EcoTumbler 2.0 proudly took home the 2nd Runner-Up title at the PacketHACKS x HackTheClimate 2025 finals held on September 10–11, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This year’s theme was: “Resilience for All: Future-Proofing Our Communities.”

Representing NU Fairview’s BS Information Technology program under the School of Engineering and Technology, Team 5BITS showcased their innovative project, “EcoTumbler 2.0: Solar and App-Driven Compost Barrel,” promoting sustainability through creativity, innovation, and technology.

Team Members

• Design, Concept & App Development — Myeisha Ann Coruno

• Demo, App Dev & Electronics Integration — Luke Joshua Yap

• Demo, Electronics & Hardware Engineering — Aaron Gabriel Manantan

• Presenter, Marketing, Research & Documentation — Shan Rose Toñacao, Christel May Lapuz

Team 5BITS extends its deepest gratitude to Sir Crimgene E. Villanueva for his continuous guidance and support in the Embedded System (PEMEBDS) subject through the IoT Conference. Special thanks as well to Sir Herminiño C. Lagunzad, Program Chair for BSIT; the IT Faculty of NU Fairview; Sir Warren B. Panizales; Sir Arnel Balasta; and the BSIT students for their unwavering support.

The team also sincerely acknowledges Nazh Manuel Lingatong for valuable contributions, particularly in product marketing—support that inspired and motivated them to keep striving for innovation and impact.

Finally, Team 5BITS congratulates all fellow competitors for their creativity, passion, and dedication. This achievement is only the beginning—EcoTumbler will continue to grow, innovate, and make an impact.