Focus 
With a championship finish and multiple podium placements, the University of Cebu–Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) robotics and engineering teams secured several awards at the 5th Robolution Visayas: Automation and Robotics Competition on October 24, 2026, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Downtown Campus Gymnasium.
The College of Computer Studies (CCS) team claimed the championship in the 500G Sumobot category and first place in the 3KG Megasumobot category through Mar Luar Igot, Benfrancis Lloyd Bediles, and John Emmanuel Watin.
The team also placed fifth in the Line Follower category, represented by Jhounaese Condor, Chill Destajo, and Rena Iyane Tan. With coaches Dr. Janette Tanquis and Engr. Jim Paul Niñeria, the CCS robotics team finished as second runner-up overall.
Meanwhile, the College of Engineering (COE) team secured first place and the Best in Poster Presentation award through Shem Joshua Dumpor, Elaiza Potot, and Alexa Grace Jayme. The team was guided by coaches Dr. Roland Fernandez and Engr. Mark John Butaya.
UCLM also secured fourth place in the 3KG Megasumobot category through Ivan Ray Malubay, Gerico Abang, and Shem Joshua Dumpor.
The regional awardees are scheduled to compete at the national level on December 11–13, 2026, where they will face other qualifiers in the robotics and engineering competition.| via Rhenalyn Versaga
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