July 1, 2021

The CMU Office of the University President approves the implementation of the project "DOST-PCAARRD-CMU Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator Phase II". It formally enables the CMU ATBI  (Musuan PEAK Incubator) to resume the operation and offering of its services among its valued clients, partners, and incubatees.

The MOA signing took place at Central Mindanao University and was participated by CMU ATBI headed by Sheila C. Poonon - Project Leader, Karen Debbie J. Cosrojas - Project Staff, Rhea Mea D. Cuñada - Project Manager, joined by Allan P. Dargantes - Vice-President of Research, Development, and Extension, and our very own University President,  Dr. Jesus Antonio G. Derije.

June 20, 2022

Native Chicken Breeds have always been a part of Bukidnon's culture and tradition. Aside from it being a subsidiary source of income for rural and developing communities and a source of protein nutrition, native chicken is used for various cultural practices that are uniquely known in the province. Among these cultural practices are Pamuhat, Pamalas, and Pamahandi.

Private companies and institutional buyers are looking at native chicken as a substitute for the commercial broiler. But with the local supply unable to even out the local demand, it remains one of the industry's bottlenecks explaining why the prices are at par yet unaffected by competitive markets.

Bukidnon native breeds of chickens are identified as mongrels, these chickens are a product of backyard breeding (irresponsible breeding) which erodes their genetic purity, leading them to lose their identity and distinct characteristics over time.

In the country, the DOST PCAARRD involvement and Western Mindanao State University play a pivotal role in the development and purification of native chicken breeds. This prompted the development of a purified breed known to this day as ZAMPEN Native Chicken. A dual-purpose breed possessing superior egg-laying capability and profitability compared to its predecessor breed. It resulted from the purification of Joloano Chicken native to the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Following the technology coincubation agreement, the WMSU ATBI / TBIU led by Dr. Reynante E. Autida in partnership with CMU-ATBI headed by Prof. Sheila C. Poonon conducted an orientation seminar on ZAMPEN Native Chicken to interested technology takers namely: Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Luyong in Bantuanon, Lantapan, and BUHI Producers Cooperative in Impasug-on, Bukidnon. The ensemble tagged along with two ZAMPEN technology experts Dr. Leonilo B. Abella and Mr. Mario A. Garan who later gave a preview of how the native chicken breed was developed, its characteristics, and how to achieve optimal results with minimal resource requirements. The encounter also became an avenue between the technology experts and incubatees to share their wisdom and insights on how to succeed in the agribusiness venture.

February 21-22, 2022

CMU ATBI facilitated the deployment of 31 BS Agribusiness Management Student Trainees among its chosen farms and supported businesses.  This effort was brought in as the result of the partnership between the CMU ATBI and the Department of Agribusiness Management - CMU. Among the participating ATBI Incubatees are; MUSHROOM CITY COMPANY - Malaybalay City, LUYONG MUSHROOM FARM - Lantapan, and LOUELLA'S PLANT NURSERY - Maramag. 

The incubatees signed a 5-year term agreement enabling the Department of Agribusiness Management and CMU ATBI in the continual deployment of OJTs.

APRIL 16, 2022

The DOST-PCAARRD Monitoring and Evaluation Team from Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines headed by Ms. Lucy L. Lastimosa arrived in Bukidnon. Starting their weeklong Mindanao-wide Monitoring and Assessment of Technology Transfer and Promotion Division or TTPD Projects. The Central Mindanao University is the first stop among the 4 partners SUCs in Mindanao awaiting to be evaluated.

The research projects under this close monitoring are,

• “DOST-PCAARRD-CMU Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (CMU-ATBI)”

• “CMU IP-TBM Phase II: Sustaining the Capacity of CMU-IPTBM Office Through IP Management, Technology Transfer and Commercialization, and Patent Mining (CMU IPTBM)”

Under the leadership of Prof. Sheila C. Poonon and Dr. Vellorimo J. Suminguit, respectively.

The activity started with a site visit and interview among CMU ATBI Incubatees, namely:

• Mr. Numeriano “Ted” O. Quemado of Mushroom City Company in Kalasungay, Malaybalay City,

• Mr. Henry M. Luyong owner of Luyong Mushroom Farm in Lantapan, Bukidnon; and

• Dr. Louella M. Cabahug of Louella’s Plant Nursery in Dologon, Maramag.

Meanwhile, the presentation of the project's status and updates relating to the implementation took place later in the evening.

Other Incubatees including Mr. Florencio Bolanio of Buhi Producers Cooperative, Mr. Andres Mirar, and Mr. Jeffery John Asok were also interviewed. DOST Bukidnon Provincial Director Ms. Ritchie Mae L. Guno was also present during the evening activity in the CMU IPTBM Office, University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon.

