01/06/2026
๐๐๐ฌ๐จ & ๐๐ฃ-๐๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ค๐จ: ๐๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐: ๐๐ป ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐
On May 26, 2026, entrepreneurship students gathered at Mandarin Plaza Hotel for the Entrepreneurship Summit 2026.
The program formally opened with an opening prayer, the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, and then the USC Hymn. This was followed by welcoming remarks from Sir Raymond Mangumpit, and the introduction of the guest speaker, Ms. Kimberly Chan, whose talk inspired students to continue pursuing innovation, leadership, and purpose in their entrepreneurial journey.
As the evening continued, students enjoyed dinner, intermission performances, and the showing of enterprise short films that highlighted the creativity and hard work of aspiring entrepreneurs. The atmosphere inside the venue felt warm and celebratory, as laughter, conversations, and shared moments filled the room.
The summit also became a special moment of recognition and transition. During the awarding ceremony, students and officers were acknowledged for their contributions and efforts throughout the year. The induction of the Student Innovation Governing Board (SIGB) and the new PRODIGY officers symbolized the beginning of a new chapter for the organization, one that will continue to be guided by leadership, innovation, and service.
Among the many memorable moments of the evening, one segment brought a particularly emotional atmosphere to the venue.
As the special tribute video for the senior PRODIGY officers played on screen, the atmosphere inside the ballroom slowly changed. The video captured memories from countless events, preparations, victories, and behind-the-scenes moments that defined their journey together as officers and friends. Smiles quickly turned emotional as many seniors were seen wiping away tears while watching the people and memories that became such an important part of their college life.
It was a quiet but powerful reminder that behind every successful event were students who gave their time, effort, and hearts to the organization. More than leadership positions and responsibilities, PRODIGY became a second home for many of them. It became a place where friendships were formed, lessons were learned, and memories were created together.
The night concluded with closing remarks by EJ Nicole Perales and the lively โStartups & Step-Upsโ dance celebration, allowing everyone to end the summit with joy despite the emotional goodbyes shared that evening. As the program came to a close, what remained were the memories, friendships, and shared experiences that made the Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 more than just an event for the entrepreneurship students and the PRODIGY community.
It became a reminder of how far they had come together, carrying with them not only the lessons and achievements of the year, but also the people and moments that made the journey meaningful.
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๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ: Caitlin Chang
๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ: Owen Verallo, Kaila Beyer, & Gabriel Dagohoy
๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฒ: Samantha Lanonzo
