Last July 21 - 22, 2025, ten (10) Claretian students participated in the 24th Philippine Robotics Olympiad (PRO) 2025 held at the Music Hall, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Philippines. They are as follows:
- Naoe, Ethan Theodore M. | 2-Patience, Robo Mission, Elementary- Team A
- Rimando, Daniel John Mark A. | 3-Compassion, Robo Mission, Elementary- Team A
- Narag, Zuvel Ezekiel G. | 6-IC, Robo Mission, Elementary- Team B
- Salaño, Alfeo Carsten F. | 6-MMG, Robo Mission, Elementary- Team B
- Gomez, Jod Dominador III A. | 10-SD, Robo Mission, JHS - Team A
- Parallag, Joseph Martin R. | 10-SIL, Robo Mission, JHS - Team A
- Bagalacsa, Antonio Javier O. | 6-OLA, Double Tennis, Robo Sport, Team A
- Rimando, James Francis Dante A. | 7-AHM, Double Tennis, Robo Sport, Team A
- Ballentos, Railey Royce T. | 9-FJM, Double Tennis, Robo Sport, Team B
- Rimando, Dean Anthony Eduardo A. | 12-St. Philip, Double Tennis, Robo Sport, Team B
The event was organized by Felta Multimedia, Inc. The Philippine Robotics Olympiad (PRO) is an annual science and technology educational event that primarily aims to challenge the intellectual skills and critical thinking of elementary, JHS, SHS, and college students. More than 400 school teams from all over the country participated in the said event.
Daniel John Mark A. Rimando (3-Compassion) with Jon Dominador A. Gomez (10-St. Dominic) and Joseph Martin R. Parallag (10-St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Ethan Theodore M. Naoe (2-Patience) and Daniel John Mark A. Rimando (3-Compassion) with Ms. Mylene Abiva, CEO of by Felta Multimedia, Inc and Coach Roxan Ruchillo S. Cosico
Jon Dominador A. Gomez (10-St. Dominic)and Joseph Martin R. Parallag (10-St. Ignatius of Loyola)
Zuvel Ezekiel G. Narag (6-Immaculate Conception) and Alfeo Carsten F. Salaño (6-Mary, Mother of God) qualified to the Finals in the Robo Mission-Elementary Category. The goal of the mission is to help scientists using robots with AI to find and bring satellites into space, to plan safe paths for new satellites to avoid collisions and to help clean up space debris.
Zuvel Ezekiel G. Narag (6-Immaculate Conception) and Alfeo Carsten F. Salaño (6-Mary, Mother of God) Robo Mission, Elementary Category Team B with Teacher Marissa A. Rante, the Robotics Moderator
Robo Mission, Junior High School Category Team A with Mr. Roxan Ruchillo S. Cosico
L-R: James Francis Dante A. Rimando (7-Arcadio Hortelano Martin, CMF), Dean Anthony Eduardo A. Rimando (12-St. Philip), Antonio Javier O. Bagalacsa (6-Our Lady of the Annunciation), Vince Reiner B. Cambri with Engr. Manuel Manalo (President of the Philippine Robotics Society and one of the judges) and Railey Royce T. Ballentos (9-Felipe de Jesus Muñarriz, CMF)
Esteemed resource speakers from Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) were present in the event. They shared insightful ideas and support for the technological advancements of the robotics technology in the Philippines with the emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the fast-changing world and the responsible use of the different social networking platforms.
In preparation for the 24th Philippine Robotics Olympiad (PRO) 2025, the members of the team together with their parents gathered on July 19, 2025 at the Heart of Mary Chapel to celebrate the Holy Eucharis which was presided by Fr. Jeffrey C. Rasay, CMF, CSQC Head of Mission and Identity.
The members of the teams with Fr. Jeffrey C. Rasay, CMF
The supportive parents with coaches
The teams are so blessed with the untiring support of parents, teachers, and school administrators. All the participants are truly grateful for all the memorable experiences and learning insights which they gained.
Due to inclement weather, the schedules for Double Tennis-Robo Sport, Future Engineers, and other categories were moved to August 16, 2025, at the Dr. Yanga’s Colleges, Inc in Bocaue, Bulacan.
It was on this day that the Top 8 Teams were announced and recognized.
The Claret Robotics Teams: Robo Mission, Elementary Category Team B and Double Tennis, Robo Sports Category Team A, bagged the 7th Placer Award in the said categories, respectively.
7th Placer Award: Robo Mission, Elementary Category Team B
7th Placer Award: Double Tennis, Robo Sports Category Team A
The Double Tennis, Robo Sports Category Team A will join the World Robot Olympiad Asia Pacific Championship-Philippines on September 18-21, 2025, to be held at the Le Pavillon, Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Finalist: Double Tennis, Robo Sports Category Team B
Rank 8: Self-driving Cars, Future Engineers, College Category Claret School of Quezon City Alumni: Juan Gabriel A. Flores, Lehman F. Lanzuela, and classmate, Jon Luke A. Llorente
Jan Kristoffer Cuevas, an alumnus of Claret School of Quezon City was one of the judges in the competition.
Claretians are thriving wherever and whatever they do.
They continue to bring honor to CSQC through their active participation and victories in different fields and competitions throughout the country and even beyond.#ScientiaMaximeCumVirtute
