Assalamualaikum…

Madayaw ug maayong gabii kaninyong tanan. Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat.

Tonight, we celebrate the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives and build dreams.

I congratulate Go Negosyo on its 18th anniversary and express my most profound admiration for the visionary leadership of Mr. Jo Concepcion, whose innovative mindset has influenced and inspired a culture of entrepreneurship among many Filipinos.

For 18 years, Go Negosyo has been empowering aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to succeed.

This has led to the growth of a supportive community that enables entrepreneurship to thrive.

To achieve a truly progressive nation, we must start by instilling an innovative mindset in the Filipino youth.

This is why the Department of Education has signed an agreement with Go Negosyo to introduce entrepreneurship to high school students.

Through the MATATAG Agenda, we are investing in a future where Filipinos can readily identify opportunities for creating wealth and are equipped to respond to social and economic changes with agility and confidence.

Let me share some salient points from the Memorandum of Agreement we forged today.

Pampaaralang Taniman ng mga Agribida

Our response to the national policy of building agriculture as one of the stronges backbones of wealth creation is "Pampaaralang Taniman ng mga Agribida."

We want to inspire a new generation of agricultural leaders through this program.

We will introduce basic agricultural concepts to high school students, establish school-based gardens, and cultivate cash crops using school sites.

School gardens are more than just a place to grow food.

They provide a platform for communities to come together, work towards a shared goal, and promote healthy eating habits.

Go Negosyo will inspire innovative marketing strategies to generate sustainable revenue projects for local farmers and student entrepreneurs with the help of private sector funding and Parents' Teacher Associations or PTAs.

We can build a thriving and equitable food system for our communities by empowering students and farmers through entrepreneurship and promoting sustainable agriculture.

We will also work on

Agribusiness Education

Mentoring Entrepreneurs through our teachers

Youthpreneur Mentorship Program

Enterprise development is a powerful catalyst for wealth creation.

Partnering with Go Negosyo, a leader in MSME empowerment, will help the educational sector craft responsive curricula, programs, and activities to build a strong economy for the future.

We are excited about our partnership, we are excited forthe children. It will develop a responsive curriculum for agribusiness and entrepreneurship.

By incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities, we will help learners grasp theoretical concepts and foster an entrepreneurial spirit.

Let us make entrepreneurship a driving force for progress and social mobility.

Together, let us transform lives and build dreams.

Patuloy tayong maging MATATAG sa pagtaguyod ng isang Bansang Makabata at mga Batang Makabansa.

Lahat – para sa Diyos, sa bayan, at sa bawat pamilyang Pilipno.

Shukran.