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December 3, 2021

"Manok Pinoy" Technology Training and Multiplier Stock Dispersal

December 20, 2021

Entrepreneurial Mindset Training among South Poblacion, Maramag Farmers, an initiative with NOMCAARRD 

December 21, 2021

Virtual Orientation Seminar hosted by DXMU FM 88.9 Development Radio Station

2022

January 24-25, 2022

BALUGTO HOPE AgroForestry Incorporated

August 24-25, 2022

BALUGTO HOPE AgroForestry Incorporated

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November 15, 2021

After a successful pre-enrollment process including orientation and a series of consultations. The eligible clients of CMU ATBI will formalize their involvement through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The BUHI Producers Cooperative, an incubatee operating in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon was the subject of this activity last November 15, 2021. 

November 17-19, 2021

"Balugto HOPE AgroForestry Incorporated" Awareness Seminar

2022

January 10, 2022

ATBI Infodrive Balugto HOPE AgroForestry Association, Inc. and Rural Improvement Club - RIC at San Miguel and Miarayon, Talakag.

January 11, 2022

ATBI Assessement on Mr. Andres P. Mirar and Jeffrey John C. Asok

January 24, 2022

ATBI Assesement on Mr. Fred Camariño

January 24-26, 2022

Incubation Training to Balugto HOPE AgroForestry Association, Inc. - Organizational and Management, Financial Management, and Business Plan Development.

February 11, 2022

ATBI assessment Mr. Jeffrey John C. Asok and Mr. Andres P. Mirar

March 1, 2022

CMU ATBI spearheaded a benchmarking activity on selected NOMCAARRD-assisted farmers from South Poblacion, Maramag. The activity opted to expose the farmers to the different processes and preparations for mushroom production at the University Mushroom Center.

The farmers had also appeared on the radio segments of the university development radio station DXMU FM.

March 21-22, 2022

CMU Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator welcomed the arrival of our ATBI friends from the "University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)" who are to conduct a Benchmarking Activity on CMU ATBI's clients or incubatees; Louella's Plant Nursery (Dologon, Maramag), Luyong Mushroom Farm (Bantuanon, Lantapan), & Mushroom City Co. (Kalasungay, Malaybalay City). 

The agendum of the activity is to expose the newly formed USeP ATBI among the assisted set-up/start-up who successfully underwent the ATBI incubation program and had fully evolved into an established and self-sustaining enterprise. Among them are (in order of appearance): Louella's Plant Nursery, Luyong Mushroom Farms, & Mushroom City Company. All of which equally started from scratch and had outgrown their respective setbacks as a business enterprise.

July 22, 2022

CMU ATBI Team visited Luyong Mushroom Farm in Bantuanon, Lantapan to conduct an interview and monitoring with its owner, Mr. Henry M. Luyong. The target of the activity is to collect initial data in the development of the enterprise’s business plan, especially since the business/farm has upgraded to diversified farming from the original business of domestic mushroom production. Luyong Farms has expanded into Poultry Production (Free-range Chicken and Quail), Vermiculture, Purple Yum, and Banana Lakatan Production. 

August 8, 2022

The following visited the CMU-ATBI for a program orientation, to wit:

• Ms. Roda G. Gumilan of GRV Flower Farm,

• Ms. Marilou L. Gomez of APRILOU Mushroom Farm,

• Ms. Maria Dina Gomez - Textile and Weaving Technology, and

• Mr. Davidson Laruan - Strawberry Production and Processing.

August 11, 2022

Mr. Ariel A. Capanay, owner of D’METER Agri Trading visited CMU ATBI to inquire about the CMU–Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubation Program. The enterprise is into Hybrid Corn and Soil enhancers that had been marketed in places outside Bukidnon.

The company signifies its interest to undergo the ATBI Program, particularly the business support services, and training.

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October 10, 2021

Florencio Bolanio

October 17, 2021

Balugto HOPE AgroForestry Association, Inc. a farmer-led carrot-producing organization in San Miguel, Talakag, Bukidnon signed the MOA with CMU ATBI. The organization is represented by its president Mr. Randy Uy and witnessed by the organization members, Mr. Virgilio M. Fuentes of DOST Bukidnon, and CMU ATBI staff.

2022

January 28, 2022

CMU ATBI visited Mr. Achimedes M. Casama of KI-UHONG Mushroom Farm last January 28. A public secondary school teacher and a tech adoptee, Mr. Casama is the latest addition to our growing Mushroom Technology Networks. Currently, he is enterprising in fresh edible mushrooms and mushroom processing.

