WebGeek DevCup Archive

DevCup: Manila's Premier Developer Hackathon

An annual gathering of developers, designers, and tech people that spotlighted local Filipino talent from 2012 to 2016. Ship code, compete, build something real.

Status On Hiatus
Last Held 2016
Years Active 2012 to 2016

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700+
Participants since 2012
180+
Apps created since 2012
5
Years running
15+
Award categories

Winners and Teams

2016 — Automate
#1

Sentiment 2.0

JC Soriano
Next-generation sentiment analysis platform
#2

Flow

Animushub — Edmandie Samonte, Terence Anton Dela Fuente, Sherwin Lagumen
Real-time automation for IoT and web services
#3

QuizMaker

Wings Gaming — Nino Eclarin, Aldrin Bautista, Raven John Lagrimas
Summarize articles and generate quizzes automatically
2015 — Connect
#1

First Response

Cynder — Jose Marco Padillo, Giovanni Angelo Balaguer, Micah Andrew Bule
Crowdsourced disaster notification platform
#2

Xonar

Xudoer — Jezer Crespo, Marc Levinson B. Suarez, Reynaldo Del Rosario Jr
Audio-based near-field communication utility
#3

Connectify

CodeBuddy — Patrick Ofilada, Rommel David
Mobile app for connecting across different channels
Special Award — Terence Ponce Award
Goodwill Hunting — Rue Payagon, Rachel De Villa
2014 — Insight
#1

Sheltr.me

Langitgit — Adrian Peterson Co, Zy Martinez, Rose Anne Concepcion
Self-hosted donation and resources management system
#2

BizSight

Cash Loans and Good Times — Jonathan Ian Conanan, Roderick Mauricio, Ralph Jason Aquino
Business intelligence and insights platform
#3

Unearth.js

Ghost Pro — Raven John Lagrimas, Nino Eclarin, Arisa Ochavez
Disaster information dissemination and evacuee tracking
Special Award — Paul Pajo Award
Cheers — Hubert Ursua, Alyanna Diavane, John Senosa
2013 — Development
#1

OverDrive

SamsonMars — Marte Soliza, Mark Steve Samson
Real-time collaborative programming via SublimeText using Google Docs
#2

Mango.js

SBK — Adrian Peterson Co, Jaemar Joseph Ramos, Jaune Sarmiento
Integrated project management with software testing
#3

Fasci-Nation

Think Sumo — Rupert Cabrera, Paolo Santos, Karlo Banzuela
Social media aggregator and mosaic/timeline generator
Special Award — Jason Torres Award
KidStarter — Jaime Gabriel Young, Bryan Perry Giger, Kenley Tan
2012 — Solve a Filipino Problem
#1

Bukas Palad

AppNimbus — Nikko Bautista
Self-hosted donation and resources management system
#2

Fund3Lives

TKO — Ken Lauren Daganio, Nino Manalasan
Crowd-sourced funding platform for ill children
#3

Sagip

TBD — Kimson Wong, Carlos Gavino, Jess Chin
Disaster information dissemination and evacuee tracking
Special Award — People's Choice Award
iTeks — Stanley Semilla, Rod Xavier Bondoc, Audrey Manzano

Notable Repeat Participants

Member Years Projects
Adrian Peterson Co2013, 2014Mango.js, Sheltr.me
Nino Eclarin2014, 2016Unearth.js, QuizMaker
Raven John Lagrimas2014, 2016Unearth.js, QuizMaker
Mark Steve Samson2013OverDrive
JC Soriano2016Sentiment 2.0

Themes and Statistics

YearThemeTeamsAppsTrend
2012Solve a Filipino Problem3818Social impact and disaster response
2013Development6248Developer tools and productivity
2014Insight6555Data analytics and insights
2015Connect——Communication and connectivity
2016Automate——Automation, AI, and IoT

Community Voices

"One of my proudest moments as a developer is winning DevCup."DevCup Champion
"This hackathon creates an opportunity for Filipino developers."Participant
"DevCup highlights developer talent here in the Philippines."Community Member
"DevCup is the most prestigious hackathon in the Philippines to date."Alumni

Rules and Guidelines

Registration and Team Size

Only registered teams may compete. Each group may have up to 3 members maximum. Register as a team or individual via Eventbrite.

Procedure

Participants have 2 days to build an app based on a theme announced at the start. Overnight stays are not allowed due to venue regulations. Return the following day at 9AM.

Platform and Technology

Mobile, web, or any platform is acceptable. Use any programming language you prefer. No restrictions on stack.

Build Something New

You cannot repackage an existing app or make minor feature changes. All code must be written during the hackathon period.

Version Control

We highly recommend using version control. Judges may request to see your source code during review. Your code remains your property — no IP transfer occurs.

Intellectual Property

All teams retain full ownership of what they create. DevCup exists to help developers showcase their talents, not to acquire your IP.

Judging Criteria

CriteriaDescriptionWeight
CodeQuality, technical difficulty, API/frameworks/stack50%
ProductDesign, UX, descriptive elements, workflow30%
IdeaTheme relevance, ingenuity, impressiveness20%

Judges score 1 to 10 per criteria. The judges' decision is final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Anyone who can develop an app. Settle the registration fee and you are in.

What is the theme?

The theme is announced at the start of the event to keep everyone on equal footing. Previous themes: Automate (2016), Connect (2015), Insight (2014), Development (2013), Solve a Filipino Problem (2012).

What do organizers provide?

Power outlets, food and drinks, tables and chairs, and internet access. Each table has 2 power sockets. External monitors and chargers are not provided.

What should I bring?

Required: Laptop and chargers, development tools, extension cord.

Optional: Tumbler, extra snacks, pen and paper, jacket or hoodie, headphones, broadband dongle.

Can I just watch?

Spectators are not allowed. Why watch when it is more fun to participate?