BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of Digiplus Interactive Corp., recently hosted a robotics and programming workshop to inspire the next generation of tech innovators.

The event, held last November, drew elementary and high school students from various schools in Cadiz City, offering them hands-on experience in building and programming robots.

The training brought together elementary to senior high school students from Dr. Vicente F. Gustillo Memorial National High School, Sped High School, Cadiz West Elementary School I and II, Cadiz East Elementary School I and II, Caduha-An National High School, Villacin National High School, Tiglawigan National High School, Sped Training Center and, DepEd Cadiz offering them hands-on experience in building and programming robots.

Robotics and Programming Guild of the Philippines founder Roxan Cosico led the workshop as they equipped students with the skills to create and program robots for specific tasks.

An estimated 4,853 students are expected to benefit from the robotics and programming initiatives implemented across the city's schools.

"At BingoPlus Foundation, we believe in empowering the youth with skills that prepare them for the future," said Angela Camins-Wieneke, Executive Director of BingoPlus Foundation.

"By providing access to robotics and programming training, we're sparking their curiosity and equipping them with tools to innovate and lead in a technology-driven world," she added.

In addition to the workshop, the city received robotics kits to be housed at the Cadiz Public Library, one of BingoPlus Foundation's adopted PLUS centers.

BingoPlus Foundation's commitment to youth development extends beyond technology. The organization has implemented various initiatives to support education, health, and welfare.

These initiatives include digital literacy leadership development and health and wellness, as BingoPlus Foundation continues to empower young minds and create a brighter future for the next generation.