RESEARCH COMPETITIONExhibit and Project Presentation Qualifiers

Reminders

January 10, 2018

• Deadline of Pre-ordering of Merchandise• bit.ly/RF2018Merchandise

January 15, 2018

• Extended deadline of Regular Registration Payment for RC, NSC, and YSC• Extended deadline of submission of soft copy of Research Papers (.pdf), Digital Poster

(.jpg/png), and PowerPoint Presentation (in both .pptx and pdf formats)

Please take note of these dates to avoid unnecessary inconveniences and sanctions.

Important Dates:

Reminders

Research Paper Format

• Please access the link below for the research paper sample and the formatting guide.• bit.ly/RCPaperFormat

• Provided in the link are the general formatting guidelines and the specified format for all the parts of the research paper, including those of tables, graphs, and figures, as well as necessary footnotes.

Please note that incorrect format will merit corresponding deductions. Also, special guidelines are to be observed for continuing projects found on pages 16 to 17.

Guidelines for Submission:

Reminders

Digital Poster

The digital poster is preferably: • Vertical in orientation • A3 in size • 300 DPI (dots per inch) in resolution

The digital poster will be posted on the Official Facebook Page of Research Fair. It is not necessarily the same as the Exhibit Poster. The Exhibit Poster guidelines will follow that of specified in the handbook.

Guidelines for Submission:

Reminders

Submission File Names

The following submission requirements are to follow the file name formats below:• Research Paper- RC Paper_[Name of School]_[Category][Entry Code].pdf • Digital Poster- RC Poster_[Name of School]_[Category][Entry Code].jpg/png• Presentation- RC PPT_[Name of School]_[Category][Entry Code].pptx• Backup Presentation- RC Backup PPT_[Name of School]_[Category][Entry Code].pdf

The participants’ research paper, digital poster, and PowerPoint presentation (in both formats) are to be sent via e-mail to researchfair@upalchemes.org with subject “[Entry Code (e.g. AS-01)] Research Paper and PPT”.

Guidelines for Submission:

APPLIEDSCIENCECATERGORY

AS-01 Airtrain 001: Compoundable Modular Aircraft DesignARPAS Philippine Science High School - SouthernMindanao Campus

Antibacterial Stainless Steel Treated with Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles for Food Packaging and its Cytotoxic ActivitiesAPLONIO | VILLAMAYOR | VILLANUEVALas Piñas City National Science High School

Tilapia Scale Collagen - Cassava Biopolymer Integration as Biopiezoelectric NanogeneratorDALIDA | TULIAO | MANAOISPrenza National High School

Design and Fabrication of Prototype Water Level Indicator as Storm Surge Warning System in Baseco Port Area, ManilaBERGADOPresident Corazon C. Aquino High School

Pectin-carboxymethyl Cellulose Biocapsule for Potential Colon Targeted Oral DrugDelivery DIOSO | MORDENO | QUIRUMPhilippine Science High School - SouthernMindanao Campus

Development of a Smart Parking System using Raspberry Pi-based Ultrasonic Sensor SystemMARCO | WONGPhilippine Science High School - Central LuzonCampus

Polyaniline-based Cadaverine Sensor through Digital Image ColorimetryJULIAN | OCAMPO | SANTOSPhilippine Science High School - Central LuzonCampus

AS-02

AS-09

AS-14

AS-20

AS-21

AS-22

Pork Quality Assessment through Image Segmentation and Support Vector Machine ImplementationDE GUZMAN | NIRO Philippine Science High School - Central LuzonCampus

Potential of Payaw (Homalomena philippinensisEngl.) as Source of BioethanolSABARIA | BERDIN | CAPELLANTabaco National High School

Electricity-Producing Pressure Sprayer: An Energy-Saving, Energy Generating, and Water Conserving DeviceCORPUZ | OSCILLADA | LEOSALATabaco National High School

Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Moringa oleifera sp. Seed Extract and itsAntibacterial Activity DOGENO | GAMBOA | PEFIANCOPhilippine Science High School - WesternVisayas Campus

Artificial Neural Network-Based Bicol Region Forestry ModellingROMERO | TRES REYES | ALANGPhilippine Science High School - Bicol RegionCampus

Utilization of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) Seeds as a Feedstock for BiodieselAVISO | TIEMPO | LACUESTAPanabo National High School

IHIP Turbines: Integration of wind lens and tubercle design for efficiency augmentation on wind turbinesTRIA | VERAN | PANGANIBANCaloocan National Science and Technology HighSchool

AS-23

AS-24

AS-25

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AS-28

AS-35

AS-40

Feasibility Study of Prototype Automatic Engine-Stopper System for Overloading Prevention in VehiclesGAPUZAN | QUEJA | ANSUSCaloocan National Science and Technology HighSchool

Nanoremediation of heavy metals in simulated farm water utilizing zeolite/chitosan reinforced with nanosilica as adsorbent analyzed using Flame Atomic Adsorption SpectroscopyPAGKANLUNGAN | GARCIA | PABLOJuan R. Liwag Memorial High School - SeniorHigh School

Pencil Graphite, Carbonized Eggshells and Corn Husk as Components in Power Banks for Mobile PhonesEMPENSANDO | MARASIGAN | MODENASanta Rosa Science and Technology High School

Imperata cylindrica Flower Fiber as a FiltrationMaterial for Four-Stroke Motorcycle Engine ExhaustELIZARIO | ESPINA | TORERESNegros Occidental National Science High School

Vox Electrica: A Sound-Harvesting Device Converting Accumulated Sound Waves to Generate ElectricityLEONORAS | BAWISAN | BORCENegros Occidental National Science High School

Harnessing Sustainable Electrical Energy from Thin AirDIAMANTE | BORDAS | BENITEZTabaco National High School

Corn Silk Compost Tea Technology: The Synergistic Action of Corn Silk and Coconut Water Compost Tea on the Growth and Spike Yield of Orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis) in Potting Media, Phase IISABUERO | LAMORIN | BARRERAGusa Regional Science High School - X

AS-41

AS-42

AS-43

AS-44

AS-46

AS-57

AS-59

Harvesting Rainfall Energy Using Piezoelectric TransducersCALSE | LU | OSBUCANPhilippine Science High School - CAR Campus

Biologically-facilitated degradation of polyethylene and polypropylene plastics through thermal exposure to Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a decomposing agentYAP | JOSOLPanabo National High School

Organically Treated Bags using Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla) Seeds in Impeding Attacks of Maize Weevils (Sitophilus zeamais)CAÑETE | BELOY | HICALEPanabo National High School

Zipbuzz: Bag Clasp Locker (Zipper) Movement Detector and Arduino-based Notifier using GsmTechnologyDE CASTRO | YU | DELA CRUZRegional Science High School - III

Characterization and Application of Carbonized Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Leaves and Rice (Oryza sativa) Straw Particles as Potential Biosorbents for the Removal of Copper from Contaminated WaterBATILLER | LASAS | YULORamon Torres National High School

Development of Nanocomposite Film utilizing Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) from School Notebooks, Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Seed Essential Oil (CSEO), Polyvinyl (PVA), Chitosan (CHI): Smart Food Packaging Against Salmonella enteritidisVALENCIAJuan R. Liwag Memorial High School

In vitro Mineralization and Characterization of Chitosan-coated Electrospun Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Nanosilica (SiO_2) Biomimetic Nanofibers with Nano-Hydroxyapatite from Tilapia Fish Scales as a Potential Bone Tissue ScaffoldSANTOS | ABAD | ADOR DIONISIOJuan R. Liwag Memorial High School

