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Speaking of Science: DOST-TAPI’s Gawad Alunig x Dalumat

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by Elijah Daniel Espiritu

 

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI) recently unveiled the shortlisted finalists of the Gawad Alunig x Dalumat: Empowering Science Stories through Citizen Journalism on 23 and 28 March 2022 in search for science journalists from various schools across the country.

The awarding ceremonies for the Gawad Alunig and Dalumat is on 13 May 2022 during the “Launching of the DOST-TAPI Roadmap and Stakeholders’ Recognition” via virtual platform

The Gawad Alunig x Dalumat, conducted by DOST-TAPI, is an effort to raise awareness and appreciation about science, technology, and innovation through real-life stories from the ground and to uphold the journalistic standards for science communication in the country.

Fifty qualified entries will be competing for the Gawad Alunig: Best KALIPUNAN Correspondent Award and 12 qualified entries competing for the Gawad Dalumat: Best Science School-based/Student-led Publication Award.

Proving their presence in journalism and broadcasting, the qualifiers were featured on the DOST-TAPI produced newscast, Kaalaman sa Agham at Lipunan or KALIPUNAN, which highlighted the finalists' skills in popularizing science through broadcast and written media.

Gawad ALUNIG Qualified Entries are featured in a five-episode segment of KALIPUNAN:

Episode 1: Community Impacts (27 April 2022, 01:30 PM)

  1. Urban Farming, Solusyon ng mga Residente ng Bagong Silangan QC sa 'Food Security' - Kristine Samantha Matias
  2. QC Backs Robotics Camp, Coding Competition in February - RJ Magno
  3. Suliranin sa Solid Waste, Inaksyunan ng QC LGU - Loriza Mae Rivera
  4. BEST PRACTICE ‘Basura Mo, Iuwi Mo’ Tugon  sa  HNP Waste Management - Conrad Kenneth / CK
  5. Alternatibo sa Plastik - Charmelle G. Libre
  6. SEEK TO SEA Alaminos City Scubasureros Dive Underwater to Save Marine Lives - Sofia Raroque
  7. Teknolohiya: Susi sa Problema ng Online Class - Calixto Del Rosario
  8. Radyo at Pangarap: Pag-asang hatid ng Adopt-A-School sa Batang Mangyan - Julius Rafael
  9. 106.3 Radio CityHigh: An Aid to Distance Learning Program - James Roe C. Cadiz
  10. E-BAMBOO: Proteksiyon ng Kalikasan at Alternatibong Pangkabuhayan - Charlize V. Lansangan
  11. IP School in Mindanao Opens Kauyagan Center - Harold James
  12. Isang Proyekto mula sa Agham at Teknolohiya na may Epekto sa Pamayanan - Jonairah Cosain

Episode 2: Regional Discoveries (29 April 2022, 01:30 PM)

  1. Kauna-unahang Botanical Garden and Restaurant sa Carmona, patok sa mga Plantito at Plantita - Erin Perez
  2. City Agriculture ng Gingoog Tinutukan ang Pagpapalago ng Banana Lakatan Tissue Culture - Mae Dil
  3. Northern Mindanao's Electricity Provider Known as Maria Cristina Falls - Eman Noel Allawan
  4. Noong Enero 14, 2022 sa Sikyop, Sitio Lawlawon, Barangay Rogongon, nakipagtulungan ang Iliganice sa DOST 10 para magsagawa ng Site Visit - Roseniah A. Acmad
  5. Pagmugna nan Hydroeltectric Powwer plant sa Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, makahatg nan mga maajong merito - Gabrielle Anne Angana
  6. MAASIM VS. MATINIK! Suka, Mabisang Pamuksa Kontra Peste ng Karagatan - Champ Regondola
  7. Sa Panahon ng Pandemya: Kalikasan ang Bida - Justin Atasha Asis
  8. Produksyon ng Oolong Tea, Natatangi sa Gingoog City - Sofia D. Calibo

Episode 3: Youth Initiatives (02 May 2022, 01:30 PM)

  1. Ang Komunidad ng Kabataang Nangunguna sa Mundo ng Pananaliksik - Jania Galang
  2. Student Researchers mula sa Pampanga na Kabilang sa 4th Young Innovators Program ng DOST PCIEERD, Nakadiskubre ng Kabuteng may Kakayahang Tumunaw ng Plastik - Princess Besonia
  3. Fab-X' ng mga mag-aaral sa VPHS, tampok sa NSTF 2020 - Reynier Espinola
  4. Young Innovator, Brain Of A 3-in-1 Robotic Leg Prosthesis - Mariz Ashley Salavante
  5. Estudyante Sa Lanao Del Norte, Nagpamalas Ng Angking Galing Sa Inobasyong Pangkapaligiran - Christian Blake Gorecho
  6. Maigo NHS STEM Students Invented the Learning Buddy App to Sustain the Bĺended Learning Modality - Estrella Cañonazo
  7. Grape Skin Spray Pampahaba ng Buhay - Carmela Cassandra Castro
  8. Tangkilikin at Pagyamanin Ang Sariling Atin! - Marie Nicole Gavina
  9. A Non-Profit Organization Continues to Push for Climate Literacy and Awareness in Bacolod City - Jethel Grace R. Oliverio
  10. A study from MSU-IIT Students, Entitled Microcontroller Based Flood Warning System with Short Message System Notifier Details - Sittie Aynah Camal

