Department of Education

Division of Southern Leyte

Region VIII

Sogod Southern Leyte

Sogod National High School

EXPERIMENTAL STUDY

ENTITLED

SPINACH SEED (Spinacia oleracea) AS AN ALTERNATIVE DYE FOR STAMP PAD

INK

Researchers:

Charity Maraon
Shary Labastida
Hazel S. Casono
Vhalyrie Del Valle
Axcel Tomaub
Chrisjoy Rodes
John Lloyd Tortor

Research Adviser:

Mrs. Evangeline Nudalo

0ctober, 2022

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 Table of Contents
Page
Front page…………………………………………………………………………………....1
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………………2

Background of the Study

Rationale………………………………………………………………………………3
Objectives of the Study……………………………………………………………….4
Significance of the Study……………………………………………………………..4
Scope and Limitations………………………………………………………………...5
Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………….5

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Ink: Definition, History, Applications, and Significance…………………………..…7
Inks in the Present……………………………………………………………....…….8
Stamp Pad its Ink: Definition, History, Application, and Its Significance……..….…9
Alugbati………………………………………………………………………………12

Methodology
Research Design…………………………………………………………………...…14
Materials………………………………………………………………..…………….14
General Procedure……………………………………………………………………14
Collection and Preparation………………………………………….…………….….15
Experimental Design…………………………………………………………………15
Statistical Treatment……………………………………………………………….…16

References…………………………………………………………………………………...18
Curriculum Vitae …………………………………………………………………………..20

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 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Rationale

For many years, natural materials including berries, bark, and leaf extracts

have been used to make ink. Ink is a liquid or paste containing dyes and pigments, used for

writing or drawing with a pen, brush, or quill or for marking a text, design, image, or colored

surfaces (Instrumental Thin-Layer Chromatography, 2015). These natural materials have

been used as raw ingredients to create various colors and to produce ink, dye, or paint when

mixed with other substances. Due to their ability to produce yellow, green, brown, or black

ink, tea leaves, have been used to make ink from ancient times, according to historical

documents. Numerous applications of ink, such as inkjet printing and bio-ink, have been

researched. Today, non-renewable synthetic resources like petroleum- and chemical-based

solvents, which are damaging to both people and the environment, are frequently used to

make inks. Unprotected contact with ink has the potential to cause serious headaches, skin

rashes, or harm to the neurological system, most likely as a result of the solvents or pigments,

like p-anisidine, that are present in the ink. This is the sole reason why consumers prefer

natural pigments over synthetic dyes. (Downham and Collins 2000). The harmful effect of

synthetically made ingredients of stamp pad inks drive the researchers to conduct a study of

using spinach (alugbati) fruit as the colorant of ink to lessen the use of the harmful substance.

In other research, only the color and the odor acceptability of alugbati-fruit-

based-ink are being studied. There are other significant elements that need to be looked out

for in making a better stamp pad ink like how fast it dries and how it absorbs (behavioral). In

this research, however, the study of absorption behavior, how fast it dries, and the difference

in its market price to the leading stamp pad ink product is included while the odor is excluded

as it was identified by the researchers as insignificant.

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Objectives of the Study

This research study aims to know how effective to use spinach seed as a natural

colorant of ink for stamping pads. Researchers will study its quality in terms of:

1. Color it produces

2. Absorption

3. How fast does it Dries

4. Longevity

The finished product will be compared to its market price to the leading stamp pad

brand.

Significance of the Study

The study aims to determine the effectiveness of the alugbati fruit extract as an

alternative ink for stamp pad and hope to benefit the following:

To users. By using natural inks such as alugbati fruit extract, users can benefit

since it lessens the cost of buying commercial ink.

The health of the people. Conscious people are one of those who can benefit

from this product in terms of their health. Organic ink reduces the risks of exposure to

chemicals from commercial inks. Furthermore, the alugbati fruit extract ink has lower

toxicity than commercial inks in terms of odor and other factors, especially for young

children.

