Filipino teams bag 24 awards in 19th International Robothon ASEAN Leg Competitions in Thailand

Representatives from the Philippines won 24 awards at the recent International Robothon ASEAN Leg Competitions held in Bangkok, Thailand.

A total of 140 teams participated in the competition, including teams from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and more.

The Philippine delegation, spearheaded by First Eduspec, Inc., was represented by students, coaches, administrators, and parents from various educational institutions in the country. 

"The Philippines' dominance at this year's competition reflects the country's growing  leadership in STEAM education and robotics," Aljer Elma of First Eduspec, Inc. said. "We are proud of our young Filipino innovators who have demonstrated their  exceptional talent, creativity, and teamwork on the international stage."

Here is the complete list of awards Team Philippines received:

Innovative Open Category

• Champion: San Beda College Alabang
• 2nd Runner Up: De La Salle University Integrated School

VEX IQ Veteran Category

• Champion: De La Salle University Integrated School
• 1st Runner Up: De La Salle University Integrated School
• 2nd Runner Up: St. Paul College Pasig
• Distinction Award: Brokenshire College Toril
• Excellence Award: Las Pinas Montessori School
• Excellence Award: St. Paul College Pasig

VEX IQ Expert Category

• Champion: GCF South Metro Christian School
• 1st Runner Up: Brokenshire College Toril
• 2nd Runner Up: Brokenshire College Toril
• Distinction Award: St. Paul College Pasig
• Distinction Award: Malayan High School of Science
• Excellence Award: San Beda College Alabang

VEX IQ Elite Category

• Champion: Brokenshire College Toril
• 1st Runner Up: GCF South Metro Christian School
• 2nd Runner Up: Brokenshire College Toril
• Distinction Award: Brokenshire College Toril
• Excellence Award: Brokenshire College Toril
• Excellence Award: San Beda College Alabang 

LEANBOT Expert Category

• Excellence Award: San Beda College Alabang
• Excellence Award: San Beda College Alabang

LEANBOT Elite Category

• 2nd Runner Up: San Beda College Alabang
• Distinction Award: San Beda College Alabang

"This monumental success was made possible through the unwavering support of GMA  Network's Regional TV, Synergy, and Integrated News, First Eduspec's official media  partner. Their collaboration has been instrumental in promoting STEAM education across  the Philippines and inspiring the next generation of robotics innovators," First Eduspec said in a press release.

—Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News