Winners in the Mission Challenge and Line Tracing Competition Elementary Level with Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido (2nd from right), Andy Paunellan, trainer of Pinoy Robot Games (1st from left).
Isabela National High School dominated the Southern District Robotics Competition, clinching the championship titles in the Project Innovative Ideas and Mission Challenge categories in Sipalay City on Friday, Sept. 12.
Gil Montilla National High School–Cabadiangan Extension secured victory in the Sumobot category, while Cabacungan National High School emerged as the champion in the Line Tracing category.
At the elementary level, Barangay V Elementary School claimed the championship in both the Mission Challenge and Line Tracing categories, while Binulig Elementary School captured the championship in the Sumobot competition.
The districtwide event was spearheaded by the Office of Governor Eugenio “Bong” Lacson through the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (NOLITC) and Pinoy Robot Games, in partnership with the Office of Sipalay City Mayor Maria Gina Lizares and Department of Education Sipalay Division.
The top five winners will advance to the 5th Battle of Bots Provincial Level Competition, scheduled for September 30 to October 2, 2025. The district event marked the opening leg of the competition, which will continue with the second leg in Silay City on September 17–20 and the third leg in Cadiz City on September 22–25. Each winner received medals, cash prizes, and certificates in recognition of their achievements.
Winners of the Project Innovative Ideas with Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido (1st from right) and Ms. Katherine Maguad-Jocame (3rd from right) of Sipalay City Mayor’s Office – Executive Program and Local Youth Development Office.*
List of winners in the High School Level Competition:
Innovative Project Ideas
Champion – Kyla S. Peñonal & Glaze Ahkia G. Porras (Isabela National High School)
2nd Place – Ralph Joshua M. Perez & Kishia A. Dagumampan (Isabela National High School)
3rd Place – Fergie A. Alarcon & Kenji C. Buligan (Hinigaran National High School)
4th Place – Claire Azhanti P. Estañol & Jules Evan E. Villaluz (Cabacungan National High School)
5th Place – Xynia Franz P. Casuyon & Maureen Clarisse T. Singer (Himamaylan National High School)
Mission Challenge
Champion – Rey Edmund Torres (Isabela National High School)
2nd Place – Rey Joseph Castillo (Guiljungan National High School)
3rd Place – Earl John Sabillo (Maricalum Farm School)
4th Place – Rhyle Shamzey Aguirre (Guinpana-an National High School)
5th Place – Nizzan Marie Rioja (Isabela National High School)
Sumobot
Champion – Hermes Laurena Amparado (GMNHS – Cabadiangan Ext Bonifacio)
2nd Place – Bonifacio Pedrosa (Omas Integrated School)
3rd Place – Jelo Parnay (Maricalum Farm School
4th Place – Sam Owen Pineda (Tabu National High School)
5th Place – Juljen Wonne Villaluz (Cabacungan National High School)
Line Tracing
Champion – Jorge Elgario (Cabacungan National High School)
2nd Place – Jovytte Tabino (Isabela National High School)
3rd Place – Phebbie Membrido (Cabacungan National High School)
4th Place – John Mark Tabotabo (Jacinto Montilla Memorial National High School)
5th Place – Will Fryd Cantero (Gil Montilla National High School)
List of winners in the Elementary Level Competition
Mission Challenge
Champion – Dyhx G. Gonzaga (Brgy. V Elementary School)
2nd Place – Zyanna Bliss De Gracia (Binulig Elementary School)
3rd Place – Lyonn Zai T. Casino (Gil Montilla Elementary School)
4th Place – Xyle N. Temperatura (Genaro P. Alvarez Elementary School)
5th Place – Grayson Soquilon (Binulig Elementary School)
Sumobot
Champion – Jamvanah A. Academia ( Binulig Elementary School)
2nd Place – Zayre Sachi T. Acuña (Dungga Integrated School )
3rd Place – Franzen A. Cordova (Dung-I Integrated School)
4th Place – Shekinah Grace A. Andrada (Binulig Elementary School)
5th Place – Jhon Aldin P. Gabiola (Gil M. Montilla Elementary School)
Line Tracing
Champion – Prince Yhuan C. Mahilum (Brgy. V Elementary School
2nd Place – Anthony Godwin Marañon Jr. (Calangcang Elementary School)
3rd Place – Oswyn Ramyr P. Tanate (Canturay Elementary School)
4th Place – Nathaniel Kyle Giean F. Torita (Cayhagan Elementary School)
5th Place – Ann Drew Louise L. Neolar (Binulig Elementary School)
The robotics hackathon and competition is a pioneering program of NOLITC since 2019. NOLITC organizers emphasized that the competition not only focuses in honing the talents of young innovators but also strengthens the provincial government’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and robotics education for the next generation.
This successful event was made possible through the collaboration of NOLITC with Pinoy Robot Games led by Mr. Melvin Matulac, Local Government of Sipalay City Mayor’s Office – Executive Program & Local Youth Development Office led by Ms. Katherine Maguad-Jocame and DepEd Sipalay Division under SDS Dr. Benjie Libo-on.*
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