21/07/2026
SPSTEM STUDENTS SEIZE BEST PAPER, NAB FINALIST SPOTS
Student research teams from Antique National School (ANS) claimed victory during the International Conference on Business, Education, Social Sciences and Technology (BEST) 2026.
Held at the International Convention Center, Cavite State University – Main Campus, Indang, Cavite, two separate research teams from the Special Program in Science, Technology, and Engineering (SPSTEM) bagged Best Research Paper and secured the finalist spot respectively.
The “Best Research Paper” Award in the student category (College and Secondary level) was awarded to Yann Martel Dubla, Reidrich Otayde, Chloe Abajenza, Joshua Naig, Darius Gonzaga, and Andrea Andiano, from 10-Rutherford, for their study entitled "Carbon Dots Derived from Awis Shells (Faunus ater) for Light-Driven Phytoreductive Removal of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Waters.”
Additionally, the conference finalist team—composed of Mars Abasolo, Scott Sumadia, Jerryl Peñafiel, Chryzelle Balasa, and Rayah dela Cruz from 10-Fibonacci—also presented their study entitled, "Carbon Dots Derived from Banag Shells (Semisulcospira libertina) as Phytoreductive Agents for the Elimination of Lead from Polluted Water."
Both research teams have succeeded with the guidance of their research adviser, Fred John Hiponia.
✍️: Eraga, A.
🖼️: Pelingon, R.