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A total of 19 students, together with their coaches and advisers from different units at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), showcased their innovations and were awarded in four categories during the Agri-Aqua Food Product and Technology Innovation Fiesta 2024 on September 25, 2024, at the USM Commercial Building, Kabacan, Cotabato.
Their innovations were evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges, namely: Mr. Chester Ian S. Pineda, Master Teacher I at Libertad National High School/Manager of CSP Smart Rabbitry; Ms. Catherine D. Ajero, MBA, DTI Junior Business Counselor at Negosyo Center Kabacan; Dr. Rande B. Dechavez, Professor IV/Director, Agri-Aqua Technology Center/Project Leader, SKSU-ATBI IPTBM; and Mr. Ommal H. Abdulkadil, Chief Science Research Specialist, PhilRice-Midasayap/Technology Transfer Cluster Coordinator, SOXAARRDEC.
The results for each category are as follows:
Product Pitching Category:
1st Place: Gelato ala Estocado by Christian Ceasar A. Estocado; Mary Joy S. Cañolas, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
2nd Place: Kamyas Kick by Coleen Faye T. Remotin, Jomar L. Martin, and Jely Joy D. Ballesteros; Mitzi Aileen M. Alba, adviser; Analyn A. Gonzales, Jennet R. Mag-aso, coaches
3rd Place: Pand’lai by Estela B. Tumacder; John Stephen C. Ramos, adviser; Jayson Andy P. Graviles, coach
Product Packaging Category:
1st Place: Gelato ala Estocado by Christian Ceasar A. Estocado; Mary Joy S. Cañolas, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
2nd Place: Pand’lai by Estela B. Tumacder; John Stephen C. Ramos, adviser; Jayson Andy P. Graviles, coach
3rd Place: Moca Bites by Imee Joy C. Bibat, JR Jonz P. Calibayan, and Jeric Bandal; Jane R. Desamito, adviser; Karizza Jane B. Pejaner and Leo M. Gayao, coaches
Taste of FIESTA Category:
1st Place: Spanish Tahong Gourmet by Joyce Ellen C. Ocania, Precious Pearl A. Parparan, Cristyl Myron D. Miguel; Mitzi Aileen M. Alba, adviser; Analyn A. Gonzales and Jennet R. Mag-aso, coaches
2nd Place: Bulad Flakes by Kent Leonin Almuete; Maria Elena N. Tanabe, adviser; Cherie C. Mangaoang, coach
3rd Place: Udang by Francheska Nicole B. Aleria, Darlene D. Lu, & Jesamine O. Ong; Maria Elena N. Tanabe, adviser; Cherie C. Mangaoang, coach
Short Promotional Video:
1st Place: Palapa Shroom by Harrisson H. Angagao, Bahar W. Kasim, and Janry Saladores; Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
2nd Place: Gelato ala Estocado by Christian Ceasar A. Estocado; Mary Joy S. Cañolas, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
3rd Place: Escuadro’s Mango Milk Spread by Alvin Lloyd A. Escuadro; Geoffray R. Atok, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
Product of the Year
1st Place: Gelato ala Estocado by Christian Ceasar A. Estocado; Mary Joy S. Cañolas, adviser; Joan P. Sadoral and Neil Pep Dave Sumaya, coaches
2nd Place: Pand’lai by Estela B. Tumacder; John Stephen C. Ramos, adviser; Jayson Andy P. Graviles, coach
3rd Place: Spanish Tahong Gourmet by Joyce Ellen C. Ocania, Precious Pearl A. Parparan, Cristyl Myron D. Miguel; Mitzi Aileen M. Alba, adviser; Analyn A. Gonzales and Jennet R. Mag-aso, coaches
This fiesta spearheaded by Dr. Julius Jerome G. Ele, Director of the SOCCSKSARGEN Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SOXAARRDEC) was conducted in collaboration with S&T-based, Innovative, Knowledge-driven, Leading Agri-Aqua Businesses (SIKLAB), DOST-PCAARRD, USM ATBI, and the USMart Technology Business Incubator (TBI) as part of the RDE Tech Forum in celebration of USM’s 70th Foundation Anniversary.
