Cebu, Philippines โ Peter John C. Enorio, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering student at Cebu Technological University โ Barili Campus (CTU-Barili), has successfully advanced to the finals of the Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest 2024. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), the competition began with 90 teams, now narrowed down to the top 20 finalistsโ10 from the student category and 10 from the startup sector.
Enorio, along with his project member Rodney Joseph B. Sundo, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Horticulture student at CTU-Barili, represented the university with their innovative project, the Plant Box with Extended Lighting System (PBELS). Designed to address food insecurity, PBELS is a space-efficient urban farming solution that allows individuals to grow fresh produce even in areas with limited sunlight. The innovation is particularly beneficial for Filipinos living in condominiums and high-rise residential areas, where traditional gardening is often not an option.
The project was developed under the guidance of Dr. Pet Roey L. Pascual and Dr. Romeo C. Lepiten, showcasing CTUโs commitment to agricultural innovation.
โThis achievement reflects our dedication to developing practical solutions for food security, and we hope PBELS can make a meaningful impact on urban agriculture in the Philippines,โ said Enorio.
The Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest aims to highlight cutting-edge solutions in agriculture and aquaculture, fostering a new generation of innovators to address pressing challenges in the sector.
