A team of five Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) students of the UE College of Engineering-Manila attained a major milestone by winning the 1st Runner-up title in the national hackathon event Packetworx PacketHacks: Hack the Climate 2025!
Held last September 10-11 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, this national competition was powered by Packetworx and gathered over 70 teams of students and professionals of companies and startups nationwide to design internet of things (IoT)-based solutions against climate change, all under the theme of “Urban Resilience: Future-Proofing Cities Through IoT & Innovation”. As such, the participants’ computer engineering skills were engaged in a collaborative and fast-paced hacking marathon to design scalable solutions addressing climate change, disaster response, sustainability, and urban challenges.
The competition featured multiple stages—from screening and pitching to prototyping and finals—culminating in the IoT Conference Philippines 2025 held on the said dates.
The UE CEng’g Manila BSCpE team at Hack the Climate 2025 featured Sean Vincent Vien V. Viñas as the team leader and, as members, his fellow fourth-year students Clarizza M. Reyes, Skhart Aye D. Mercado, Paolo B. Barrado and John Paul A. Pascual. This UE team had as adviser Engr. Errol John M. Antonio, the College’s Department Chair for BSCpE.
Our Computer Engineering Warriors passed the initial screening, advanced to the semifinals pitching session held on August 2 during the World of Consumer Electronics Expo also at SMX, securing a spot among the Top 8 finalists, and triumphed in the grand finals as 1st Runner-up―an outstanding achievement considering that this was the first time for UE to join the competition.
The UE CEng’g Manila team’s winning project, AeroBand, is a personal air quality monitoring device that bridges the gap left by stationary air quality stations. Integrated with blockchain technology, it incentivizes users to monitor and contribute to cleaner air, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals/SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 13 (Climate Action).
This remarkable achievement showcases the ingenuity, dedication and passion of UE BSCpE students in creating technology for a sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The photo shows (from left) Mr. Viñas, Mr. Barrado, Miss Reyes, Mr. Mercado, Mr. Pascual and Prof. Antonio.
Congratulations and kudos, BSCpE Warriors!
[Report and photo courtesy of Engr. Antonio]
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