Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, lauded Batangas State University for bringing pride to the Philippines after winning the World Championship at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Singapore 2025 International Finals held recently at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Manila Bay Sands.
BatStateU’s Team Scarlet-Verdant BSU clinched 1st Place in the highly competitive RoboSports – Double Tennis category, besting 56 international teams from across the globe.
The winning trio of Joseph Bernard A. Maala, a BS Mechatronics Engineering freshman, and Light Gabriel M. Bandayrel and Norjeehan A. H. Nasser, Grade 11 students from the BatStateU Integrated School, impressed judges with their fully autonomous robots that showcased exceptional algorithmic precision, strategic responsiveness, and seamless coordination.
“Their achievement reflects the University’s strong foundation in robotics, engineering, and STEM education.”
Legarda commended the young innovators for their excellence and dedication, noting that their achievement reflects the University’s strong foundation in robotics, engineering, and STEM education.
The veteran legislator also expressed appreciation for the leadership and mentorship of coaches Luis Philip Oropesa, Eugene Mendoza, and Jomari Montalbo, whose guidance helped hone the team’s competitive and technical skills.
“This triumph is not only a victory for the University, but also for the entire nation,” the seasoned lawmaker said.
“I am immensely proud of these remarkable students who continue to raise the flag of Philippine excellence on the global stage.”
“It reinforces the growing strength and ingenuity of young Filipinos in the fields of robotics, engineering, and advanced STEM innovation. I am immensely proud of these remarkable students who continue to raise the flag of Philippine excellence on the global stage,” the lady senator added.
She further emphasized that this international recognition underscores BatStateU’s fulfillment of its mandate as the Philippines’ National Engineering University, designated under Republic Act No. 11694.
BatStateU also garnered highly commendable results in several WRO categories, including RoboSports, Future Engineers, Future Innovators, and RoboMission, further affirming its vital role in advancing Philippine competitiveness in science and technology.
