Filipino Ingenuity Shone at the World Stage: Philippine Pavilion at CES 2025

By Elijah Espiritu 

Las Vegas, Nevada - The Philippines proudly showcased its innovative technologies at the world’s premier tech event, Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. Led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), this year’s participation highlighted the Philippine Pavilion which served as the dedicated venue for highlighting innovative Philippine technologies during the 3-day event from January 7 to 9, 2025.

The Pavilion made its waves in the international scene with its own installation at the CES 2025, this participation marks a huge milestone for DOST as this is the first-time for the Philippine Pavilion to have a dedicated DOST Booth to cater the audience’s curiosities and inquiries on the country’s emerging technologies.

Providing an opportunity for Filipino researchers, inventors, and scientists, CES is an excellent passageway for local innovations and technologies to showcase their strengths and applicability in the global tech scene.

The Philippine Pavilion was comprised of 23 technologies from the sectors of: (1) Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Technology; (2) Health Technology; (3) Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies; (4) Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Resilience; and (5) Smart and Sustainable Communities Technology. Each sector showcasing local technologies that demonstrate potential problem-solving applications for local and international needs.

The following Philippine Technologies generated a huge amount of interest at the event, even after achieving complete distribution of all promotional materials, visitor interest still remained high, flooding requests for additional materials on the showcased innovations. This highlights the high degree of success in sparking global interest in Filipino Technologies, aside from this, some technologies also created international connections and linkages, namely technologies from the Environmental, Sustainability, Renewable, Industrial, Healthcare, and Nanotechnology.

Tekton Geometrix was visited by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), various mining industries and the infrastructure sector, marking significant progress as they have expressed interest in the latest Philippine technology, particularly those related to climate change.

IDAS and Carbon Quantum DOTS technologies attracted attention from foreign visitors and investors, engaging in potential linkage and investor relationships.

The iPOND (Water Quality Monitoring Solution) captured the interest of one U.S.-based water utility company regarding iPOND’s water quality monitoring solutions.

CharM (CHARGING IN MINUTES) generated inquiries from the sustainable project’s community on the 2nd day of the expo, particularly on the automotives industry movers in charge of electric vehicle (EV) operations.CHRG Inc. advanced its investment prospects by attending pivotal automotive presentations from BOSCH, HYUNDAI, AWS-Intel, and Honda. The company also arranged meetings and further discussions with suppliers and potential partners, including Keysight and MONA.

The PILI seal is a resin product synthesized from the byproduct of wastes from the Pili Tree Resin processing. One hardware company in Miami, USA expressed interest in potentially buying more than 3,000 pieces of this product.

This product from DOST-ITDI was one of the popular showcases on the Philippine Pavilion, generating the most number of inquiries. The interest was not limited to product demonstrations, but it extended to engagements for visitors seeking research collaborations, with the team securing four (4) research and development leads from Japan, South Korea, Canada, and a university in the Philippines.

Hiraya Technology Solution, Inc. garnered significant interest during the National League of Cities event, with mayors and city officials expressing enthusiasm for a potential U.S.-based pilot project. To maximize engagement, the team actively approached attendees to introduce the company and its technologies. This proactive strategy resulted in two high-potential leads, which the team plans to follow up on during Day 3, aiming to convert them into collaboration or partnership opportunities.

The Department of Science and Technology aims to capitalize on this momentum by intensifying its efforts to foster global partnerships and expand the reach of Philippine innovations. The agency plans to initiate targeted discussions with international investors, leaders, and research collaborators who showed interest in technologies like Tekton Geometrix, Pili Seal, Hiraya Technology Solutions, CHRG Inc., and Batangas State University technologies.

To sustain interest and visibility, DOST will prioritize participation in similar international technology showcases and collaboration with key industry players identified during CES 2025. Bolstering international relations, increasing promotional material supplies, and prioritizing follow-ups on R&D opportunities in areas like nanocoatings and hydrogen systems. Strengthening partnerships with universities, industries, and international organizations and highlighting the versatility of technologies like Pili Seal can also further expand their appeal and impact.With the planned improvements for future showcases and event participations, DOST is poised to make the Philippines a recognized leader in purpose-driven and sustainable technologies.