AS-61

AS-66

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AS-75

AS-77

AS-78

LIFESCIENCECATERGORY

Antimicrobial Properties of Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Leaf Leachates against Selected Antibiotic Resistant Pathogens Salmonella typhi, ESBL(+) Escherichia coli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusENOC | BASILLOTE | CONSTANTINONegros Occidental National Science High School

Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria from the Nectar of Ixora sp.DIZON | LOPEZ | RAMOSPhilippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus

Isolation, Identification, and Evaluation of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria from Urban Soil Samples Collected in Quezon City Philippines as Possible Sustainable BiofertilizerFELICIANO | RODRIGUEZPhilippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus

Innovation of Guava Cider Vinegar and Characterization of its Bioactive Compounds, Antibacterial Properties, and Antihyperlipidemic PotentialCRUZ | VITAL Philippine Science High School - Central Luzon Campus

Protective and Curative Activity of the Synergism of Knifefish (Chitala ornata) Skin and Banaba (Lagerstroemia speciosa) Bark Extracts Against Rice Bacterial BlightLAZOSanta Rosa Science and Technology High School

Three-Dimensional Paper-Based Microfluidic Device with Tubular Urinary Basin Section (TUBS) for Use in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) DetectionPUENTESPINA | SUERO Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus

Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant and Angiogenic Test of the Avocado (Persea americana) SeedCOJPAG | CUMILA | DIZONSaint Mary's University Junior HS and Science HS

Diuretic Property of the Flavonoids Isolated from Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizuz)COLOMA | ANGUDONG | TANSaint Mary's University Junior HS and Science HS

LS-11

LS-17

LS-18

LS-30

LS-23

LS-34

LS-35LS-19

Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial And Cytotoxicity Properties Of Pikaw (Colocasia sp. cf. formosana Hayata)SOLIVEN | SADUESTE | VALENTINSaint Mary's University Junior HS and Science HS

The Anti-Angiogenic and Cytotoxic Activities of Tsaang Gubat (Carmona retusa) Ethanol Extract against Liver Cancer Cell LinesECLARIN | RABANES | MENDOZARegional Science High School III

In vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Turpentine Oil from Mindoro Pine (Pinus merkusii) SapSILVESTRE | RENFREW | VILLANUEVARegional Science High School III

Stress Tolerance In Rice (Oryza sativa) Via Habitat-adapted Symbiosis Induced By Isolated Endophytic Fungi From Tall-stilted Mangrove (Rhizophora apiculata) And SeashoreSEBASTIAN | DELOS SANTOS | GARCIAJuan R. Liwag Memorial High School

In Vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) against Moko Disease in BananaACUNA | CORTEZ | ROBESCaloocan National Science and Technology High School

Green Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Dots (CDs) from Cladophora vagabunda: Evaluation of its Antibacterial and Cytotoxic PropertiesCALANGIAN | ILDEFONZO | MANZANOLas Pinas City National Science High School

Cytotoxicity and Anti - Oxidant Activity of Hagonoy (Chromolaena odorata) and Cadena de Amor (Antigonon leptopus) Leaves Extracts using Multiple BioassaysMARAVILLA Ramon Torres National High School

LS-36

LS-41

LS-42

LS-47

LS-54

LS-56

LS-58

Utilization of Various Agricultural Wastes as Growing Media in the Soilless Cultivation of Mung Beans (Vigna radiata) and Onions (Allium cepa)BIMBAO | VALENCIA | FLORESRamon Torres National High School

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Capable of Degrading Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles from San Mateo Sanitary LandfillABULENCIA | RABUTIN | ZAFEPhilippine Science High School- Main Campus

UV-C Inactivation of Candida lusitaniae in Coconut Water for Shelf Life ExtensionGREFALDA | LLENADO | VARGASPhilippine Science High School- Main Campus

In vitro Antidiabetic Potential and Further Characterization of Zea mays (corn) Husks Secondary MetabolitesFRANCISCO | GALLEGOSLas Pinas City National Science Highschool

