By Eugene Matthew B. Juanico, BA-COMM 4, Centralian Link Intern
Student LGU representatives, CPUR representatives and the judges for the panel, pose for a commemorative photo op to officially conclude the event.
The Central Philippine University Republic (CPUR) successfully facilitated the 2026 iteration of “I Create SDG: Local Government Project Pitching,” at the Educational Media Center on February 12, a flagship initiative established by the 20th Parliament to bridge the gap between student innovation and local government implementation.
Launched in December 2024, the annual event provides a vital platform for provincial and student councils to present project proposals, offering them a chance to secure implementation funds and augment existing budgets. Each proposal was subjected to a rigorous open forum where a panel of judges comprising Mr. Emman Rey B. Saquibal, Ms. Jennifer Erika P. Angeles and Ms. Zharina Marie Stephanie P. Lugo offered critical feedback and necessary insights to ensure that the projects were both sustainable and impactful.
The morning session showcased a diverse array of technical and social solutions aimed at community development. The Province of Engineering Student Council opened with Resibo.ph, a digital trade infrastructure app designed to modernize record-keeping for informal marketplace vendors through QR payments and thermal receipt printers. This was followed by the College of Medicine’s “Preg Not” project, a proactive campaign combining hygiene kits and education to reduce teenage pregnancy in Brgy. San Isidro. The Senior High School Provincial Council pitched “Central Flow,” a student-led flood control program that utilizes removable drainage mesh filters to mitigate water pooling on campus. Meanwhile, the CARES Provincial Council presented “Green Campus,” a climate-resilient landscaping initiative targeting carbon sequestration, and the College of Computer Studies introduced “CODIO,” an interactive web-based platform designed to simplify programming education for K-12 students.
Following a midday intermission, the afternoon portion shifted toward health, literacy, and environmental stewardship. The College of Arts and Sciences presented Project AKBAY, an “agriculinary” skill-building program for Iwa Macatol Elementary School, while the College of Business and Accountancy introduced Edukalinga, a literacy and numeracy support initiative for struggling readers in Brgy. Abat. The College of Hospitality Management focused on ecological balance through “The Branchout,” a mangrove-planting initiative in Leganes. The College of Medical Laboratory Science proposed ALAGA, a community health and wellness caravan that provides free screenings and promotes blood donation awareness. Finally, the College of Pharmacy introduced PharmaEd, a pharmacy-led initiative that provides evidence-based reproductive health education to high school students in Pototan.
The event concluded with an atmosphere of high anticipation as participants engaged in icebreaker games and peer interviews while the results were being finalized. Ultimately, the College of Medicine emerged as the overall winner, securing the award for Best Presenters. The College of Medical Laboratory Science was named 1st Runner Up, with the College of Arts and Sciences following as 2nd Runner Up. The program ended on a hopeful note with closing remarks from CAS CPUR Rep Darleen Nicole A. Panizales, reaffirming CPU’s commitment to empowering students as agents of positive change through the platform of the Sustainable Development Goals.