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USC unveils solar-powered mosquito tech at national health convention

Posted on October 23, 2026 by universityofsancarlos
Dr. Edillo delivers her talk

Dr. Frances Edillo, head of the University of San Carlos (USC) Mosquito Research Laboratory (MRL), delivered a plenary talk highlighting breakthrough ecological solutions during the 73rd Anniversary and National Convention of the Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines (AMHOP), held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino from September 29 to October 2, 2026.

AMHOP awarding
From left: AMHOP Convention organizers Dr. Elena Diamante (moderator), Dr. Katerina Abiertas, Dr. Frances Edillo, and Dr. Edzel Muhi, who awarded the Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Edillo.

Anchored on the theme “Empowering Primary Health Care Providers to Lead a Community-Responsive, Equitable, Bridging and Unified Health System,” this year’s AMHOP convened prominent healthcare leaders, including the Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Edwin Mercado, Cebu Provincial Governor Hon. Pamela Baricuatro, and DOH Central Visayas Regional Director Joshua G. Brillantes, who served as key speakers.

On September 30, 2026, Dr. Edillo delivered her plenary discussion addressing over 600 municipal and city health officers, medical specialists, and allied professionals from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Her presentation titled “Stopping the Bite: Innovative Strategies for Vector-Borne Disease Prevention,” shared breakthrough laboratory and field efficacy data on the chemical-free Sirenix Green larvasonic device. 

In recognition of their support, Dr. Edillo extends her gratitude and acknowledgements to Dr. How Yee Fatt of Bentz Jaz Singapore Pte Ltd and Dr. Ronald Jarvik A. Buscato, Medical Officer IV and Head of the Communicable Diseases Section of the DOH-7, Cebu City.

To help the community better understand the acoustic mechanics of this environment-friendly larvasonic mosquito control technology, the MRL team distributed simplified, educational brochures, prepared by team member Kylene Cabilla.

External funding from Irvine and Trust Frank Carson, Inc. (Quezon City), led by Albert Evangelista, alongside Bentz Jaz Singapore Pte Ltd., made this project a success. 

During her plenary speech, Dr. Edillo emphasized USC’s commitment to translating complex scientific research into accessible, community-driven solutions for emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases throughout the Philippines.

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