To the environment. This study will contribute to the prevention of the

atmosphere and the surroundings from getting destroyed. Commercial inks for markers

contain toxic chemicals that may be harmful to the environment.

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Scope and Limitations

The general intent of this study is to test the effectiveness of spinach seed as the

alternative dye for stamp pad ink. Like industrial-made stamping pads, there are additional

ingredients to enhance the capability of spinach fruit extract. Researchers will then

investigate its effectiveness in terms of color, its behavior during absorption, cost, and

especially the time it takes to dry. Also, this study is conducted with a limited amount of

financial resources and time framework. Hence, the process of making stamp pad ink is

mostly done manually; no machinery will be use, only tools. This study no longer includes

other possible parameters (i.e.texture of the paper). This research only investigates the extract

of the alugbati fruits, not the alugbati plant itself or its stem, leaves, and other parts. The

experimentation will be conducted on the premises of Sogod National High School (SNHS),

specifically the science laboratory. For the research equipment during the experimentation,

the researchers will be given the lab apparatus from the science laboratory. Researchers aim

for the experimentation to end before the second semester.

Conceptual Framework

This study is about using alugbati fruit extract as an alternative ink for a stamp

pad. The independent variable is the alugbati fruit extract. Researchers are going to use it as a

substitute for inks in a stamp pad. The alugbati fruit extract is tested in order for the

dependent variables’ results to be shown. The dependent variables are color, absorption,

longevity, and the time it takes to dry. These are the variables that are to be observed.

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 Input PROCESS
Phase I: Collecting Spinach
 Mature Spinach seeds, ingredients, and
Fruit materials needed.
 Glycerol
 Reverse Osmosis/ Phase II: Preparation of
Demineralized Spinach Fruit Extract
Water  Put the spinach seeds in an
 Fire soot electric blender.
 Electrical Blender  Squeeze the Spinach puree
 Steering Rod using a clean cloth to separate
 Beaker the extract from its pulp.
 Clean Cloth  Put it in a pan and boil it in
 Emptied Container half an hour.
 Stamp  Set aside.
 Pan
Phase III: Making the ink
 Measure the desired amount of
the spinach fruit extract along
with the other ingredients.
 Prepare the Beaker.
 Add the glycerin to the empty OUTPUT
beaker.
Stamp Pad Ink
 Next. Add DM water to the
beaker.
 Stir the solution with the
stirring rod.
 Add the spinach fruit extract
and fire soot.
 Stir the solution again and mix
it well.
 After mixing, let it rest for
about an hour.
 Put the finished product in an
empty container.

Feedback
I. Testing of the ink in terms of the quality and effectiveness of the following:
1.1 Stick Consistency
1.2 Color it produces
1.3 Absorption
1.4 Time it takes to dry
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Figure 1

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Ink: Definition, History, Applications, and Significance

Ink is invented four thousand five hundred years ago. It was invented by both

Egyptians and Chinese around the same time. It has components of mainly two: pigment and

the carrier. The pigment is the dye itself, this is what the carrier transfers to the paper or

printing medium. Ink is usually colored, however, the early ink utilized fire soot or charcoal

as the primary pigment, which is why the majority of the earliest written works were created

in black ink. Additionally, charcoal was a pigment that was inexpensive and widely available,

as opposed to other pigments that were far more difficult to acquire.

The pigment is blended with the carrier (or vessel) in order to transmit it to the

media. Despite the fact that this solution must be a liquid of some kind, oil-based containers

are superior at securing the pigment to the medium. Currently, this is typically some kind of

vegetable oil, whereas, in the early days of ink production, the vessel was frequently some

kind of animal fat. As technology advanced, different pigments (chemical-based as opposed

to naturally occurring) and petroleum/chemical-based carriers became available. The quick-

drying properties of petroleum-based inks enabled newspapers to be printed and dried much

faster than with non-petroleum ink carriers in the early 1900s, resulting in the popularity of

these chemical ink combinations. With the advent of the 1970s, as oil prices skyrocketed

during the oil crisis, printers began looking for alternatives. As a result, vegetable-based inks

and other eco-friendly inks have gained popularity. These inks are far more environmentally

friendly and have far fewer negative effects.

