My Competition Journey

Explore My Achievements
Ideation Bootcamp

Ideation Bootcamp

📍 UM Digos Gymnasium📅 May 23, 2025
🏆 CHAMPION

In a dynamic and fast-paced event I had the honor to attend, there are many things I could say for this experience. With just basic knowledge and passion for improving, there is nothing you cannot tackle. This is where innovation meets determination, and some of the most valuable learnings are made. Our team ideate SalinKaalaman – an innovative solution designed to bridge language barriers in the Philippine education system. This achievement taught me that it's not what you achieve, but what you overcome that defines your career. The way to use innovation to solve problems is understanding what kind of value you can give to others and to yourself.

Team Members:

Edsel Suralta Payan, Asnari Pacalna, Mariano III Ongkas, Cris John Labiaga

IDEAS Plugin

IDEAS Plugin

📍 Davao del Sur State College📅 March 27-28, 2025
🏆 Best Pitch

In one hack of an event as what they say, this is one way I have shown my potential in technical innovation and presentation skills. This regional competition brought together the brightest minds from across the region, and I had the privilege to be part of this remarkable experience. Through this journey, I learned that it's not just about having the technical knowledge, but about how you communicate your ideas and the value you bring to the table. Our team wowed the judges with our exceptional presentation skills, taking home the prestigious Best Pitch award. This experience taught me that success comes from taking challenges with innovation and determination.

Team Members:

Asnari Pacalna, Vincent Ace Rivera, Sophia Pagal

Hack4Gov Competition

Hack4Gov Competition

📍 DICT Regional Event📅 2025
🏆 Top 5 Finish

This is where this and that happen and some learnings are made there, with all that said what do you gain? The answer will be given by the innovation that you have. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, I had the honor to be part of the DotEXE team that achieved an impressive Top 5 finish at the Hack4Gov event. Competing against some of the brightest minds in the region, I learned that success is not just about individual talent, but about how you collaborate and bring value to your team. This experience taught me that it's not what you achieve, but what you overcome that defines your career. It's about your brand and your personality, and the impact you make on people who want to see what is up with who is YOU.

Team Members:

John Ghlen Dealdo, Gene Ryan Depalubos, Asnari Pacalna, Vincent Ace Rivera