This holiday season, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) brought the spirit of sharing and collaboration to life as Galaxy Campus Batch 3 student ambassadors joined the ‘A Galaxy of Giving: Turning Tables of Communication’ activity at the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City. The initiative combined creativity, teamwork, and purpose, as students came together to contribute meaningful gifts that support learning and inclusivity.

Impact beyond the screen

Galaxy Campus Batch 3 student ambassadors teamed-up with PSD learners for a hands-on furniture-making workshop to design and assemble modular recycled furniture. The teams worked together on creating their designs on their Galaxy tablets and painted the assembled furniture. The completed pieces were given as a thoughtful gift to the school, one that inspires, uplifts, and creates a lasting sense of accomplishment. Together, ambassadors and learners celebrated this joyful season by creating, learning, and shaping a brighter future.

Galaxy Campus Batch 3 student ambassadors reflected on the activity. “This is a really fun way to nurture our creativity, as well as giving back to the community,” said Yowni Cueto from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, while Mishka Gotico of Miriam College harped on teamwork: “Even with differing communities, you’re still able to shine amidst your differences. I like that we’re really able to come together despite such differences.” Nikos Catanus of Iloilo Science and Technology University – Iloilo City Campus added, “The most rewarding part is we slowly understood each other. We bonded even though we’re not used to communicating in each other’s language. If you really have one goal, even if you don’t fully understand each other, you transcend that border.”

Mr. Jordan Madronio, Assistant Principal and Officer-in-Charge of PSD shared, “I was very happy because they said they’re [Galaxy Campus student ambassadors] learning sign language at the same time. These activities are very meaningful because they boost our students’ confidence, and our society is becoming more open to acceptance. They’re not just deaf—they’re empowered deaf people. What hearing people can do, they can also do.”

Jun Guevara, SEPCO Head of Corporate Marketing added, “Our Galaxy Campus student ambassadors are already influential digital communicators within their own spaces. Through this project of Samsung, we allow them to create impact beyond what they can do on screen. We reconnect with a hands-on activity to support an underserved community differently which makes this more meaningful.”

About Galaxy Campus

Galaxy Campus is Samsung Philippines’ flagship student ambassador program for bold, driven college students ready to stand out and make an impact. Launched on August 16, 2025, the Batch 3 brings together top students from across the country for a year-long journey where participants gain access to exclusive Samsung events, hands-on workshops, mentorship opportunities, and early access to the latest Galaxy devices. The program equips students to lead initiatives, showcase creativity, and make a difference both on campus and in their communities.

Samsung Philippines President Mr. Roman Han emphasized the company’s commitment to youth education and empowerment: “Galaxy Campus has always been a very special program for Samsung. This program has always encouraged everyone to be their most creative and unique self. Globally, Samsung has always advocated for youth education and empowering students, and this activity is very aligned to that advocacy.”

For more stories and updates, visit Samsung’s official website at www.samsung.com/ph and newsroom at https://news.samsung.com/ph/ and follow Samsung Philippines on Facebook and  Instagram.

Manila, Philippines – Samsung Philippines has revealed the winners of its third Solve for Tomorrow competition in the country, as Samsung celebrates 15 years of the Solve for Tomorrow competition globally.

This year’s Grand Prize winner hailed from Cavite Science Integrated School with members Elisha Lhane Althea Ramos, Harly P. Bautista, Jhacis Miguel Causapin, Eileen Cassandra S. Datu, and their adviser, Jeremae V. Varias. Their entry, “Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo): A Solar-Powered, Water-Quality Sensing Buoy for Monitoring Mangrove Ecosystem Health,”  is a solar-powered buoy system that tracks mangrove water quality using sensors for salinity, turbidity, pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen. The purpose of this project was to provide continuous monitoring of mangrove ecosystems and mark key areas with floating buoys.

They will receive Php 500,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, Php 250,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and their teacher, Php 100,000 in cash for the team members, and Php 30,000 in cash for their teacher adviser.

