(Image courtesy of the Department of Education Taguig-Pateros or DEPED Tapat)
A total of twenty-four medals were won by students from the Philippines, six of which were secured by students from schools in Taguig City.
The Global IT Challenge (GITC) is an international competition led by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea, LG, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The event aims to recognize the proficiency of disabled youth and promotes inclusion and participation of disabled students in the digital economy.
One hundred and fifty participants from 16 countries competed in the event where Taguig students triumphed in eTool, eLifeMap, eContent, and eCreative, testing their problem-solving skills, creativity, and technical expertise.
The following are the winners, according to a post by Deped Tapat:
Anica Myiel H. Timogtimog - GOLD (e-Tool Presentation) and GOLD (e-LifeMap), Taguig Science High School (Coach: Mr. Eliciyo Alvarez)
Jamal M. Alih - BRONZE (e-Tool Presentation) and GOLD (e-Creative Smart Car), Taguig National High School/TUP (Coach: Ms. Chei Kizzia B. Borboran)
John Emmanuel V. Bayani - GOLD (e-Tool Presentation), Taguig Science High School/TUP (Coach: Mr. Eliciyo Alvarez)
Kyla Lorraine P. Carcido - GOLD (e-Content), Western Bicutan National High School (Coach: Ms. Karen Rose G. Sumandal)
(Image courtesy of Deped Tapat)
