Bicutan, Taguig – Red A. Singin, a Grade 11 student from Rizal High School in Pasig City, emerged victorious in the Flux Cord Arc Welding (FCAW) in Carbon Steel (CS) Plate – 3G Position competition, despite competing against 13 seasoned industry professionals for the category.
Singin’s welding skills and perseverance drove him to claim the championship. Reflecting on his unexpected win, he shared, “marami po mas may experience sa akin kaya ‘di ko inakala na ako ang magiging champion. “
Despite currently taking up Automotive in senior high school, Singin’s triumph underscores his deep-rooted passion for welding. He also offered advice to aspiring young welders, urging them to “practice at focus sa goals lang po… manuod din po sila ng mga tutorials kung paano mag-welding para makadagdag din sa skills nila.”
The welding competition was part of the Metals and Engineering (M&E) Skills Competition, which was held to celebrate M&E Week every third week of June. The event included skills competitions in welding, robotics and mechatronics, and computer-aided design, intending to promote excellence in the metals and engineering industries.
The DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), in collaboration with the Philippine Welding Society, Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines, and Philippine Die and Mold Association Inc., invited students, industry professionals, and other stakeholders from across the country to participate in this skills competition.
During the awarding ceremony on June 19, 2024, DOST-MIRDC Executive Director Robert O. Dizon emphasized the importance of using one’s skills to contribute positively to the nation’s progress, “Our country needs us. Sana unang makinabang ang ating bansa sa mga skills ninyo.”
The M&E Skills Competition is just one of the many activities lined up for M&E Week 2024, hosted by the DOST-MIRDC. For more details about the M&E Week 2024 and future events, please visit the DOST-MIRDC’s official website and follow the official Facebook page.#