The second prize winners were also from Cavite Science Integrated School, with members Adam Uriel Berganos, Jared Y. Cabillan, Niel Jullian M. Caringal, Cedrick A. Del Mundo, and their adviser, Mharlotte O. Ilagan. Their project, “EGGNovation,” an Egg Quality Control Segregator, integrates a conveyor system with an image processing program to scan and segregate eggs based on yolk freshness automatically. Their goal was to minimize labor, reduce errors, and increase productivity in egg sorting.

They will take home Php 300,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, Php 250,000 worth of Samsung devices for the team and their teacher, Php 70,000 in cash for the team members, and Php 25,000 in cash for the teacher adviser.

The third prize winners were from Tuguegarao City Science High School, with members Zeke Rinzen Maggay, Princess F. Cue, Rhiane Leigh E. Espanto, Julius James A. Palattao, together with their teacher adviser Raissa Jennifer C. Pulido. Their project, named “BANTALAY,” is a solar-powered UV light trap with humidity-based intensity adjustment, which serves as a sustainable, low-cost pest control solution. The project aimed to reduce chemical dependency, strengthen agricultural resilience, and promote sustainable farming practices.

They will receive Php 200,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, Php 250,000 worth of Samsung devices for the team and their teacher, Php 50,000 in cash for the team, and Php 15,000 in cash for the teacher adviser.

The remaining teams in the top 10 will receive Php 15,000 in cash for their team and Php 5,000 for their teacher. The teams are “FloodSafe Routes AI: An AI Smart Route and Hazard Mapping System for Schools” from Philippine Science High School – Caraga Region Campus, “SINAG: Eco-Sustainable Carbon Dots from Biomass for Bio-Based Solar Light Harvesting” from Bansud NHS – Regional Science High School, “The S.W.E.A.T Project” from Philippine Science High School Main Campus, “S.A.G.I.P.: Solar-powered Autonomous Geolocation and Information Protocol for Disaster Mitigation” from Cavite Science Integrated School, “ShellTer: Earthquake-Resistant Precast Using Walnut and Pistachio Shell Waste for Sustainable Construction” from Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus, “Plasfix: SARIMAX Forecasting of Rabbitfish (Siganus) Catch Volume in Pangasinan by Evaluating Plastic-Induced Seagrass Decline” from Pasay City Science High School, and “VITALBAND: A Galaxy AI-Integrated Health and Disaster Monitoring Wristband for Filipinos” from Marikina Science High School.

Together for Tomorrow: Enabling People

Solve for Tomorrow started as a simple essay competition in 2010, but over the years it has evolved into a dynamic platform where students collaborate to develop meaningful, future-shaping projects. Aligned with Samsung’s mission to make technology accessible while empowering the next generation of “next-gen heroes,” the program has spent the last 15 years equipping students with real-world experience and design thinking skills—helping them create practical, technology-driven solutions to real challenges.

This year’s competition focuses on empowering communities through technology, featuring themes on Environmental Sustainability through Technology, Social Change through Tech and Sport, and Solving Community Problems with Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the support of the Department of Education, Solve for Tomorrow 2025 received over 300 entries from Grades 8–10 students in public science high schools—narrowed down to 10 finalists and, ultimately, 3 grand winners.

Roman Han, President of Samsung Philippines, shared an inspiring message about the success of this year’s Solve for Tomorrow: “Here at Samsung, we believe our success is inseparable from the progress of the communities we serve. Solve for Tomorrow embodies this belief by empowering the next generation of heroes in our own local communities nationwide—equipping our young innovators with the education, tools, and opportunities they need to create their proposals for a better future.

He added, “Guided by our vision, ‘Together for Tomorrow: Enabling People’, we have remained dedicated for 15 years in enabling future leaders as they transform their ideas into meaningful, lasting impact, and we will continue this dedication for many years to come.”

For more information on Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow program in the Philippines, you can visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/. Learn more about Samsung’s innovative projects by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/.

Manila, Philippines – It’s now official! Samsung reveals the Top 10 finalists of its global program, Solve for Tomorrow competition – now in its 3rd year in the Philippines, and 15th year globally.

Bringing fresh ideas to real-world challenges, Samsung continues its mission to inspire the Filipino next-gen heroes with the return of Solve for Tomorrow 2025, as part of Samsung’s global initiative, partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd) to showcase innovative solutions from all government science high school students in grades 8 to 10, addressing challenges faced by their local communities.

