Read Here: Siklab Entrepreneurship Product Exhibit 2023

Grade 12 students of Mindanao State University–General Santos City Senior High School showcased their product exhibit with the theme: “ASENSO sa Siklab: Advancing Student Entrepreneurship through New Strategies and Opportunities” last June 30, 2023.

The said exhibit was organized by Ma’am Cherry Mae Villota and Sir Ralph Laurence Valdueza as a culminating activity for Entrepreneurship in collaboration with other subjects, namely, Business Enterprise Simulation, Research Project, and Media and Information Literacy. It featured various trendy and innovative products from STEM 12–Euler, STEM 12–Euclid, STEM 12–Gauss, STEM 12–Riemann, STEM 12–Descartes, STEM 12–Leibniz, and ABM 12–Ford, whose entrepreneurial ideas seek to address problems and exploit business opportunities in the market.

The program started with a Muslim prayer led by Saivani Ali (ABM 12–Ford) and followed by a Christian prayer by Kitiara Ia de la Cruz (STEM 12–Euler). After the prayers, Shelou Evidientes (HUMSS 12–Comte) sang the national anthem. By then, the emcees, Mika Hamajo (STEM 12–Euler) and Lanz Dejillo (STEM 12–Euclid), hyped up everyone about all the fun and meaningful activities in store for the day.

Sir Abdul Silongan delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of considering the idea of venturing into business regardless of one’s career path. After his opening remarks, different groups of young entrepreneurs were then introduced on-stage alongside their delightful treats, refreshing drinks, handmade crafts, aesthetic designs, eco-friendly materials, and technology-based equipment.

It was then followed by the message of Ma’am Jean Bergante, Senior High School Director, for the students. She emphasized that the bazaar was not pursued simply for the sake of requirements but more to acknowledge the efforts of the students in materializing their product ideas by having a mindset of an entrepreneur. Afterwards, students were more energized by the intermission number brought by the acoustic band, composed of Shana Tampac (ABM 12–Ford), Reicken Mozo (STEM 12–Riemann), Rodchael Aclao (STEM 12–Riemann), Jason Joaquin (ABM 12–Ford), and J.S. Guillermo (STEM 12–Gauss).

Following such outstanding performance was the introduction of the panel of evaluators, consisting of Ma’am Jean Bergante, Ma’am Margie Quimosing, Sir Abdul Silongan, Sir Ralph Laurence Valdueza, Ma’am Cherry Mae Villota, Sir Yancy Dizon, Ma’am Katrina Joie Buhian, Ma’am Toni Abiera, Ma’am Angela Agleham-Ayanan and Sir Monlouie Sorzano. Then, product advertisements were presented, highlighting the skill and creativity of each group of young entrepreneurs in promoting their products through the use of various concepts and multimedia tools.

To conclude the program in the morning, Ivy Lim, the owner of “Made in Moriah”, shared her personal journey in realizing her entrepreneurial ventures, gave tips on having a start-up business, and highly encouraged the students to never give up by having a good mindset when it comes to doing business.

The afternoon program started with the panel of evaluators wandering around the rooms to judge the students’ exhibit booths, business pitches, and products. Siklab young entrepreneurs presented their products with enthusiasm and determination, giving the judges wondrous smiles on their faces. Simultaneously, students of HUMSS 12–Comte also showcased their book launching in the lobby as spearheaded by Sir Monlouie Sorzano. After the book launch, Simone Emata and Angelika Trinidad of STEM 12–Descartes released their original song composition named “Kulay Ng Tadhana”, which talks about having acceptance, respect and forgiveness in an unrequited love for a friend.

The sun has set as the awarding of best companies and products in each category commenced. The following were the winners:

𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓𝒔
Izo & Co. — Hydrouino

𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉
1st Place: Izo & Co. — Hydrouino
2nd Place: WeFind Co. — Eye On It
3rd Place: Plus 8 Company — PLUStic Bag-get

𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
1st Place: Izo & Co. — Hydrouino
2nd Place: WeFind Co. — Eye On It
3rd Place: Natulate — Marang Coagulant

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉
1st Place: EcoVision — PomBan Bio-seed bag
2nd Place: Izo & Co. — Hydrouino
3rd Place: Mama Stella — Vegetarian Pastil

𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕
1st Place: EcoVision — PomBan Bio-seed bag
2nd Place: Mama Stella — Vegetarian Pastil
3rs Place: WeFind Co. — Eye On It

𝑴𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕
1st Place: BingChillin’ — MaloMalo Ice Cream
2nd Place: Ananas Delicacy — AnanaSweets Pastillas
3rd Place: Maize — CORNER (Cornhusk-and-wastepaper-based paper)

𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆𝒏𝒔’ 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅
1st Place: LnMs Nougat Bar — Nougat Mallow Bar
2nd Place: Mama Stella — Vegatarian Pastil
3rd Place: Plus 8 Company — PLUStic Bag-get

Jean Bergante then gave the closing remarks, expressing gratitude to each and everyone who exerted much effort for the success of the exhibit. The event also came to an end with laughter and passionate smiles as each section took photos, bringing the entrepreneurial bazaar to a finale with memories worthy of reminiscence.

With this, we would like to give recognition to the dedicated Siklab student entrepreneurs for actively engaging in the exhibit, as they undoubtedly poured their passion and competence into showcasing their respective products. It was hoped that one could carry the knowledge and experience gained from the Entrepreneurship subject in whatever endeavours that one will pursue in the future.