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| Carlos Detalo, Jr., inventor of the Tankless Foaming Machine |
A Tagum-based inventor who was assisted by the Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) qualified for the Mindanao Cluster Regional Invention Contest and Exhibit (RICE) on October 4-5, 2023 at the VIP Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
Carlos Detalo Jr., an inventor based in Tagum City, Davao Region qualified for the said invention contest with his entry “Tankless Foaming Machine” under the Outstanding Creative Research (Likha Award) Private Funded category.
He obtained funding in 2020 through the Industry-Based Engineering Design (IBED) initiative of the TAPI after he was hailed as the champion for RICE under the Utility Model Category in 2019 with his invention "Span On and Off Handle for 5-Gallon Bottle Container”.
His inventive acumen has not only contributed to regional recognition but has also garnered attention on the national stage as he was a qualifier for the National Invention Contest and Exhibit (NICE) last 2020. This year, his craft marked another significant stride in his inventive journey.
As Mr. Detalo advanced to the Mindanao-wide stage, his "Tankless Foaming Machine" invention became an inspiring figure for other aspiring innovators in the region. His success story epitomizes the power of innovation and the transformative potential of inventors in Davao.
He said that the very core of his works were the people. He wanted to ease the life of ordinary citizens through his inventions.
“I also enjoyed joining a prestigious competition like this because this gave me a privilege to meet brilliant inventors from other places and learn from their craft as well,” he added.
RICE is a nationwide activity conducted by the DOST-TAPI in different regions to recognize the indispensability of Filipino inventors in society and national economic development. (DOST)
