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Four Grade 12 researchers from Central Mindanao University Laboratory High School secured two international awards at Science Castle Asia 2026 in Malaysia. Their study demonstrated the potential of common, locally available weeds as natural antibacterial agents against foodborne pathogens, advancing sustainable approaches to food safety.
Student researchers from Iligan City East National High School won a Gold Tier award at Science Castle Asia 2026 in Malaysia for PAGTULTOL, an offline, AI-guided health-monitoring device. Utilizing LoRa radio technology, the innovation sends vital sign alerts directly to local health centers without internet connectivity.
Student researchers from Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School in Iligan City secured top honors at Science Castle Asia in Malaysia. Overcoming financial difficulties, the team earned the Tenchijin Award along with Gold, Silver, and Bronze tier recognitions for community-focused STEM innovations.
The LaNorte Autobots of Maigo National High School in Lanao del Norte secured fourth place overall at the 5th Robolution Manila 2026. Bringing home four medals and an innovation award, the team demonstrated that high-level robotics skills can be built using low-cost classroom materials and creative problem-solving.
Student researchers from Acelo C. Badelles Sr. Memorial High School in Iligan City bagged Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at Science Castle Asia 2026 in Malaysia. Led by Leishlyn M. Lucero's gold-winning water-testing device W.I.S.E.F.L.O.W., the teams showcased inventions targeting local water safety, health, and accessibility needs.
Developed in Iligan City, Pic-A-Talk allows non-verbal children and those with speech delays to communicate using personalized photos, local voice recordings, and offline functionality. Supported by DOST, this homegrown assistive tool bridges home and classroom communication while eyeing expansion into the ASEAN region.
The Philippines ranked 68th out of 135 countries in the Global Index on Responsible AI, placing fifth-lowest in East and Southeast Asia. While basic digital infrastructure scored relatively well, weaker marks in official policy, job protections, and inclusion highlight an urgent need for comprehensive national AI safeguards.
Mindanao businesses that want to stay competitive cannot afford to ignore artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology, business leaders said as companies face rapidly changing markets and customer demands.
Iligan-based startup Pic-A-Talk represented Mindanao at LEAP East Hong Kong 2026, pitching its assistive AAC app for non-verbal children to international investors.
Three Davao City public elementary schools received 128 digital tablets and three years of internet support from Alsons Dev and Khan Academy Philippines to enhance digital learning.
DOST has launched the Philippines' first Smart Mobile Kitchen in Camiguin to provide hot meals for evacuees during disaster relief operations.
ADVANCED coatings have evolved beyond mere surface layers for aesthetics, becoming critical enablers of performance, regulatory compliance, and global sustainability.