CMU-RAISE Program culminates ABMS training with Graduation Ceremony

Over 30 participants from various state universities and government agencies received their certificate of completion after completing the Agribusiness Mentoring Series (ABMS) Re-Echo Program of Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation System Enhancement (RAISE) 10 Regional Agribusiness Hub at Central Mindanao University, held at the Center for Gender and Development Hall on August 8, 2025. 

The culmination was attended by participants from Mindanao State University- Naawan, the University of Southern Philippines- Claveria, the Department of Agriculture- KITA 10, CMU-Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubatees, and CMU Faculty who had completed the ABMS Re-Echo Program.

The program consisted of three modules, each focusing on key areas of agribusiness development. Module 1 covered Entrepreneurial Mind Setting, Financial Planning, Market Study, and Intellectual Property Valuation. Module 2 focused on Agripreneurship, Business Planning, and Feasibility Studies. Module 3 centered on Enterprise Development Planning and featured presentations of services from partner government agencies, including DTI Bukidnon, DOST Bukidnon, and BIR Bukidnon.

In his welcome address, Dr. Velorimo J. Suminguit, Program Leader of RAISE B2, emphasized that the Agribusiness Hub Project had not only facilitated the transfer of essential skills through mentorship and practical guidance but also fostered the emergence of innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and aspirations among participants.

“The seeds of knowledge sown during this seminar will take root and flourish, growing into resilient agribusiness ventures and sustainable aquaculture practices that will benefit the next generation,” Dr. Suminguit added.

In his message, University President Dr. Rolito G. Eballe, represented by Atty. Rainiel Roy T. Isada highlighted that the program equipped graduates with essential skills in intellectual property, market analysis, business planning, and enterprise development key, to successful commercialization.

“By integrating science and entrepreneurship, this initiative contributes to building a competitive agri-aqua innovation ecosystem, one that is resilient, adaptive, and responsive to the needs of our time,” Atty. Isada affirmed. [Mary Jane D. Bravo with information from RAISE Regional ABH]