The document summarizes the itinerary and activities of the ENEDA visiting team during their 3-day preliminary research trip to Iloilo for the upcoming ENEDA-YES Iloilo National Conference. Key events included meetings with stakeholders from St. Paul University, DTI Iloilo, Central Philippine University, local businesses and the Iloilo City Mayor to discuss partnerships and support for the conference. Site visits were also made to potential conference venues and local attractions in Iloilo and Guimaras Island.

1. Preliminary Research for
ENEDA-YES
Iloilo National Conference
April 19 -21,2012
ENEDA Visiting Team
1.Maria Luisa Benig-Gatchalian, President, ENEDA National (Miriam
College, QC)
2. Ma. Elsa F. Hufano, Board Secretary
(St. Paul University QC)
3. Dr. Nancy C. Bartolome, Treasurer (UST
Manila)
4.Mark Glenn Villamor , Region 6 Coordinator, ENEDA is 11!
(Capiz State University, Roxas City)
5.Jose Ochaves II, YES, Treasurer
(UST, Manila)

2. April 19,2012: First Day at Iloilo
Day 1: April 19,2012
1.Arrived in Iloilo at 6:00 am
2. Arrived in St. Paul Iloilo at
7:15 am
3.Visit to the Chapel at 7:25 am
4. 7:30 am; Brief introduction with
SPU Iloilo President, Sister Carol and
Vice President for Finance, Sister Luisa
5. 7:45 am : Brief breakfast at the
hospital cafeteria through the courtesy
of Sister

3. Day 1: Meeting at St. Paul University Iloilo with the President, Sister Carol
ENEDA Team: : Gatchalian, Bartolome, Hufano, Ochave
6. 8: 30 – 9:15 am : Meeting with Sister Carol;
Presentation of ENEDA and the 11th National
Conference in March 1 to 4, 2013
7. Exploring partnerships with SPU Iloilo as the school
and venue host of the 11th National Conference;
Areas for collaboration were discussed; endorsed
to Science Department, Business & Accountancy
Department & Student Organization/Leaders
9. 9:30 -10 am: Meeting with Ms. Sharon Mendoza,
Science Research Department; where their Social
Entrepreneurship Outreach program initiative was
developed; on seaweed farming and new product
ventures with Guimaras Seaweed Cooperative
which SPU helped organized for women

4. Day 1: April 19, 2012: Ms. Lea T. Gonzales & Ms. Yoly Gallenero
10. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm: DTI Iloilo
11. ENEDA Presentation to Ms. Yoly Gallenero
13. Presentation to Ms. Lea T. Gonzales
Division Chair, DTI –Iloilo; Explored the
collaboration with DTI Iloilo as Business
Enabling/Development Center; to provide
avenue for student plant visits to DTI assisted
industries; support as business enabling
center exhibitor and product exhibit co-
organizer by tapping own beneficiaries to
exhibit their products as one of the
highlights of the ENEDA/Iloilo National
Conference; provide resource for technical
experts as speakers/coach or consultant to
student ventures; access to industry studies
and research for entrepreneurship students in
the tertiary level; judge to student
competitions; and other similar activities.

5. Day 1: Meeting with Former BFAR Director, Dr. Sonia Seville and
Ms. Sharon Mendoza, SPU Iloilo Science Department
14. 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm: Meeting with Dr. Sonia Seville
and Ms. Sharon Mendoza on the SPU Iloilo
informal entrepreneurship project with Guimaras
women on seaweed farming and community
industries ; product development venture
initiatives through research and development on
many uses of seaweed as its base material like
seaweed tea; seaweed soap ; and others for
commercialization;
14. Explored areas for collaboration & partnership;
product exhibition; student venture pitching;
student networking with several SPU student
organization; was introduced to Ms. Concon,
Director for Student Affairs; set for Day 2 meet at
8:30 in the morning April 20, 2012 with student
leaders
15. Endorsed by “Manang Sonia” to confirm
appointment with Hon. Jed Mabilog, Iloilo city
Mayor and Mr. Joeboy Ingraim

