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Youth Science Communication Challenge 2026
The Sibol Youth Science Communication Challenge is a nationwide science communication competition organized by Saribuhay UPD as part of its PUNLA: Earth Month Campaign for 2026.
This challenge requires participants to create one short video of up to 2 minutes long explaining the science behind an environmental issue.
This challenge requires participants to create one short video of up to 2 minutes long explaining the science behind an environmental issue.
About SIBOL
About SIBOL
This competition seeks to "un-gatekeep" environmental science by challenging the youth to translate complex concepts behind ecological destruction into accessible, engaging digital media. By focusing on the science behind environmental plunder and destruction, we better understand the why behind empowering disproportionately threatened marginalized communities.
The objectives of this challenge are:
The objectives of this challenge are:
To translate complex environmental mechanisms into digestible, short-form video content that resonates with the Filipino youth,
To raise public awareness on pressing local ecological issues and their direct impact on minority and grassroots communities, and
To build a community of Filipino youth science communicators who have a passion for the environment, a commitment to sustainability, and the drive to helping marginalized people disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis.
Prizes
Prizes
On April 22, the Top 10 highest scoring videos will be recognized during the YABONG: Earth Day Celebration to be held in UP Diliman. The creators of these will receive a digital certificate of achievement as well as merch packs from Saribuhay UPD. In addition, cash prizes will be given to the Top 3 and Popular Vote awardee as follows:
First Place Php 2,500
Second Place Php 1,000
Third Place Php 500
Popular Vote* Php 500
First Place Php 2,500
Second Place Php 1,000
Third Place Php 500
Popular Vote* Php 500
* Awarded to the video with the highest number of likes by April 15, 11:59 PM
Video Topics
Video Topics
Choose one topic to make your video based on.
The five topics that you can make your video about cover current environmental issues that Filipino marginalized communities suffer from.
Click the image or text to learn more about each topic.
Competition Timeline
Competition Timeline
March 17
Launch of SIBOL Youth Science Communication Challenge 2026
March 28
Science Communication Workshop and Educational Discussion
April 8
Deadline of Submissions (videos must be posted by this date).
April 15
End of Engagement Phase (deadline to get 100 likes on your video)
April 22
YABONG Earth Month Celebration and Challenge Winners Awarding
How to Join
How to Join
STEP 1
Post your video on either TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, or Facebook.
Make sure your post has the hashtag #SibolSciCommChallenge and tag us through @SaribuhayUPD on Facebook/Instagram or @saribuhay.upd on TikTok
STEP 2
Submit your entry via this form:
STEP 3
Ensure that your video gets at least 100 likes before April 15.
STEP 4
Wait for confirmation on April 16 if your video is eligible for judging.
STEP 5
Attend the Yabong Earth Day Celebration (if you are able to) and wait for the winner announcement on April 22.
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