The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Technology Application and Promotion Institute, announced the winners of the 2014 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) in awarding ceremonies held last July 27 as part of the National Science and Technology Week at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.

The winners are:

Outstanding Invention (Tuklas Award)

1st prize: Molded Coarse Particle Product with Cast Paper Based Reinforcement by Mr. Pedro H. Delantar
2nd prize: Multi-Purpose Rotary Dryer by Mr. Jaime J. Esteban

Outstanding Utility Model

1st prize: A Granulator by Engr. Bernade M. Archeta
2nd prize:In-Line Water Purification and Sterilization Apparatus by Engr. Rodrigo P. Duque
3rd prize:Thermal Used Lubricating Oil Redistiller by Mr. Emiliano F. Quitiol

Outstanding Creative Research (Likha Award)

1st prize: The Process of Producing an All Natural and Hypo Allergenic Nata de Coco Wound Care Product in an Industrial Scale by Mr. Denver O. Chicano and Ms. Acel Pauline B. Ampong-Chicano
2ndprize:Sustainable and Resilient Emerging/Floating Structure by Ms. Cris Cyril Abbu and Ms. Myla Gador
3rd prize:Multi-purpose Self-propelled Riding-type Mowerby Dr. Joel M. Alcaraz

Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award) High School level

1st prize:Rub Bush Pusher: Its Practical Use on Car Suspension System Maintenance by Aira C. Antonio
2nd prize: Noncyanidation using Tubli (Derris elliptica) root extracts and bioxidation in retrieving valuable materials by Earl Jann L. Lanaja, Germmila Sofia S. Alonsabe, Janica Eve ArdepuelaValerie, and GlorianneDuterte
3rd prize: Difunctional Shoe by Kathleen Ann V. Valad-on, Christine Joy B. Collado and Kathrina Leigh M. Sepagan

Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award) College level

1st prize: Bioethanol Production from Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Nipafructicosa after Microwave-assisted Acid Hydrolysis by Dennis T. Dominguez, JodelCris V. Libarios, Christines S. Maybuena, and Jahre El Leonardo B. Tañedo
2nd prize: Extraction and Purification of Bromelain from Pineapple Peelings using PEG- Phosphate Aqueous Two Phase System by Calvin Alfred Caduhada, Bea Alfeche, Christine Pontiniela, Charisse Chua, Cassandra Giselle Gaas, Ellah Jane Abay-abay and Acetyline gBolotaolo
3rd prize: Utilization of Magnetic Field and Electrofishing in the Development of a Device for Exterminating Knife Fish and Addling Its Eggs by Engr. Mark Anthony Susbilla, Mr. Arnel Q. Calzada, Mr. Marlon G. Manadong, Ms. Marjorie T. Reyes and Mr. Ronnie Boy B. Fabricante, Jr.

“Invention creates new product. It is an improvement over what is in the market, and the idea is to convert it to a product or a process to create a much superior or much competitive product,” DOST Sec. Mario G. Montejo emphasized during the awarding ceremony.

He added that there is support available for inventors.  “Big support or funding from Metals Industry Research and Development Center. Right now we are funding to make gears no matter what size, at prices that are comparable to ASEAN. Maybe this year we will have a prototype for electronic devices,” Montejo said.

The winners won cash awards and plaques from NICE and the World Intellectual Property Organization which recognizes the achievements of inventors, creators and innovative companies around the globe.

Held every two years, NICE is open to student and professional inventors from both the public and private sectors.

 
Mr. Pedro H. Delantar – Tuklas Award for Outstanding Invention (Molded Coarse Particle Product with Cast Paper Based Reinforcement)

Engr. Bernade M. Archeta – Outstanding Utility Model (A Granulator)

 
Mr. Denver O. Chicano and Ms. Acel Pauline B. Ampong-Chicano – Outstanding Creative Research Award (The Process of Producing an All-Natural and Hypo Allergenic Nata de Coco Wound Care Product in an Industrial Scale)

Aira C. Antonio - Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award), High School Level (Rub Bush Pusher: Its Practical Use on Car Suspension System Maintenance)

 
Dennis T. Dominguez, Jodel Cris V. Libarios, Christine S. Maybuena, and Jahre El Leonardo B. Tañedo (group is represented here by Jodel Cris V. Libarios) - Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award), College Level  (Bioethanol Production from Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Nipafructicosa after Microwave-assisted Acid Hydrolysis)