BSABE students from Cavite State University, John Russel G. Candare and Ashlee P. Tagustos, together with DAFE faculty members Engr. John Paulo M. Perido and Engr. Daniel G. Sierra, participated in a five-day training workshop titled “Agri-Tech Innovate: Accelerating Digital Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture & Fisheries (Digi Agri Hacki) Bootcamp and Mentoring Session” organized by the DA–Agricultural Training Institute. The workshop was held from August 25–29, 2025 at Madison 101 Hotel, Quezon City.
Participants from Region IV-A with DA–ATI officials and the CEO of Go Eden during the Digi Agri Hacki Bootcamp and Mentoring Session
The event gathered 48
participants, composed of 36 students and 12 coaches from 10 state universities
representing Regions II, IV-A, VI, and X. It featured in-depth discussions on
the use of ICT in agriculture and fisheries, consultations with industry experts,
and mentoring sessions on prototype development, business modeling, and
feasibility analysis. The program culminated in a pitch presentation, where
each group showcased their proposed digital solutions.
This activity marked Phase 2 of
Digi Agri Hacki. The program aims to empower the youth in creating innovative
digital solutions to address pressing challenges in the agriculture and
fisheries sector.
Phase 1, an Ideation Workshop
held on March 31, 2025, qualified three teams from CvSU to advance to Phase 2.
Notably, two of these teams included BSABE students and DAFE faculty members.
Phase 2 served as a
capacity-building session, honing participants’ skills in idea generation,
problem-solving, and concept refinement in line with the mission of Digi Agri
Hacki.
From left: Engr. John Paulo M. Perido (coach), John Russel G. Candare (BSABE), Mark Ken Felix P. Madrid (BSIT), and John Dave C. Suyat (BSIT).
From left: Engr. Daniel G. Sierra (coach), Ashlee P. Tagustos (BSABE), Jaissen Yves S. Nazareno (BSIT), and Ian Gabrielle B. Teodoro (BSIT).
The participation of BSABE students and DAFE faculty in Digi Agri Hacki
underscores the University’s commitment to fostering innovation and
strengthening youth engagement in advancing sustainable, tech-driven solutions
for the agriculture and fisheries sector. (MSPerido)
