Lilia’s job is to empower students from the 16 campuses of the Philippine Science High School System to innovate using science and technology to solve real-world problems and meet community needs.
In her capacity as Executive Director, she has helped students file five industrial design applications, seven patent applications, and 23 utility model applications. In 2020, Lilia also spearheaded the signing of an agreement between the Philippine Science High School System and the IP Office of the Philippines to expand the use of IP services by schools.
Currently, the Philippine Science High School System offers IP as an elective and has not yet included it in the regular curriculum. Each campus has an IP Coordinator whose role is to develop an IP culture among students; the schools also host workshops, summer camps, and specialized training on the topic for students and teachers.