Alco Kenneth C. Tolentino, is a Special Science Teacher IV at the Philippine Science High School – Central Visayas Campus, where he has been teaching Biology since 2011. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Marine Biology from Visayas State University and completed his Master of Science in Zoology, with a minor in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, at University of the Philippines Los Baños.

With expertise in marine biology, environmental toxicology, molecular docking, transcriptomics, and biodiversity research, Mr. Tolentino is actively involved in scientific research and innovative science education. His research interests focus on aquatic biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and the discovery of marine-derived natural products with potential biomedical applications.

 Passionate about science, conservation, and community engagement, Mr. Tolentino continues to promote evidence-based solutions for environmental sustainability, public health, and biodiversity protection through research, education, and outreach initiatives.  

Lucas E. Omboy is a Special Science Teacher IV at the Philippine Science High School - Central Visayas Campus, where he has been dedicated to science education since 2007. He holds a Master of Education degree from the Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Secondary Education from the University of San Carlos. Seamlessly merging his professional career with his personal passions, Lucas is an avid plant enthusiast experienced in cultivating diverse species—including ferns, aroids, and arid plants—as well as propagating fruit trees through traditional grafting. In 2018, he underwent specialized, mentored training in advanced tissue culture and micropropagation. This expertise serves as the direct foundation for his current co-authored presentation, "Micropropagation as a skill-based learning approach: Bridging traditional Teaching and Modern Technology in Science Education," which highlights how hands-on biotechnological techniques can elevate modern science classrooms.