SPUP–BEU EARNS GLOBAL DISTINCTION AT ICIA 2026
April 26, 2026
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St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP), through its Basic Education Unit (BEU), earned multiple honors at the International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) 2026, held from April 24 to 26, 2026, at Paragon International School in Cambodia. The competition gathered participants from 27 countries and over 100 schools worldwide, providing a platform for young innovators to present research-based solutions to current global challenges.
A major highlight of the event was SPUP’s recognition as the Most Innovative School for its commitment to creativity, critical thinking, and quality learning. In the Innovation Challenge Category, SPUP delegates received several awards. NOVA, developed by Kanae T. Garcia, Cydney Ontiveros, and Nathaniel Cipriano, won the Bronze Award. The Silver Award went to GENESIS: An Intelligent Platform that Turns Awareness Into Action for Wildlife Conservation by Mark Gannaban, Clare Antonio, and Billie Bautista. The Gold Award was given to Plant-Based Wastewater Treatment for Schools by Samantha Parallag, Riz Caronan, and Adrian Harrell, demonstrating the students’ ability to apply science to environmental concerns.
Two SPUP projects earned the Titanium Award, the competition’s top tier of recognition. Electridry: Electrical Lifeline Technology for Rising Systems, developed by Paula Grace Binarao, Vaighe Martinez, and Heart Tamayao, received the Titanium Award and a place in the Top 10 Challenge 1. PetraForm, by Jahnrodz Julliet T. Fermin, Kate Valerie E. Berbon, and Ma. Precious Princess E. Liban, also received a Titanium Award, a Top 10 Challenge 1 distinction, and a 50% Tuition Fee Scholarship at Western Sydney University (WSU). These results reflect the relevance and originality of SPUP’s student-led work.
In the Innovation Award Category, SPUP delegates performed well. Silver Awards were given to RootCharge by Oasis Agpoon, Lois Arambulo, and Carel Marron; Flood Control Patrol by Samuel Hederverick Reyes and King Joaquin Matunan; The Paulinian Dengue Initiatives by Francine Elke Gumabay and Anne C. Santiago; and Paulibuzz by Sophie Isabelle N. Ambat and Nicole Andrea Q. Bunagan. IMTA, by Aemiel Pio Tabao and Harris Ayaan G. Anjum, received the Gold Award. The highest recognition went to Flow to Power by Patrick Banatao and Steavenford Louie Estrella, which won the Grand Award, a Titanium Award, and a Scholarship Award from Paragon University. Mr. Edward Magallanes was also named a finalist in the Teach Me Competition (Teacher Category).
These achievements reinforce SPUP’s standing as a strong institution for innovation, research, and quality education.
