Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (BSECE) graduates, Ronie L. Naquila Jr. and Jay Marie M. Bangga, secured 3rd Place – Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award) College Level Category for their “Automatic Rice Seed Varietal Purity Testing Machine using AI and Automation” during the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) 2026 held on April 27-28, 2026 at Acacia Hotel Manila in Muntinlupa City.
The DOST NICE is one of the country’s premier platforms for innovation, gathering the most outstanding inventors, researchers, and student innovators nationwide, serving as a venue to showcase groundbreaking technologies, promote a culture of creativity and problem-solving, and support the commercialization of Filipino innovations that address real-world challenges across various sectors.
Under the guidance of their Thesis Adviser, Engr. Ronieto Mendoza, Naquila, and Bangga’s innovation highlights the role of intelligent systems in modernizing agricultural processes. By integrating artificial intelligence and automation, the system enables faster and more accurate seed purity testing through image analysis and automated classification, reducing human error and improving efficiency.
For the past three Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE), the Department of Electronics Engineering (DECE) of Caraga State University has consistently emerged as a champion in the Mindanao leg, representing the region at the national stage as one of the Top 5 finalists, demonstrating sustained excellence in innovation and research.
Congratulations to the Department of Electronics Engineering for bringing pride and recognition to CSU and the entire Caraga region.
Photo by Engr. Lovely Mae Dagsa Balamad
