Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) and the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) once again joined forces to inspire and nurture young Filipino innovators through the 7th imake.wemake:create.innovate.collaborate.
The competition challenged students to address pressing societal issues by developing science-forward solutions. After months of intensive training and development, the top 20 schools showcased their projects during the Final Presentation held at Citadines Bay City Manila last July 25 and 26.
Three schools emerged as winners of the Youth Innovation Prize (YIP) Award:
- Limay Senior High School for Efficient Code Recognition and Enhanced Auditory Device (EC-READ): Reading Assistive Device (EC-READ), an assistive reading device for the visually impaired. It utilizes the Arduino platform to quickly identify and convert QR codes into auditory information.
- Iligan City National High School for S.A.G.A.N.A: Smart Agriculture with Greenhouse Automated Nebulization and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment, a smart aeroponic system integrated with AI-driven computer vision for enhanced agricultural productivity.
- Bansud National High School – Regional Science High School for MIMAROPA for AQUASTELLAR: Development of an Alternative and Low-Cost Portable Lamp Using Various Electrolytes Derivative Solutions, a low-cost portable lamp using electrolyte solutions.
“[Soichiro Honda, one of the founders of Honda] was once like you—curious, eager to create, and unfazed by setbacks,” HCPI General Manager of Sales Aizza Flores said at the closing ceremony. “He taught us that no matter how difficult the challenges are, you have the ability to create, freedom to innovate, and time to collaborate. Regardless of the outcome, take pride in even simply participating today. Please continue to invent the future for the next generations.”
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