As Mr. Indigenous Peoples Tuguegarao 2024, Gutierrez expressed his gratitude and called for unity among Indigenous Peoples. “I am deeply honored to represent our rich heritage and the resilience of our communities. To all Indigenous Peoples, let us unite in celebrating our cultures and advocating for our rights. Together, we can create a brighter future that honors our traditions and empowers our voices.”

In addition to the prestigious title, Gutierrez also garnered several special awards, including Mr. Glamorous, Best in Introduction, and Best in Creative Attire.

Omran, crowned as Ms. Indigenous Peoples Tuguegarao 2024, also impressed the judges and the audience, earning accolades such as Ms. Close-up Smile, Best in Ramp Walk, and Best in Creative Attire. She shared her vision for her role, stating, “The moment I was crowned, I understood that I also had a responsibility to carry. I aim to empower the youth and create an inclusive world for Indigenous communities.”

She also expressed her gratitude: “Above all, I would like to thank God for giving me the strength and courage to continue; without Him, none of this would be possible. To my mom and dad, thank you for always supporting me in all of my competitions. And to all the Louisians who supported me and my partner, kuya Armanjae, thank you. This is all for you.”

Following their victory, Gutierrez and Omran will go on to represent the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Tuguegarao City in the Regional Mr. and Ms. IPED 2024, set to be held in Quirino Province, with the date yet to be confirmed.

The event, organized by the SDO-Tuguegarao City, was part of the wider celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month, highlighting the rich cultural diversity and heritage of the locality.

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A team of Senior High School students from the University of Saint Louis exhibited an innovative device that is prompted to remind its users of their on-time medication during the 2024 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Expo of the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs held on September 7-8, 2024, at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Crhys Antony Y. Reyes, Rhodwhin O. Cortez, Kobe Lean P. Orteza, Nathan Icezaac O. Leal, and Jerah Querelle P. Agullana, with their mentor, Mr. Joseph Celoso, introduced “Pill Perfect,” a smart pill box organizer made from 3D-printed biodegradable polylactic acid that sends consistent reminders for its users to take their prescribed medicine at the set particular intervals of time.

According to the team, the device “features a built-in timer that helps with keeping track of when its user needs to take their medication, as well as a display that shows the time and an alarm that rings once this timer reaches zero. Aside from these, an interface for setting the time as well as an integrated wifi module will allow the device to send a notification directly to the designated user of the machine.”

The device seeks to aid patients with regular maintenance, individuals with complex medication regimens, caretakers of aforementioned beneficiaries, and hospitals.

Recognizing that there is much room for improvement, the team aims to develop and integrate additional features for seamless device usage. Planned developments include a weight monitoring system to alert users if the device is out of a certain medication, an advanced display to enhance its user-friendliness, and a dedicated application to augment the device’s technological capabilities, among others.

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Abigail P. Almazan, a grade 12 STEM-Health student from the Basic Education School (BES), bagged 2nd Runner-up in the SciJourn Competition (Feature Writing category) during the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Expo of the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) in the University of the Philippines Diliman, held on September 7-8, 2024.

The BES Senior High School (SHS) unit took part in the said expo, which included a variety of events and seminars, one of which included the SciJourn Competition, where students were able to showcase their prowess and skill in journalism writing in the scope of science. 

The other participants in the competition who represented the university included Michael Edward D. Tibule, Aleck Steffi M. Arao, and Nicole Angel C. Zalun for News Writing, Xyreyelle Antonette B. Tuliao for Feature Writing, Stanley Jesus C. Cristobal for Editorial Writing, and Abigail M. Maddalora and Vince Matthew A. Arevalo for Editorial Cartooning. The student journalists were coached by Kristine Ann A. Taguba, LPT. 

Another highlighted event during the expo is the iGen Innovation competition, where another set of Louisians participated. The team consisted of five Louisian innovators, namely Nathan Icezaac O. Leal, Rhodwhin O. Cortez, Kobe Lean P. Orteza, Jerah Querelle P. Agullana, and Crhys Antony Y. Reyes. They were coached by Joseph L. Celoso, LPT. The young innovators created Pill Perfect, a smart pill case that sends out a reminder to the user to take their medicine. 

With the theme “Rebooting Filipino Innovation, Reinventing the Next Generation,” the two-day STEM expo served as an avenue for knowledge on science and technology and the role it plays for the generations to come.

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The Basic Education School (BES) recently launched the celebration of Science Month, featuring an exciting opportunity for students to engage in various activities that promote scientific knowledge.

BES students and faculty members opened the month-long celebration on September 2, 2024, in a program held at the Elementary Quadrangle for the CAPABLE Louisians and a televised program in the classrooms for the Junior High School and Senior High School students.

The celebration offers a diverse line-up of activities aimed at strengthening the scientific values and skills among students, as well as showcasing their innovations and creations. Several activities will test the students’ creativity, including art contests, an exhibit, an eco show, and a photo story contest. Additionally, students will be challenged with a variety of brain-stimulating events, such as the GENYO Quizzers’ Showdown, library-related quiz bees, a seminar-workshop, and a series of olympiads covering various branches of science.

Mr. Marvin C. Baccay, Science Area Head, shared that “Science Month is an annual celebration of the achievements of the science community to inspire and inform pupils and students of the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).”

With the theme “BES is Back to BASICS: Building an Authentic, Sustainable, and Innovative Culture of Science,” Science Month encourages students to revisit the roots and reconnect with the fundamental principles that underpin advancements in STEM. The theme emphasizes the value of simplicity, sustainability, and genuine innovation and stresses the importance of cultivating a strong foundation in basic skills and knowledge as a foundation for complex ones.

Mr. Baccay spearheads the organization of the celebration with the assistance of the Young Enthusiasts of Science Club and STEM-H and STEM-NH Councils.

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Joan C. Adducul, Ryle Jan M. Bucao, Richard David S. Deocampo, Diosdado T. Rodriguez, and Norman Rey I. Ulep represented USL at the summit, which focused on the essential role of storytelling, networking, and systems thinking in creating community-driven advocacies and movements.

The activity formally commenced with a message highlighting the significance of the 3GS (Grit, Growth, and Guts). During the event, participants had the opportunity to listen to prominent national and international keynote speakers. They also got the chance to meet and talk with three Olympic athletes.

The event was organized by the Philippine Olympians Association, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Adrenaline Solutions, Hon. Charo Soriano, and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), through its Regional Director, Atty. Jefferson P. Soriano.

Their participation serves as a gateway to numerous opportunities for growth as MAPEH teachers, leading to enhanced teaching effectiveness in the classroom and enriching the educational experience of Louisian students.

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In a program held at the JHS Quadrangle, students, officers, and faculty members joined together for the opening of the fair and blessing of the different booths, which feature creative and distinctive characteristics under the theme “Islang Pantropiko.”

The organizational fair encourages students to look into the different opportunities for involvement and engagement with the Louisian community.

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