Marjorie Tan 
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Samar State University’s representatives shattered records and etched their names in the history of innovation world as they triumphantly claimed both the revered gold and silver awards in the 34th International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) held at the KL Convention Center, May 11-13, 2023.
In the fiercely competitive Agriculture category, the SSU representatives’ revolutionary invention, Crab Locator And Waypoint (CLAW), took home the highly coveted gold award. The ingenious creation, developed by a team of exceptional minds including Seth Paul Babayson, Mark Cris, Engr. Nikko Ardel Floretes, Engr. Adrian Gadin, Engr. Walvies Mc Alcos, Engr. Frañcis Jerric Candido, and Engr. Richard Fabriag promises to revolutionize the industry by redefining the way crab farming and locating are approached.
Not stopping at just one, their Garbage Identification and Recognition System (GRIMS), Environment Category, secured the prestigious silver award. The brilliant minds behind GRIMS include Mark Cris, Seth Paul Babayson, Engr. Nikko Ardel Floretes, Engr. Adrian Gadin, Engr. Walvies Mc Alcos, and Engr. Frañcis Jerric Candido presenting a game-changing solution for identifying and categorizing waste, significantly contributing to efficient waste management and environmental preservation.
By outshining competitors from around the globe in these crucial sectors, the SSU representatives’ remarkable feat sends an empowering message to aspiring inventors and trailblazers, igniting a fire of inspiration and proving that extraordinary accomplishments know no boundaries.
