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Administration Conference Hall \u2014 The University, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry \u2013 Mountain Province (DTI-MP), Benguet State University, and the Department of Science and Technology, successfully conducted a two-day activity titled \u201cReverse Pitching for Sustainable MSME Innovations: A Demand-Driven Industry\u2013Academe\u2013Government Collaboration in Mountain Province.\u201d The event concluded on 24 February 2026.<\/p>\n

The initiative featured reverse pitching sessions from ten (10) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) representing key local sectors, including processed foods, coffee, cacao, creatives, and wearables and home style. Through this approach, MSMEs were positioned as active drivers of innovation by directly presenting their operational challenges and priority needs to experts from the academe, industry, and government.<\/p>\n

Participating MSMEs
Processed Foods
\u2022 Beatrez P. Ennangen \u2013 Madatdata Food Products
\u2022 Jovelyn D. Tuda \u2013 Makhuways Peanut Butter

Coffee
\u2022 Flordelina K. Layog \u2013 Layog Country-Farm Agricultural Services
\u2022 Maxwel B. Ogoy \u2013 Layog Country Farm Center for Sustainable Futures, Inc.
\u2022 Victor L. Gayuchan \u2013 VJ Caps Farm Agriventures OPC
\u2022 Jennifer A. Rimando \u2013 Ola Coffee Farm
\u2022 Belinda Pandosen \u2013 Bontoc Brew
\u2022 Grace T. Bongorngor \u2013 Mababbalin Farmers Association, Inc.

Cacao
\u2022 Flordelina K. Layog \u2013 Country-Farm Agricultural Services
\u2022 Maxwel B. Ogoy \u2013 Layog Country Farm Center for Sustainable Futures, Inc.

Creatives
\u2022 Flordelina K. Layog \u2013 Country-Farm Agricultural Services
\u2022 Maxwel B. Ogoy \u2013 Layog Country Farm Center for Sustainable Futures, Inc.
\u2022 Siegrid Anne B. Rogers \u2013 Siegrid Bangyay Pottery

Wearables and Home Style
\u2022 Rose Ann B. Wangdali \u2013 Rose Ann\u2019s Loom Art Gallery

During the discussions, MSMEs identified common challenges related to business sustainability and continuity, market expansion, product quality and consistency, infrastructure development (particularly roads and drying systems), and systems development for sales and inventory management. In response, a pool of experts proposed practical and sector-specific solutions, including quality control measures for aflatoxin, roasting and packaging standards, quality assurance systems, retrogradation techniques, and training on post-harvest handling for coffee, cacao, and processed food enterprises.
Additional support mechanisms were also introduced, such as free notarization of Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs) for student internship programs, guidance on premium pricing and marketing strategies, and soil testing services, particularly benefiting MSMEs in the creative sector.
This strategic research and innovation mechanism underscores the University\u2019s commitment to its core mandates in instruction, research, and community engagement, while strengthening industry\u2013academe\u2013government linkages and creating inclusive opportunities for collaboration.
Prior to the breakout sessions, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was formally signed by University President Edgar G. Cue and DTI-MP Provincial Director Mabel F. Banggawan, signifying the renewal of the partnership between the University and DTI-MP and reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing MSME development in Mountain Province.<\/p>\n\n\n

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