Ulat ni Jiana Virtucio

Idinaos ng University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Chemical Society ang taunang “Kapnayan” National Chemistry Fair na may temang “A Cure’s Formula: Catalyzing Drug Discovery Towards Health Equity Through Medicinal Chemistry,” upang palakasin ang susunod na henerasyon ng mg Pilipinong kemiko sa UPLB mula Enero 27 hanggang Pebrero 1.

Sa ika-17 taon ng Kapnayan, tumutok ito sa pagpapalaganap ng kamalayan sa mga mag-aaral mula sa sekondaryang paaralan sa kawalan ng patas na access sa mga serbisyong pangkalusugan at ang epekto ng medicinal chemistry sa paghubog ng mas malusog na kinabukasan para sa mga Pilipino.

Tinalakay ang mga ito sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang patimpalak tulad ng Chemistry Quiz, Research Symposium, Extemporaneous Speech, Science Writing, National Poster-Making , at Photography. 

Nanguna bilang pinakamahusay na paaralan ang Philipine Science High School – Calabarzon Region Campus dahil sa limang parangal na natanggap nila. Sa kabilang dako, nag-uwi naman ng tig-dalawang gantimpala ang Philippine Science High School – Main Campus at Muntinlupa Science High School. 

Nakiisa rin sa patimpalak ang mga mag-aaral mula sa 37 pang mga paaralan sa buong bansa. 

Narito ang buong listahan ng mga nagwagi:

National Science Writing Contest

First Place: Marian Rayne C. Vinalon (Muntinlupa Science High School)
Second Place: Xiomera Yezia C. Alarcon, (FEU High School)
Third Place: Trizie Amiel M. Nava,  (Gordon Heights National High School)

National Research Symposium

First Place
Members: Nickzel John G. Pagayatan, Wrynah Dale D. Calpito, Nicole Angeline L. Ang School: Philippine Science High School – Main CampusTitle: 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴-mediated Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and its Antimicrobial Activity against 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘢

Second Place
Members: Von Mervin E. Contante, Zyrish Camille G. Calugay, Lloyd Gaibrielle M. Agawin
School: Don Manuel Rivera Memorial Integrated National High School
Title: Waste into Strength: Mechanical Analysis of Concrete Pavers with Coconut (𝘊𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘴 𝘯𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢) Peat, Eggshells, and Rice (𝘖𝘳𝘺𝘻𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢) Hull Additives

Third Place
Members: Lemuel M. Mora, Emerald Q. Deraco, Maria Calyxandra P. Bulusan
School: Olongapo City National High School
Title: CLARIFEYE: ESP32-BASED AI SMART GLASSES FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE

National Poster Making Contest

First Place: Christian C. Barret (Valencia National High School)
Second Place: Ean Rome F. Avila (Manuel G. Araullo High School)
Third Place: Jin Alyssa Mariz G. Gadia (St. Edward Faith Campus)

National Chemistry Quiz Contest

Champion

Members: Ogden Michael B. Javeir, Pamela Gail P. Sesant, John Paul R. Mercado
School: Philippine Science High School – Main Campus

1st Runner Up
Members: Timothy Faith E. Divino, Reuben Joseph R. Felix, Aron Noel M. Hernandez
School: Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus – Team 1

2nd Runner Up
Members: John Denver V. Bechayda, Jodilene A. Corpus, Kevin Gabriel T. Mercado
School: Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus – Team 2

Theoretical Exam Top Scorer
Ogden Michael B. Javier (Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus – Team 1)

Practical Exam Top Scorer
Pamela Gail P. Sesante (Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus – Team 1)

National Photography Contest 

Champion
Rosa Christina S. Navarro (Muntinlupa Science High School)
Title: In Every Herb and Lead, Phytochemicals Bring Relief

1st Runner-Up
John Rainiel S. Sapo (Sotero B. Cabahug FORUM for Literacy)
Title: The Chain of Love

2nd Runner-Up
Josiah Gavriel S. Torcita (San Beda University Rizal)
Title: Busy Lizzie In the Busiest Time Of The Year!

Captured Award
Krysa Mae M. Nopia (Marcial O. Ranola Memorial School)
Title: MORINGA: More Options Revealed, Igniting New Discoveries towards Global Health Access through Medicinal Chemistry)

National Extemporaneous Speech 

Champion
Andres C. Araos (Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus

1st Runner-Up
John Fred G. Roa (Sotero B. Cabahug FORUM for Literacy)

2nd Runner-Up
Gwyneth Adelaide L. Moradas (St. Edward School Faith Campus)