Winners in the high school level categories with Ma. Cristina Orbecido, School Administrator of NOLITC (center), Edmar Villanueva, Silay Local Youth Development Officer (6th from left).*
Ramon Torres National High School was declared back-to-back champion in the Sumobot category, while new participating schools made an impressive debut at the Central District Robotics Competition 2025 held in Silay City from September 17-20, 2025.
Saimon Lorca of Ramon Torres National High School successfully defended his title as Sumobot Champion, while Ejay Zamora of Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School scored a sweeping victory in the Zero Waste Challenge. Meanwhile, Kendra Kirsten Dayot and Marwin Diego of Negros Occidental High School emerged as the top winner in the Project Innovative Ideas category, and Krishia Pearl Mellizo of Enriqueta Montilla De Esteban Memorial High School claimed first place in the Line Tracing category.
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 Silay City Mayor Joedith Gallego and the Department of Education Silay Division.
Meanwhile, Talisay City Elementary School emerged as the champion in Line Tracing Category while Concepcion Elementary School in Talisay City secured the victory in Sumobot category and Silay South Elementary School dominated the Mission Challenge category.
The top five winners in the said district will advance to the 5th Battle of Bots Provincial Level Competition, scheduled for September 30 to October 2, 2025. The district event marked the second leg of the competition, which will continue with the last leg in Cadiz City from September 22–25. Each winner received medals, cash prizes, and certificates in recognition of their achievements.
Top 5 winners in the Mission Challenge Elementary Level together with Ma. Cristina Orbecido, School Administrator of NOLITC (center), Edmar Villanueva, Silay Local Youth Development Officer (8th from right) and coaches of the winners.*
List of winners in the High School Level Competition:
Sumobot
Champion – Saimon Aquin Lorca (Ramon Torres National High School)
2nd Place – Ramon III Brillantes (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
3rd Place – Kyle Guarino (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
4th Place – Ken Lawrence de la Cruz (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School)
5th Place – Jan Michael Roel Espolong (Pontevedra National High School)
Line Tracing
Champion – Krisha Pearl Mellizo (Enriquita Montilla de Esteban Memorial High School)
2nd Place – Alexies Julienne Dieron (Lopez Jaena National High School)
3rd Place – Carl Lawrence Buenafe (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School)
4th Place – Isaiah Nicolas Manuel Treyes (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
5th Place – Mark Cedric Castronuevo (Lopez Jaena National High School)
Mission Challenge
Champion – Ejay Zamora (Rafael B. Lacson Memorial National High School)
2nd Place – Chaze Jungie Calvez (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School)
3rd Place – Jyrho Gabriel Dayot (Ramon Torres National High School – Maao)
4th Place – Melissa Joan Hart Aquino (Ramon Torres National High School)
5th Place – Abbygale Zapanta (Ramon Torres National High School)
Innovative Project Ideas
Champion – Kendra Kirsten Dayot & Marwin Diego (Negros Occidental High School)
2nd Place – Joylette Barega & Khayle Angela Maming (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School)
3rd Place – Loren Andrea Bertuso & Gegan Ray Cahilig (Negros Occidental High School)
4th Place – Janelle Faderogao Basid & Princess Ann Balongo (Ramon Torres National High School)
5th Place – Lettynia Mellize Sorongon & John Jahred Celeste (Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School)
List of winners in the Elementary Level Competition:
Line Tracing
Champion – Avaia Ximone Openiano (Talisay Elementary School)
2nd Place – Isaiah Ryker Osianas (Silay South Elementary School)
3rd Place – Sophia Beatrice Evangelista (Silay South Elementary School)
th Place – Ramon Thirdy Catoto (Talisay Elementary School)
5th Place – Cyrene Shane Carrera (Ma-ao Sugar Central)
Sumobot
Champion – Laira Alba (Conception Elementary School)
2nd Place – Deiniel Kyle Navisaga (Ma-ao Elementary School)
3rd Place – Khian Manjero (Governor Emilio Gaston Memorial Elementary School)
th Place – John Iverson Fetiza (Lag-asan Elementary School)
5th Place – Prescious Chylene Cañete (Ma-ao Sugar Central Elementary School)
Mission Challenge
Champion – Rheyven B. Montor (Silay City South Elementary School)
2nd Place – Denz Kyle De Erit Vicario (Silay City South Elementary School)
3rd Place – Riches John Gonzaga (Ma-ao Sugar Central Elementary School)
4th Place – Kisha Ryne B. Teca (Governor Emilio Gaston Memorial Elementary School)
5th Place – Anya Minghella Salvador (Bago City Elementary School)
The event was made possible through the support of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, Vice Governor Joven Alonso, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and Provincial Administrator. Rayfrando Diaz, the press release said.
NOLITC recognized the partners for this event: Pinoy Robot Games led by Melvin Matulac, Local Government of Silay headed by Mayor Joedith Gallego and Local Youth Development Office led by Edmar Villanueva..*PR