16/08/2026
๐๐ก๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง | ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ป ๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐ฏ.๐ฌ
Central Luzon State University proudly introduces its student scholars who excelled at the Young Banatao Learning Lab (YBLL) 3.0 Ideathon/Hackathon, an initiative initiated by the PhilDev Foundation and implemented in partnership with FactSet Philippines.
The program brought together young innovators from universities across the Philippines, providing them with opportunities to collaborate across institutions, exchange diverse perspectives, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
The CLSU scholars demonstrated creativity, collaboration, and innovation, earning recognition alongside fellow student innovators from across the country.
๐ Ani2U โ 1ST RUNNER-UP & BEST PRESENTER
Team ArTech: CLSU โข BatSU โข XU โข MSU
CLSU Participant:
Velasco, Mel Joseph โ 3rd Year BSIT
As a member of Team ArTech, Mel Joseph Velasco and his teammates developed Ani2U, an asset-light, data-driven B2B2C agricultural platform designed to connect farmers and agricultural cooperatives with communities through batch ordering and localized pickup points. The platform aims to make fresh produce more accessible while reducing the cost and burden of traditional delivery.
๐ฅ AiGets โ 2ND RUNNER-UP
Team BASAHEROES: CLSU โข BatSU โข USTP โข MSU
CLSU Participants:
Abrajano, Stefhany Joy โ 4th Year BSBA
Mejia, Reign โ 4th Year BSIT
Miguel, Jimuel โ 3rd Year BSMA
As members of Team BASAHEROES, the CLSU scholars contributed to the development of AiGets, an AI-supported personalized reading intervention platform designed to help learners improve reading comprehension through engaging learning experiences, assessment, and data-driven intervention. The platform also supports teachers by suggesting stories and learning activities while allowing teachers to retain the final decision on what students receive.
Retrievr โ SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD
Team Retrievr: CLSU โข BatSU โข XU โข MSU
CLSU Participants:
Avenido, Raven Joy โ 3rd Year BSIT
Daquiz, Jenard โ 3rd Year BSIT
As members of Team Retrievr, Raven Joy Avenido and Jenard Daquiz contributed to the development of a smart e-waste disposal system designed to promote more responsible and sustainable waste management.
DANI โ SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR PARTICIPATION & COMPLETION
Team DANI: CLSU โข XU โข MSU โข USTP
CLSU Participant:
Angeles, Angel Faith โ 4th Year BSBA
As a member of Team DANI, Angel Faith Angeles contributed to the development of a disaster response system designed to alert communities during disasters and help identify individuals who may need assistance.
From agriculture and education to sustainability and disaster response, the CLSU scholars demonstrated that innovation goes beyond technology. Their participation highlighted the importance of understanding real-world challenges, collaborating across disciplines and institutions, and transforming ideas into solutions that can create meaningful impact.
Central Luzon State University extends its heartfelt appreciation to the PhilDev Foundation, initiator of YBLL, and FactSet Philippines, its partner, for providing students with a meaningful platform to learn, collaborate, innovate, and grow alongside young innovators from different universities across the country.
The event was also supported by ๐ ๐ฎโ๐ฎ๐บ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ Personnel-in-Charge of the Scholarship Unit, Office of Admissions, who provided guidance and support to the scholars throughout their participation in YBLL 3.0.
Their creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and commitment to innovation have brought pride to Central Luzon State University and demonstrated the potential of the next generation of Filipino innovators.