July 21, 2022

ANDE Mushroom owner, Mr. Jeffrey John C. Asok signed the MOA with CMU ATBI

July 28, 2022

MUGNA Leather Arts signed the MOA with CMU ATBI.

Starting off as a culture-influenced and heirloom craft, MUGNA Leather Arts has become one of the pioneering businesses for leather crafts in the province of Bukidnon. Its origin traces back to the year 2004, which started off as a hobby and turned into a full-blown profit-making business.

MUGNA Leather Arts is a family operated business, with mother and son's triad, Mrs. Evelyn V. Pagaling, Mr. Christoper V. Pagaling, and Mr. Japhet V. Pagaling. MUGNA came from a local dialect meaning “create” or “invent”. A fitting name for a business that specializes in crafty products out of leather. Their products include wallets, pouches, hand purses, bags, laptop cases, and sandals which are available in varying designs.

Last July 28, 2022, CMU-ATBI visited MUGNA Leather Arts in their workshop at Barangay Violeta, Malaybalay City to conduct the MOA signing, documentation, and training needs assessment of their enterprise.

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December 4, 2021

CMU ATBI staff along the CMU IPTBM - Technology Transfer Unit, Dr. Gamaliela A. Dumancas attended the "MADAGAYA Trade Fare" Investment Forum and Technology Pitching at Robinsons Place - Valencia City. 

2022

March 16, 2022

CMU IPTBM & ATBI through the leadership of Dr. Vellorimo J. Suminguit (Chief, CMU IPTBM) and Dr. Hazel E. Soliven (Project Staff, CMU TBIU) attended the DTI & DOST - Bukidnon jointly organized "Bukidnon PRIME Innovation Ecosystem Mapping & Planning", last March 16, 2022, at Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

The "Bukidnon PRIME or "Program for Research and Innovation towards MSME Excellence" was the newly established Innovation Ecosystem in the Province of Bukidnon. And a counterpart of OROBEST and ILIGANiCE in Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte, respectively.

An Innovation Ecosystem pertains to a set of actors including SUCs, Government Agencies, and Private Sectors. Forming a consortium designed to elicit changes to the local economy, by improving the productivity and overall competitiveness of our local MSMEs through the propagation of scientific and research-based technologies and innovations.

Among the participating agencies, institutions, and private corps. are; BukSU, CMU, Kaamulan Chamber, Valencia City Chamber, TESDA, DOLE, DICT, DA RFO 10- AMAD, PENRO Bukidnon, PPDO, and LEDIPO-Bukidnon.

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December 2, 2021

ATBI Infodrive among Falcata Tree-growers of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental.

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March 30, 2022

Mindanao State University-Main Campus (Marawi) Agribusiness Management Faculty and Students visited CMU on a 3-day Educational Trip and Seminar on its agricultural-related services last March 29, 2022. Along with this, Prof. Hazel E. Soliven Project Staff and Chair of the Department of Agribusiness Management (CMU) was requested to present an hour-long promotional activity on ATBI services at the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Hall. The activity was conducted in coordination with the Department of Agribusiness Management - Central Mindanao University. 

April 6, 2022

A CMU-funded project headed by Dr. Raquel Salingay invited CMU ATBI, along with the CMU Department of Agribusiness Management, and DTI Bukidnon to conduct info- dissemination on Roselle Farmers in Mibantang, Quezon, Bukidnon. The ATBI and the farmers explored the possible incubation and commercialization opportunities for Roselle processed products. Among these are roselle jam and concentrates.

Roselle is a flowering plant of the Hibiscus family which is related to Gumamela and Okra (Ladies Finger) and a native to Africa. In India, its stem was used as fiber, and as folk medicine due to its diuretic and laxative properties. Demand opportunities are also staging in the rest of Europe, with the flower being used as natural food color and as an edible vegetable. 

May 5, 2022

The World Health Organization expects that millions of enterprises will be at high risk of failing alongside peoples' livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic. Somehow, few businesses managed to outgrow this challenge, plying their pandemic-induced circumstances turn in their favor. One example is the MUGNA Leather Arts in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Co-owned and managed by Mr. Christopher V. Pagaling and his sibling Mr. Japhet V. Pagaling,  MUGNA Leather Arts take its root as a culture-influenced (Talaandig) craft from his parents. Not until the year 2021 and amidst the pandemic that the siblings realized the far greater opportunities in Leather-made products and crafts. Among these are custom-made wallets, bracelets, and bags.

Mr. Christopher V. Pagaling is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and a proud alumnus of Central Mindanao University.