AROUND 80 to 100 senior high school students (SHS) from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) strand across Davao City are taking part in a two-day immersive research activity on sustainable energy, held from June 19 to 20, 2025.
The event is organized through a collaborative effort between the Department of Energy-Mindanao (DOE-Mindanao) and Junior Chamber International (JCI) Davao, Inc.
The initiative, titled Project Likas-Kaya!: An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Energy, serves as the winning project of JCI Davao’s 58th Most Outstanding High School Graduate (MOHSG) program.
The project aims to promote awareness, research, and innovation in renewable and sustainable energy, especially among the youth.
In its inaugural year, Project Likas-Kaya seeks to connect students, researchers, and innovators to the pressing need for alternative energy sources amid growing concerns over the sustainability of conventional fuels.
Organizers also emphasized that energy plays a vital role in national development, health, and overall welfare, making the search for cleaner sources more urgent than ever.
The two-day event featured a series of research activities, technical presentations, and interactive learning sessions.
Students had the opportunity to engage with key institutions and industry stakeholders, including the DOE, the Center for Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions, Therma South Inc. (a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power), and the University of Mindanao. Presentations focused on recent breakthroughs in sustainable energy and innovations in alternative technologies.
The final day, June 20, will feature a hands-on introductory workshop on Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology facilitated by the DOE and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).
The activity provides students with practical training and insight into solar energy systems, a vital area in the country’s transition toward clean energy.
Tesda Davao Provincial Training Center administrator Engineer Sammy Cameros expressed his commitment to supporting the students’ sustainability projects moving forward.
“We’re eager to assist these young innovators in building viable and impactful energy solutions,” said Cameros to SunStar Davao. DEF