HATCH TBI

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

On May 28, 2026, the 4th Quarter Advisory Board Meeting of HATCH TBI was successfully convened at the Conference Room of the Executive House, Western Philippines University – Puerto Princesa Campus. We gathered the project’s Advisory Board Members and partners to discuss progress, accomplishments, and future directions of the project.

The 4th Quarter accomplishments of HATCH TBI highlight the project’s major achievements, financial status, progress of deliverables, challenges encountered during implementation, and the upcoming activities scheduled for the succeeding months. The presentation also emphasized the continuous efforts of the project team in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity-building initiatives for incubatees and stakeholders.

The HATCH TBI team extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Advisory Board Members for their valuable insights, unwavering support, and continued commitment to the success of the project.

25/05/2026

📑📈 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐥 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐨

The final Basic Incubation Curriculum Training-Workshop for incubatees and prospective incubatees was successfully held in El Nido, Palawan, by HATCH TBI and WPU-ATBI last May 19-20, 2026, at WPU El Nido Campus. Through lectures and workshops on marketing, costing and pricing, product packaging and labeling, business communication, and Business Model Canvas (BMC), the participants improved their knowledge and skills on business development. They actively participated in the workshops that generated positive outputs that can support and enhance their community-based livelihood.

As part of the activity, participants also attended an orientation on Landbank programs and financial assistance facilitated by Mr. Ruel de Grano, Department Manager of Landbank Palawan Lending Center, and Mr. Jussart Obsanga, Account Officer.

Alongside the training, the team conducted site monitoring and filming of promotional videos in Barangay Mabini, Barangay New Ibajay, Barangay Sibaltan, Barangay San Fernando, and Barangay Teneguiban to evaluate the progress of the sea cucumber livelihood project in partnership with Good Neighbors International Philippines.

We want to express our sincere gratitude to the participants, Ms. Diana Rose Batayo of Good Neighbors International Philippines; Mr. Cris Cabanig, Ms. Ma. Lalaine Fuentes Perez, and Ms. Via Angela Lebios Dumaran of the LGU El Nido; Landbank Palawan Lending Center; and Sir Omar L. Palao, WPU-El Nido Campus Administrator, for their support and active involvement during the activities.

Congratulations to our incubatees in El Nido for completing the basic incubation curriculum! 👏🏼

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

07/05/2026

| We are RANKED!
Warmest congratulations to the Western Philippines University community for its recognition in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2026, where WPU is placed among the Global Top 500 Innovative Universities at Rank 356 worldwide.

The WPU–Internationalization and External Affairs Office (IEAO) is honored to share this achievement and to acknowledge the collective work of the programs and units whose initiatives contributed to this recognition:

• A1 (91): Enhancing Employability Through Strategic Student Support – WPU Career Center Initiative
• A2 (32): KulturaLink – Philippines–Japan Intercultural Exchange Initiative
• A3 (41): Sweetening Rural Industry – University-Engineered Technology Driving Muscovado Production in Palawan
• B2 (41): Enriched 4-Day Workweek Model – People-Centered Governance in Practice
• B3 (38): Beyond Paperless – Redesigning University Travel and Non-Travel Activities through Digital Process Innovation
• C1 (21): Protecting Paradise – MARINA-Pal’s Early-Warning System Against Antimicrobial Resistance and Harmful Algae in Palawan’s Recreational Waters
• C5 (89): Oh My Meat! Hayop sa Sarap! – Community Empowerment through Meat and Fish Processing
• C7 (70): Strengthening the Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (WPU-ATBI) for Regional Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Growth

Each initiative represents thoughtful, locally grounded innovation with real impact on communities. The IEAO extends its appreciation to all faculty, staff, partners, and stakeholders who continue to advance WPU’s work in meaningful and practical ways.

07/05/2026

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒓. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑴𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒏𝒂 “𝑫𝒓. 𝑴𝒐𝒋𝒊” 𝑮𝒐𝒏𝒛𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒔-𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒔, 𝑴𝑨𝑨𝑹𝑹𝑫𝑬𝑪’𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓! 🎉

Your unwavering commitment and valuable contributions to the advancement of the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector continue to inspire innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the consortium. Thank you for your steadfast support in promoting technology transfer and sustainable development in the region.

Wishing you good health, happiness, continued success, and more meaningful achievements in the years ahead. Happy Birthday, Dr. Moji! 🎂✨