Cyber Envergan alumni win 1st place in national AI prompt design competition

Three alumni from the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS) of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) won first place in the professional category of the National AI Prompt Design Challenge, standing out among nearly 600 participants from both student and professional categories, announced Aug. 1.

The team composed of Raymond Bermudez (Batch 2009), Gabriel Biller, and Christian Angelo Lukang (Batch 2024) earned ₱50,000 in cash for their winning project, BldgGuide PH.

The AI-powered chatbot helps building owners, contractors, and authorized representatives easily understand and comply with the requirements of the Philippine Building Code (P.D. 1096).

“We are proud of our alumni for excelling in the professional category and proving that Enverga graduates can lead in innovation and technology,” said Rodrigo C. Belleza Jr., dean of the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies.

“Their success shows how the skills and values learned at Enverga continue to create meaningful impact in the real world.” Dean Belleza added.

The competition, organized by Straits Interactive, CAPABARA, and the Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP), began in May 2025 and concluded with the awarding of winners in August 2025.

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• SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  The project applies AI technology to improve compliance with building standards, supporting innovation and infrastructure development.

• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  By helping stakeholders follow the Philippine Building Code, the tool promotes safer, more sustainable, and resilient urban development.

• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
  The competition fostered collaboration between academia, industry, and AI organizations to create impactful solutions.