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Jekki Pascual

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MANILA &mdash; Five Filipino innovations have been honored at the 2026 Presidential Filipinovation Awards out of 16 finalists from across the Philippines.President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. awarded the five winners and asserted that scientific innovation and research and development are vital for the country&rsquo;s economy.&ldquo;We recognize innovation as a key driver of economic transformation, of productivity, and of competitiveness. This guides our efforts to strengthen the entire innovation continuum of research and development to technology transfer, commercialization and market adoption, and ultimately global competitiveness,&rdquo; the President said.The five winners are Capistrano Research and Development on Biotechnology for its compact easy to operate and economical biodiesel reactor, Golden Sprout Corp. for its Philippine native chicken helping the industry through scientific innovations, PDG Engineering Services for its Saltric Marissa Turbine, Vic Metal Fabrication and Environmental Services for its gassification process for waste disposal, and Breath of Life Foundation for its OstreaVent2 A prototype ventilator for mechanically ventilated adult patients.Marcos told winners, &ldquo;You transformed bold ideas into scalable, real world solutions that respond to the needs of our people. You demonstrated that when Filipinos, who have access to opportunities, will create innovative solutions that are competitive in the global market.&rdquo;Department of Economy Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan added that these innovations are needed for the country to grow further.&ldquo;The Philippines has attained upper-middle income status. Sustaining this progress will increasingly depend on raising productivity, advancing technology, and creating greater value. Innovation is therefore central to our next stage of development,&rdquo; Balisacan added.The five awardees will each receive P3.5 million worth of cash grants and post-competition support to help them develop their products further.

Five Filipino innovations have been honored at the 2026 Presidential Filipinovation Awards out of 16 finalists from across the Philippines.

Five Filipino innovations have been honored at the 2026 Presidential Filipinovation Awards out of 16 finalists from across the Philippines.

Filipino innovation winners get P3.5 million each

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Filipino innovation winners get P3.5 million each

Jekki Pascual,

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Published September 03, 2026 08:28 PM PHT

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