A student created a DIY microscope for 35 pesos

There many contests that surface online, most of which are giveaways by content creators on social media platforms. When it comes to TikTok, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) actually held one as well through their @pinoyscience account.

In a report by Manila Bulletin, Jeremy C. de Leon is the first-ever victor of DOST’s  #PinoyInnovator TikTok Hashtag Challenge. His prize-winning invention of the microscope worth 35 pesos was made up of a laser pointer and a bobby pin. He also used pliers, tape, and his mobile phone to make it work.

The challenge aimed to showcase just how creative and resourceful Filipinos can be by using common household items to develop useful innovations.

@jeremake

35 pesos microscope!! (di pa kasama shipping fee. gamit nalang kayo voucher. ) #pinoyinnovator #fyp #learnontiktok @pinoyscience

♬ PinoyInnovator Official Sound from Bensound.com – Pinoy Science

@jeremake

49 Peso Microscope and P— ! Very easy to make #PinoyInnovator #fyp #learnontiktokph @pinoyscience

♬ PinoyInnovator Official Sound from Bensound.com – Pinoy Science

The different inventions by the other winners were a device for Temperature Check for Door Security (first runner-up), DIY Fumigator (second runner-up), and a Loading Tray for Packages (third runner-up).

De Leon will be taking home P15,000 for his P35 Microscope and P5000 for another entry on a P49 Microscope and Projector. The engineering student from Mapua University was also a recipient of the DOST PCIEERD Young Innovators Program in 2018.

Banner: Screenshot from Tiktok/jeremake

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