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The Global Electronics Association held its Philippine Hand Soldering Competition during the 21st Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE), held from October 26–28, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.
The event featured 18 participants from 10 companies competing for the top position.
Aiza Nisnisan of Kaertech Electronics Philippines Inc. won the competition, while Joseph Misa of Teradyne Philippines Ltd finished as runner-up.
Nisnisan will represent the Philippines at the Regional Hand Soldering Competition, which will be held during the Integrated Electronics Manufacturing & Interconnection (IEMI) event in Malaysia in 2027.
The competition brought together electronics industry professionals in the Philippines to demonstrate their hand soldering skills. Six observers from different companies also assisted in the event.
QUICK supported the competition as Platinum Sponsor.
The Hand Soldering Competition provides a platform for electronics manufacturing professionals in the Philippines to demonstrate their technical skills and helps develop manufacturing talent in the industry.
The Global Electronics Association congratulates all contestants and winners for their outstanding performance and thanks the sponsors, participating companies, and industry partners for their support in making the Philippine Hand Soldering Competition 2026 a success.
