MFI Polytechnic Institute has achieved a spectacular milestone, taking home four Gold Medals across major tech trade areas at the prestigious WorldSkills Regional Competition 2026.

Our incredible student competitors went head-to-head with the region’s top talent, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, precision, and technical excellence. This phenomenal sweep is a testament to the sleepless nights, rigorous training, and unwavering dedication of both our students and their expert coaches, proving once again that MFI is a true powerhouse of future-ready tech talent.

Please join us in celebrating our 4 Gold Medal Champions and their dedicated mentors:

🏆 Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) — Gold Medalist

• Competitor: Johann Sumang

• Expert: Ben John Villabesa

🏆 Web Technologies — Gold Medalist

• Competitor: Catlyn Jane Alomia

• Expert: Jeco Renz Concepcion

🏆 IT Network System Administration — Gold Medalist

• Competitor: Miles Delfino

• Expert: Leonel Greg Dela Cruz

🏆 Cloud Computing — Gold Medalist

• Competitor: Marod Ethan Picache

• Expert: Joey Orating

Supported by Veteran Mentorship and Institutional Leadership

This rewarding journey was anchored by robust institutional support and thoughtful mentorship from the very beginning. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our VP-COO, Mr. Noel Dumaguit, Technical Training Director Winston Mendoza, and the entire MFI Management team. Their trust, leadership, and quiet commitment to cultivating student excellence gave our delegation the solid foundation required to perform throughout this grueling campaign.

Alongside management’s support, the delegation benefited immensely from the steady guidance of our Team Lead, Mr. Joey Orating. Drawing from his extensive experience as a Philippine Expert at past WorldSkills ASEAN (Vietnam) and Malaysia Youth Skills competitions, Mr. Orating helped our experts and competitors navigate complex international standards. His humble mentorship and familiarity with high-pressure arenas kept the team grounded and focused on delivering their absolute best.

A Special Salute to Our Mechatronics & 3D Digital Game Art Competitors

While we celebrate the podium finishes, a massive acknowledgment goes to our remarkable teams who fought with everything they had in two of the competition’s most grueling categories.

“Success isn’t just about the podium; it’s about the grit it takes to get there.”

The WorldSkills arena is unforgiving. Though they did not take the top spot this time, their world-class performances were nothing short of inspiring:

• Mechatronics

  • Competitors: Richen Grace Bautro & Aldrich Rocolcol

  • Expert: Teresita Dela Cruz

  • Our powerhouse duo displayed incredible engineering synergy and complex problem-solving under immense pressure.

• 3D Digital Game Art

  • Competitor: Sabrea Lei Agustin

  • Expert: Adrian Christian Yap

  • Sabrea wowed the judges and spectators alike with her sheer creativity, technical skill, and flawless execution.

Your determination, sportsmanship, and elite skill sets have earned the utmost respect of the entire MFI community. You represented our institution with profound honor, and we could not be prouder of your journey.

Next Stop: The National Stage!

The journey does not end here. With this massive regional victory under our belts, MFI is officially gearing up for the upcoming WorldSkills National Competition 2026!

To our four gold champions, our fierce competitors, our expert mentors, and the entire MFI community who cheered us on—THANK YOU. This victory belongs to all of us. Let’s carry this incredible energy and momentum all the way to Nationals!