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By Heherson Valdez
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is set to take the global stage at the world’s most awaited tech event, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, from January 07-10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event will showcase homegrown innovations and forge strategic partnerships that will propel the Philippines’ technological advancements to new heights.
The CES, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is the largest technology trade show, providing the ultimate platform for technology leaders to connect, collaborate, and propel consumer technology forward. The event attracts global industry leaders, investors, and media to showcase the latest innovations. The participation of Filipino startups, innovators, and DOST Key Officials in CES 2025 is a strategic move to elevate the Philippines' position on the global innovation map, propelling Philippine progress through science, technology, and Innovation.
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By Heherson Valdez
Aside from dominating the international stage with gold, silver, and bronze awards, the Philippines continues to exemplify its world-class performance in the global innovation ecosystem, with 12 Filipino inventions receiving special awards at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024, held from November 27 to 30 in Seoul, South Korea. Get to know three of them by diving into their stories, from ideation to international recognition.
1. Turbo Rice Steamer by Francisco Gecosala
Francisco Gecosala, a 66-year-old inventor from Barangay Paraiso, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, proves that age is no barrier to innovation. Driven by a deep desire to create something meaningful for his community and industry, Gecosala set out to solve a practical problem. His most notable invention, the Turbo Rice Steamer, was born from a casual conversation with friends about their mechanical skills, which sparked his curiosity and challenged him to design a device capable of cooking large quantities of rice quickly and efficiently, without sacrificing quality. This innovation has since transformed traditional rice cooking, offering a more sustainable and innovative solution.
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