Science, Stories, and Solutions: Exploring Filipino Innovations in the New Seasons of SiyenSikat and ExperTalk
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This October, get ready for the exciting return of SiyenSikat and ExperTalk, both coming back with fresh new seasons packed with inspiring stories and valuable knowledge you won’t want to miss.
SiyenSikat: Pinoy Popular Science Para sa Lahat will continue its mission of showcasing extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos who are using science and technology to address pressing challenges in their communities. This season, the show ventured to Visayas and Mindanao to uncover firsthand accounts of how innovation is transforming lives. Expect captivating topics such as lab-grown skin, inclusive bread and pastry-making programs for PWDs and their families, the iFWD PH program for OFWs who ventured into business, a plant-based wastewater treatment system utilizing helophytes, and inventive solutions for students in remote areas without internet access. Each episode of SiyenSikat offers a deep dive into the real-world impact of science, amplifying the voices of Filipinos whose lives have been uplifted by scientific advancements. The show emphasizes how these innovations are solving real-world problems and improving the quality of life for communities across the nation.
On the other hand, ExperTalk returns with a fresh lineup of interviews featuring the #NextGenExperts—young Filipino scientists who are pushing the boundaries of science and technology. This season, ExperTalk travels across the country to highlight these rising stars under the age of 25, who are making waves with their research, inventions, and innovations that could shape the future. Some of the season’s highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at how Filipino history is being preserved through science and technology, featuring visits to the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the National Museum, where cutting-edge methods safeguard cultural artifacts and films. Viewers will also meet young inventors like Dennis Ivan Chavez of Mindanao, whose four breakthrough innovations are advancing agriculture, infrastructure, and e-commerce. ExperTalk not only celebrates these young minds but also provides a platform for them to share their vision for the future, offering valuable insights for aspiring scientists and innovators. The show delves into how these experts are making tangible
contributions to fields like agriculture and cultural preservation, underscoring the critical role young innovators play in shaping tomorrow.
Be part of the journey as we explore how science and technology, transform lives and communities across the Philippines, one innovation at a time. Together. let’s celebrate Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) unwavering commitment in nurturing and empowering these next generation of Filipino scientists, and transforming ideas into powerful solutions that ignite progress, and drive meaningful change in the country.
Don’t miss the new episodes of ExperTalk, airing every Saturday at 4 PM, and SiyenSikat every Sunday at 10:30 AM, on PTV4 and through DOSTv’s Facebook Page and YouTube channel.
