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/.

Manila, Philippines – Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow marks its much-anticipated return to the Philippines, celebrating 15 years of empowering STEM students worldwide through technology and innovation. With the support of the Department of Education (DepEd), Samsung invites the next generation of Filipino innovators to take part in this global movement through bold, tech-driven solutions to real-world challenges.

Samsung, a global leader and pioneer in innovation, continues to champion inclusive access to technology and education through impactful programs that empower the youth, with a long-standing commitment to advancing STEM learning.

Now in its 15th year globally and its 3rd year in the country, Solve for Tomorrow opens its doors once again to Grades 8 to 10 students from all government-managed Science High Schools across the Philippines, with Samsung awarding over PHP 2 Million total worth of cash prizes and Samsung devices for the winning schools, teams, and teacher advisers.

Got a Big Idea? Here’s How to Join the Solve for Tomorrow 2025

This year, teams will be composed of up to four (4) students and one (1) teacher-adviser. Together, they are encouraged to bring forward creative, tech-powered solutions that make a real difference in their communities.

Teams should identify a local community or environmental sustainability problem they want to solve with the themes: Environmental Sustainability through Technology, Social Change through Tech and Sport, and Solving Community Problems with Artificial Intelligence (AI).

For the first theme, Environmental Sustainability through Technology, students can leverage STEM principles to reuse, recycle, and regenerate materials into high-value products — promoting sustainability and reducing waste in design, production, and consumption.

The second theme, Social Change through Tech and Sport, encourages students to harness sport and technology to drive education, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion, creating better opportunities and brighter futures for young people.

The final theme, Solving Community Problems with AI, invites students to apply AI in developing innovative, practical solutions to real challenges faced by their communities, fostering critical problem-solving, social responsibility, and tech-driven impact at the local level.

Students must develop a STEM proposal that presents their solution in a maximum of 2,500 words and not more than 7 pages for Word format, or 5 slides for PowerPoint format. Proposals must be submitted as a PDF file, not exceeding 40 MB.

The Deadline for Entry submissions is on October 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

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

The top 10 shortlisted entries will be announced on November 11, 2025, and will receive mentoring from Samsung representatives to refine their solutions. These teams will then present their final proposals to a distinguished board of judges on December 3, 2025.  The top three teams will be announced on December 9, 2025, and awarded by Samsung Philippines.

More than PHP 2 Million Worth of Prizes Up for Grabs!

The top 10 teams for this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition will receive more than PHP 2 million worth of Samsung devices and cash prizes. The Grand Prize winner 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.

Meanwhile, the Second Prize winner 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.

Finally, the Third Prize winner 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.

The remaining teams in the top 10 will receive Php 15,000 in cash for their team and Php 5,000 for their teacher.

Empowering Future Innovators

Since its launch in 2010, Solve for Tomorrow has evolved from a simple essay contest into a full-scale innovation platform. For 15 years, the program has equipped students with hands-on experience and design thinking tools, guiding them in finding real-world solutions through the power of tech, reflecting Samsung’s mission to make technology accessible for all while nurturing the next generation of “next-gen heroes”.

This year’s competition includes a bold new focus on the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), continuing Samsung’s goal to inspire students to imagine, create, and lead a better tomorrow.

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of daily life, offering new ways to work and live more efficiently. This growing integration of AI presents a unique opportunity for young Filipinos, adept at utilizing AI tools like smartphones and voice assistants, to develop impactful solutions for pressing community challenges. Hence, this year’s “Solve for Tomorrow” initiative will prioritize AI-driven solutions for real-world issues, alongside fostering sustainability through the power of technology, and social change through the strategic application of both technology and sport.

To participate in this year’s Solve for Tomorrow, please visit  https://www.samsung.com/ph/solve-for-tomorrow/. You can also follow Samsung Philippines on social media for the latest updates: Facebook- www.facebook.com/SamsungPH, X- www.x.com/SamsungPH, Instagram-  https://www.instagram.com/samsungph/#.

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