Winners in the Project Innovative Ideas Category with Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido and Melvin Matulac, Founder of Pinoy Robot Games*
New champions emerged in the 5th Battle of Bots Robotics Challenge that concluded at the newly inaugurated Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center campus in Talisay City.
Negros Occidental High School dominated the Project Innovative Ideas category, bagging both the championship and 3rd place, while Pontevedra National High School secured the championship in the Sumobot category, a press release from NOLITC said.
Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School of Cadiz City was named champion in the Line Tracing and Dona Montserrat National High School of Silay City topped the Mission Challenge.
At the elementary level, Ramon Magsaysay Elementary School bested other participants in the sumobot category, while School of the Future won in the mission challenge, both schools are from San Carlos City. SPED Training Center of Cadiz City claimed the championship in line tracing.
The top five winners in all categories received medals, cash prizes, and certificates in recognition of their achievements. All champions advanced to the National Robotics Competition Visayas.
The 3-day robotics competition opened on September 30 with Gov. Eugenio Lacson and Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz underscoring the province’s commitment to robotics, innovation and technology.
Winners of the Line Tracing Category Elementary with Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido (left) and Melvin Matulac, Founder of Pinoy Robot Games (right).*
List of winners in the High School Level Competition:
Innovative Project Ideas
Champion – Loren Andrea Bertuso and Gegan Ray Cahilig (Negros Occidental High School)
2nd Place – Hans Christian Espanton and Ichiro Niño T. Desuyo (Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School)
3rd Place – Theo P. Condevillamar and Sahara Martinne Ronn G. Gayares (Negros Occidental National Science High School)
4th Place – Franz Russell N. Inocencio and Mark Jofil L. Esmalla (Sagay National High School Main)
5th Place – Kendra Kirsten Dayot and Marwin Diego (Negros Occidental High School)
Mission Challenge
Champion – Chaze Jungie Calvez (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School, Silay City)
2nd Place – Rey Edmund Torres (Isabela National High School)
3rd Place – Abbygale Zapanta (Ramon Torres National High School)
4th Place – Matthew Josh Palo (Eusebio Lopez National High School)
5th Place – Dzanyvien Rafaeli Paculanang (Escalante National High School)
Sumobot
Champion – Jan Michael Roel Espolong (Pontevedra National High School)
2nd Place – Ramon III Brillantes (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
3rd Place – Bonifacio Pedrosa III (Omas Integrated School)
4th Place – Kyle Guarino (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
5th Place – Juljen Wonne Villaluz (Cabacungan National High School)
Line Tracing
Champion – John Mattew Porsuelo (Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School Cadiz City)
2nd Place – Jovytte Tabino (Isabela National High School)
3rd Place – Miguel Carbellido (Sagay National High School)
4th Place – Najee Ellian Caro (Negros Occidental National Science High School)
5th Place – Alexxia Provencion (Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Memorial National High School)
List of winners in the Elementary Level Competition
Mission Challenge
Champion – Samuel Wise P. Mahinay (School of the Future San Carlos City)
2nd Place – Xyle N. Temperatura (Genaro P. Alvarez Elementary School)
3rd Place – Andrev Thomaz M. Sultan (School of the Future)
4th Place – Denz Kyle De Erit Vicario (Silay City South Elementary School)
5th Place – Krisha Ryne B. Teca (Governor Emilio Gaston Memorial Elementary School)
Sumobot
Champion – Yhuan Paul N. Penalosa (Ramon Magsaysay Elementary School San Carlos City)
2nd Place – Khian Manjero (Governor Emilio Gaston Memorial Elementary School)
3rd Place – Shekinah Grace A. Andrada (Binulig Elementary School)
4th Place – Prescious Chylene Cañete (Ma-ao Sugar Central Elementary School)
5th Place – Zylert Caballero (Victorias Elementary School)
Line Tracing
Champion – Jhae Kyoom Posadas (SPED Training Center Cadiz City)
2nd Place – Avaia Ximone Openiano (Talisay Elementary School)
3rd Place – Chris Jebber D. Ortega (School of the Future)
4th Place – Oswyn Ramyr P. Tanate (Canturay Elementary School)
5th Place – Raan Jedy B. Ulgasan (School of the Future)
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.*