The Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines, Inc. (QCSP) began as a small online community founded by Bobby O. Corpus, Jr. On October 24, 2017, he established the Facebook group Quantum Computing Philippines with just two members. From this modest beginning, the community grew into an organization connecting students, educators, researchers, industry practitioners, and government partners interested in advancing quantum computing in the Philippines.
From an online community to a national organization
On March 29, 2022, the community became part of OneQuantum, adopting the name OneQuantum Philippines. This affiliation connected its growing local community with an international network of quantum computing advocates and practitioners.
Its involvement in national quantum development expanded on January 6, 2023, when Bobby O. Corpus, Jr. represented QCSP as a member of the six-person Quantum Technology Board for the Quantum Technology Program of the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD).
By June 2023, the organization was formally incorporated as the Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines, Inc., establishing an institutional foundation for its education, outreach, and partnership activities.
Bringing quantum computing to Philippine campuses
In November 2023, QCSP organized the first quantum computing hackathon in the Philippines at the Cebu Institute of Technology–University, in partnership with the DOST-ASTI Quantum Innovation Laboratory. The event marked a significant step toward giving Filipino learners practical experience in quantum programming and problem-solving.
QCSP subsequently worked with institutions such as Bulacan State University (BulSU) and Pangasinan State University (PSU) to expand quantum literacy programs. Its outreach developed across regions, bringing learning opportunities to communities beyond Metro Manila.
In March 2024, the College of Computer Studies at Mindanao State University–Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) hosted a Quantum Computing Lecture Series in collaboration with QCSP. The program featured DOST-ASTI technical experts, a University of the Philippines Diliman professor, and QCSP’s president. That same year, a quantum computing hackathon at UP Tacloban College further extended the community’s reach into the Visayas.
QCSP also strengthened its regional connections internationally. In October 2024, it became a founding member of the Southeast Asian Quantum Network (SEA-QN) alongside organizations representing Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, with Vietnam joining later.
Convening the Philippine quantum community
A major milestone came with QISTCon.PH 2025, the Philippines’ first Quantum Information, Science and Technology Conference, held in Cebu from July 30 to August 1, 2025.
Organized by QCSP with strong regional support, the conference brought together experts, researchers, industry representatives, and community members. Its program connected technical developments and practical applications with quantum education, ethics, and policy, reflecting the range of work needed to build a responsible Philippine quantum ecosystem.
One of the conference’s highlights was the public unveiling of the country’s first quantum computer for educational purposes: the two-qubit, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) Gemini Mini from SpinQ Technology. The demonstration made quantum computing tangible for local audiences by introducing a physical device that could support hands-on learning. Read the full story.
Expanding nationwide and engaging younger learners
In 2026, QCSP’s outreach reached a broader national scale through the Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity Hackathon, with legs hosted by Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) in Luzon, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), and Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in Mindanao.
Earlier, in March 2026, MSU-IIT’s my.Quantum project brought QCSP-affiliated trainers to a two-day program for senior high school STEM students. The program paired a beginner-friendly QUBIES workshop with an XQubit project showcase, where students presented their own quantum-themed content. This engagement illustrated how national partnerships could support locally led quantum education for younger learners.
In April 2026, QCSP convened the Quantum Readiness Workshop: Computing, Workforce, and Quantum-Safe Security at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) in Pasig City on April 23–24, 2026, co-organized with IBM Asia Pacific, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and DAP’s Graduate School of Public and Development Management. The two-day forum brought together government leaders, regulators, researchers, educators, and industry representatives to examine quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, workforce needs, and the national quantum roadmap, and to develop sector-specific action plans. Read the full story.
In June 2026, Bobby Corpus introduced Philippine Science High School interns to quantum programming using the SpinQ Gemini desktop quantum computer. As part of a summer internship program organized by UP Diliman professor Dr. Henry Adorna, students explored quantum circuits and ran programs on an actual quantum device. QCSP continued this hands-on approach weeks later by showcasing the SpinQ Gemini Mini at DOST-PCIEERD’s 16th anniversary celebration.
Campus outreach also continued in Metro Manila, including an introductory quantum computing session for De La Salle University students in July 2026.
In August 2026, QCSP brought quantum readiness to the financial sector with a one-day quantum computing workshop for personnel of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, held at the BSP Head Office in Manila on August 28, 2026. The program covered quantum fundamentals, computational complexity, quantum circuits and algorithms, hands-on quantum programming with Qiskit, and quantum readiness, including cybersecurity risks and the transition to quantum-safe cryptography. Heavy rains forced the afternoon sessions to be shortened into a panel discussion, but the workshop pushed through. Read the full story.
In October 2026, QCSP became a Member of the Open Quantum Institute (OQI), adding another international connection to its growing network.
That same month, members of QCSP announced the establishment of QPhilippines, the Philippine QCousin of QWorld, the global network for quantum technology education, implementation, and research. Coordinated by QCSP members and advised by QCSP directors, QPhilippines is an independent grassroots effort to provide structured, accessible, community-driven quantum education to Filipino learners.
From a Facebook group of two members to an incorporated organization with national programs and international affiliations, QCSP’s history reflects a sustained effort to make quantum computing accessible to Filipinos. Through campus partnerships, practical training, conferences, and regional collaboration, it continues to help build the knowledge, community, and talent needed for the Philippines to participate in the quantum era.