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Former ABS-CBN News writer Josiah Eleazar Antonio receives the Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University award at the 21st Lasallian Scholarum Awards on March 17, 2026. Photo from De La Salle University’s Facebook page

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ABS-CBN feature on food waste reduction wins at Lasallian Scholarum Awards

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773808926454Josiah Antonio.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former ABS-CBN News writer Josiah Eleazar Antonio receives the Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University award at the 21st Lasallian Scholarum Awards on March 17, 2026.<em> Photos from De La Salle University’s Facebook page</em></span></span></span></div><p>An ABS-CBN News feature on a university-led initiative to reduce food waste earned Tuesday recognition at the 21st Lasallian Scholarum Awards.</p><p>The winning piece, written by former ABS-CBN News writer Josiah Eleazer Antonio, was named Outstanding Feature Story on De La Salle University, which hosts the awards ceremony. </p><p>Published in November 2024, the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2024/11/27/this-project-by-dlsu-students-hopes-to-turn-food-waste-in-cafeterias-to-biogas-0154"><strong>article</strong></a><strong> </strong>titled &quot;This project by DLSU students hopes to turn food waste in cafeterias into biogas for cooking&quot; highlights how three students from La Salle&#x27;s Manila campus used technology to convert kitchen food waste into biogas for cooking.</p><p>In effect, the technology, called Chester, helps reduce the consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). It also benefits the environment by utilizing unsegregated and untreated organic waste, which can help lower greenhouse gas emissions.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1773809166435LSA winners with judges.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The winners of the 21st Lasallian Scholarum Awards, joined by the board of judges, internal screeners and university administrators</span></span></span></div><p>Below is the list of this year’s LSA awardees:</p><div><strong>Outstanding feature story on De La Salle University</strong></div><p>“This project by DLSU students hopes to turn food waste in cafeterias to biogas for cooking”</p><p>Josiah Eleazar Antonio, ABS-CBN News</p><div><strong>Outstanding published feature article on youth and education in a nationally circulated publication</strong></div><p>“Is homeschooling for you and your child?”</p><p>Jocelyn Valle, Philippine Daily Inquirer</p><div><strong>Outstanding video feature story on youth and education</strong></div><p>“Pamilya Tubig”</p><p>Maki Pulido and Jun Veneracion, Reporter&#x27;s Notebook, GMA Public Affairs</p><div><strong>Outstanding online feature article on youth and education</strong></div><p>“Life story of Wenna Joy Culibra: From kasambahay to cum laude”</p><p>Bernie V. Franco, PEP.PH</p><div><strong>Outstanding youth and education feature film</strong></div><p>“Song of the Fireflies”</p><p>Culturtain Musicat Productions</p><div><strong>Outstanding published feature article on youth and education in a school organ</strong></div><p>“Why Denying Sex Education Is Pushing Girls Into Motherhood Too Soon”</p><p>Giullana David, Philippine Collegian, University of the Philippines</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1399828098838369%26set%3Da.585092816978572%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="812" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, Rappler reporter Lian Buan received the Outstanding Media Personality Award &quot;for advancing human rights, achieving justice, and exposing government corruption for over a decade,&quot; DLSU said. She was selected through a vote by Lasallian student media.</p><p>Established in 2004, the Lasallian Scholarum Awards aims to recognize outstanding media coverage of youth and education stories.</p><p>The board of judges included award-winning screenwriter Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino chairperson and DLSU Department of Literature faculty member Anne Frances Sangil, Academe Foundation executive director Sachie Reyes, National Youth Commission commissioner-at-large Michelle Mae Gonzales, journalist Christian Esguerra and DLSU University Student Government president Lara Capps.</p>

<p>An ABS-CBN News feature on a university-led initiative to reduce food waste has earned recognition at the Lasallian Scholarum Awards.</p>

An ABS-CBN News feature on a university-led initiative to reduce food waste has earned recognition at the Lasallian Scholarum Awards.