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 The printing revolution really took off with the development of the Gutenberg

printing press in 1457 (based on much older Chinese discoveries like block printing and

moveable type). Although only available to a select few, printing presses employed an oil-

based ink and enabled mass communication. Businesses were able to create their own modes

of communication faster once the typewriter was created in 1860 and put into mass

production in 1870. Typewriters eventually gave way to printers, of which daisy wheel and

dot matrix printers were the earliest varieties. Inkjet printers were created in the 1970s and

were made accessible to homes in the late 1980s. Inkjet printers employ dye inks with a water

base. wherein tiny particles are sprayed onto paper. Since the dye's solvent is absorbed by the

paper, the color is guaranteed to stay. However, toner—a powdered form of ink—is

transferred to paper by laser printers via an electrostatic method. Both contemporary printers

make use of the CMYK four-color scheme.

Inks in the Present

Modern ink formulations are far more complicated. In addition to the pigment,

they contain a variety of other ingredients in varying concentrations. These additional

ingredients, known collectively as the vehicle, include pH modifiers, humectants to delay

premature drying, polymeric resins to impart binding, and other properties. Thickeners or

theological modifiers to control ink application, antifoaming agents to control foam

efficiency, wetting agents like surfactants to control surface characteristics, biocides to

prevent bacterial and fungal growth that causes fouling, and wetting agents like surfactants to

control surface properties. Over 90% of inks are printing inks, which use pigments rather than

the dyes found in writing inks to add color. Despite the fact that both phrases are occasionally

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used interchangeably in commercial literature, dyes are soluble whereas pigments are

insoluble. Both inorganic and organic colors are used in ink. The majority of red inks for

writing are diluted solutions of red dye ink. Triphenylmethane dyes that have been replaced

can provide blue color. In addition to dyes, many permanent writing inks also contain iron

sulfate, Gallic, and tannic acids. Ballpoint ink is typically a paste that contains 40–50% dye.

Stamp Pad its Ink: Definition, History, Application, and Its Significance

A stamp pad is a porous pad, often made of a felt-like material, impregnated with ink,

and used for inking rubber stamps.

The history of stamps goes back more than 9,000 years. From cylinder seals to the

advanced digital stamps that are currently marketed online, it changed over the years.

Cylinder seals (7,800 BCE) – The cylinder seal was the first type of stamp. These

elaborate impression stamps were used to sign messages and seal business deals throughout

Mesopotamia. Each seal would have a completely distinct design. The cylinder was worn

around the owner's neck on a string, and whenever they needed to sign something, they

would take it off and roll it in wet clay to make an impression that acted something like a

signature.

Woodblock printing (220 CE) --The earliest example of what we would recognize as

stamping comes from ancient China and existed long before the invention of the printing

press. Called woodblock printing, the process involved carving images and characters into a

block of wood and then applying ink and fabric to form an impression. The process was used

to make decorative silks and books, and the oldest surviving example is the Diamond Sutra, a

5-meter-long Buddhist scroll dated 868 CE.

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 Wax seals (500 CE) – Like many seals, the wax seal first appeared in the Middle

Ages and was used to seal letters as well as the ends of official documents. Wax sealing was

adopted by the ruling classes, and as it spread, individuals in authority began to wear signet

rings, which are rings that bear the owner's seal, rather than carrying around handheld stamps.

This made it much simpler to transport and contributed to the development of traditions like

ring kissing.

The printing press (1450 CE) - Woodblock printing was commonplace in 14th-

century Europe but was costly and time-consuming. This led many metalsmiths to

experiment with movable type. Johannes Gutenberg perfected the technique in 1450,

adapting an old wine press and metal handset blocks. His invention became famous and made

it easier to mass-produce books like the Bible. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to enjoy his

invention for long, as it was taken from him in a lawsuit and given to one of his debtors.

