Cotabato City, BARMM – Six high schools from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) showcased their inventions during the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Bangsamoro Students’ Innova-thon, held as part of the 2024 Bangsamoro Science and Technology (S&T) Week.

The event, which took place on October 16-17, 2024, at Cotabato State University, aimed to highlight the creativity, resourcefulness, and scientific ingenuity of Bangsamoro youth as they tackled pressing challenges through technological innovations.

The Innova-thon, one of the highlights of BSTW, featured the top six student groups that excelled in the ideation phase. These students, representing various schools across BARMM, were tasked with developing and crafting innovative solutions using materials and supplies provided by MOST. Over the course of the event, the students were mentored and guided by seasoned experts to refine their inventions, which were then evaluated by a panel of distinguished judges.

The judging panel consisted of Engr. Jessel O. Cofleros from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Engr. Jackylyn S. Gella of Notre Dame University, and Mr. Al-anni A. Asgali, a renowned inventor from Mindanao State University – Sulu Campus. Their collective expertise ensured a thorough and fair evaluation of the students’ work.

During the BSTW 2024 Culminating Activity, the standout inventions were awarded certificates and cash prizes as follows:

1st Place: Project KINTAB: Kinetic Innovative Nontraditional Tool for Applying Floor Wax with Brush Mechanism – Notre Dame Village National High School

2nd Place: Trash R’s – South Upi National High School

3rd Place: SERGECLEAN: An Automated Device for Garbage Collection – ARMM Regional Science High School

4th Place: Portable Water Analyzer Gun – Cotabato City National High School (Rojas)

5th Place: Solar-Powered Automated Water Filtration System – Cotabato City National High School (Main)

6th Place: Robotic Water Filtration Pump – Datu Paglas National High School

This event not only highlighted the bright future of science and technology in the Bangsamoro region but also reaffirmed MOST’s commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among young minds. By providing students with the necessary tools and guidance, MOST continues to play a pivotal role in building a future where science and technology drive sustainable development in BARMM.

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