03/10/2026
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ || ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐
The second day of the ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐) ๐๐๐๐ continued with a series of insightful talks, discussions, and activities focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, digital marketing, personal development, and resilience. The event was held at the Fuerte CamSur Sports Complex, Cadlan, Pili, Camarines Sur.
The program formally began with the Welcome Remarks delivered by ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐. (๐๐๐๐๐). This was followed by an Inspirational Message from ๐๐ข๐ซ. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ ๐. ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง๐จ, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐, who reminded the participants that young people are not only preparing for their future but are also capable of actively building it. His message emphasized the importance of taking action, developing skills, and embracing opportunities.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The morning session featured discussions on innovation and entrepreneurship, including a session from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) focusing on Partnerships for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration, technology, and innovation in developing entrepreneurial ideas and creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs.
The participants were also introduced to different opportunities and programs that can support young people in starting and developing their entrepreneurial ventures.
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The afternoon sessions focused on digital entrepreneurship, content creation, marketing, career development, mental wellness, and resilience.
Mr. Richard Matthew Abalos discussed โCreating Meaningful Content.โ He emphasized the importance of creating content with purpose and value, reminding participants that โthe best moments in life are worth documenting.โ His discussion encouraged young entrepreneurs to use digital platforms not only for promotion but also for storytelling and building meaningful connections with their audience.
Ms. Michelle Bo, from the PGCA Bicol Chapter, presented โHealthy Minds, Bold Venture: Guidance and Mental Wellness for the Entrepreneurial Journey.โ Her session emphasized the importance of maintaining mental wellness while pursuing entrepreneurial goals. Participants were reminded that personal well-being is also an important part of sustaining a business journey.
The session on โMarketing in the Digital Ageโ was delivered by Mr. James Anthony Y. Lim, President of AG Terra Venture and Founder/CEO of Stuhrling Enterprise. The discussion focused on how entrepreneurs can adapt to the changing digital environment and maximize digital platforms for marketing, branding, and reaching customers.
Another inspiring session was delivered by Mr. Hygie B. Ochoa through โFrom Naga to the World: Building a Career in Animation.โ His story highlighted the possibilities available to young people in creative industries and demonstrated how local talent can pursue opportunities beyond their community.
The day concluded with an inspiring talk from Mr. Paulo Tibig, a motivational speaker, on โMindset and Resilience: Bouncing Forward.โ He emphasized the importance of having the right mindset when facing challenges and setbacks. One of the key messages from his session was:
โ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐, ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐.โ.โ
He also emphasized that life is a mind game, encouraging the participants to develop resilience, maintain a positive mindset, and learn from difficulties instead of allowing setbacks to stop their progress.
Overall, the two-day congress provided the participating students with meaningful learning experiences, new perspectives, and inspiration in entrepreneurship. The event demonstrated that entrepreneurship goes beyond creating a businessโit also involves innovation, creativity, resilience, meaningful connections, and the courage to turn ideas into action.
For the BS Entrepreneurship students of Polangui Community College, the 12th RYEC became an opportunity to learn directly from entrepreneurs, professionals, industry leaders, and motivational speakers. The experience encouraged them to bring the lessons they gained from the congress back to their academic journey and future entrepreneurial ventures.