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The Science and Technology Center (STEC) in Lapu-Lapu City and the Cebu City National Science High School (CCNSHS) bagged the grand prize of the 1st Cebu Robotics Cup in the open category and smash triathlon category, respectively.

STEC won for their entry “Poseibot” with the theme “Saving Global Environment” while CCNSHS for their robot presentation.

Both winners received cash prizes, a trophy courtesy of Lego, certificates and Lego gift packs.

At least 20 schools from Cebu City, Cebu province and other nearby cities and provinces joined in the competition on July 19 at the Atrium AB of SM City Cebu.

The participants competed in developing Lego-made robots programmed through computer.

The event was organized by Felta Multimedia Inc., in cooperation with the Cebu City government and the Department of Education-Cebu City division.

Mylene Sazon, Felta president and chief executive officer, thanked the participants in the first Cebu Robotics Cup, which aims to showcase the works of the students and encourage them to become future scientists. Vice Mayor Michael Rama also thanked the organizer for bringing the competition to Cebu.

He hoped the event would continue and make Cebu a landmark when it comes to robotics.