Pinoy Innovators Make Waves at the 13th Robotics International Championship in Romania

Team Philippines delivered a strong showing at the 13th Robotics International Championship held at the University of Oradea in Oradea, Romania from May 12 to 18, 2025. Competing against more than 700 participants from over 13 countries, Filipino teams demonstrated excellence in innovation, programming, and robotics design across multiple categories.

Several Philippine delegations earned top honors in the Fibonacci EuroAsia Robot Olympiad. Colegio de Muntinlupa secured 1st Place in the Freestyle Category, while Claret School of Quezon City achieved 1st Place in the Super AI Category. All Erovoutika teams were guided by coach Engr. Freddiereck Boringot, whose mentorship contributed to their performance.

Erovoutika International Academy teams also made a significant impact, with Eromed from Erovoutika International Academy placing 2nd in Freestyle, Frames earning 2nd in Super AI, and Closet Mate Frames taking 3rd in Freestyle. Smith also secured 3rd Place in the Super AI Category.

Camarines Norte National High School earned 2nd Place in Line Follower Enhanced and 4th Place in the Humanoid Challenge. Their team members include Joash Vincent Cabajar, Dan Luke Almoguera, Jon Vincent Fernandez, Leudomers Kaisser Manebo, Joryll Dave Talento, and Ianna Roanne Tropel, coached by Jade Erickson E. Sale and John Rommel J. Leop.

Other participating schools also represented the country with pride,

including the University of Baguio team led by coach Julius Caesar D. Monico, assistant coach Meynard O. Soriano, and team members Raian Geronimo J. Garcia, Ron Leo C. Manangan, Christian Russel S. Castelltort, and Raphael James A. Carulla. Colegio de Muntinlupa was represented by Dannah Mae T. Repalda, Luis Miguel D. Tolentino, and Paulo Ruiz A. Resubal under coach Pauline Aquino. Frames of Mind School / Erovoutika International Academy was represented by Princess Gabrielle Cecillano and Ma. Christina M. Cecillano. Colegio de San Juan de Letran Manila competed with Paulo Benedict D. Mendoza, John Marcel B. Estillore, and Geraldine C. Laglagay, guided by coach Maria Eliza L. Bello. Claret School of Quezon City / Erovoutika International Academy featured Antonio Javier Bagalacsa and Karen Joyce Bagalacsa. St. Paul College of Bocaue / Erovoutika International Academy was represented by Smith Lloyd Bunao and Angelica Bunao, with coaching support from Freddiereck Boringot.

Prior to departure, the delegation received support and encouragement from the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) and KakaRobot during a courtesy call.

Following their international success, both Murata and DOST-TAPI formally acknowledged and commended Team Philippines for their outstanding achievements on the global stage.

The event highlighted robotics as a global platform for collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange.