The League of Learners is a momentous national case competition that was hosted by Direc Business Technologies Inc. (DBTI) last September 1 – November 26, 2020. The event gathered top business, marketing, and communications students to work on DBTI’s business challenges.
Each team was assigned to each business unit, namely, Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions (ERP), Human Resource Information Solutions (HRIS), Information Technology Solutions (ITS), Complementary Solutions (COMPLE), and Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM). Each unit has a product with a complex marketing problem. The participating teams were required to gain each team’s predevelop a marketing strategy in this nationally recognized competition. League of Learners also focuses on sharpening students’ prowess as marketers in a competitive industry by utilizing strategic decisions.
The competition received 300 registrations from all students in the Philippines. During the virtual event, the delegates attended sessions such as Marketing Mentor and Creatives Mentor Webinars last September 7 and September 11, 2020. Also, product overview sessions for all of the business units under Complementary, CRM, Enterprise Resource Planning, Human Resource Information Systems, and Information Technology Systems were conducted last September 18.
All winning teams had a two-week preparation for their IMC plan starting from September 22 – October 19, 2020. After deliberation and evaluation of the submitted IMC plan, organizers announced the finalists last November 6, 2020. During the final round, all teams who successfully passed the preliminary round presented their plans last November 18 – November 20. After the presentation, all winning teams were released last November 24, 2020.
Each winning team shall receive a cash prize worth Php 20,000, certificates, and also will be given on-the-job and project-based opportunities.
List of Winning Teams:
HRIS SOLUTIONS
Luczon, Jemar – University of the Philippines – Diliman
Roxas, Rachel Vivien – University of the Philippines – Diliman
COMPLE SOLUTIONS
Ynot, Jaizeen – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Castillejos, Nandelle – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Del Rosario, Wynona – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Ladisla, Julianne – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Cagalingan, Justine – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
ERP SOLUTIONS
Tiamson, Scott Gabriel – University of Asia and Pacific
Ong, Josh Cody – University of Asia and Pacific
Lee, Ethan Gabriel – University of Asia and Pacific
Grio, Anna Maria – University of Asia and Pacific
Padojinog, Regina Maria – University of Asia and Pacific
CRM SOLUTIONS
Pulido, Arvin – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Dela Cruz, Kristine May – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Espiritu, Roland Mark – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Castro, Ma. Stacey Pamela – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Lawan, Jason – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
ITS SOLUTIONS
Macaraeg, Jeric Moses – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Andres, Rodolf – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Galimba, Elsa – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Galimba, Elna – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
Pastor, Nathaniel – Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Sta. Mesa, Manila
All IMC plans were evaluated by our esteemed judging panel consisting of an IT and Marketing Professional, Ms. Jeannivilyn Ola, our beloved President, Mr. Tennyson Ngo, our Business Unit Heads, Ms. Janica Acuna, Ms. Ma. Corazon F. Reyes, Sir John Kemuel Ricofuerto, Ms. Rheiako Yahmin Zagala, Ms. Regina Mapanao, and our Marketing Manager, Ms. Juliana Carisle Matias.
For further information about the competition, you may visit our official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/LeagueOfLearners/
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