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PRA and QCU mark a significant milestone through a Memorandum of Understanding signing, bringing together government officials, academic leaders, environmental advocates, and Biorganism Corporation to support sustainable food production, agricultural education, and digital farming innovation.

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — October 17, 2026 — In a significant step toward advancing sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and food security, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and Quezon City University (QCU) held a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Quezon City University Main Campus in Novaliches, Quezon City.

The event marked an important milestone in the implementation of the PRA Hydroponics Greenhouse Facility Project, an initiative designed to introduce modern agricultural technologies into educational institutions, strengthen environmental awareness, and empower Filipino students with practical knowledge of climate-resilient food production.

The ceremonial signing brought together representatives from the Quezon City local government, PRA's Environmental Management Department, QCU's academic and sustainability leadership, and private-sector technology partners committed to promoting sustainable development.

A Meaningful Partnership Between Government, Academe, and Agricultural Technology Innovators

The signing ceremony highlighted the growing importance of collaboration among government agencies, academic institutions, and private enterprises in responding to the challenges of food security, climate change, agricultural sustainability, and declining youth participation in farming.

The program formally opened with registration and preliminary activities, followed by welcome remarks delivered by Ms. Ynna Margarita G. Yalong-Gelomina.

Engr. Mark John D. Pineda presented the PRA Hydroponic Project, introducing its objectives and the significance of incorporating hydroponic farming facilities into educational and community-based sustainability programs.

The ceremonial signing took place symbolizing the institutional commitment to advancing agricultural education and environmental responsibility.

Following the signing, Engr. Anthony Peter D. Crisologo, Member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Reclamation Authority, delivered a message of support, emphasizing the importance of collaborative programs that contribute to community development and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Theresa V. Atienza, DEM, President of Quezon City University, likewise delivered a message of support, underscoring the university's participation in educational initiatives that connect academic learning with practical sustainability applications.

The ceremony concluded with a photo opportunity, bringing together the participating institutions and stakeholders in recognition of the partnership.

Among those who attended were representatives of Hon. Nicole “Nikki” V. Crisologo, Quezon City Councilor, officials and personnel of the PRA Environmental Management Department, QCU sustainability program heads and faculty members, and Henry V. Bayubay, President and Chief Executive Officer of Biorganism Corporation, a technology provider and distributor supporting the BC AGRI-System Climate-Smart Greenhouse and its integrated digital monitoring, agricultural marketing, Bagsakan trading, and delivery platform.

BC AGRI-System: Bringing Climate-Smart Technology Into the Educational Environment

A notable private-sector participant in the event was Biorganism Corporation, represented by its President and CEO, Henry V. Bayubay, whose company supports the introduction and distribution of the BC AGRI-System Climate-Smart Greenhouse Technology.

The integrated system is designed to extend conventional hydroponic farming into a digitally monitored agricultural ecosystem.

Through the BC AGRI-System, participating institutions can potentially benefit from several interconnected technologies and services:

• Climate-Smart Greenhouse Technology: Controlled-environment agricultural facilities supporting hydroponic crop production and efficient farm management.
• Digital Environmental Monitoring: Sensor-enabled monitoring of greenhouse temperature, water quality, pH levels, and nutrient conditions, depending on the installed system configuration.
• Water and Nutrient Management: Technologies supporting water efficiency, nutrient management, and sustainable crop production.
• Geotagging and Digital Documentation: Location-based identification, monitoring, and documentation of participating greenhouse facilities.
• BC AGRI-System Learning Program: Educational materials, tutorials, and practical training modules designed to introduce students and teachers to modern agriculture.
• Bagsakan Digital Marketing and Trading Platform: A proposed digital connection between agricultural producers, buyers, institutional markets, and community consumers.
• Pickup and Delivery System Portal: Digital logistics capabilities intended to support the distribution and marketing of harvested agricultural products.

These technologies represent a broader vision in which a greenhouse becomes more than a structure for growing vegetables. It becomes a learning laboratory, a digital innovation platform, and a potential foundation for sustainable community enterprise.

Biorganism Corporation's participation reflects the importance of private-sector technological support in strengthening the practical implementation of agricultural education and sustainability initiatives.

Empowering Filipino Students to Become the Next Generation of Digital Farmers

One of the most important objectives of the PRA Hydroponics Greenhouse Facility Project is its potential to transform the way Filipino students understand agriculture.

For generations, agriculture has been commonly associated with traditional field cultivation, physically demanding farm labor, and rural livelihoods. However, the emergence of hydroponics, automated greenhouse management, environmental sensors, artificial intelligence, and digital agricultural trading is reshaping the sector.

Through educational greenhouse facilities, students can learn how food is produced, how plants respond to environmental conditions, and how technology can improve agricultural productivity.

They may also gain exposure to emerging career opportunities in agricultural engineering, information technology, environmental science, biotechnology, agricultural entrepreneurship, and digital farm management.

For Henry V. Bayubay and Biorganism Corporation, the initiative is aligned with a broader advocacy to encourage young Filipinos to recognize agriculture as a technology-driven industry capable of creating innovation, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

The program also offers a pathway for universities and schools to integrate agricultural technology into research, community extension services, and practical learning activities.

Supporting the Vision of “Tanim Pangarap: Munting Tanim, Malaking Pangarap”

The partnership also complements the youth-centered message of the PRA Hydroponics Greenhouse Facility Project's “Tanim Pangarap: Munting Tanim, Malaking Pangarap” campaign.

The campaign promotes the idea that even a small opportunity to plant, learn, and participate in agriculture can inspire a much greater ambition among Filipino learners.

Its message, “Young Learners, Brighter Tomorrow,” emphasizes that education, opportunity, and practical skills development are essential foundations of national progress.

NPO News Team I BC-PR