Last September 20, 2025, the Software Freedom Day (SFD) Bukidnon 2025 was held at the People’s Hall, New Malaybalay City Hall. The event gathered students, educators, tech professionals, and community members to explore the benefits and impact of free and open-source software (FOSS).
Inspiring Talks from Experts
The event featured a diverse lineup of resource speakers who shared their knowledge and experiences on how open-source solutions transform software development, education, and community building.
Speakers of the Event
Speakers and their Topics:
“Bite-sized Kubernetes using K3d” & “Gaming on Linux” by Romar Mayer Micabalo (Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, MeldCX Philippines,)
“Better Feature Management: Secure, Scalable, Less Tedious” by Jay Ginete (Senior Developer, Innovuze Solutions Inc.)
“Cartographic Transparency: A Look From the Zenith” by Kim Testa (GIS Officer (Technician/Specialist), Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10)
“Mastering Modern Software Development the Open Source Way” by Mario Behling (Co-Founder, FOSSASIA)
“Building an Open and Connected Asia: The Role of the Python Asia Organization” by Freilla Mae Espinola (Executive Director, Python Asia Organization)
“20 Years of COSCUP: A Community-Powered Journey from Taiwan” by Ian Liu (General Coordinator of COSCUP 2025 (Conference for Open Source Coders, Users, and Promoters))
“RT-Thread: Shaping the Future of IoT with Free Software” by Paul Rodolf P. Castor (Faculty at Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology)
Event Highlights
Throughout the day, participants engaged in talks, demonstrations, and community discussions, discovering how FOSS continues to impact education, business, governance, and daily life. The event fostered collaboration among local and international communities, inspiring attendees to contribute to and benefit from the open-source movement.
Event Partners and Sponsors
The success of SFD Bukidnon 2025 was made possible through the support of partners and sponsors:
Partners of the Event
Event Partners:
City Government of Malaybalay
Software Freedom Day Cagayan de Oro
DICT Region 10
Google Developer Group Cagayan de Oro
Hello, BKDNN
Sponsors of the Event
Event Sponsors:
Innovuze Solutions Inc.
PC Portal Computer Store
Paula’s
Commitment to Advocacy
Events like Software Freedom Day Bukidnon 2025 serve as a reminder of the vital role of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy in advancing free and open-source software. These initiatives empower individuals, schools, organizations, and communities to harness technology in ways that are secure, scalable, and inclusive.
By continuing to organize and support such events, the community is able to strengthen its collective effort to promote innovation, accessibility, and the spirit of open collaboration. The success of this year’s celebration reflects the shared commitment of partners, sponsors, speakers, and participants to building a future where technology is open and beneficial for all.
