The Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) Information and Communications Office (ICO), in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)–Quezon and the SLSU Technology Business Incubator (TBI), launched ICOwentuhan through a pilot episode featuring TBI services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on September 15.

In her opening message, ICO Head Ms. April Arianne A. de Leon described ICOwentuhan as a platform for “kwentong may kwenta sa komunidad,” bringing useful and relevant information about SLSU's programs, services, and opportunities closer to the communities it serves.

SLSU President Frederick T. Villa likewise described the initiative as “an opportunity to listen, exchange ideas, build partnership, and tell stories that matter to our people.”

Conducted in a press conference format similar to Kapihan with PIA Quezon, the pilot episode was hosted by PIA Quezon Information Officer Cecille C. Maloles and featured Dr. Jennifer Edytha J. Lagrazon, TBI Center Chief/Manager; Mr. Giehway R. Liwanag, TBI Science Research Specialist; and Dr. Nona D. Nagares, an SLSU TBI incubatee and owner of Nnovate Food Products.

The discussion highlighted how the SLSU TBI supports entrepreneurs and provides opportunities for MSMEs to develop their products, strengthen their businesses, and access innovation and technology support.

The episode was livestreamed through the official pages of SLSU, PIA CALABARZON, and PIA Quezon, with media partners including Radyo Pilipinas, STANUP Balikatan, 101.5 Cool FM DWDD, DZRV 846 Radyo Veritas – Boses ng Barangay, Mass Media Broadcasting System, NiDAS TOUCH, Radyo Kaisahan, Quezon Chronos, Talk of the Town, and Life Radio DZAT 1512 Southern Luzon.

Closing the pilot episode, Presidential Management Coordinating Office Director Maritess O. Villa affirmed the University's commitment to sustaining ICOwentuhan as a platform for bringing SLSU's services and initiatives to wider audiences.

The replay of ICOwentuhan: SLSU Technology Business Incubator Services with PIA Quezon is available on the official SLSU YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@slsuMain).