{"id":47014,"date":"2023-11-30T03:23:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/?p=47014"},"modified":"2023-11-30T03:23:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:23:36","slug":"samsung-announces-winners-for-first-ever-solve-for-tomorrow-competition-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.teampcheng.com\/blog\/business-solutions\/samsung-announces-winners-for-first-ever-solve-for-tomorrow-competition-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung announces winners for first ever Solve for Tomorrow competition in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More than 200 teams put forward tech ideas to solve community and sustainability challenges to celebrate technology with a positive impact to communities and the planet\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manila, Philippines \u2013 Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) has announced the winners of its first ever Solve for Tomorrow competition, a global program that aims to empower young innovators with opportunities to come up with ideas to solve societal challenges and be the drivers of positive change in their local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 200 entries were received from Grades 8-10 students of government-managed Science High Schools from all over the country, which were narrowed down to 10 finalists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a round of mentoring from Samsung Philippines representatives, the top 10 teams were asked to present their proposal to an esteemed panel of judges, composed of Monchito Ibrahim, Vice President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines and Member of the National Innovation Council; Jaton Zulueta, Founder and Executive Director of AHA Learning Center; Shumate Royo, Growth and Strategy Consultant, Community and Startup Enabler, Program Director and Non Profit Advisor; Dr. Ria C. Canlas, Founder of Po Lite Technology, Director of Center of Innovation, National University, and Executive Member of the National Innovation Council; and Yna Quimson, Head of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the judging, three of the most innovative solutions were selected to be this year\u2019s winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable Solutions to Community Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Grand Prize winner hailed from Philippine Science High School \u2013 Cagayan Valley Campus, with members Ethan Marc L. Bautista Resha Amora I. Gaspar Zion Mhar Kaezer P. Corpuz Enzo Miguel E. Abad and adviser, Bryle C. Eusebio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Their entry \u201cIntellimeter – Smart Electric Management System with App Interface\u201d focused on the energy problem, and proposed a smart electric management system operated via an app. The solution aims to improve energy efficiency, help the sector manage energy deficits, and help to mitigate climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will receive Php 650,00 worth of tablets and a TV for the school, Php 100,000 for the team members, Php 20,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The second prize winners were from Bansud NHS – Regional Science High School in Oriental Mindoro, with members Ezekiel M. Agarap. Carmelo Gian B. Domingon, Zayra Bhea L. Caguioa. and their adviser, Karen Clyde M. Obo, and their adviser, Karen Clyde M. Obo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their entry \u201cProject O.A.S.I.S.: Oil and solid waste Agricultural absorption System with Integrated Solar-power via Filtration Bin Technology\u201d focused on creating a filtration system to remove oil and microplastics from the ocean, thus, helping to communities \u201csea\u201d a bluer future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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They will receive Php 350,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 75,000 for team members, Php 15,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third prize winner is also from  Philippine Science High School \u2013 Cagayan Valley Campus, with members Aliyah Kaye P. Alejandro, Princess Alyssa D. Cudal Tyrone B. Liquigan Cedrick Alexis M. Rivera and their adviser, Jerickson S. Chua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their entry \u201cTomPost: Agricultural Waste Compost Processor\u201d focused on the serious problem of waste in the agricultural sector, helping them to manage waste by repurposing tomatoes and other agricultural waste into compost and other products. This not only provides a sustainable solution to waste but also helps farmers to minimize their losses and increase their profit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will receive Php 150,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 50,000 for team members, Php 8,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other seven teams to make it to the final round included: <\/p>\n\n\n\n