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Business park to rise in Sibulan

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A multi-million peso business incubation facility, to be managed and operated by Silliman University, will soon rise in barangay San Antonio in the town of Sibulan, Negros Oriental.

The facility is designed to foster technological innovation and entrepreneurial talent, as well as develop innovative products and services that will contribute to growth of the economy, not only in Negros but throughout the country.

SU President Betty Cernol-McCann, lawyer-businessman Edilberto Bravo and wife Dr. Felina Bravo spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremonies on May 22.

The Bravo couple donated to Silliman a 1.5-hectare lot and P100 million for the construction of the incubation facility that will house acceleration, ideation and development, dormitory, and pitching and matching rooms.

Bravo said they recognized the urgent need to promote technological innovation, prompting them to provide funds for the project, with no reservations and restrictions.

“It’s free for them [Silliman] to spend,” Bravo said.

He said there is no better investment for the youth than giving them a chance to have great education.

He added that the facility is for people interested in technopreneur development, particularly computer graduates who are aspiring to enter into the business of apps and software development business.

McCann described the event as a confluence of forces: first, the generous Bravo couple, their vision, and their donation that will help in the economic development of the country; second, Silliman University’s mission to develop competence, character, and faith will be put to test, and who will prove that it walks the talk in terms of contributing to economic development beyond offering academic programs and passing board exams.

“When we talk about the Technopreneur Park, we would like this to be a lovely place, a garden where flowers bloom, and these flowers will be in the form of better opportunities for those who will undergo the programs that will be offered here,” McCann said.

Dr. McCann emphasized the importance of partnerships. “Silliman can’t do it all alone; we need the network of Dr. Fel, the resources of Atty. Bert. So that together, we can do more,” she said.

Former SU President Ben Malayang III, who initially discussed the project with the Bravo couple, said it will augment Silliman’s formal education with practical applications.

“The idea is to give opportunity not only for Silliman but for industries and other people in Negros,” Malayang said. (Juancho Gallarde)

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