Quick-drying ink (the 1800s) - Ink has been made from different substances over the

centuries, from soot and turpentine to lead and egg whites. Printers added chemicals to their

inks for a number of reasons. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that solvents were added,

dramatically cutting the time it took for the ink to dry.

Rubber stamps (the 1860s) - The rubber stamp came about in the mid-1800s after

Charles Goodyear discovered the vulcanization process. Soon after, rubber stamps became

commercially viable and were sold primarily to businesses for dating and pricing. In fact, one

of the oldest existing self-inking stamps is a vintage pricing stamp circa 1886. Inks for use

with rubber stamps are generally made by dissolving dyes in a mixture of glycerol and water.

They will not dry on the pad, because glycerol is practically non-volatile at ordinary

temperatures. The ink dries by being absorbed when an imprint is created on paper. If the

paper is absorbent, the ink may penetrate rapidly enough, but on well-sized paper, it may take

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many seconds, or even a few minutes, for the ink to be absorbed. If many papers must be

stamped in quick succession, the danger is incurred of blurring the impressions. Alcohol is

one of a number of volatile organic liquids that can be added to ink made with glycerol and

water, to make it sink rapidly into paper. Alcohol has the drawback of being much more

volatile than water, and if ink containing it is put on a stamp pad, much of the alcohol may be

expected to evaporate soon, and the ink will no longer be quick-drying.

Electronic stamps (modern-day) --Today, we sell a wide variety of stamps. Our most

futuristic is the Colop e-mark, which allows you to create, edit and transfer full-color

imprints. Our range of products can be customized to suit your needs and includes stamps of

every kind thanks to stamping’s rich history.

A self-inking stamp can have the ability to mark thousands of impressions. For

marking impressions, you need to simply press it. This stamp can make a clear print on wood,

paper, or plastic. Self-inking stamps are manufactured from durable materials, allowing

frequent use on any kind of surface. As they are quite strong in nature, so you can use them

for so many purposes. Usually, they showcase a perfect blend of technology and quality;

which makes them one of the premier choices in the stamping industry. They do not need any

messy re-inking as the ink is already in the rubber. Just you need to remove the older pad and

replace it with a new one, without spilling it over your hands and clothes. They can last a

longer period; which makes them the best option to choose from for big business houses. You

can imprint your address, name logos, signatures, and much more with these simple stamping

accessories. They are available in the market at reasonable price quotes and rest assured that

their prices will never exceed your budget. You can find a wide array of self-inking stamps

with different shapes like round, square, or rectangle to suit your unique requirements. If you

think that they are only limited to black color, then you might be mistaken as there is a huge

assortment of color options; which you can choose as per your preferences and needs. These

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stamps can save a lot of time and effort for you as they just need you to press to make an

impression. After pressing, you are done with the job.

The National Bureau of Standards found out that Butyl Carbitol, the

monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, is not only as efficient as alcohol for making glycerol-

water ink sink rapidly into paper, but is also so slowly volatile that a pad can be exposed to

the air for weeks, yet the ink will still be absorbed quickly.

Alugbati
Originally from India, alugbati (Basella alba L., B. rubra L.), also known as

Malabar spinach or Ceylon spinach, is commonly found in populated areas, hedges, former

agricultural land, etc. across the Philippines. It is frequently grown in market gardens and

backyard plots, and it is also offered for sale in supermarkets in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Additionally, it is grown in Malaysia, Africa, and tropical Asia. The plant is a silky, twining,

an herbaceous vine that is succulent. Either green or purple stems are present. The leaves are

