University of Luzon tops Enactus tilt
THE University of Luzon (UL) is the new national champion of the Enactus Philippines Cup.
As a national winner, UL has earned the right to compete at the Enactus World Cup set on October 22-24, 2014, in Beijing, China,” said Dr. Carmelo Vidal, director of UL’s Extension Services.
UL bested 18 other participating schools for its projects such as coco briquette technology, a livelihood project in processing of locally abundant resources such as milkfish and moringa, and an aquaponics technology to assist the local fishermen.
Other finalists’ projects included a seaweed experimental farm to help the seaweed farmers affected by Typhoon Yolanda (University of San Carlos); the development of organic products to help local organic farmers and aquatic rehabilitation program for eco-tourism (Holy Trinity College of General Santos City); and a livelihood program using abundant and available crops in the locality such as ube and banana (Sultan Kudarat Access Campus).
The national finals held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City was officially opened by Dr. Patricia Licuanan, chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education, who commended Enactus Philippines for showcasing entrepreneurial ideas and endeavors of young leaders.
Sen. Bam Aquino, the guest of honor, lauded the Enactus program for being an instrument in transforming communities through the young people. Aquino also promised to help train the winning team in preparation for the World Cup this October.
Enactus Philippines Chairman Jose Leviste, Jr. led the board of trustees in welcoming the 76 judges representing government organizations, private corporations, non-government organizations, academe and sponsors.
Enactus, coined from three words – ‘en’ for entrepreneurial, ‘act’ for action and ‘us’, is an international, non-profit organization of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.(PIA-VHS)
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