CITY OF CARMONA, CAVITE — Proof that grassroots scientific inquiry can drive tangible community solutions was on full display as the City Schools Division of Carmona staged its annual Division Science and Technology Fair (Tuklas and Innovation Expo Competition). Anchored on the regional theme "Local Minds, Global Impact: The Next Generation of CALABARZON Innovations" (pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 06, s. 2026 / Division Memo No. 308, s. 2026), the four-day tilt gathered elementary and secondary student-researchers to defend prototypes addressing environmental sanitation, FOG (fat, oil, and grease) wastewater management, and applied life sciences.
Podium Finishers and Research Highlights
Led by School Head Irene G. Dela Cruz, Carmona Elementary School dominated the elementary divisions, securing multiple top podium finishes in life sciences, innovation expos, and physical science presentations. Complete details on individual student researchers, grade levels, and respective coaches can be found in the referenced institutional documentation. Meanwhile, Maduya Elementary School, represented by young researchers under School Head Dr. Sherly Perea Capada, showcased investigatory projects in the Innovation Expo and Life Science categories through community-validated drives. As the City Schools Division of Carmona and Carmona Elementary School expressed, "Great discoveries begin with curiosity, courage, and creativity. The journey continues. The dream goes national!" This message captures the spirit of the competition, which encourages students to pursue scientific inquiry that addresses real-world problems in their communities, while also preparing them for higher levels of competition and future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
High School Frontier: IoT and Smart Sanitation
Secondary level participants from institutions like Carmona National High School explored robotics, intelligent machines, and environmental engineering, featuring IoT-based prototypes such as "SEBO: An IoT-Based Smart Effluent Barrier Optimization for Fat, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Control." This project exemplifies the integration of technology and environmental science, using internet-connected sensors and automated systems to monitor and manage wastewater discharge, particularly FOG, which is a major cause of drain clogging and water pollution in urban areas. The inclusion of such advanced projects at the high school level demonstrates the depth of scientific knowledge and technical skills being developed by students in Carmona, as well as the support provided by their teachers and school administrators.
Quick Reference and Institutional Links
The City Schools Division of Carmona served as the division authority for the event, with Carmona Elementary School in Poblacion 8, City of Carmona, Cavite, serving as the host venue. Qualifiers from this division-level competition will advance to the Regional Science and Technology Fair 2026 under DepEd CALABARZON, where they will compete against top student-researchers from across the region. Carmona Elementary School and Maduya Elementary School are among the participating public elementary schools that showcased their students' investigatory projects, highlighting the strong culture of scientific inquiry and innovation in the division. The Division Science and Technology Fair serves as a vital platform for young minds to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, while also fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment in representing their schools and communities.