6. Meeting with Hon. Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, Iloilo City Mayor
and Ms. Mati Octavio, Executive Staff for Education
17. 4:00 to 5:00 pm at Iloilo City Hall;
Meeting with the Mayor Jed and the
Executive Staff for Education, Ms. Mati
on areas of support, partnership and
collaboration ; to promote
entrepreneurship education and the
11th National Conference; as ENEDA
brings students, educators, businesses,
experts, from regions all over the
nation together in Iloilo

7. Meeting with Hon. Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, Iloilo City Mayor
and Ms. Mati Octavio, Executive Staff for Education
18. ENEDA to prepare program
development for review for all sectors
involved; Mayor Jed Mabilog and his
Executive Assistant for Education, Ms.
Mati with Mr. Ronan Seal Castro, staff
assistant, to organize & convene
university/college presidents, heads
and administrators, businesses,
organizations and individuals to come
together to make the ENEDA 11th
National Conference to happen.
Expected to submit program draft by
mid June 2012.

8. Day 1: Back to SPU to meet with Ms. Sharon Mendoza
20. 5:30 pm Ms. Mendoza announced her
assignment from Sister Carol after her
meeting as the point person to ENEDA
ENEDA’s 11th National Conference
Project on March 1 to 4 2012
5:45 Ms. Mendoza and Ms. Gatch
proceeded to Tawili Center for a visit
for introduction to some ladies
6:20 pm To Amigo Hotel

9. Day 2: April 20 2012, Meeting with SPU Student Leaders
ENEDA Team: Gatchalian, Bartolome, Hufano, Villamor, Ochave
1. 6:00 am: Holy Mass at SPU Chapel to offer the work for
the day
1. 7:15 Breakfast at Amigo Hotel
1. 8:15 to SPU Iloilo; Meeting with Student Leaders;
possible engagements and participation with YES and
ENEDA to the 11th National Conference; as school host
4. Student Leaders: Apryl Rose D. Doriman ;Lyka Carmona;
Ruby Santillana ; John Rex Baltazar; Jayson Edang

10. Day 2: April 20 2012, Meeting with SPU Student Leaders
5. Campus tour; facilities inspection as possible venue
for educators student activities

11. Day 2: April 20 2012, Central Philippine University
Stephen Yuson, College Assistant
6. 11:00 am : Exploratory discussion/meeting on
possible collaboration areas ; Stephen Yuson,,
setting up meeting with the
Dean

12. Day 2: April 20 2012, Central Philippine University
Dr. Nancy Bartolome, Ms. Elsa Hufano , Mr. Mark Villamor – CapSU, Josh Ochave
& Marilou Gatchalian
7. Campus tour; facilities inspection as possible venue
for educators student activities at the sprawling
campus of CPU

13. Day 2: April 20, 2012, Biscocho Haus
Jerry Guadarrama, Owner
8. 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm: Meeting/discussion on
ENEDA and possible collaboration with Mr.
Guadarrama, Family Business Owner ; as resource
person and possible sponsor

14. Day 2: April 20,2012, Oldtimer,
La Paz Batchoy
9. 1:00 -1:30 Quick lunch , starting at P60 pesos at
Old Timer at La Paz Batchoy – Local delicacy,
distinctively Iloilo; something to promote about
Iloilo to participants

15. Day 2: April 20,2012, UP Visayas, Dr. Evelyn T. Belleza,
Vice-Chancellor for Planning & Development
10. 2:10 pm to 2:45 pm ENEDA presentation ;
discussion on the possible collaboration with
UP Visayas; participation to the ENEDA 11th
National Conference; faculty /researchers as
expert resource for business ideation or
identification/ venture planning ; business
and entrepreneurship projects for business
planning competition;
student/faculty/school/networking;
9. UPV as venue for educators/student
activities like competitions/forums/ other
related endeavors

16. Day 2: April 20,2012, Miag- ao Church, Mama’s
Kitchen/Hand Weaving Tradition as site and plant visit for
the 11th National Conference, Historical Trip;
12. 3:00-5:30: Visit to Miag-Ao
NOTE: Describe how the church was built!

