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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the Alfredo M. Yao (AMY) Innovation Awards 2025 to two outstanding Filipino innovations during the awarding ceremonies held on October 20, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, in conjunction with the 51st Philippine Business Conference and Expo.
The AMY Innovation Awards celebrates Filipino creativity and innovation. It recognizes inventors, entrepreneurs, and students whose pioneering ideas and products advance business efficiency, strengthen productivity, and contribute to national growth and development.
For the Collegiate Category, the Grand Winner is EcoPure Cleaning Solutions from Partido State University. EcoPure Cleaning Solutions is redefining clean and green by transforming local calamansi peels into eco-friendly, food-grade dishwashing tablets with water-soluble packaging. In partnership with Bicolano farmers, the team turns waste into opportunity—delivering a safe, sustainable, and game-changing solution for a cleaner tomorrow.
For the Professional Category, the Grand Winner is Ms. Eleanor Olegario for her invention, Rainfold with 3-stage Zeramic Filter for Rainwater Harvesting Solutions for Remote and Water-Stressed Communities. Rainfold is an innovative, foldable rainwater system that uses a three-stage Zeramic filtration process to turn rain and wastewater into safe, reusable water. Portable, affordable, and sustainable, Rainfold provides access to clean water anytime, anywhere—proving that innovation can truly transform lives.
Through the AMY Innovation Awards, PCCI reaffirms its commitment to promoting research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among Filipinos. By providing a platform for groundbreaking ideas, the Awards continue to encourage inventive solutions that foster competitiveness, inclusivity, and sustainable development across industries. - Marlaine Ambata
