15/04/2026
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If you missed it, innovation took center stage last April 14 as the CALABARZON Young Innovatorsโ Challenge gathered bright student minds at De La Salle Lipa. Among the participants were five students from URS Morong. Ms. Katherine Briones from USSG, Mr. Arjay Vitug from the College of Education, Ms. Dahlia Quiban from the College of Engineering, Ms. Leala Mira Masacayan from the College of Science, and Mr. Lorenz Jimuel Claudio from the College of Industrial Technology, who proudly represented their campus in a dynamic, idea-driven competition aimed at solving real-world problems.
The event brought together senior high school and college learners from across the region, creating a collaborative space where creativity, critical thinking, and innovation thrived. Designed as an innovation boot camp, the challenge encouraged participants to transform ideas into actionable solutions that address pressing societal needs.
Throughout the day, participants engaged in a series of enriching activities. The program opened with a plenary session that introduced key concepts such as design thinking, problem identification, and the fundamentals of intellectual property. These talks laid the groundwork for students to approach innovation not just creatively, but strategically.
Following this, students were grouped into multidisciplinary teams for parallel sessions.
Each group was assigned a real-world problem aligned with regional and global priorities, including sustainability, disaster resilience, education access, public health, and the digital divide. For the five URS Morong students, this was an opportunity to collaborate with peers from other schools, exchange perspectives, and tackle complex issues head-on.
Guided by facilitators, participants underwent a structured process: analyzing the problem, identifying its root causes, brainstorming innovative solutions, and developing a feasible solution model. The emphasis on human-centered design ensured that every idea was grounded in real community needs.
The highlight of the challenge came during the presentation of group outputs. Selected representatives from each team presented their proposed innovations, showcasing not only their solutions but also the thought process behind themโfrom problem identification to potential impact. The presentations reflected a wide range of ideas, each demonstrating creativity, feasibility, and relevance.
The event concluded with the recognition of the Top Most Innovative Ideas, celebrating teams whose solutions stood out in terms of originality and impact. While the competition element added excitement, the true value of the experience lay in the learning, collaboration, and inspiration gained by all participants.
For the URS Morong delegates, the CALABARZON Young Innovatorsโ Challenge was more than just an eventโit was a platform to grow as innovators and changemakers. Their participation highlights the universityโs commitment to fostering critical thinkers who are ready to contribute meaningful solutions to society.
As innovation continues to shape the future, events like this serve as a reminder that the next big idea could come from todayโs studentsโgiven the right opportunity, guidance, and environment.
Writer: Ayayaya
