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Published: 03 December 2024

By Heherson Valdez

The passion of Filipino inventors takes center stage as three innovations—DeBCC and DEGEN Cream, eHATID LGU, and the Smart Helmet—gear up to make waves at the prestigious Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 in South Korea. These inventions, designed to address critical health and safety challenges, showcase Filipino ingenuity and highlight their potential for global impact.  As these innovations move closer to commercialization, they are set to transform lives locally and globally, reinforcing the Philippines’ position as a hub for innovative and sustainable solutions.

1. DeBCC and DEGEN: Herbal Cream Solutions for Skin Cancer and Wart Treatment

Inventiveness runs deep in the Dela Cruz family, following the footsteps of their father, renowned inventor Rolando C. Dela Cruz, the siblings have introduced solutions for two common yet challenging skin conditions—Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and External Genital Warts (EGW)—through their inventions, DeBCC Cream and DEGEN Cream.

Raised in a family that deeply values creativity and resourcefulness, Lorena B. Dela Cruz-Chiu, Lelalee B. Dela Cruz–Alonte, Richard Dela Cruz, and Rommel Dela Cruz have continued their father’s legacy of making health innovations accessible to all.  “Our father instilled in us the importance of solving real-world problems.  He taught us the importance of rigorous research, the value of persistence, and the need for ethical considerations in developing new solutions,” Lorena shared.

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