5–12 centimeters (cm) long, fleshy, oval, or heart-shaped, stalked, tapering to the pointy tip,

and have a heart-shaped base. The axillary, solitary, 5-29 cm long spikes are present. The

pink blossoms measure approximately 4 mm in length. When ripe, the fruit is juicy, stalkless,

almost spherical in shape, 5-6 mm long, and purple. Alugbati comes in three popular

varieties: Basella alba, with a green stem and practically round, oval-shaped leaves; Basella

rubra, with a red stem and green, similar-shaped leaves; and a third variety, which is a cross

between the two. The plant has a lot of soluble fiber, which promotes healthy digestion. It

contains a lot of saponins, which function as phytochemicals and prevent cancer. The

antioxidant xanthones is abundant in the red species of alugbati. One of the B vitamins that is

essential for females who are pregnant or breastfeeding is folic acid, often known as folate. It

aids in preventing neural tube abnormalities in fetuses, for instance, spina bifida

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 In the study conducted by the NATIONAL BUREAU OF STANDARDS, it

has been found that Butyl Carbitol, the monobutyl ether of diethylene glycol, is not only as

efficient as alcohol for making glycerol-water ink sink rapidly into paper, but is also so

slowly volatile that a pad can be exposed to the air for weeks, yet the ink will still be

absorbed quickly.

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 Methodology
Research Design

This section contains information about the study's methodology, such as plans for

various stages, experiments, tools, specific procedures, or approaches. This study uses an

experimental design and uses spinach seed extract as a natural colorant dye ink (stamping

pad).

Materials

The main ingredient in the production of stamp pads is spinach (Spinacia Oleracea).

Reverse Osmosis/ Demineralized water and Glycerin were also used in the study. A

preliminary experiment was carried out in order to improve the formulation of the stamp pad.

A feasible formulation was used for the study, with all variables not held constant except the

level of pure Spinach (Spinacia Oleracea), which serves as the independent variable.

Demineralized Water is purified water that has all of its minerals removed through a process

called ion exchange. Raw water has many impurities, like magnesium, calcium, and sodium.

That is why, DM water is ideal to be an ingredient of stamp pad ink as the researchers do not

want any other chemicals to agitate the formulation as it may contaminate other substances

and interfere with the intended result. The Glycerin prevents the ink from drying out on the

sponge and prevents the ink to spread as it absorbs into the paper.

General Procedure

First, prepare and accumulate the ingredients and tools needed. Second,

prepare the spinach fruit juice/extract. And finally, make the stamp pad ink (see fig. I).

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Collection and Preparation

The spinach seeds were gathered in the locality of Sogod, Southern Leyte. The seeds

were thoroughly washed to remove the dust and other materials attached. After that, the

spinach seeds were turned into a paste-like form by the use of an electric blender. All

materials were then prepared for the utilization of the stamp pad. The complete process:

Gathering of alugbati seeds

Washing of alugbati seeds

Blending of alugbati seeds using electric blender

Separating the extract/juice from lumps using a clean cloth

Boil the juice for half an hour then set aside

Proceed to Phase III (see figure I)

figure 2

Experimental Design

The product formulation experiment used a Completely Randomized Design {CRD}

with one independent variable: the mixture of Spinach Seeds {Spinacia oleracea} and

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Demineralized water and glycerin. The study presented in Table 3 used a total of three

experimental replication for each treatment, including the stamp pad ink using organic

ingredients.

Distribution of Components

No. of Sample Spinach Demineralized Glycerin Fire Soot

Test Seeds Extract Water (in grams)

{mL} (mL) (mL)

T1 20 55 25 5

T2 15 50 35 5

T3 20 50 30 5

TO is commercial stamp pad Table I

Statistical Treatment

Quality testing will be used in the testing of stamp pad ink to notice the level of

longevity, color produced, absorption, and how fast it dries;

Time dries – the extracted seeds were put on a clean paper using a drop of a 5ml syringe

while timed with minute check-ups until the seeds is fully dried.

Test 1.1

Test 1 (5 ml syringe, 1 ml extracted seed, 10mins).

