By: Vincent Mendez
In its second year, the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institutes celebrates the spirit of science journalism with Gawad Alunig x Dalumat. Witness empowering narratives of science, technology, and innovation in the latest episodes of DOST-TAPI’s KALIPUNAN this September 29-October 11, 2023 on the i-INVENT and DOST-TAPI Facebook pages.
The special broadcast of KALIPUNAN will showcase science stories developed by the qualifiers of Gawad Alunig x Dalumat. Continuing its success from last year’s competition, DOST-TAPI welcomed entries from various school publications and local correspondents nationwide. These stories focus on the latest and most significant science stories in the community. The episodes will report on the critical contribution of science and technology in major sectors of society from agriculture, education, livelihood, health, disaster management, and engineering.
Among the featured reports and publications, DOST-TAPI shall award this year’s Gawad Alunig to the outstanding science citizen correspondent and the Gawad Dalumat for best school-based or student-led science publication.
For the winners of the Science Broadcast, one Gawad Alunig Best KALIPUNAN Science Youth Correspondent will receive 50,000 pesos, one Gawad Alunig First Runner Up will receive 20,000 pesos, three Kalipunan Student Correspondent runners-up will receive 10,000 pesos each, and the Gawad Alunig People's Choice Awards will receive 10,000 pesos!
For Science Publication, another 50,000 pesos will be awarded for the Gawad Dalumat Best Science School Publication, 10,000 pesos for the two Gawad Dalumat runners-up, and 10,000 pesos for each of the three Gawad Dalumat Top Science Stories winners, for a total of 100,000 pesos!
On October 28, 2023, catch the Gawad Alunig x Dalumat awarding ceremonies at the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Padayon para sa mga mamamahayag ng agham!
See the full list of Gawad Alunig X Dalumat qualifier below:
GAWAD ALUNIG QUALIFIERS
Karrenne Jane L. Torilla The Mindanao Tech, University Of Southern Mindanao |
Kent Paulo R. Delgado Daniel R. Aguinaldo National Highschool |
James Gabriel A. Regondola Vinzons Pilot High School |
Jimuel Cubangbang Philippine Normal University North Luzon |
Moh. Esmail-Ii M. Jimlah The Mindanao Tech, University Of Southern Mindanao |
Adrian L. Estrera Angeles City Science High School |
Carmella A. Plang The Mindanao Tech, University Of Southern Mindanao |
Mark Martin F. Casido Bayawan City Science And Technology Education Center |
Jeliane Evardo Endencia Agusan National High School |
Patricia Jade De Jesus Angeles City Science High School |
Noe Mandreza Quezada The Sea Strivers Publication/ North Eastern Mindanao State University-Lianga Campus |
Eli De Guzman Angeles City Science High School |
Anna Carmela P. Cano North Eastern Mindanao State University- Lianga Campus |
Asnifah M. Bantog Maigo National High School |
Jenny Dusiman Napsan National High School |
Emmie Katrice Posadas Armm Regional Science High School |
Moises Justin B. Ilogon Iii Agusan National High School (Science Department) |
Stephanie Jane P. Aleguis Cabadbaran City National High School - Senior High School |
Jeliane Evardo Endencia Agusan National High School |
Erell Clerigo Montajes Cabadbaran City National High School - Senior High School |
Norhana Dimalapis Deped Lanao Del Norte/ Maigo National High School |
Shaine Anne R. Medina Makapuyat National High School |
Dennise Anne L. Raymundo Deped Lanao Del Norte/ Maigo National High School |
Bobby S. Garcia Jr. San Francisco High School |
Edfel Joe Canangca-An Taer Mainit National High School |
Kaysha Zara Senabre Claver National High School |
Vanessa Joyce Leona Jose Panganiban National High School |
Emm Lady E. Comendador Babag National High School |
Sophia B. Agustin Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School |
Pera, Patrick Allen P. University Of Batangas |
Giov Zeane Marcelo N. Marbel Nieves Villarica National High School |
