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Malayan Science student aces national leg of International Robot Olympiad, enters international finals

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Robotics ace Sire Benedict V. Garcia continues to bring honor to Malayan High School of Science (MHSS), as he bagged the bronze medal in the national qualifying competition and earned a spot in the 23rd International Robot Olympiad.

Garcia, a Grade 8 student, competed in a C_Robot segregation challenge where participants placed color-coded balls in their appropriate blocks through line tracing. He was among the players who finished the task with the fastest time, securing his placement in the national competition.

Despite having competed in various robotics competitions, Garcia feels excited to compete once again on the international stage.

“It is an honor to represent the Philippines. Though there are nerves, I look forward more to bringing pride to the country while having fun during the competition,” he said.

As a leading science high school in Manila, Malayan Science has given emphasis to Robotics and Technology as one of its specialized offerings. Through long-time industry partnership, Malayan Science continuously beefs up the program’s curriculum, learning delivery, and resources, adapting to the new normal and anticipating the changing needs in the field.

According to MHSS principal Dr. Emmillie Joy B. Mejia, the recent win is another testament to the school’s high-quality education that hones students and produces completers who are academically competitive and technically skilled.

“The Malayan Science community is very proud of this new achievement, especially that we are in a remote learning setup. This proves that our education, particularly our Robotics program, enhances the capability of students to do things within their imagination,” Dr. Mejia said.

Also behind Garcia’s recent success are the training and guidance provided by Malayan Science Robotics and Coding teachers. They ensured his mastery of the coding technique that he applied in the competition.

“There is a series of training and coaching given to our students who join competitions. We also have constant communication with parents to see how we can further assist our students in their preparations,” Dr. Mejia shared.

The International Robot Olympiad is an annual international youth robot competition participated by over 500 teenagers from 38 member countries. It turns students into talents with critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creative skills for the 21st century.