The teams that will move forward to compete for the top 3 grand-winning prizes are: FloodSafe Routes AI from Philippine Science High School – Caraga Region Campus; Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo) from Cavite Science Integrated School; SINAG from Bansud NHS – Regional Science High School; SARIMAX from Pasay City Science High School; The S.W.E.A.T Project from Philippine Science High School Main Campus; ShellTer from Philippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus; VITALBAND from Marikina Science High School; S.A.G.I.P from Cavite Science Integrated School; BANTALAY from Tuguegarao City Science High School; and EGGNovation from Cavite Science Integrated School.

This year, Samsung garnered over 300 submissions, involving more than 1,000 students from across the Philippines. Each team, with up to four student members, was tasked to create a proposal following this year’s themes: Environmental Sustainability through Technology, Social Change through Tech and Sport, and Solving Community Problems with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

To evaluate this year’s entries, Samsung convened with a distinguished panel of industry leaders from the fields of technology, innovation, and education. The panel includes Monchito Ibrahim, the Executive Member of the National Innovation Council; Michelle S. Alarcon, President of Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines; Alwyn Rosel, Executive Director of IdeaSpace Foundation and QBO Innovation; and Rachelle Perez, the Campus Program Lead of DEVCON Philippines, together with Dianne Capuz, Head of Consumer and Market Insights from Samsung Electronics Philippines.

The 10 finalists will now embark on an idea mentorship with Samsung experts, collaborating with their assigned coach to refine proposals, build proof-of-concepts, and create mock-ups ahead of the final presentation. This December, they will be presenting their proposals live for a chance to win over PHP 2 million in cash prizes and Samsung devices for their schools, teams, and teacher advisers. Joining the judging panel for the final round is Julius Arguson, Head of Product Engineering and Technical Compliance at Samsung Electronics Philippines.

“We are very happy with the increasing interest in Solve for Tomorrow, as we can see from the growing number of entries and teams joining the competition every year. It shows that more and more students from Science High Schools nationwide are harnessing their STEM knowledge and skills to help solve the issues their communities face, so we can have a better tomorrow,” shared Minsu Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines.

“It is truly a special competition this year as we celebrate our 15th year globally for Solve for Tomorrow, and an honor to witness our Next-Gen Heroes share their innovative ideas powered by science and technology. We look forward to what our top 10 Next-Gen heroes have to offer as they move to the final round of the competition,” he added.

Back and bolder in its third year in the Philippines, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow continues to champion the creativity and compassion of Filipino youth. With this year’s focus on developing real-world solutions through the power of technology and artificial intelligence, the program inspires students to uplift their local communities—proving that innovation is most meaningful when it creates positive change where it matters most.

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Manila, Philippines — The final countdown has begun as the deadline for Samsung Philippines’ Solve for Tomorrow is fast approaching!

For over 15 years, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow has empowered over 2.8 million students across 68 countries to innovate with purpose, generating over 400,000 ideas and championing real-world change through science and technology.

The nationwide innovation challenge is once again rallying young minds to transform big ideas into tangible solutions that can change communities — and possibly, the world. With more than ₱2 million worth of prizes at stake, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition continues to inspire students to use science, technology, and creativity as tools for real-world impact.

The competition is open to students from Grades 8 to 10 enrolled in government-managed science high schools across the country. Participants are encouraged to form teams of up to four (4) members, guided by one (1) teacher adviser. Together, they must identify pressing issues within their communities and propose science and tech-driven solutions that address them.

Whether it’s championing environmental sustainability, driving social change through sports and technology, or tackling local challenges with the help of artificial intelligence, the goal is to create an innovation that makes an impact, not only on the country, but on the world.

Entries must be submitted on or before October 26, 2025, marking the final opportunity for aspiring young heroes to take part in this year’s challenge.

While the journey of innovation is a victory in itself, Samsung has ensured that the rewards are just as extraordinary. The grand champion will receive ₱500,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, along with ₱250,000 worth of gadgets for the team and adviser. They will also take home ₱100,000 in cash, with an additional ₱30,000 for the teacher adviser.

