Greater youth appreciation for the value of science, technology, and innovation (STI) emerged as the primary focus of the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School System (DOST-PSHSS) through the "Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran" music video competition at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent during the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF).

"We created the Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran as a promotional activity for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Our goal is to promote science, technology, and innovation to the people. Through a simple jingle, we aim to showcase the significance of science, technology, and innovation," expressed DOST-PSHSS Executive Director Lilia T. Habacon. [Ginawa namin ‘yung Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran as a promotional activity for the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). We aim to promote science, technology, and innovation sa lahat ng tao. Sa simple jingle, gusto naming ipakita ‘yung kahalagahan ng science, technology, and innovation.]

The 16 DOST-PSHSS campuses united successfully in establishing Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran. Each campus submitted an original music video related to the promotion of STI, intending to make its products and benefits more appealing to the youth.

Pisay Music for Science Expression and Promotion

DOST-PSHSS students, also known as Pisay scholars, applied their passion for learning and understanding STI by producing lyrics and composing melodies that complemented cinematography and storytelling.

The artistic song composition and expression of PSHSS-Southern Mindanao Campus (SMC) were hailed as the overall champion of Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran, beating other campuses from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

PSHSS-SMC's winning song, titled "Syensya at Teknolohiya," aims to uplift the minds of Filipinos, especially the younger generation, on the benefits of understanding, adapting, and utilizing the products of STI, as well as encouraging the younger generation to broaden their perspectives on the said field.

Other recognized campuses in this competition are PSHSS-Caraga Region Campus (CRC) for being the second-placer with their song "Unbreakable," PSHSS-Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (ZPRC) for being the third-placer with their song "Diwa ng Agham," PSHS-Main Campus (MC) for being the fourth-placer with their song "Sa Paglipad ng Bagong Pilipinas," and PSHS-CALABARZON Region Campus (CRC) for receiving the People's Choice Award and Secretary's Award with their song "Pinas-Sulong: Himig at Indak ng Agham."

These awarded campuses were recognized as the top five finalists of the Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran competition, signifying that their original songwriting composition and production garnered the highest votes from the judges' evaluation.

Through their unique expression and interpretation of science, these top 5 got the opportunity to perform their music video live on the stage of PICC on October 27, 2023.

Pisay Music for Skill Empowerment

DOST-PSHSS Executive Director Habacon proudly congratulates the Pisay scholars for showcasing their talents in singing and dancing, as well as applying their creative minds in producing original music, proving that the 16 campuses are academically and institutionally active and competitive.

"This competition showcases the unique abilities and talents of the Pisay scholars since focusing solely on academics results in difficulties. It's a big break for them to know themselves through appreciating and expressing their knowledge of science, technology, and innovation in a different format," underscored Executive Director Habacon. [Sa kompetisyon na ito, ipinapakita naming ‘yung ibang klase ng kakayahan at talento ng Pisay kasi mahirap naman na puro academics. It’s a big break for them, para bang kinikilala nila ang sarili nila kung saan inaappreciate nila at ineexpress nila ang kanilang kaalaman sa technology, and innovation in a different format.]

In the message of the DOST-PSHSS executive director, she expressed that the institution encourages Pisay scholars to excel in both academics and extracurricular activities, as it significantly helps them in their personal and professional growth.

"Harness your talent. It is better that we are developing a well-rounded person who is not only good in terms of having knowledge of science, technology, and innovation but also good in empathizing with other skills," she added. [Harness your talent. Kasi maganda na we are developing a well-rounded person na andun ‘yung hindi lamang good in terms of having knowledge of science, technology, and innovation but also good in empathizing with other skills.]

The Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran stands as one of the promotional activities of DOST-PSHSS for STI, wherein the academe aspired to promote, enhance, and instill awareness and appreciation of STI to the youth. (By Rhea Mae B. Ruba, DOST-STII)

Pisay scholars from DOST-PSHSS Southern Mindanao Campus proudly showcased their music video composition titled “Syensya at Teknolohiya” as they performed live during the National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent.

DOST-PSHSS Southern Mindanao Campus was hailed as the overall champion of the Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran music video competition, beating the other 15 campuses from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The top five finalists of the Indak Agham, Himig Kaunlaran were given plaques for recognizing their efforts in composing and producing music videos related to the promotion of science, technology, and innovation.