𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘!

Fourteen (14) brilliant groups and individual young entrepreneurs of La Trinidad took center stage last November 29, 2025 for the Business Pitch Competition, showcasing creativity, passion, and purpose-driven business ideas.

A powerhouse panel of judges—from successful youth entrepreneurs, product development pioneer, social media influencer/café owners, coffee-growing champion, and the Department of Trade and Industry—shared their expertise to mentor and evaluate the competitors with the written business proposals (40%) and oral pitching (60%) of competitors:

• John Glenn B. Libag – Bo-oy Food Products

• Rodiyo T. Tacdoy – Aduyon Coffee Growers

• Freddie D. Gaynat – BadtheWrong Café / FDG Stages

• Jessa B. Malani – Afar Café

• Jessie Cris M. Lahboy – DTI Baguio-Benguet, STIDS

The competition was championed by Ms. Michelle D. Tumicpao of the RAGAS: Beauty in the Ruins Crochet Hub transforming rags (worn-out clothes) to inspiring crochet products and mentorship classes, with a final score of 83.52% and winning ₱30,000.00;

Two contenders ended with a tied score of 82.94% and proceeded to a tiebreaker through their oral presentation, where they scored 50.80% and 49.80%, respectively.

2nd Place - Ms. Beverly D. Ayochok of GOJDA Accounting/Bookkeeping Services, with her trusted and reliable bookkeeping solutions for MSMEs, and receiving ₱20,000.00.

3rd Place - Ms. Yllena Lorielei B. Leygo and Ms. Reyanne D. Lino of Hibla’t Lahi, with their upcycled, Cordillera culture rooted wears, and winning ₱10,000.00.

While receiving their cash prizes intended to support their business growth, the La Trinidad Public Employment Service Office has implemented a monitoring system, up until 2 years, to further assist and monitor these young business owners in advancing their ventures.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to all outstanding finalists who brought their vision and entrepreneurial spirit to the stage:

• Zcrochet and Craft of Zonora B. Aguia

• Sip & Smash Café of Sean Victor D. Oya

• Sip and Bit Edible Cups of Esteve Tan M. Palubo, Lloyd Bryan A. Saysay, and Mae Ann A. Simon

• Dolce Fiore's Gourmet Products, Cake, and Pastries of Darlin Ellie R. Escaño-Rapisura

• Ygolote of Shanie Glaidhalie R. Apola, Heart Owen D. Dio-As, and Genevieve K. Marcos

• Calmascape of Froilan Dave B. Valdez And Jaymar Apalis

• Fresh Crunch Haven of Sheila Mae P. Cayatoc, Jessalyn G. Diaus, and Nadine M. Oronan

• Likh'ay of Mariel D. Aniban

• Lemonary of Jasmin Russ A. Amansec, Rosse Anne Anonuenvo, Geraldine D. David, and Sophia Alessandra D. Diaz

• Gawis Sayote Food Products of Joemelyn A. Alindayo

• Dapya Studio: Prints and Crafts of Claudine B. Yag-o

Special thanks to the WORK-the-TALK Society for their invaluable assistance in facilitating and hosting this activity.

Innovation thrives when a community believes in its youth.

#LTYouth #Youthpreneur #LimitlessLaTrinidad #PESOLaTrinidad

Author: GCDJr-PESO Staff

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