Young people with disabilities (PWDs) are taking the stage in the Mayor Ruffy Biazon (MRB) IT Challenge, a competition in Muntinlupa aimed at developing digital skills and preparing local talent for global information technology contests.

Biazon said the program, held Friday at Pedro E. Diaz High School, gives PWD participants under 30 the opportunity to showcase their abilities in software use, programming, and other IT applications.

The initiative also serves as a training platform for participation in international contests. Biazon recalled the success story of Muntinlupa’s own Jhon Carlo Chuaquico, one of the winners in the MRB IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities in 2024.

Chuaquico went on to bring home gold and bronze medals at the Global IT Challenge 2025 held in Ulsan, South Korea, last November.

"It's good to show that even our members of the PWD community can contribute to our journey toward a smart city. This is what we are doing here at Pedro Diaz,” Biazon said.

He also expressed hope that more participants will advance to higher levels of competition, following in Chuaquico’s footsteps.