12/07/2026
SESGD–MOST BARMM TODAY | Basilan Young Innovators Shine at the 3rd Bangsamoro Students' Innova-thon
The Science Education Scholarship and Grants Division (SESGD) of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) BARMM successfully concluded the 3rd Bangsamoro Students' Innova-thon at Sittie Auna Resort, Lamitan City, bringing together the brightest young innovators from the Schools Division of Basilan and Lamitan City for a three-day showcase of science, technology, creativity, and innovation.
More than 50 student innovators, accompanied by their dedicated teacher-coaches from various secondary schools across Basilan and Lamitan City, participated in collaborative workshops, mentoring sessions, prototype development, and innovation pitching. Throughout the program, participants transformed creative ideas into functional prototypes that addressed pressing local challenges, demonstrating the remarkable ingenuity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities of Bangsamoro youth.
🏆 Best Prototype Awardees
🥇 Top 1 – Mindanao Autonomous College Foundation, Inc.
Students: Al-Musri Alamiya, Janna Taha
Coach: Cheryl Martalla
🥈 Top 2 – Lamitan National High School
Students: Sherfaida J. Alamin, Ivory Grace G. Radios
Coach:Russia U. Pudding
🥉Top 3 – Parangbasak National High School
Students: Hana Albah, Salesman Dompol
Coach: Nadia S. Hain
🥉 Top 3 – Atong-Atong National High School, Basilan
Students: Farheen J. Mustamad, Sitti Mariam J. Sapie
Coach: Ms. Jocelyn P. Hussa
🏅Top 4 – Claret School of Lamitan
Students: Ellora Lineth Francisco, Odrea D. S. Vesagas
Coach: Angelito Palconit
🏅 Top 5 – Tipo-Tipo National High School
Students: Sharwina S. Baral, Sherhaina J. Haji
Coach: Ms. Nursaida T. Kammaring
🏅Top 6 – Basilan Laboratory High School
Students: Rhadzmer Chan Pascal, Bryle Jake Salasain
Coach: Aubrey Rose Kingco
🏅 Top 7 – Damaso National High School
Students: Jean Rhada D.G. Asali, Amir B. Maulana
Coach: Elaisa P. Blando
🏅 Top 8 – Akbar National High School
Students: Raliaf M. Sanan, Jainal S. Tarongko
Coach: Mr. Almoodz Wajun
🏅 Top 9 – Hardam Furigay Colleges Foundation, Inc.
Students: Reehan H. Aling, Laida E. Sahi
Coach: Jonna Mae B. Padilla
🏅 Top 9 – Buton National High School
Students: Umayir Bagsik, Ahmad A. Jainuddin
Coach: Ms. Shernalyn Bagsik
🏅 Top 10 – Sumisip National High School (MBHTE Basilan)
Students: Nur-Alima Pantao, Halija P. Taawil
Coach: Ms. Isnack Nalim
MOST BARMM expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Edman Gallamasao, Campus Director of the Philippine Science High School–Zamboanga Region Campus; Dr. Myra Borja Mangkabung, Schools Division Superintendent of Basilan; and Dr. Tim Undain Sanchez, Schools Division Superintendent of Lamitan City, for their invaluable partnership and steadfast commitment to promoting science, technology, and innovation education in the Bangsamoro Region.
The Bangsamoro Students' Innova-thon is one of the flagship initiatives of the Science Education Scholarship and Grants Division (SESGD) that reflects its unwavering commitment to strengthening quality basic education through science, technology, and innovation. The program equips young Bangsamoro innovators with the knowledge, skills, and design-thinking competencies necessary to identify community needs and develop practical, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges—particularly those confronting the island provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.
By fostering creativity, research, collaboration, and an innovation mindset, SESGD continues to inspire and empower the next generation of Bangsamoro scientists, engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders who will contribute to sustainable development and inclusive progress across the region.
Congratulations to all the student innovators, teacher-coaches, partner schools, and collaborating institutions for making the 3rd Bangsamoro Students' Innova-thon a remarkable success. Together, we are cultivating a vibrant culture of innovation and preparing future leaders who will shape a smarter, more resilient, and more progressive Bangsamoro.
