The members of the team Fifth of Ace of the University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (UPHSI) presented their research progress at the DOST-PCIEERD 7th Young Innovators Program Forum held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent, Pasay City, last September 21, 2024.
The team mentored by Prof. Raphael Belleza, is composed of members Abbie Jessica Leigh, Aisha Yaelle Homeres, Antoine Kaiser Demontaño, Arwen Jayne Deriada, and Caiden Ramirez. They were among the six research group grantees invited to attend the forum. Their project titled “Cresunscreen: Formulation of the Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Methanolic Extract as a Sunscreen Cream” received a grant of P355,600.00 last year during the 6th Young Innovators Program Forum.
Their presentation was also recognized, where they were able to clinch one of the two awards—the Alumni’s Choice Award, an award given by the YIP alumni to the research group that has piqued their interest.
Being the first Young Innovators Program (YIP) grantees from Region VI (Western Visayas), they presented along with 5 other schools across Luzon. The forum was part of the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF), which also featured exhibits, activities, and additional forums showcasing youth-led scientific innovation in the Philippines.
Ms. Jema Talaman, faculty member from UPHSI, assisted the group in this trip.
The Team Fifth of Ace's project focuses on sustainable sun protection and is set to reach completion by the end of the year.