Biodegradation and Disintegration of Polystyrene through Mastication of ZophobasmorioNAGUIT | VICERA | SALVADORamon Magsaysay High School-Manila

Effects of Lato (Caulerpa racemosa) Crude Extract in the Post-harvest Ripening of Saba (Musa acuminata)ALMOITE | MERCADO | SORIANORamon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School

Biorehabilitation of Fungus - infected Banana Field Through Dynamic Utilization of Organo -synthetic FungilizerDELOY | LACIA | PALABRICAPanabo National High School

LS-60

LS-61

LS-62

LS-65

LS-72

LS-73

LS-78

The Bioactive Compounds of Euphorbia milliLeaf Crude Extracts as Antiangiogenic, Antithrombotic and Antibacterial Agent: A Potential Source of Pharmacological Drugs for Therapeutic PurposesIMASAMindanao State University - General Santos City Campus

Chemotherapeutic and Antioxidant potentials of Polar and Non-Polar Crude extracts of Marine Sponge (Haliclona cymaeformis)AROSO | MAN-INYAO | RABEMIndanao State University College of Education Training Department

Garcinia binucao Fruit and Leaf: Potent Phytochemicals-Mediated, Antioxidant, Alpha Amylase and Alpha Glucosidase Enzyme InhibitorsGANZON | OCCEÑAIloilo National High School - Special Science Class

Acethycholinesterase Assay of Tabernaemontana pandacaqui Leaf Crude Extracts: A Latent Source of Natural Inhibitors for DementiaARANETAIloilo National High School - Special Science Class

Effect of Fungus, Trichoderma harzianum as Probiont on the Growth, Cocoon Parameters, Silk Characters and Resistance of Silkworms (Bombyx mori) Challenged by MuscardineDisease-Causing Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassianaCAGA | GELOGO | ALCOSABANegros Occidental High School

The Extirpating Effect Of Tetrodotoxin Extract From Pufferfish (Tetrodon cutcutia) Against Rice Black Bugs (Scotinophara coarctata)ENTIERROHimamaylan National High School

LS-79

LS-82

LS-98

LS-105

LS-106

LS-107

PHYSICALSCIENCECATERGORY

Development of peroxyoxalatechemiluminescencebased detector for methamidophos pesticide residuesREGALA | MARQUEZPhilippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus

Reinforcement of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) by Cellulose as a Potential Matrix for Ampicillin ReleaseLABRAGUEPhilippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus

Radiation Preparation of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels for Possible Soft Contact Lens MaterialABLANGPhilippine Science High School – Central Luzon Campus

Dwarf Santan (Ixora coccina L.) as Potential Hyperaccumulators for Copper Contaminated SoilANDRES | TANKIAMCO | CANTEROSaint Mary's University Junior HS and Science HS

Potassium Hydroxide Treated Coal Fly Ash as Wastewater Heavy Metal AdsorbentFAMI | PAGALILAUAN | PASCUARegional Science High School - III

Design, Construction and Testing of a Piezoelectric StepboardSANDOVAL | VIRAY | DIONISIORegional Science High School - III

Development of Supercapacitor using Graphene-Iron Oxide ElectrodesDUGAY | MINA | CABALOPhilippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus

PS-10

PS-11

PS-12

PS-26

PS-19

PS-24

PS-25

Corrosion Inhibition In Zinc Alloy Of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis) Peel Extract In Acidic MediaPORLUCAS | MANTILLA | CASTILLOPhilippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus

Utilization of Kaonayan (Xanthosomasagittifolium) Peels as Potential Adsorbent for Copper Contaminated WaterREYESTabaco National High School

The Effectiveness of Guava (Psidium guajava) leaves decoction as an Additive in making Anti-fungal BioplasticARIOLA | TALENTO | BURCETabaco National High School

Comparing the Production of Desalinated Water from Single Slope and Double Slope Solar StillsACOSTA | BAYAWA | BUDIKEYPhilippine Science High School - CAR Campus

