11 Pitches.

Iloilo City- Eleven pitchers representing various state universities and colleges (SUCs) across Western Visayas presented their technologies to a panel composed of industry experts, business leaders, and stakeholders at the Pitch-to-Partner (P2P): Pitching Day 2026 held at the District21 Hotel, Iloilo City, May 7, 2026.

Organized by the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement in Western Visayas (RAISE Project 15), the P2P Pitching Day served as a platform for innovative technologies, research-based solutions, and entrepreneurial ideas aimed at addressing industry and community needs.

RAISE Project 15 (Project 4) is Strengthening the Regional Knowledge Management Hub in Western Visayas under the RAISE Program Phase 2, with the University of the Philippines Visayas as the implementing institution.

The pitchers at the P2P Pitching Day were categorized in three batches: production and farming technologies; value-added products and processing; and systems, platforms, and supply chain solutions.

The University of the Philippines Visayas’ “SpiN Tilapia YY Male Technology,” pitched by Dr. Sanny David Lumayno, won first place. Aklan State University’s “SEAWAVES,” presented by Mr. Russel Villanueva, earned second place and “Best Technology,” while Iloilo Science and Technology University’s “Blockchain Technology for Mango Supply Chain,” pitched by Mr. Michael John D. Destua, placed third.

Other pitchers for RAISE Project 15’s P2P Pitching Day 2026 also included:

• Moringa Root Pro (Mr. Jenard D. Tambong, West Visayas State University)
• Mushroom Substrate Bagging Machine (Mr. Elman Torres, Capiz State University)
• Scallop Skin Soap (Mr. Bon Eric A. Besonia, Northern Iloilo State University)
• Fish-Sweet Potato Ice Cream (Ms. Daisy G. Cari-an, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University)
• Mango Technology Skincare (Ms. Myrel Citoy, Guimaras State University)
• Milkfish Loaf (Ms. Anjeneth B. Piola, Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology)
• Multi-Purpose Knife (Mr. Jericho Rey Sabug, University of Antique)
• Click, Collect, and Save: Enjoy Tinda Lokal! (Ms. Rose Ann Balladares, Central Philippine State University)

According to the organizers, the P2P Pitching Day highlighted the remarkable creativity, ingenuity, and collaborative spirit of academic institutions in Western Visayas, further strengthening the region’s growing culture of research, innovation, and technology commercialization.

Written by Carlson Alelis, IPO
Photos by Alven Polido, IPO

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