The Sorsogon State University-College of Technology (SorSU-COT), through its Student Organization of Automotive Technology (SOAT), in collaboration with the Technology Student Council, SorSU Rock Band, and Motortrade Sorsogon, successfully launched the 1st Tech-Days Motor Show 2025 on April 24, 2025, at the SorSU covered court. The motor show was one of the highlights of the university’s Technology Days celebration, designed to showcase the innovative spirit of students pursuing automotive technology.
The event officially opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Orlando D. Doncillo (Dean, College of Technology), followed by a live performance from the SorSU Rock Band.
With the theme, “Students in motion: Powered by Passion and Innovation,” the motor show competition served as a platform for students to demonstrate their skills and creativity in vehicle design and engineering. Entries were judged based on craftsmanship, innovation, and overall design. The judging panel consisted of Mr. Christian Joy P. Herrera (Mechanical Technology Instructor), Mr. Rico J. Belizario (Motortrade, Sorsogon Branch Manager), and Mr. Eli-Rey M. Borres (Automotive Technology Instructor).
Presented below is the list of winners:
Champion – Entry No. 18 (Christian Decano, BT Automotive Technology)
Special Award Winners:
Most Expensive Award – Entry No. 1 (Justin Lanuza, BT Electronics Technology)
Most Unique Award – Entry No. 1 (Justin Lanuza, BT Electronics Technology)
Most Attractive Award – Entry No. 7 (Von Jeefrey Jebulan, BS Electrical Engineering)
People’s Choice Award – Entry No. 15 (Jose Martin J. Samuela, BT Automotive Technology)
Early Bird Award – Entry No. 5 (Jovan Branzuela Martinez, BS Mechanical Engineering)
Netizen Choice Award – Entry No. 9 (Francis L. Labayani Jr., BT Automotive Technology)
Runner Up Winners:
1st Runner Up – Entry No. 15 (Jose Martin J. Samuela, BT Automotive Technology)
2nd Runner Up – Entry No. 14 (Gerry Jimenez, Bachelor of Elementary Education)
3rd Runner Up – Entry No. 7 (Von Jeefrey Jebulan, BS Electrical Engineering)
4th Runner Up – Entry No. 5 (Jovan Branzuela Martinez, BS Mechanical Engineering)
5th Runner Up – Entry No. 10 (Liza Mae D. Toriaga, BTVTED Food Service Management)
The event concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Argel L. Placer (Adviser, Student Organization of Automotive Technology), who commended the students and organizers for a successful and well-executed motor show.
The Pamantasang May Puso remains committed to providing students with hands-on learning experiences that promote innovation and academic growth. The 1st Tech-days Motor Show highlighted the students’ capabilities and reinforced the university’s dedication to producing highly-skilled individuals. (SorSU PIO)
