{"id":9428,"date":"2026-09-04T21:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/?p=9428"},"modified":"2026-09-07T09:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T01:56:01","slug":"mpsu-studes-rise-to-the-top-5-in-yep-project-marites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/?p=9428","title":{"rendered":"MPSU Studes rise to the Top 5 in YEP-Project MARITES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/795947915_1060082790072452_2852419880976987939_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two students from Mountain Province State University (MPSU) earned spots in the Top 5 during the YEP\u2013Project MARITES Final Business Coaching held from September 1\u20134, 2026, at The Orchard Hotel in Baguio City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP)\u2013Project MARITES is a youth entrepreneurship initiative launched by the Commission on Higher Education\u2013Cordillera Administrative Region (CHED-CAR) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry\u2013Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR), with support from CHED-UniFAST. The program aims to empower young entrepreneurs by providing opportunities for students to develop their entrepreneurial skills, business ideas, innovation, and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 batch brought together student participants from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the Cordillera Administrative Region, including State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and private colleges and universities in Baguio City. Through business coaching, mentorship, and other learning opportunities, the program equipped participants with knowledge and skills to develop sustainable and innovative business ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Out of 37 student participants, two MPSU students proudly made it to the Top 5. Both fourth-year students from the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) program, Ms. Kyla Jane W. Langbayan emerged as the First Runner-Up and was also recognized with the Green Excellence Award and the Most Sustainable Business Award. Meanwhile, Ms. Crisanta B. Cabbigat also secured a place among the Top 5 finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other participants from the university include Ms. Elizabeth B. Bastian, Ms. Rhodessa L. Coteng, and Ms. Waynelyn T. Kimmayong. All five MPSU participants are beneficiaries of the Tulong Dunong Program(TDP) and were accompanied by Scholarships and Grants Office Coordinator Mr. Jay B. Napanoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their achievement reflects the innovative spirit, entrepreneurial potential, and determination of MPSU students as they continue to showcase their ideas and talents on a wider stage. 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