The second-place winners will receive ₱300,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱250,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱70,000 in cash for the members, and ₱25,000 for their adviser. Third-place winners will bring home ₱200,000 worth of Samsung devices for their school, ₱250,000 worth of gadgets for the team, ₱50,000 in cash for the members, and ₱15,000 for their adviser.

Even those who make it to the Top 10 will not leave empty-handed. Each finalist team will be awarded ₱15,000 in cash, while their dedicated teacher advisers will receive ₱5,000 each — a fitting tribute to their mentorship and support throughout the competition.

Together for Tomorrow across the region

Across Southeast Asia, the Solve for Tomorrow program has already sparked waves of innovation.

In Singapore, last year’s champions, Team redbluegold from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), designed smart glasses called “SilentGuide” that used artificial intelligence or AI to transcribe speech into subtitles, empowering the hearing impaired to connect with the world more easily.

Back in 2024, Solve for Tomorrow Malaysia crowned Team TerraInovators, from SMK Sultan Ismail, who created “Eco Pulse,” an AI-driven image recognition app designed to streamline the recycling process. Powered by advanced data science and algorithms, it estimates the value and weight of recyclable items with precision, driving the public to recycle waste.

These inspiring stories prove that when young minds are given a platform, creativity can transcend classrooms and transform lives.

Don’t miss your shot to change the future – win big while making a difference through Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow! Interested participants can learn more about the program by visiting www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow or following Samsung Philippines on social media via Facebook (facebook.com/SamsungPH), X (x.com/SamsungPH), and Instagram (instagram.com/samsungph).

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Manila, Philippines – Not all heroes wear capes; some are dressed in uniforms. For 15 years, Samsung has been on a mission to find Next-Gen Heroes all around the globe with Solve for Tomorrow, which invites STEM students to create STEM-based solutions for real-world challenges in their local communities.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has since become a global force for positive change through science and technology, active in 68 countries and empowering over 2.8 million students to think boldly and act locally. Through more than 400,000 innovative ideas, these young heroes are proving that real-world solutions can start in the classroom, and spark a better tomorrow for us all.

Now on its third run in the Philippines, Solve for Tomorrow is once again inviting a new set of Next-Gen Heroes to propose innovative, tech-based solutions to issues affecting their communities. Open to STEM students from Grades 8-10 from government-managed science high schools nationwide, over PHP 2 million worth of Samsung devices and cash prizes are up for grabs for the Top 10 winning teams and their schools.

Entries are accepted until October 26, 2025, with all competition and submission details found on this link: https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/.

15 Years of Solve for Tomorrow: Making a Next-Gen Hero

What started in 2010 as a simple essay contest in the United States has since evolved into a global platform for innovation and impact. Over the past 15 years, Solve for Tomorrow has grown far, becoming a dynamic competition that champions STEM education, fuels creative problem-solving, and equips the next generation of leaders to tackle pressing challenges in their own communities.

In 2013, Samsung expanded the competition to Asia, introducing a team-based format for students. Over time, the program grew to include countries in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. In 2023, Solve for Tomorrow was finally launched in the Philippines.

This year, Samsung is unveiling new global themes: Environmental Sustainability via Technology, which encourages students to harness technology to protect natural resources, promote eco-friendly practices, and build a greener future; and Social Change through Sport and Technology, which focuses on using sports and tech to unite communities, promote inclusivity, and inspire positive change.

Solve for Tomorrow in the Philippines

Samsung Electronics Philippines also introduces a new theme for this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition: Solving Local Community Problems with AI. The theme highlights how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to develop smart, practical solutions that improve daily life in local communities across the Philippines.

Supported by the Department of Education (DepEd) since its inaugural run in 2023, Solve for Tomorrow has quickly become a leading platform for young innovators from Science High Schools nationwide. In its first year, “Team Intellimeter” from the Philippine Science High School – Cagayan Valley Campus won first place with a smart electric management system designed to boost energy efficiency and help mitigate climate change.

Second place went to Bansud National High School – Regional Science High School for “Project O.A.S.I.S” — a filtration system that removes oil and microplastics from ocean water. Team TomPost, also from Cagayan Valley Campus, placed third with their “Agricultural Waste Compost Processor”, which transforms tomatoes and other agricultural waste into compost and other usable products.

