Pinay Highschool Student Boso Nagfifinger S (2026)

If Boso succeeds, her journey will ripple outward: will see a tangible example of a woman thriving in STEM; local policymakers may take notice of the demand for better school facilities; and technology companies might explore partnerships that bring innovation to the agricultural sector. In this sense, Boso’s personal narrative becomes a micro‑cosm of social transformation .

Boso dreams of pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She aims to develop affordable, sustainable technologies that address water scarcity and flood mitigation in coastal communities—issues that have personally affected her hometown. Pinay Highschool Student Boso Nagfifinger S

Community Involvement and Social Awareness If Boso succeeds, her journey will ripple outward:

| Activity | Role | Impact | |----------|------|--------| | | Co‑President & Lead Programmer | Guided the team to 2nd place in the Philippine Robotics Olympiad (2025) . Developed a low‑cost autonomous line‑following robot using recycled materials. | | School Publication – “ Ang Sulyap ” | Features Editor | Produced a series of investigative pieces on student mental health and digital literacy , which were later cited in the Department of Education’s pilot program. | | Environmental Action Group | Project Coordinator | Initiated the “Green Campus Drive” , planting 150 native seedlings across the school compound and instituting a waste segregation system that reduced landfill waste by 30% in one year. | | Peer Tutoring Program | Mathematics Tutor (Grade 9‑10) | Helped over 40 peers improve their math grades, with an average increase of 1.3 points on quarterly assessments. | | Cultural Dance Troupe – “ Bayanihan Beats ” | Dancer & Choreography Assistant | Performed at the Kultura Fest 2025 , showcasing the Tinikling and Singkil dances while integrating a modern narrative about youth empowerment. | | | School Publication – “ Ang Sulyap