Student innovators from the University of the Cordilleras (UC) secured top honors at the PinaSIKlab: Pilipinas Social Innovation Kabataan Lab โ Baguio City Cluster, held on October 30โ31, 2026, at Newtown Plaza Hotel.
CHAMPION โ Team Rocket (Dapsol) from UC College of Information Technology and Computer Science
Ralvin Jay T. Magalong
Gemwil C. Salayog
Sophia I. Calosing
Eunice Pas D. Cueno
Jsheanny Kate R. Ricafort
3RD PLACE WINNER – Karigawa from UC College of Criminal Justice Education
Jesse Manuel Pimentel
5TH PLACE WINNER – Team dev.eme from UC College of Information Technology and Computer Science
Verah Janae Q. Dulay
Sherline M. Balla
William Marx S. Garcia
Leander Keith A. Calimlim
Cherry Ann B. Doyaoen
A total of 30 teams participated in the event.
PinaSIKlab was a two-day innovation lab that brought together young innovators to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered and digital solutions to address real-world local challenges.
The Baguio City edition was conducted in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines and organized locally in collaboration with Incubator Baguio and SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub, with support from the City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office of the City Government of Baguio.
The achievement highlights the creativity, collaboration, and innovative capacity of UC students in developing technology-driven solutions that respond to community needs.
