We're Making Everyone a Scientist
Partnering with the best organizations
to provide access to science education!
10,000
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Make-roscope kits distributed
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Partner schools
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repeated use by students
Our Journey
The Make-roscope Initiative 2024-25!
No Mountain High Enough
There are moments that truly restore your faith in humanity, and this was one of them. Straight from his flight from Cavite, Jeremy De Leon embarked on a 4-hour trek to Bulan-bulan Elementary School, navigating through rain, mud, and a challenging terrain, all to personally meet the students and teachers.
His mission? To share his invention, the Make-roscope—a keychain microscope that brings the wonders of science closer to young minds. Despite the exhausting journey and the tough conditions, Engr. De Leon's enthusiasm has been inspired by the teachers at this school, thus never wavered. Their dedication to inspire these students was palpable, as they demonstrated the power of his innovation, showcasing the importance of science even in the most remote areas.
Mentoring Program for Teachers
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) and De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) have launched a 3-year training program aimed at empowering junior high school science teachers to overcome challenges in teaching multiple branches of science, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
The program, held in July 2024 at De La Salle University Dasmarinas, brought together 30 master and senior-ranked teachers from SBFI’s classroom beneficiary high schools. It introduced innovative teaching tools like the Make-roscope, a portable keychain microscope, and emphasized hands-on experiments and model lesson planning. By incorporating 21st-century skills and alternative teaching strategies, the initiative seeks to enhance science education, making it more accessible and engaging for students across the Philippines.
Aghamon - Extension Activity
Science is for all, and discoveries are not just limited to laboratories—just like how learning is not confined to the four walls of a classroom.
Last May 30, 2024, we were given a chance to speak about the Make-roscope and share our explorations in the microscopic world with Cabibihan Elementary School pupils during the Aghamon Extension Activity held last May in Romblon, in partnership with the faculty and students of the RSU-College of Education. Through a demonstration of our simple educational tool, we were able to teach the pupils how to appreciate science in their daily lives.
UP Biochemistry Society
One of our goals is to not only make education tools more affordable but also more accessible.
To further our cause and reach more beneficiaries around the country, we also partner with university organizations whose goals are aligned with ours. Last June, we donated Make-roscopes to UP Biochemistry Society, which they distributed to children from Nayon ng Kabataan during their outreach program last June 30, 2024.
More initiatives
MGC New Life Christian Academy
Curiosity should be cultivated, not curtailed.
Last December 2023, we welcomed first graders of MGC New Life Christian Academy to the world of invention and demonstrated the powers of the Make-roscope. As their little eyes widened in fascination, our hopes went higher—eagerly wishing that our simple invention would inspire their young minds to dream big for the future.
Divine Light Academy Bacoor
Light is crucial in microscopes for illuminating details in a specimen, just like what knowledge does to enlighten us about our lives.
In September 2023, we spread the light and gave back to our alma mater Divine Light Academy through the distribution of Make-roscope Lab Kits to almost 500 Divinians during the celebration of their Science Week, in collaboration with DLA Bacoor City Cavite teachers, admin, and staff. It was a priceless feeling to see how the students’ faces lit up in curiosity and amazement as they did their own exploration during our demonstration.
In October 2023, this activity, and the journey of the Make-roscope were featured in an I-Witness documentary titled “Imbento ‘Yan”—shedding light on our humble beginnings and progress.
Las Pinas City National Science High School
It is our dream to distribute Make-roscopes to public schools all over the country.
That dream of ours is slowly becoming within our reach. In August 2023, we donated one set of Make-roscope Classroom Kit that includes 25 keychain microscopes, 25 blank slides, and 50 prepared specimens to Las Pinas City National High School.
Why we do what we do
The pandemic prevents students from attending in-person classes, especially medical and health students. With labs closed, learning is now through eBooks, videos, and simulations. Because of this, important lab activities like using a microscope can't be done at home, as microscopes are too expensive. Future health professionals need other tools to study microscopy.
Our Story
The Make-roscope Initiative started in 2021 with a simple goal: to provide 1,000 affordable keychain microscopes to students across the Philippines. What began as a prototype attached to a smartphone quickly gained attention after being featured on TikTok, earning over 80,000 views and strong community support.
This momentum led to partnerships with organizations such as the UST Microbiology Society and Security Bank Foundation, which recognized the Make-roscope’s potential as an educational tool. The initiative reached a major milestone when it received funding from DOST-TAPI, enabling the distribution of 1,000 Make-roscope Kits to 11 groups of students from medical technology, biology, biomedical, pre-med, and senior high school programs.
Since March 2022, the Make-roscope has empowered students to explore the microscopic world using their smartphones, turning a simple idea into a tool that inspires the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.
Impact
The Make-roscope Initiative is helping make science more accessible across the Philippines. Led by Professor Dalusong and the Academic Research Team of Our Lady of Fatima University–Antipolo, students have used the affordable keychain microscope to support research projects even without laboratory access.
Students from the PUP Society of Biology shared how the Make-roscope offers real-world observation beyond online simulations, allowing them to explore organisms invisible to the naked eye. At only ₱199, it provides an affordable alternative to traditional microscopes costing ₱5,000–₱7,000, enabling users to observe microorganisms directly through their smartphones.
The initiative has also reached public schools such as Echague National High School in Isabela, where science club members received their own Make-roscopes for home-based learning. Meanwhile, future science educators from Bicol University Science Alliance Club donated their units to their laboratory and plan to use them in future microscopy lessons.
Through its affordability and accessibility, the Make-roscope Initiative continues to inspire students and educators, bringing scientific discovery closer to more communities.
Group Progress Videos
Successful groups showcase the use of Make-roscopes on their respective fields. Witness as they unlock the full potential of the keychain microscopes and its application to affordable microscopy!
Group Progress Videos
Make-roscope progress video -- Y.B.A - Young Biologist Association
Echague National High School Makeroscope
Bicol University Science Alliance Club
MSUGSC - PMS - Mindanao State University Pre-medical Society
Partner Groups
