CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) strengthened its push for sustainable innovation after formalizing a partnership with Everything Green to convert coconut agricultural waste into useful and marketable materials.
The collaboration was sealed through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on February 9, 2026, at the University Conference Room of the NEUST Sumacab Campus in Cabanatuan City.
NEUST President Rhodora Jugo said the initiative reflects the university’s commitment to ensuring that innovation addresses pressing environmental concerns and produces long-term benefits for communities.
She emphasized that innovation must go beyond technological advancement and serve as a response to global challenges through sustainability and responsible stewardship.
“Innovation is no longer about technological advancement, but about how we respond to global challenges through sustainability, responsible stewardship, and partnerships that benefit society, the nation, and future generations,” Jugo said.
Meanwhile, Everything Green Founder Camille Albarracin shared that the partnership stemmed from shared values and earlier engagements during technology business incubation trainings, which paved the way for deeper collaboration between the academe and industry.
She noted that the collaboration would strengthen efforts to develop sustainable and locally grounded solutions by integrating academic research, applied technology, and community-based social enterprises.
“This collaboration will strengthen our efforts to develop sustainable, locally grounded solutions by bringing together academic research, applied technology, and community-based social enterprise,” Albarracin said.
Jugo also expressed the university’s full institutional support for the project, emphasizing a unified vision to transform agricultural waste into innovative materials while promoting environmental responsibility and inclusive growth.
The event was witnessed by NEUST officials, including Vice President for Research, Extension, and Training Jean Guillasper; Planning and Development Office Director Keneth Armas; Extension Services Department Director Marivic Villegas; Innovation Management Office Head Edgelly Vitug; and Innovation and Technology Support Office Manager Emmanuel Borre.
This partnership will open more opportunities for research commercialization, technology transfer, and community-based enterprises aligned with sustainable development goals. (CLJD/MCAL, PIA Region 3-Nueva Ecija)
