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Congratulations to all the WINNERS

Quirino General High School Students Win Multiple Awards at Division Science and Technology Fair 2025 with the theme: " Harnessing the unknown: Powering the future through science and innovation"

Featuring— Student innovators from Quirino General High School achieved outstanding success at the Division Science and Technology Fair (DSTF) 2025, earning top ranks in the Robotics and Intelligent Machines category.

Leading the awards and RSTF Qualifier is A.R.M.O.R.BOT: Arduino-Driven Robotic Monitoring and Real-Time Flood Alert, which won 1st Runner-Up (Individual Category). The project, developed by Liam Que Toribio under the guidance of Coach Medelyn Toribio, features an Arduino-powered system that monitors water levels and issues instant flood alerts to support community disaster readiness.

Two other projects earned 3rd Runner-Up distinctions. SMART SENSOR LIGHTING: An Energy-Saving Solution for School Environments (Individual Category), designed by Jullian Kyle Ugot Emperador with Coaches Joey Villanueva Ritumban and Renga Gacs , impressed judges with its automated light-control system to reduce electricity consumption in classrooms.

Meanwhile, the team project SMART CANE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY: Visually Impaired Individual, developed by Adolf Aamir Yussef G. Saballa, Kharyl Jade Bantawan, and Jullian Kyle Ugot Emperador and coached by Joey V. Ritumban and Renel Ian S. Gacayan, showcased a sensor-assisted mobility device that enhances safety and independence for visually impaired users.

A special thanks goes to all the teachers and mentors who provided guidance, encouragement, and technical support to the students throughout their projects, helping them achieve these remarkable accomplishments, specially Ma'am Imelda Sibayan, Ma'am Ma Victoria Cabiles Soriano and sir Jordan Ursua Jr.

This year’s DSTF highlights the division’s growing strength in robotics and innovation, with Quirino’s young scientists demonstrating creativity, technical skill, and a commitment to developing solutions for real-world challenges.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱

At a young age, students from various schools are already delving into innovation—designing compact yet powerful robots that reflect their creativity, intelligence, and technical skills. On the third day of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), excitement reached its peak at the Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bayombong Gymnasium during the Smartbot Arena Competition, featuring two categories: Line Tracing Challenge and SumoBot Showdown.

In the Line Tracing Challenge, eight robots competed to complete a course by following a black line on a white background in the shortest time possible. Representing Maddela Comprehensive High School, students Lance Jastine Albolera, Carl Ulysses Ramos, and Clarence Agustin, with their coach Sid Eleazar R. Gaffud, captured first place with their robot “Cheetah.”

Despite encountering a calibration issue during their first attempt that caused a 13-second delay, the team remained composed and determined. Cheetah still finished with a total time of 19 seconds, outpacing other contenders. On the second run, it recorded an impressive 6.13 seconds, securing the championship title.

"I would rate our experience a 7 out of 10. It was quite a roller coaster," said Lance Jastine Albolera, a STEM student and one of the inventors of the winning robot, reflecting on the challenges they faced.

Meanwhile, in the SumoBot Showdown, six robots battled for dominance in head-to-head matches following the traditional sumo wrestling system. Representing Quirino General High School, students Liam Andrei Q. Toribio, Jullian Kyle U. Emperador, and Thirdy Jay E. Braga, guided by coaches Joey V. Ritumban and Renel Ian S. Gacayan, showcased the power of their robot “Voltes V.”

Their robot fought fiercely throughout the competition. Every motion showed how well it was built and prepared for the challenge. Each round consisted of two matches, and Voltes V swept them all. In the first round, it wasted no time, pushing its opponent out of the ring twice in a row.

The second round displayed its strength even more as it flipped another robot upside down. By the semifinals, Voltes V combined both moves—pushing and flipping its rival—to secure a flawless win. And in the championship round, it repeated the same powerful combo, proving why it was the unstoppable force of the arena.

"Our experience as a team was very exciting and, at the same time, chilling," the team shared, recalling the tense moments during the competition.

They added that coding errors and calibration issues tested not only their patience but also how well they worked together under pressure.

“Thankfully, we had our coaches who motivated and guided us on the right path,” they added.

Both winning teams proudly represented the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Quirino, bringing honor to their schools and proving that young innovators can truly make their mark in the growing field of robotics. 𝗩𝗖

💻 Jiruh Caramat

🎉 CHAMPION ALERT! 🏆
QGHS MECH proudly brings home the Champion Title in the RSTW 2025 Robotics Challenge! SUMOBOT🤖🔥

Huge congratulations to our brilliant team Jullian Kyle Ugot Emperador Liam Que Toribio Thirdy Braga for their hard work, creativity, and teamwork that led to this amazing victory! 💪👏

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our school leaders mam Ma Victoria Cabiles Soriano, sir Arnold O Saballa, maam Gloria Bacani, sir Roman Pagaduan Jr., maam Nelia Manayan Mabuti , maam Madelyn Macalling mentors Renga Gacs Joey Villanueva Ritumban , and supporters Qghs Mech who made this success possible through their guidance and unwavering encouragement. 💚💛

Together, we’ve proven that innovation, passion, and collaboration truly make us !

Congratulations to our student Jullian Kyle Emperador for winning 3rd place in TechQuest: Robotic's Challenge for Academia held at QPSTERA Hall, SDO Quirino! 🤖🏅

We also commend another student Thirdy Braga for proudly representing our school in the competition.

This exciting event, organized by DICT Regional Office II in collaboration with SDO Quirino, brought together young innovators from across the province — and we’re proud of both students for stepping up to the challenge!

Explore. Build. Innovate.

Hey future innovators!
Are you fascinated by robots, machines, and how things move and think? Then the QGHS MECH Robotics Club is the place for you!

This school year, we’re launching into the future with brand-new robotics equipment — including programmable kits, sensors, motors, and controllers — just waiting for curious minds like yours!

photo left to right: MECH VP Jullian Kyle Ugot Emperador adviser Joey Villanueva Ritumban HT Perry Guinid co-adviser Renga Gacs