11th Philippine Robotics Olympiad Launch

The 11th Philippine Robotics Olympiad Launch was held last June 20, 2012 at the Quezon City Interactive Science Center (QCISC). The highlight of the event is a Robot Demonstration from several 10th PRO awardees. Undersecretary Fortunato dela Pena, Undersecretary-Department of Science & Technology was the Keynote speaker. Dr. Filma Brawner, Director-Science Education Institute- Department of Science & Technology and Dr. Betty Cavo, Asst. Schools Division Superindent-DEPED-QC gave inspirational messages as well. SEI-DOST is the Implementing Agency of the Philippine Robotics Olympiad and supported by DEPED.

Board of Judges took their Pledge of Integrity , signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and Testimonials from students who have participated in the 10th Philippine Robotics Olympiad was also part of the Program.

The Media gave their full support to the Philippine Robotics Olympiad. Several photographers and TV crew attended and featured the event. The 11th Philippine Robotics Olympiad Dry run will be held on August 11 (Claret QC), Preliminaries September 5 (SM EDSA Annex Bldg) and Finals September 7 (SM EDSA Annex Bldg). Goodluck to all teams!