The 2024 competition continued this momentum. Lipa City Science Integrated National High School claimed first place with “Hi-LoWall”—a solar-powered fog wall that uses rice husk biochar and evaporative cooling to combat rising heat indices.

Philippine Science High School – Main Campus secured second place with “Croprotech”, a modular network that prevents soil degradation and improves land quality. Meanwhile, Calamba City Science Integrated School placed third with “SIMS: Smart Infrastructure Monitoring System”—a tool that uses sound and thermal sensors to monitor structural integrity and enhance public safety during natural disasters.

“For 15 years, Solve for Tomorrow has challenged students around the world to use technology to address real issues in their communities. At Samsung, we see this competition as a way to encourage creating practical, problem-solving strategies with the power of tech innovation. We’re proud to support the next generation as they apply technology to make a measurable impact where it matters most,” says Min Su Chu, President of Samsung Electronics Philippines.

Learn more and submit your entry for the Solve for Tomorrow 2025 competition by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/.

Samsung Research Philippines (SRPH) continues to inspire innovation through its flagship corporate citizenship program, SPARK11, now in its third iteration. Collaborating with UP Rural High School (UPRHS), the program empowers aspiring engineers with a curriculum covering agile methodologies, data structures, and problem-solving paradigms. The program culminates in a two-phase structure: a 10-session workshop and a four-week mentorship phase, leading to a grand finale where students pitch their projects.

Last May 15, the program concluded with presentations from seven groups, judged on innovativeness, necessity, suitability, and feasibility. The top three winners were recognized for their creative solutions, with a study on Filipino students’ math performance taking first place. Winners received Galaxy Buds 3 earphones, while all participants took home SPARK11 merchandise.

Mentors like Jerome Cedrick Magtibay praised the students’ creativity and resilience. “I was deeply moved by their motivation to create solutions that benefit their community,” he shared. Despite challenges in balancing schedules and academic pressures, Jerome found the experience rewarding. “Each student has a unique way of communication,” he noted. “I’m glad my approach resonated with my mentees.”

For students, SPARK11 was transformative, teaching the importance of empathy in addressing real-world challenges. As SPARK11 evolves, SRPH remains committed to nurturing future engineers and innovators, fostering empathy, creativity, and problem-solving skills among young minds. With each iteration, the program reaffirms its mission to ignite curiosity and inspire meaningful change, ensuring the spark of innovation continues to burn brightly for years to come.

Since launching Generation17 in 2020, Samsung and UNDP have supported Young Leaders from across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America, addressing critical issues that span all 17 Global Goals. The partnership has provided these Young Leaders with the latest Samsung Galaxy technology, along with networking and mentorship opportunities, to amplify their stories and advance their work. The newest cohort, focused on advancing solutions in marine conservation, environmental sustainability, gender equality and quality education, reflects Samsung’s continued commitment to a more equitable future for all.

“As we accelerate efforts to achieve the Global Goals, we are proud to welcome the next cohort of Young Leaders to Generation17,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP & Head of Marketing, Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “Their passion, creativity and commitment to addressing global challenges embody the spirit of innovation that fuels meaningful change. We look forward to seeing how these five new Young Leaders will leverage technology for good to inspire action, mobilize communities and create lasting impact for a more sustainable and equitable world.”

Five Global Changemakers

The newest Generation17 Young Leaders were selected from hundreds of applicants and bring new areas of expertise to the initiative, expanding the reach of Generation17. As members of the Generation17 community, they will leverage technology and global platforms to advocate for the issues that matter most to them.

Brigitta Gunawan (Indonesia) – An ocean-climate advocate who has engaged with over 15,000 people in 100+ locations with environmental education and marine conservation opportunities through her organizations 30×30 Indonesia and Diverseas.

“At 17, it struck me that we were nothing but a small speck in a big world that remains largely unexplored—that if we continued as bystanders, we would see this fragile ecosystem cripple within our lifetime—so there I was, ready to co-create a future where people and planet prosper.”

José Francisco Ochoa (Ecuador) – A biologist and co-founder of Academia del Océano, an edtech platform promoting marine conservation, digital tools and sustainability in Spanish-speaking communities, equipping thousands with the tools to protect marine ecosystems.

