12/04/2026
๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ | ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐ญ-๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
On April 8, 2026, Grade 12 Stemillians officially concluded STEM INNOBOX 2026, held from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Main Auditorium of Building 6, Emilio Aguinaldo College โ Manila. The event served as the culminating showcase of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand, where students presented their final capstone projects as a requirement for their Culminating Performance Task.
The program commenced with the STEM INNOBOX Fair, during which each section exhibited their outputs through interactive booths. These exhibits provided the EACโM community with an opportunity to engage with student innovations, while also serving as a platform for initial evaluation by invited experts and assessors from relevant professional fields.
The morning session opened with remarks from Ms. Kimberly C. Aggabao, followed by the introduction of assessors from the Engineering and Technology disciplines by Ms. Ma. Jennifer C. Rico. The engineering panel consisted of Mr. Frances Frangelico Friginal, Mr. Tristan Jay P. Calaguas, MIT, Engr. Raf Jasper C. Mercado, Mr. Michael Salvador, and Mr. Joseph Norbert Fruto. Representing the Technology field was Mr. Mark Jefferson Pascual.
Twelve groups presented during the morning session, evenly divided between the Engineering and Technology clusters. Each group was allotted time to articulate the objectives, methodologies, and outcomes of their capstone projects, demonstrating both technical proficiency and innovative thinking. A question-and-answer segment followed each presentation, allowing assessors to provide critical feedback and suggest improvements to enhance the projectsโ applicability and long-term viability.
The afternoon session featured an additional set of presentations, including seven groups from the Science Cluster, two from the Mathematics Cluster, two from the Technology Cluster, and one from the Engineering Cluster. The panel of science assessors, introduced by Mr. Jon Marco Manongsong, included Mr. Joselito B. Hapitan, Dr. Maria Eller Isabel T. Collantes, Dr. Irynn C. Gepigon, Mr. Nilo Arceรฑa, and Ms. Lorely F. Delgra.
Both sessions also incorporated recognition rites that honored the outstanding efforts and achievements of the student-researchers, followed by closing remarks by Ms. Roxell May M. Mendoza. These moments of acknowledgment underscored the learnersโ commitment to excellence, perseverance, and scholarly growth throughout the development of their projects.
Beyond serving as an academic requirement, STEM INNOBOX 2026 emphasized the studentsโ ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical and innovative solutions. The capstone presentations reflected months of rigorous research, collaboration, and problem-solving, demonstrating how learners can effectively address contemporary challenges through evidence-based and technology-driven approaches. The diversity of projects further highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of STEM, encompassing environmentally responsive innovations and socially relevant technological designs.
Ultimately, the successful conclusion of STEM INNOBOX 2026 stands as a testament to the dedication, creativity, and intellectual rigor of the Grade 12 Stemillians. It also reflects the institutionโs continued commitment to cultivating future innovators and critical thinkers who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to societal advancement.
โ๏ธ | News by: Audrey Marie S. Maale
๐ธ | Photos by: Bianca Isabel Zabala
๐ | Proofread by: Lance Gaoiran
