By Ma. Theresa Magbanua & Julienne Patricia Delgado
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R officials, along with student entrepreneurs, officially opened the CENTREPRENEUR Fair with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting held on July 21, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. The event marked the launch of a student-driven initiative celebrating Centralian creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Republic (̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R) successfully launched its first-ever CENTREPRENEUR Fair on July 21–22, 2025, at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The two-day event served as a platform for 27 student-run businesses to showcase, promote, and sell their products—ranging from food and drinks to clothing, art, and tech items.
The event was organized by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R Senator Ma. Theresa Magbanua, College of Nursing Representative Julienne Patricia Delgado, and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R officials, in collaboration with student entrepreneurs from across the university. It was the first initiative that allowed students to operate their own booths with no profit-sharing, enabling them to keep 100% of their sales.
CENTREPRENEUR aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, promoting youth entrepreneurship and real-world business experience within the campus.
Student entrepreneurs registered through an online Google Form and complied with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R’s internal rules and university policies. The fair drew strong support from students, faculty, and staff, transforming the venue into a lively and collaborative space.
The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, recognizing the efforts and contributions of all participants. Following its success, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡R aims to provide more platforms for students to market their businesses and products—continuing its mission to empower Centralian entrepreneurs.