Episode 4: Youth Initiatives (04 May 2022, 01:30 PM)

  1. Pagtatanim ng Palay na Walang Gamit na Lupa, Ibinida sa Panrehiyong Kompetisyon - Kyra F. Jao
  2. KULOB; Innovation for Safety and Survival - A.M Paz
  3. Kasoy Bilang Lubricant Oil - Dhaine Gabrielle G.Vicente
  4. Team B-F3 ng CNSHS, Wagi sa BRICE 2021 - Roman Martinez
  5. Isang Imbensyon na Makapaglilitas ng Maraming Buhay - Rizalyn S. Daverao
  6. Mga Batang Innovators Mula sa Negros Occidental High School, May Solusyon Upang Labanan ang Problema sa Basurang Plastic at Papel - Junel Arellano
  7. ElectroBotz Club: An Innovated Old Restroom That Promotes Science and Technology to Young Students - Aisah P. Amod
  8. Mga Estudyante Mula sa Camarines Sur, Nakahanap ng Alternatibong Liwanag na Makakatulong sa Produksyon ng Okra - Ataraxshia
  9. Young Student Innovates Home Automation System for National Science Technology Fair - Isnihara Macud
  10. 19-anyos na Bicolano, Nagwagi sa 2021 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits sa Bicol Region - Jade Ann Broso
  11. Mindanaoan Student Fabricate Device that Converts Water to Electricity using Recycled Materials - Kyle Valerie Yuson

Episode 5: Pinoy Inventor & Innovative Enterprise (06 May 2022, 01:30 PM)

  1. Balikan ang Kwento ng Pilipino Imbentor ng Naglikha ng Kauna-unahang Two-way Videophone - Isabela Rivera
  2. Engr. Eulalio C. Creencia Invented a Convertible Composer and Dehydrator Machine - Princess Kyla M. Miculob
  3. Rene Chavez, Kampyon sa Inobasyon - Peter Neil Yabunan II
  4. Imbensyon Pilipino: Biodiesel na Gawa sa Niyog at Tubo - Sophia Flores
  5. Inhinyerong Pinoy, Nagwagi ng Global Prize sa Pagdidisenyo ng Solar Panel na Gawa sa mga Basurang Pananim! - Gab Oliva
  6. Pinagprituhang Mantika, Maaring Gamitin Bilang Alternatibong Enerhiya - Juan Gamalo
  7. Kabute-hang Hatid ng Kabute - Kyle Mike B. Cagulada
  8. Tuklasin ang Malikhaing Kalinga ng Siyensya; Pagsibol ng Pagagantsilyo Ngayong Pandemya, Kinahiligan at Tinangkilik ng Kalipuna - Moira Michaela Manila
  9. Mindanao Forestry Startup Nanalo sa US Gist Catalyst Pitch Competition 2021 - Jasnia M. Hassan

Episode 6: Gawad Dalumat Qualified Entries

  1. Visions and Voices - Holy Child Catholic School
  2. The Electron - Quezon City Science High School
  3. Ang Kaigorotan - Philippine Science High School (CAR)
  4. The Capitol - Misamis Occidental National High School
  5. The Estoile - St. Edward School
  6. The Courier - Palangui General Comprehensive High School
  7. The Central Echo (Newspaper) - Central Philippine University
  8. The Central Echo (Magazine) - Central Philippine University
  9. Atomos - Angelo L. Loyola Senior High School
  10. Ang Bagong Osmenian - Sergio Osmeña Sr. High School
  11. Ang Beato - UST Junior High School
  12. Ang Pokus - Maigo National High School

The Institute will award cash prizes of up to Php 20,000.00 to winning entries, as well as medals and official certificates recognizing their participation and victory.

The Gawad Alunig will be given to the most outstanding science citizen journalist who broadcasted a compelling newscast based on the suggested themes of youth initiatives, community impacts, local inventors/innovators/researchers, and regional discoveries.

Meanwhile, the Gawad Dalumat will be given to the Best Student-Led Science Publication that demonstrates exceptional quality, cohesiveness, and journalistic value.

“Information is power. Correct information is transformative. In this era of misinformation and fake news, there is a greater need to provide accurate and timely information,” said DOST-TAPI Director, Atty. Marion Ivy Decena.

As information-age citizens, the Institute seeks to foster a pattern of journalistic excellence toward science and information literacy through various programs.

“We can start by upholding science journalism and putting at the forefront its critical role and contribution to our economy and competitiveness as a nation,” added Dir. Decena.

The mechanics and criteria for judging for the Gawad Alunig x Dalumat are available at the DOST-TAPI website: www.tapi.dost.gov.ph and the Facebook Page of i-INVENT PH: www.https://www.facebook.com/iINVENTPH.

The awarding ceremony for both the Gawad Alunig and Dalumat will be held at the “Launching of the DOST-TAPI Roadmap and Stakeholders’ Recognition” on 13 May 2022 via virtual platform.

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