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Top 10 Student Innovations in the Philippines (2025)

1. RAMUN – Real-Time Underground Monitoring System

   • Inventor: Joseph Aristotle De Leon (De La Salle University-Manila)
   • Purpose: Tracks flooding and groundwater issues in cities.
   • Recognition: James Dyson Award 2024 Philippine Winner
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2. Make-roscope – Portable Keychain Microscope

   • Inventor: Jeremy De Leon (Mapúa University)
   • Purpose: Turns smartphones into microscopes for accessible science education.
   • Recognition: James Dyson Award 2023 International Top 20
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3. Brakong – Sustainable Breast Prosthesis

   • Inventors: Emmanuelle Pangilinan & Jason Pechardo (UP Diliman)
   • Purpose: Lightweight, antimicrobial prosthesis made from aquatic plant.
   • Recognition: James Dyson Award 2022 International Top 20 
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4. SiglaVent – Automated Emergency Resuscitator

   • Institution: Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.)
   • Purpose: Emergency ventilator for hospitals.
   • Collaboration: DOST, Lung Center of the Philippines 
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5. iLAWA – Pollution-Powered Battery

   • Institution: T.I.P.
   • Purpose: Cleans lake water while generating light for fisherfolk.
   • Support: DOST-PCIERRD
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6. GUL.AI – AI-Assisted Plant Growing System

   • Institution: Philippine Science High School
   • Purpose: Uses IoT and AI to optimize crop growth.
   • Showcase: STEMVIBE 2023 
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7. Alerto PH – All-in-One Safety App

   • Inventor: Christina Macari
   • Purpose: Connects families to emergency services and devices.
   • Reach: 15,000 homes; supported by DOST-TAPI 
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8. Marissa Turbine – Water-Powered Generator

   • Inventor: Patrick Roland de Guzman
   • Purpose: Generates electricity from rivers for off-grid communities.
   • Deployment: Palawan and Samar 
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9. VISION – Wearable Obstacle Detector for the Visually Impaired

   • Institution: Philippine Science High School
   • Purpose: Helps users detect and navigate surroundings using AI.
   • Feature: Voice and camera-based feedback 
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10. Aquaire – Rainwater Collection & Purification System

• Inventors: Students from various public schools
• Purpose: Filters rainwater using nano-tech for low-income communities.
• Output: Up to 4,050 liters per sqm annually 
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