PH Embassy Congratulates Filipino Triumph at World Robot Olympiad in Denmark

The Philippine Robotics National Team at the Robot Olympiad held in Odense, Denmark. (Photo courtesy of Mylene Abiva)

COPENHAGEN 27 September 2023 - At the Elementary level for Future Innovators, the Philippine Robotics National Team clinched the Bronze medal, affirming their position as exceptional young talents within the field of robotics. This achievement was accomplished by  DepEd's Special Education for the Gifted (SpEd-G) of Olongapo City, composed of Sabina Lim and Gevenyl Canlas.

Furthermore, the Philippine team, represented by Aaron James Amar, Andrea Luz Guevarra and Daniella Angela De Guzman from the Dr. Yanga Colleges, Inc. (Bulacan), demonstrated their exceptional capabilities at the Senior High School level, securing an impressive third place and bronze medal.

Philippine Ambassador to Denmark Leo Herrera-Lim congratulated the team and conveyed “the victory of the robotics team at the World Robot Olympiad is a proud moment for the Philippines. We are delighted that these Filipino students have proven that we have what it takes to be a frontrunner in the field of robotics.”

FELTA Multi Media Inc. President/ CEO, Mylene Abiva joined the Philippine Robotics National Team and was recognized during the event as the pioneer organizer of the World Robot Friendship Invitational  Cebu in 2018.

The WRO is an annual international robotics competition for students aged 8 to 19 years. The competition aims to promote robotics in STEM education worldwide and help develop young people’s creativity, design, and problem-solving skills through challenging and educational robot competitions and activities. END

For more information, visit https://copenhagenpe.dfa.gov.ph/  or https://www.facebook.com/PHinDenmark/ .