J&T Express, a leading logistics and delivery service provider in the Philippines, supported the 2024 National Inventions Contest and Exhibits (NICE) organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI). The event took place from July 16-18 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, where J&T Express presented awards to winners from creative research to outstanding inventions by students and professionals. The event was hosted by Miss Earth-Air 2023, Yllana Marie Aduana.
According to Secretary Solidum, collaboration is essential in making innovations realistic: “As we gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of our participants in the categories, let us not forget the importance of collaboration—great minds think better together. And by sharing ideas, we create an environment where innovation can flourish.”
Aside from presenting the awards, J&T Express also installed a booth at the event to promote its services and a mobile app to draw more clients. Customers and e-commerce platform users can now download the app from the App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery.
J&T Express also supported another flagship program of DOST-TAPI, the Invent School™ Program. J&T Express provided learning kits, which will be given to select students during the Invent School™ seminar workshops. The Invent School™ is a year-long program that offers an opportunity for Elementary, High School, and College students to develop their creativity and potential and awaken their true ingenuity.
“All the donations and pledges from esteemed companies like J&T Express are a testament to their corporate social responsibility to make a positive impact on the lives of others. We highly appreciate them [J&T] for getting on this journey with us in showcasing Filipino innovations,” says Mr. Rizalniño Noble, Invent School™ Program Manager.
This act of generosity was made possible through the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) certification, which identified the Invent School™ and 2024 NICE as part of the 2024 National Priority Projects or NPP. The NPP lists priority programs, projects, and government activities in education, health, youth and sports development, human settlements, science and culture, and economic development.