“The ocean sustains life, yet many don’t realize how deeply connected we are to it. We must embrace innovation, education and collective action to protect our blue planet before it’s too late.”

Renata Koch Alvarenga (Brazil) – Founder and Executive Director of EmpoderaClima, a youth-led organization advocating for climate justice by addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and promoting girls’ climate action.

“Climate disasters are exacerbating gender inequality, but through the Global Goals, we can raise awareness of the need for women’s leadership in climate decision-making and ensure no one is left behind.”

Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh (Jordan) – A climate activist, sustainable technology advocate and founder of IBTKRGO, which develops eco-friendly educational kits using recyclable materials, including e-waste, to empower youth with digital skills.

“Green technology is key to a sustainable future, and young innovators have the power to lead this transformation. Through IBTKRGO, I strive to bridge the gap between technology and sustainability, ensuring solutions that serve both people and the planet.”

Soumya Dabriwal (India) — Co-founder of Project Baala, a social enterprise addressing menstrual hygiene and reproductive health access through innovative solutions, including the sustainable distribution of reusable sanitary products and educational initiatives to de-stigmatize women’s health while generating employment for women.

“Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is a fundamental human right. Through collective advocacy and innovation, we can break barriers, challenge stigmas, and build a world where everyone has the freedom and resources to make informed choices about their own bodies and futures.”

Elevating Youth Voices for Global Action

Since the launch of Generation17 in 2020, Samsung and UNDP have partnered to empower Young Leaders—helping them amplify their stories and accelerate their efforts to drive meaningful change in communities across the world. Additionally, the initiative provides opportunities for Young Leaders to showcase their impact on a global scale.

In the coming months, these Young Leaders will attend various major global events, where they will engage with policymakers, innovators and fellow changemakers. Through these platforms, they will contribute to international conversations on sustainable development and drive tangible progress toward the Global Goals, ensuring that youth voices play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future.

This year, Generation17 alum Tamara Gondo took the stage at Samsung’s Galaxy Tech Forum, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainability and the power of collaboration with like-minded partners to tackle worldwide challenges. She also shared how the initiative has helped scale her organization’s impact since she joined in 2022.

“Young people are the future of global development, and with fewer than five years left to achieve the Global Goals, the time to act is now,” said Achim Steiner, Administrator of UNDP. “Through our long-standing partnership with Samsung, we are empowering youth to advance solutions that address climate and human rights challenges and to inspire a new generation to join the fight for a more sustainable and just future.”

Generation17 reflects the shared commitment of Samsung and UNDP to harness technology for positive impact. Their collaboration began in 2019 with the launch of the Samsung Global Goals App—a mobile platform that educates users about the Goals while enabling them to contribute through everyday use of their Galaxy devices. As detailed in Samsung’s Global Goals Report, as of September 2024, the app has been installed on nearly 300 million Samsung Galaxy devices worldwide—including smartphones, tablets and smartwatches—and has helped generate more than $20 million USD to support UNDP’s global environmental and social initiatives.

After an extensive nationwide search, Samsung Electronics Philippines is revealing the Top 10 finalists of its global program, Solve for Tomorrow competition – now in its 2nd year in the Philippines!

As a testament to their commitment to shaping the country’s next-gen heroes, Samsung Electronics Philippines brought back Solve for Tomorrow for another innovation-packed season with the support of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Philippine Science High School System (PSHS), with public science high school students in grades 8 to 10 showcasing their ideas to solve local challenges.

The teams who will move forward with the final presentation are: VersaSprout from the Regional Science High School in La Union, CocoSorb from Philippine Science High School-Ilocos Region Campus, sUN-Block from Philippine Science High School-Central Luzon Campus, PAROLA from Biñan City Science and Technology High School, Development of a Bamboo and Coconut Coir-Based Oil and Microplastics Filtration System for River Water Quality Improvement from Philippine Science High School-Ilocos Region Campus, BEYONSEE from Makati West High School (Makati Science High School), Hi-LoWall from Lipa City Science Integrated National High School, SIMS from Calamba City Science Integrated School, Croprotech from Philippine Science High School-Main Campus, and ReLeaf from Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science.

