Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) showcased its creative excellence by winning the Same Event Edit competition at the 2025 Coffee Farms and Industry Encounters through the Science and Technology Agenda (FIESTA), held December 3–4 at the Tanza Convention Center.
SLSU’s Information and Communications Office (ICO), headed by Ms. April Arianne A. de Leon, together with Information Officer Ms. Sarah May R. Rivere and Media Production Specialist Mr. Jefferson L. Abris, represented the university in the competition. Their winning entry was accompanied by an original composition from Mr. Davidson Arena, Academic Support Staff of SLSU.
FIESTA is a technology promotion platform initiated by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) to advance science, technology, and innovation (STI) in the agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources (AANR) sector. Coffee FIESTA 2025 served as a national celebration of the Philippine coffee industry, where participating consortia showcased R&D-driven solutions for the sector.
This year’s event was implemented by four regional consortia: Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (STAARRDEC), Cordillera Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (CorCAARRD), SOCCSKSARGEN Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SOXAARRDEC), and Northern Mindanao Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (NOMCAARRD).
Layout and Article: April Arianne de Leon