Comparison on the Antibacterial and Colorfastness Properties of Co-60 γ-irradiated Polyester Satin Fabrics dyed with Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Coconut Husks (Cocos nucifera L.) and Annatto Seeds (Bixa orellana L.) ExtractsMANGINSAY | ALZATE | BALHONCaloocan National Science and Technology High School

Electricity Generation from a Mediator-less Wastewater-based Microbial Fuel Cell Using Lignocellulosic Biomass as Carbon SourceCENDANA | BUTALID | HERMEDESPhilippine Science High School- Main Campus

Development of a Horizontal-Axis Small Wind High Efficiency Portable Turbine (SWEPT) ChargerRAMISO | AVIQUIVIL Philippine Science High School- Main Campus

PS-27

PS-28

PS-29

PS-30

PS-36

PS-38

PS-40

Radiation Shielding Property of Nemipterusisacanthus (Lagaw) Scales Against Gamma RaysYU | SALVA | CONSINGPhilippine Science High School - Central VisayasCampus

Microwave Graft Copolymerized Carboxymethyl Cellulose-chitosan HydrogelGERONA | REMANESES | SORONGONPhilippine Science High School-Western VisayasCampus

Nickel Nanoparticles: Its Effect On The Sequestration And Mineralization Of CO2, NO2, and SO2 GasesPEREGRINO | GURREA | REGALADOPhilippine Science High School-Western VisayasCampus

Kakawate (Gliricidia sepium) Stems Biochar: Soil Amendment for Plant Growth and Crop Productivity of Tomato (Lycopersicumesculentum)MANONG | VILLA | DUCAYNegros Occidental National Science High School

Composite Pre – Fabricated Building Wall Panel System from Banana Agricultural WasteDIOCSON | DIOCSON | ALCAZARENBacolod City National High School

Vibrotactile Robotic Gloves: An Ultrasonic Obstacle Distance Detectors for Visually ImpairedCASURAO | ABING | GULIMANNegros Occidental High School

Calcium oxide Microparticles from Batad(Architechtonicidae) Exoskeletons as Potential Catalyst for Biodiesel Synthesis from Waste Cooking OilSIASAT | CRUZ | SABUYANRamon Torres National High School

PS-46

PS-47

PS-48

PS-50

PS-54

PS-55

PS-56

Application and Characterization of Microparticle-Size Biosorbent from Peel Wastes of Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) for the Removal of Copper (II) from Aqueous MediumTORRESRamon Torres National High School

Acquired Potential Difference from Market Surplus Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Dalanghita (Citrus reticulate), and Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) as Eco-Friendly BatteryMALACAMAN | GUEVARRA | CEPEDAUniversity of Negros Occidental - Recoletos

Increasing Yield of Corn Production through Application of Organic Biofertilizer Isolated from the Root Zones of Zea mays L. (Corn)SAMPEROY | TUYCO | DACILLOMindanao State University College of Education Training Department

Biotechnology Innovation in the Used of Plant Materials by Products as Conventional Low Cost Mediation of Heavy Metals Enrichment in WaterABESTROS | PALMAERA | CABUNYAGGeneral Santos City National High School

Smart fridge: Development of an Energy Efficient and Portable Arduino-based Thermoelectric Refrigerator and its Possible Application in Medicine TransportANG | ALBISO | MEJORADAGusa Regional Science High School - X

Soxhlet Synthesis and Characterization through Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) of High-value Oil from Philippine Guso(Eucheuma denticulatum)BALON | GALON | HINAMPASPanabo National High School

Synthesis and Structural Modification of Polyaniline (PANi) from Calabash (C. cujete) as Alternative Biological Base for Dry CellsMIRA | NATIVIDAD | APELLANESPanabo National High School

PS-57

PS-58

PS-63

PS-65

PS-71

PS-77

PS-78