Authors: Mitsu Aoki – BSCpE 1st year student and Julius Caesar Monico – SIT Faculty
The University of Baguio (UB) School of Information Technology (SIT) proved its excellence once again at the 4th Regional Robolution: Robotics and Automation competition. The event, held at the University of Baguio FGB Hall from September 5-6, 2025, gathered 184 talented students from schools across the Cordillera Administrative Region and other regions.
Robolution 2025 challenged the brightest minds from various schools to design, innovate, and compete in the fields of robotics and automation. Participating schools included Manaoag National High School, Tayug National High School, Minuyan National High School, Baguio Central University, Pingad National High School, University of the Philippines Baguio, Saint Louis University, and the University of Baguio. The competition’s 10 categories aimed to test participants’ skills in robotics design, programming, and problem-solving.
UB teams excelled in the Freestyle category. Team NothingBits, consisting of Janeah Castañeda, Roxanne Worwor, and Russel Siloy, coached by Mr. Julius Caesar Monico, took first place. This team also won the Murata Choice Award, which grants them a spot to compete in the Murata Robotics Competition next year in Tanauan City, Batangas. Another UB team, MannSchaft, with members Christian David Rojo, Rio Lei Ember Calpatura, and Chareal Manzano, and coached by Mr. Ron Leo Manangan, secured third place in Freestyle and a first–place finish in the Emegasumo V3 category.
In other categories, Team Dexter Laboratory, led by coach Mr. Ron Leo Manangan and composed of Prince Arnulfo II Bajarin, Jon Francis Cardenas, and George Gaddang, earned second place in both the Erovouthon and Erobot V3 Line Following competitions. Team Tutubi, also coached by Mr. Ron Leo Manangan, with members Ian Fritz Battung, Catherine Balboa, and Princess Felix, secured second place in the Mobile Controlled Robot V1 category. Additionally, the Link Jaegers team, coached by Mr. Julius Caesar Monico, placed third in the Emegasumo V1 competition with members Rhyzen Lee, Tyronne Gaano, and Khyron Agusdan.
Through these victories and the collective efforts of its teams, participants, and coaches, UB secured the Overall First Runner-Up spot. This achievement is a testament not only to the talent and perseverance of UB’s student innovators and their dedicated coaches but also to the continuous efforts of SIT Dean Dr. Ellen Halover, SIT program chairs and faculty members, Erovoutika, and the event’s organizers and sponsors, particularly MuRata Philippines.
The overall winners of the competition will advance to the 4th Robolution National 2025, which will be held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati on December 6-7, 2025. This success reinforces UB’s commitment to nurturing future innovators and advancing robotics and automation in the region.
The University of Baguio’s commitment to organizing events like the Robolution competition is a direct contribution to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. The competition specifically addresses SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure.
- Goal 4 – UB directly supports this goal by providing students with hands-on experience in relevant technical fields. By participating in the competition, students gain essential skills in robotics design, programming, and problem-solving. This practical application of knowledge helps equip students with the skills needed for future employment and entrepreneurship in a fast-paced technology and robotics industry
- Goal 9 – The competition fosters creativity and advances robotics education, which are key components of innovation and industry growth. The event itself is a testament to the university’s commitment to advancing robotics and automation, thereby contributing to the development of regional infrastructure and a stronger, more resilient economy.
- Goal 17 – The event highlights the university’s partnerships with external institutions and industry leaders like Murata Philippines and Erovoutika. These collaborations support UB’s efforts to enhance its academic programs and provide students with valuable learning opportunities.