Test 2 (5 ml syringe, 2 ml extracted seed, 10mins).

Test 3 (5 ml syringe, 4 ml extracted seed, 10mins).

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Determine the time duration of the product when applied to minutes (Test 1 – Test 3)

Absorption – By using the first test researcher will check the time in the second to

determine how slow or fast the product can absorb.

Determine the time duration of the product when applied to seconds (Test 1 – Test 3)

Color produced – To determine what color it produced, the researcher will extract the juice

of the fruit with the use of an electric blender and cloth.

Longevity – the researcher will also test whether the Spinach seed extract will be much

more effective when it comes to the longevity of the product. To determine the longevity of

the product, researchers conduct a new test while timing with minute check-ups until the

color is no longer visible.

Test 1.2

Test 1 (5 ml syringe, 1 ml extracted seed, 2hrs).

Test 2 (5 ml syringe, 2 ml extracted seed, 2hrs).

Test 3 (5 ml syringe, 4 ml extracted seed, 2hrs).

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 CURRICULUM VITAE

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Hazel S. Casono

Address: San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 18
Place of Birth: San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Birthday: October 09, 2004
Civil Status: Single
Nationality: Filipino
Sex: Female
Religion: Roman Catholic
Parents / Guardian: Mr. Bonifacio Jr. at Mrs. Elsie Casono
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Secondary:

(Senior High): Sogod National High School

Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Bontoc National High School

San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:

Bontoc Central School

Poblacion, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Chris Joy Rodes
Address: Ezperanza, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 17
Place of Birth: Ezperanza, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Birthday: November 28, 2004
Civil Status: Single
Nationality: Filipino
Sex: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Parents / Guardian: Mr. and Mrs. Crispin and Abundia Rodes
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Bontoc National High School

San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
Ezperanza Elementary School
Ezperanza, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Vhalyrie Del Valle
Address: Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 18
Place of Birth: Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Birthday: December 13, 2003
Civil Status: Single
Nationality; Filipino
Sex: Female
Religion: Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI)
Parents / Guardian: Edgardo Celeste
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Hilaan National High School

Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
Hilaan Elementary School
Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: John Lloyd Tortor
Address: San Vicente, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 18
Place of Birth: Bucana, Davao City
Birthday: September 23, 2004
Civil Status: Single
Nationality: Filipino
Sex: Male
Religion: Seventh Day Adventist
Parents / Guardian: Mrs. Loida and Mr. Bobby Tortor
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Sogod, National High School

Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
San Vicente, Elementary School
San Vicente, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Axcel Bautista Tomaub
Address: Mauylab, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 17
Place of Birth: Mangaldan, Pangasinan
Birthday: May 28, 2005
Civil Status: Single
Nationality: Filipino
Sex: Male
Religion: Roman Catholic
Parents / Guardian: Mr. and Mrs. Jethro and Analyn Tomaub
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Bontoc National High School

San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
Mauylab Multi Grade Elementary School
Mauylab, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Shary A. Labastida
Address: San Vicente, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 17
Place of Birth: San Vicente, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Birthday: December 18, 2004
Civil Status: Single
Nationality; Filipino
Sex: Female
Religion: Seventh Day Adventist
Parents / Guardian: Mrs. Charon and Mr. Benjamin Labastida
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Bontoc National High School

San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
San Vicente Elementary School
San Vicente, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Charity Maraon
Address: Divisoria, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Age: 17
Place of Birth: Divisoria, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
Birthday: August 31, 2005
Civil Status: Single
Nationality: Filipino
Sex: Female
Religion: Roman Catholic
Parents / Guardian: Mr. and Mrs. Dante and Mary Grace Maraon
II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Secondary:
(Senior High): Sogod National High School
Zone 1, Sogod Southern Leyte
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)

(Junior High): Divisoria National High School

Binabag Divisoria, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2017- 2021
Elementary:
Divisoria Elementary School
Divisoria, Bontoc, Southern Leyte
S.Y. 2011- 2017

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