Elrich Troi R. Ogbac Mimaropa Regional Science High School |
Mark James Arceo Sunga Eugenio M. Lopez Jr.Center For Media Arts Senior Highschool |
Jen Laurine M. Cosicol Mimaropa Regional Science High School |
Eyhiamae T. Canoy Tomas Cabili National High School |
Jeren Kate Espeleta Latombo Bansud National High School- Regional Science High School For Mimaropa |
Zamantha Nicole C. Babor Mabinay National High School |
Jesusa Grace M. Calingasan Bansud National High School- Regional Science High School For Mimaropa |
Hanif Palawan Riga Tomas Cabili National High School |
Antoneth M. Dela Merced Bansud National High School- Regional Science High School For Mimaropa |
Maxene Malabad Isabela National High School |
Ray Patrick T. Ricabo Bukidnon National School Of Home Industries |
GAWAD DALUMAT QUALIFIERS
DILAAB Science And Technology Education Center
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● Lato and Guso Hypoglycemic Marvels Schinker Pahugot ● Coconut Shells to CSLS: A Novel Treasure for Future Medical Advancements Athena Cabras |
The Thirteenth Scholars Philippine Science High School - Caraga Region Campus
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● Alpha, Beta, Delta?: The Science of Variant-naming Shaina Delia G. Tomaneng ● Circadian Rhythm and its impact on sleep and students’ health Francis Isaac Mijares |
The Mindanao Tech University Of Southern Mindanao
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● Green Problems to Green Solutions: The Future in Liguasan Macroalgae Earl Axel Arabejo ● Breaking Through the PH’s Adlay Productivity, USMian Breeds Five Varieties Rico John Gorieza |
The Mindanao Tech University Of Southern Mindanao
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● It isn’t Tuba nor Suka; it’s Coco Yogurt Rico John Gorieza ● Superworm to Supersnack: Grubilicious Chichaworms in the Modern Exotic Food Industry Earl Axel Arabejo |
Naguenian Naga City Science High School
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● Coconut-husks powered machine for salt farming to represent school in science fair tilt Jessie-Jandrei Swing ● Naguenian researchers innovate Arduino-based alarm for accident prevention Danica Culvera Palma |
Bahaghari Philippine Science High School- Central Luzon Campus
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● Siyentipikong Solusyon John Anton Garcia ● Pagtuklas sa Bagong Karunungan Christopher Tyrese dela Cruz and Kathea Jade Basi |
Ang Siklab Philippine Science High School - Cagayan Valley Campus
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● Sibisi Pangkalawakan: Teorya ng PSHS-CVC Alumnus, susubukin sa ISS Raphael John V. Dasalla ● DIA-BEST-THIS: Katas ng Narra, may tagong biyaya? Prince Angelo C. Rivera |
ANG PANITIK NGAYON San Francisco High School
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● JOY URBAN FARMING: Makakalikasang Proyektong Pagkabuhayan ang Handog, Bobby Garcia ● Mini Hydropower System: Maliliit na Kagamitang Hatid-Kuryente Gamit ang Daloy ng Tubig Cassandra Sioco |
THE FOCUS Maigo National High School
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● Mitigating Air Pollution through Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Filter from Eggshell Membrane Trisha Nina Reyes ● The Learning Buddy App Assists Grade 7 Struggling Learners Abbygail Lorraine Collado |
The TORCH North Luzonian Philippine Normal University North Luzon
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● Smart Cities, Smarter Philippines Muel Mark L. Bueno ● Hydroponics: From the Garden to the Kitchen to the Table Jimuel C. Sagario |
The TORCH Publication Philippine Normal University North Luzon
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● Banana Leather: A Trendsetter Muel Mark L. Bueno ● Century's Subway Tunnel where Light Awaits Carl John U. Ramos |
The Pisay Explorer Philippine Science High School- Cagayan Valley Campus
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● Alum in Space Gerald Panaga ● PSHSS Prepares for Blast Off Victor Navoa |