DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite — De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) hosted the Robosports Tournament 2026 on 31 January and 01 February 2026 at the De La Salle Animo Center, drawing more than 900 participants from 55 institutions across five regions in the Philippines.

The annual DLSMHSI RoboSports Tournament (DRST) integrates robotics, sports, and research to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The event was organized in partnership with Pilipinas RoboSports, also known as RoboRAVE Robotics Consultancy and Services.

Open to public and private K to 12 schools and higher educational institutions nationwide, the tournament served as a platform for student roboticists to showcase skills in robot design, building, programming, and applied research. Organizers said an estimated 1,300 students, coaches, and guests attended the two-day competition.

Events were divided into elementary and open-age divisions, covering junior high school, senior high school, college, and above. Competitions included BoxBot, Track Mania, Line Racing, RoboHockey, X-Tank challenges, and robotics research categories focusing on health and wellness, as well as agricultural and industrial innovation.

Partial list of winners released

DLSMHSI released an initial list of winners across selected categories. The full and official roster of winners will be formally recognized during the awarding ceremony at the next Robosports Tournament in 2027.

Elementary Division

BoxBot 1kg Auto

• Rank 1: Damonn Kyriegh C. Hayag and Yuan Enzo C. Llanto (Saint Gregory Academy, Inc.)

• Rank 2: Princess Briella C. Llanto and Jaffa Maria Jynx Oliverio (Saint Gregory Academy, Inc.)

• Rank 3: Shayne Alexis Cardenas and Stella Gutierrez (Saint Gregory Academy, Inc.)

BoxBot 1kg RC

• Rank 1: Carl Ivan P. De La Cruz (Gen. Gregorio S. Alona Sr. Memorial Elementary School)

• Rank 2: Xendra Faye V. Abainza and Yvane Ace V. Abainza (Tabaco Northwest Central School)

• Rank 3: Leonardo O. Cabugon III and Euwan Andrei E. Dapalla (Taguig Integrated School)

Track Mania Auto

• Rank 1: Jose Hugo Rafael Tan and Julia Helga Raquel Tan (De La Salle Santiago Zobel School)

• Rank 2: Axel Jaecis S. Esteybar and Kyle Wilfred P. Celestial (Felipe Calderon Elementary School)

• Rank 3: Jaden Andrea Zyra C. Salazar and Catelyn Anne C. Salazar (San Gabriel II Elementary School)

RoboHockey Raptor Basic

• Rank 1: Xiane Cajandab and Sean Andrian D. Labang (Naga Special Education Center)

• Rank 2: Mike Archie B. Lopez and Elijah Rayne B. Lee (Naga Central Elementary School)

• Rank 3: Richter Gavin P. Bertiz and Mattea Xaria M. Gonzales (Tabaco Northwest Central School)

Open Division

BoxBot 500g Auto

• Rank 1: Arwen Kayleb Dominguez (De La Salle Santiago Zobel School)

• Rank 2: Julian Deomigz C. Hayag and Luzia Stella G. Gonzalez (Saint Gregory Academy, Inc.)

• Rank 3: Bernardo Isaiah Escalona III and Drake Namron Andres (De La Salle Santiago Zobel School)

BoxBot 1kg Auto

• Rank 1: Louise Anne T. Beros and Laurence Angel T. Beros (Tagaytay City Science National High School)

• Rank 2: Keziah Aerial B. Hintay and Alannah Brianna M. Rodriguez (Cavite Science Integrated School)

• Rank 3: Jeshua Lorenzo R. Cabaña and Jillian Erich D. Angue (Cavite Science Integrated School)

BoxBot 5kg Auto

• Rank 1: Ian Joshua P. De La Cruz and Aaron S. Montano (Cavite Science Integrated School)

• Rank 2: Alfeiah Cheyenne C. Garcia and Sanria Gabrielle A. Santos (Cavite Science Integrated School)

• Rank 3: Roy Gabielle G. Sanchez and Arnold II L. Barabat (Medellin National Science and Technology School)

Line Racing MBot

• Rank 1: Venice Nicole D. Shih and Faustin Vien G. Hermosura (Cavite Science Integrated School)

• Rank 2: Christopher M. Sayson and Jhon Rowelson S. Halasan (Basud National High School)

• Rank 3: Joelle Simone Zacchea T. Quiño and Felix Vicente Zaqqeus T. Quiño (Compostela Science and Technology High School)

Robotics Research: Health and Wellness

• Rank 1: Keith Dominic B. Baranda and Alexander Matthew R. De Leon (Labas Senior High School)

• Rank 2: Gracie Clare B. Benedicto and Zac Angelo C. Leyco (Batangas State University, The NEU - Integrated School)

• Rank 3: Xzya Niña B. Labajo and Jef Moriah V. Laput (Naga National High School)

Robotics Research: Agricultural and Industrial Innovation

• Rank 1: Apoll Marc Venedict A. Hernandez and Edwin G. Macuha Jr. (Batangas State University, The NEU - Integrated School)

• Rank 2: Justin Rico D. Magadia and Miriam Ester E. Kendall (Paharang Integrated School)

• Rank 3: Cedric E. Canoy and Audrey Jaye C. Tasi (Labas Senior High School)