Auscultate, a dedicated team of BSCS students, has emerged as First Runner-Up in the 10th Philippine Startup Challenge (PSC X) with its AI-powered clinical decision support tool capable of detecting lung diseases through advanced analysis of lung sounds. The National Finals was held on 3-4 December 2025 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga.
Fresh from its victory in AIdeas for Impact 2025, the team continues to build momentum as one of the country’s most promising innovators in AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Moreover, Auscultate was hailed as Champion at the regional leg of PSC on 4 November 2025, which was held at the Department of Information and Communications Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DICT-CAR).
Taking Second Place, ESCA (Ecosystem for Sustainable Commerce in Agriculture)—another BSCS-led team—presented a digital platform that empowers Filipino farmers through fair earnings, smarter planning, and sustainable growth across every planting season.
In the creative categories, Alibata won Best in Logo Design, while Kinabox secured Best Video Pitch for their compelling and well-executed presentation. Both teams are composed of BMMA students.
PSC X showcased some of the most promising and innovative student-led solutions of the year with participants delivering groundbreaking ideas aimed at transforming healthcare, agriculture, digital systems, and more.
Since the inception of the Philippine Startup Challenge, the Cordillera Administrative Region has consistently demonstrated excellence, earning multiple recognitions over the years. With gratitude and humility, we share these milestones:
📌 2025 PSC 10 – 1st Runner-Up (SLU)
📌 2024 PSC 9 – National Qualifier (SLU)
📌 2023 PSC 8 – 4th Runner-Up
📌 2022 PSC 7 – National Qualifier
📌 2021 PSC 6 – Semi-Finalist
📌 2018 PSC 5 – Champion (SLU)
📌 2017 PSC 4 – Semi-Finalist
📌 2016 PSC 3 – Finalist
Warmest congratulations to Auscultate of Saint Louis University for earning 1st Runner-Up in the Philippine Startup Challenge 10!
A huge thank you to UP SILBI, DICT-CAR, and the Saleng mentor groups for standing firmly behind Team Auscultate. Your steadfast support, insights, and commitment to nurturing innovation have made this journey richer and more meaningful. We celebrate this success with you.
This achievement reflects not only the team’s creativity and technical brilliance, but also their dedication to embodying SLU’s mission—to nurture competent and socially involved individuals committed to the service of humanity. Their work exemplified the University’s vision of fostering innovation that uplifts communities, especially in the vital field of healthcare.
The SLU community celebrates your remarkable accomplishment. May you continue to push boundaries, deepen your commitment to excellence, and use your gifts in service of others. Keep driving innovation that heals, empowers, and transforms.
Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SLU continues its mission to champion young innovators developing solutions with real-world impact, marking yet another successful year of advancing Filipino tech talent. (Article and Photos by Josephine Dela Cruz)
