Filipino teams win at Huawei ICT Competition global finals in China

FILIPINO pride shines on the global stage once more as the team from iAcademy — consisting of Nicholas Barilea, Ryan Caezar Itang, Justine Benedict Umali, and coaches Professor Jayson Viernes and Dean Kiko Napalit — won the grand prize for the Computing Track in the global finals of the Huawei Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Competition, held in Shenzhen, China.

This victory marked a significant milestone for the Philippines in the field of ICT, being the first time a Filipino team achieved such a distinction in the said competition.

In addition to iAcademy's remarkable accomplishment, another Filipino team from the Cebu Institute of Technology — University (CIT-U) — represented by Thomas Danjo Manulat, Adrian Sajulga, Tristan James Tolentino and their instructor, Eugene Busico — also garnered recognition.

iAcademy wins the Computing Track grand prize at the Huawei ICT Competition global finals in Shenzhen, China on May 26, 2024. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CIT-U was honored with the TECH4ALL Digital Inclusion Award, highlighting its dedication to utilize technology to advance health care. Furthermore, CIT-U secured third place in the Innovation Track.

The CIT-U team emphasized the importance of «taking opportunities regardless of how one feels and to always persist even if it seems impossible.»

Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue of the Department of Information and Communications Technology – ICT Industry Development Bureau also expressed her congratulations to the Filipino teams.

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The Huawei ICT Competition was a renowned platform that brought together young ICT talent from institutions worldwide to compete and collaborate on innovative solutions to real-world problems.

This year's event showcased the exceptional talent and ingenuity of Filipino students, reaffirming the Philippines' growing reputation in the global ICT arena.