17. Day 2: April 20,2012, Miag- ao Church, Mama’s
Kitchen/Hand Weaving Tradition as site and plant visit for
the 11th National Conference, Historical Trip;
13. Hand loom – Traditional Weaving !
Arevalo Family Tradition

18. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
14. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm : Local Government:
Local Iloilo Tourism
15. Volunteer Team to Councilor: Jason
Gonzales (An Initiative for Iloilo):
Chuachille B. Montealto; Tajen Sui; Frances
Lacuesta; Joelyn Limson

19. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
.

20. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
16. A mix of student leaders, academic community,
volunteer organizations of your professionals,
foundations, media/publisher, business
community and ngo’s
17. Milyn Leghid, Coordinator

21. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
18. Central Philippine Università
College Faculty, Aquiles Sansing
19. SPU Iloilo –Student Leaders
Apryl Rose D. Doriman ; Lyka Carmona

22. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
20.
Patrick Mabilog
21. Joynen Baldevanon

23. Day 2: April 20,2012, Get together with stakeholders
22. Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Iloilo,
Joe Marie Agriam, President
Cream Lifestyle Magazine, Iloilo, Publisher

24. Day 3: April 21,2012, Visit to Guimaras Island:
Sibunag, Seaweed Farmer; Industry Cooperative ;
1. 6:00 am: Holy Mass at SPU Chapel
2. 7:00 am: Breakfast at Amigo
3. 7:45 am: Off to Guimaras Island via Boat Ferry
4 Agri-Fair /Mango Festival at Provincial
Capitol
5 Grounds

25. Day 3: April 21,2012, Visit to Guimaras Island:
Sibunag, Seaweed Farmer; Industry Cooperative ;
5. Seaweed Farm/Growers ENEDA Presentation for
collaboration and partnership specifically for coming up
with new venture ideas for students in the region ;
participate in the the 11th ENEDA National Conference as
exhibitors to showcase the any uses and benefits of
seaweed; may be tapped as resource/material supplier;
With: Sibunag Seaweed Growers an Traders Association, Inc.
Nemia A. Ballos, Treasurer

26. Day 3: April 21,2012, Visit to Guimaras Island:
Sibunag, Seaweed Farmer; Industry Cooperative ;
6. Entrepreneurs/Farmers/Resort Owner
7. Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources
(BFAR)

27. Day 3: April 21,2012, Visit to Trappist Monast;ery
5. 10:30: The Trappist Monastery – petition for
ENEDA and its mission; site visit for the
conference

28. Day 3: April 21,2012, Stopover to Raymen Family
Resort;
6. 12:00 pm : Raymen Family Resort
pm rushing to catch the boat ride
back

29. Day 3: April 21,2012, Back to Iloilo City
6. 12:45 pm : Back to Iloilo to in
time for late check out and
meeting with Amigo Hotel
before 2 pm

30. Day 3: April 21,2012, Amigo Terrace Hotel
7. 1:50 pm checked out; Meeting at
2:30 pm with the Marketing and PR
Manager, Karmela Jesena
Explored possible partnership or tie-up
for the ENEDA 11th National
Conference
ENEDA to prepare the program and
logistics, facilities and equipment;
room requirements by

31. Day 3: April 21,2012, Amigo Terrace Hotel
8. 3:00 pm Facilities
inspection and check out !

32. Day 3: April 21,2012, Amigo Terrace Hotel and Mall
8. 3:00 pm Hotel and Mall
Area/Facilities inspection

33. Day 3: April 21,2012, On the way to the airport
9. 3:30 pm Dried Fish mark;
dried shrimp , tuyo, and bacalao
local version
To bring home

34. Day 3: April 21,2012, Iloilo Airport , Pal
ED- Iloilo 7:50pm; ETA 8:50 pm, Manila
10. 5:30 pm at the airport.
Successful Meet ups
and collaboration with
Stakeholders!
With God’s grace…
•A new phase of challenges
now begins!