This year, Samsung Electronics Philippines received almost 300 submissions and approximately over 1,000 students participating across the country. The teams, comprising a maximum of 4 members each, were asked to identify a local community or environmental sustainability problem they want to solve with technology or AI and come up with a design proposal to be screened by the Solve for Tomorrow panel of judges.

To evaluate the entries, Samsung Electronics Philippines tapped industry experts to provide their knowledge and expertise. This year’s esteemed judging panel is comprised of Monchito Ibrahim, Vice President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines and an Executive Member of the National Innovation Council; Alwyn Rosel, Deputy Director of Ideaspace Ventures and QBO Innovation Hub and Rachelle Perez, Campus Program Lead of DEVCON Philippines along with Samsung Electronics Philippines representatives.

The 10 finalists will now undergo an idea mentorship with Samsung experts where they will communicate with their designated coach for the proposal improvement, proof-of-concept, or mock-up creation in preparation for their final presentation. They will move forward to the final round of judging this December for a chance to win PHP 2 million worth of cash prizes and Samsung devices for their school, teams, and teacher adviser.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow 2023 Grand Finalists Reimagine the Future

In 2023, among over 200 entries in Samsung’s first-ever Solve for Tomorrow in the Philippines, three innovative solutions stood out. Last year’s Grand Prize winner hailing from Philippine Science High School-Cagayan Valley Campus is Team Intellimeter whose design solution aims to improve energy efficiency. Bansud NHS-Regional Science High School’s Project O.A.S.I.S. bagged the second prize with their filtration system to remove oil and microplastics from the ocean. Finally, the third-prize winners, also from Philippine Science High School-Cagayan Valley Campus, Team TomPost focused on the serious problem of waste in the agricultural sector, helping them to manage waste by repurposing tomatoes and other agricultural waste into compost and other products.

With the second run of Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung Electronics Philippines aims to empower even more STEM students across the country. They hope to encourage students to utilize technology by going beyond the classroom to challenge themselves to innovate and create solutions for the community, true to Samsung’s core philosophy.

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Calling all passionate STEM students! Do you have a great interest in technology and an amazing idea to help solve a community or sustainability problem? Join Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow 2024 with your team and get the chance to win big prizes from Samsung Philippines for you and your school.

Now in its second year, Samsung Philippines once again invites government-managed science high school students grades 8-10 to showcase their innovative ideas to solve local problems, sustainability issues or AI challenges  for a chance to win Samsung devices for their team, adviser and school, plus cash prizes.

Shaping the country’s next-gen Heroes

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is a global program that aims to empower young innovators with opportunities to craft ideas to solve societal challenges and be the drivers of positive change in their local communities, further unlocking their potential as future leaders for a brighter future.

Since its global launch in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow has successfully provided an avenue to top students, helped over 2 million people and reached 50 other countries– including the Philippines as its latest addition in 2023.

This year, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Philippine Science High School System continue to support the initiative in the country. Solve for Tomorrow is a part of Samsung’s Global CSR vision,” Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People”, a valuable mission to empower and hone the creativity of future innovators to achieve their full potential and pioneer positive social changes through their solutions.

It’s your Turn to Revolutionize your Community’s Tomorrow

Solve for Tomorrow is open to Grades 8-10 students of government-managed Science High Schools nationwide. They should form a team with a maximum of four students each, and choose one faculty adviser from their respective school. Each faculty adviser can coach up to three (3) teams.

Teams formed should identify a local community / environmental sustainability problem they want to solve with technology and come up with a design proposal presented via a slides presentation (5 slides max with 2,500 words only) or word document (7 pages with Arial 11 font size). Once entry is finalized, submit via the official Solve for Tomorrow website. Deadline for entries is on October 25, 2024.

Entries will be evaluated based on design innovation, relevance to the community, feasibility, STEM integration, sustainability and clarity of proposal.

The top 10 entries will then be selected and finalists will be announced on November 13, 2024. The top 10 teams will  receive expert mentoring to improve their solutions and the chance to present their final proposals to the distinguished board of judges on December 3, 2024. The top three teams will be awarded first, second, and third prize respectively.

