CIT-University Produces Three 1st Placers in 2026 Engineering Board Exams

Proof that academic excellence is more than just a marketing slogan, the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) has achieved a remarkable milestone by producing three national Top 1 board placers across different engineering disciplines within a single year.

With these unprecedented achievements, CIT-U proudly tallies its 96th, 97th, and 98th Top 1 board placers in the institution’s rich history.

The Triad of Topnotchers for 2026

• Charles Anthony S. Santillan — Top 1 (94.25%)

  • September 2026 Registered Electrical Engineers (REE) Licensure Examination

  • From Duljo-Fatima, Cebu City

  • Summa Cum Laude & CIT-U King of Engineers 2025

• Jude Bernard Villarba Miñoza — Top 1 (93.95%)

  • September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination (CELE)

  • From Quiot, Cebu City

  • Summa Cum Laude & CIT-U Mathematician of the Year 2024

• Rohan Ardiente — Top 1 (95.80%)

  • October 2026 Electronics Engineers Licensure Examination

  • From Day-as, Cebu City

  • Magna Cum Laude & CIT-U Mathematician of the Year 2025

"Excellence is a Tradition"

According to CIT-U Professor Armel Cainglet, this extraordinary feat demonstrates that the phrase "CIT-U TOPS AGAIN" is far more than a catchphrase—it is an enduring legacy of top-tier technical education.

Expressing immense pride in the institution's accomplishments this year, Prof. Cainglet shared:

Three different engineering programs, three board exam topnotchers, and one year of extraordinary achievements! This is a testament to CIT-U’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and its legacy of producing topnotchers.

This is exactly why we proudly say, 'CIT-U TOPS AGAIN! Excellence is not just our slogan—it is a tradition we continue to uphold!

Congratulations to CIT-University and its newly minted top engineers for making history once again! CIT-U Tops Again! 🎓👷‍♂️