continuous upskilling as we advance MMSU’s smart campus and digital transformation agenda,” he added. 
 

Through these capacity-building activities, university personnel are kept abreast of evolving technologies, standardized technical practices across units are reinforced, and the seamless delivery of academic and administrative functions is further supported.