DAFE proudly congratulates Pili
AdheSeal, Inc. on winning First Prize in the Enterprise Category at the 3rd
China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition held on July 30, 2025,
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The competition, which carried the theme "Innovation Cooperation for a Shared Dream," received 329 submissions from 23 countries and regions, with 19 outstanding projects advancing to the final round, representing China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
Pili Seal, the company's flagship
product, is a sustainable hybrid sealant derived from the resin of the native
Pili tree. Beyond its industrial applications in materials such as glass,
plastic, and ceramics, Pili Seal stands out for its eco-friendly qualities. It
can be repurposed as a fertilizer and emits a pleasant scent similar to
essential oils, unlike traditional sealants that often carry toxic odors. Pili
AdheSeal envisions promoting the value of indigenous resources while advancing
sustainable solutions for global industries.
Pili AdheSeal's Chief Technology Officer
and DAFE faculty member, Engr. Sheena Mae L. de Leon personally received the
award during the China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp held on
September 15 to 18, 2025, in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,
China. The camp fostered science and technology cooperation as well as
people-to-people exchanges between China and ASEAN. It was hosted by the
China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center and the Department of Science and
Technology of Guangxi, alongside major events such as:
·
13th
Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation
·
Award
Ceremony of the 3rd CAIEC
·
7th
ASEAN Plus Three (10+3) Young Scientists Forum
·
Science
and Technology Park Visit
·
Technology
Matchmaking and Exchange at the China-ASEAN Business Centre
·
22nd
China-ASEAN Expo
This remarkable achievement not only
showcases the ingenuity behind Pili AdheSeal but also highlights the vital role
of Filipino innovation in advancing sustainable technologies on the global
stage. DAFE takes pride in celebrating this milestone, recognizing both the
excellence of its faculty and the potential of local resources to make
meaningful contributions to international industries. (MSPerido)