The Grand Prize winner will receive PHP 500,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, PHP 200,000 worth of Samsung devices for the students and teacher, Php 650,00 worth of tablets and a TV for the school, Php 100,000 for the team members, Php 20,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for the team members and their teacher.

Meanwhile, the Second Prize winner will take home Php 350,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 75,000 for team members, Php 15,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for the team members and their teacher.

Finally, the Third Prize winner will receive Php 150,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 50,000 for team members, Php 8,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for the team members and their teacher.

The rest of the top 10 will also receive Php 15,000 for their team and Php 5,000 for their teacher.

Solve for Tomorrow 2024 Partners

This year, Samsung Philippines tapped a judging panel with the same mission to empower the next generation of young Filipino innovators.

Joining this year’s Solve for Tomorrow are Ideaspace Ventures and QBO Innovation Hub, both currently led by Jay Fajardo and represented by the organization’s Deputy Director, Alwyn Rosel. Ideaspace Ventures is the investment arm of the IdeaSpace Foundation, while QBO Innovation is an accelerator that supports promising tech entrepreneurs and startups in the Philippines.

Also coming in as a judge is DEVCON Philippines, spearheaded by Winston Damarillo and to be represented by Rachelle Perez, the Campus Program Lead.  They are a  non-profit organization that promotes technology skills development through various programs for the Filipino developer community.

Returning this year is Monchito Ibrahim, Vice President of the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines and an Executive Member of the National Innovation Council.

Through initiatives like Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung remains committed to championing the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers, empowering them to use their talents and knowledge to create meaningful change for a brighter, more sustainable world. Through this initiative, Samsung aims to unlock the potential of young minds and drive the innovations that will define the future.

For more information about Solve for Tomorrow Philippines, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow-2024/.

*DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-201238 Series of 2024

Are you a STEM student with great interest to improve lives with technology? This is your chance to propose real life tech solutions as Samsung invites public science high school students grades 8-10 to showcase the best innovative ideas with the Solve For Tomorrow Competition.*

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is a global program that aims to empower young innovators with opportunities to come up with ideas to solve societal challenges and be the drivers of positive change in their local communities.

Since its global launch in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow aims to provide opportunities for top students to transform emerging ideas into actions and unlock their full potential as future leaders for a better future. Solve for Tomorrow has successfully helped over 2 million people and has reached beyond the boundaries of 50 other countries, including the Philippines, as the latest addition this 2023.

Creating a better world is what makes innovations meaningful

Launched with the support of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Solve for Tomorrow is part of Samsung’s CSR vision of Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People. Its mission is simple: to empower and support the next generation to achieve their full potential and pioneer positive social changes. In order to approach problems in new ways and to find solutions, the next generations will have to be more creative and this is why Samsung focuses on education.

How to join

Solve for Tomorrow is open to Grades 8-10 students of government-managed Science High Schools. They should form a team of maximum four students each, and choose one faculty adviser from their respective schools.

Teams formed should identify a local community / environmental sustainability problem they want to solve with technology and come up with a design proposal presented via a slides presentation (5 slides max) or word document (2,500 words max). Once entry is finalized, submission is via the Solve for Tomorrow PH website. Deadline of entries is on 03 November 2023.

Entries will be evaluated based on design innovation, relevance to the community, feasibility, STEM integration, sustainability and clarity of proposal.

The top 10 entries will then be selected. Finalists will be announced on November 10, 2023, with the top 10 teams to receive expert mentoring to improve their solutions and the chance to present their final proposals to the distinguished board of judges on November 24, 2023.The top three teams will be awarded first, second, and third prize respectively.

The Grand Prize winner will receive Php 650,00 worth of tablets and a TV for the school, Php 100,000 for the team members, Php 20,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher.

Meanwhile, the Second Prize winner will take home Php 350,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 75,000 for team members, Php 15,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher.

Finally, the Third Prize winner will receive Php 150,000 worth of Samsung devices for the school, Php 50,000 for team members, Php 8,000 for the teacher, and Samsung phones and tablets for team members and their teacher.

The rest of the top 10 will receive Php 15,000 for their team and Php 5,000 for their teacher.

Get the chance to share your innovations to solve today’s problems for a better tomorrow! For more information and complete contest details, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/.

*DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-176096 Series of 2023