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Exclusive breastfeeding is the most effective method for enhancing the nutritional health of children under five years of age. Inadequate nutrition during this period can have long-term effects on health, some of which may persist into adulthood.

Furthermore, data from the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) from the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (2018-2021) shows that while timely initiation of breastfeeding (61%) is common in the Zamboanga Peninsula, exclusive breastfeeding among infants aged 0-5 months is low, and continued breastfeeding up to five years is uncommon.

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In an era of rapid technological advancement, terms such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity, big data, robotics, and the Internet of Things became some of the newest buzzwords. However, these technologies are not mere trends—they are key forces reshaping how public and private institutions operate.

Thus, adapting to these changes is crucial, and who better to prepare for the future of these technologies than our next generation of scientists and engineers?

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On 18 September 2024, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School Systems (DOST-PSHS) hosted "STEM Magic" as part of the 2024 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Tent in Pasay City. This interactive activity was organized by teachers and selected students from Ilocos, CALABARZON, and Bicol Regional Campuses.

A total of 358 students from various schools, including DOST-PSHS (Main Campus), Villamor Airbase Elementary School, Don Bosco, Andres Bonifacio Elementary School, Jose Rizal Elementary School, Timoteo Paez Elementary School, Padre Garcia Elementary School, and Padre Zamora Elementary School, participated in hands-on experiments and demonstrations related to physics, technology (robotics), and chemistry. The goal was to engage and inspire the participants to explore the "magic" in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and consider pursuing careers in these fields in the future.

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Out of 165 overall participants, five students from STARBOOKS beneficiary schools earned whiz bee titles on 19 September 2024 at NYSTIF center stage.

Carmona National High School delegate Jan Patrick B. Gelasan was named the STARBOOKS Whiz Bee Champion at the 2024 National Youth Science, Technology, and Innovation Festival (NYSTIF) on 19 September 2024, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

The STARBOOKS Whiz Bee is the biggest Science and Mathematics competition that challenged Grade 10 students from STARBOOKS beneficiary schools in the National Capital Region (NCR), CALABARZON, and Central Luzon.