25/08/2026
SAN CARLOS CITY SHINES AT THE NOLITC 6TH BATTLE OF BOTS: NORTHERN ROBOTICS HACKATHON AND COMPETITION 2026!
The Schools Division of San Carlos City proudly joined the NOLITC 6th Battle of Bots: Northern Robotics Hackathon and Competition, held on August 21โ23, 2026, bringing together young innovators, robotics enthusiasts, and future technology leaders in an exciting celebration of creativity, problem-solving, and innovation.
Representing the Division were talented learners from our Secondary and Elementary Schools, who fearlessly took on challenging robotics competitions and demonstrated their skills, determination, teamwork, and ingenuity.
Secondary School Participants
โข Julio Ledesma National High School (JLNHS)
โข Quezon National High School (QNHS)
Elementary School Participants
โข School of the Future (SOF)
โข Tandang Sora Elementary School (TSES)
โข Ramon Magsaysay Elementary School (RMES)
โข Talave Integrated School (Talave IS)
OUTSTANDING RESULTS โ HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL
Mission Challenge
2nd Place โ Iordan Josh Garcia, JLNHS
5th Place โ Samuel Wise Mahinay, JLNHS
8th Place โ Venriel Lariosa, JLNHS
Line Tracing
6th Place โ Kryshoane Ponce, JLNHS
8th Place โ Luke Arcales, JLNHS
OUTSTANDING RESULTS โ ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Line Tracing
3rd Place โ Marcus John Dingding, TSES
5th Place โ Raan Jedy Ulgasan, SOF
6th Place โ Einfel Klaude P. Sabillo, TSES
Mission Challenge
CHAMPION โ Paul Jayven D. Gepitulan, TSES
2nd Place โ Alexandrei Benedict Maque, SOF
Beyond the medals and rankings, the Nolitc Battle of Bots 2026 provided our learners with a valuable opportunity to experience the excitement and challenges of real-world robotics and technology competitions. They learned to think critically, solve problems under pressure, work collaboratively, accept both successes and setbacks, and continuously improve their designs and strategies.
For many of our young participants, the event was more than just a competitionโit was an avenue to discover their potential, gain confidence, meet fellow young innovators, and turn their ideas into working solutions. Every challenge became a learning experience, and every attempt became a step toward becoming better innovators and problem-solvers.
The Schools Division of San Carlos City extends its heartfelt congratulations to all our student participants, coaches, trainers, teachers, and school leaders who supported our learners throughout this journey.
Your achievements demonstrate that with curiosity, perseverance, creativity, and the right opportunities, our learners can compete and excel in the world of technology and innovation.
Padayon, Young Innovators of San Carlos City!
๐ธ Photo Credits: Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center (Nolitc)