UPLB Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship

UPLB Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship The department continuously innovates through faculty development programs, study tours and partnership with private and government institutions.

The Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (DAME) is a unit of the College of Economics and Management (CEM), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). DAME’s degree programs constantly provide students with knowledge and skills to prepare them for leadership roles in agribusiness management and entrepreneurship. In order to develop highly skilled and well-rounded leaders

in the agribusiness sector, DAME focuses on relevant and cutting-edge research on best practices in agribusiness, entrepreneurship, innovations on different business models, among others. Several research projects of DAME’s faculty dwmembers include impact assessment of PCAARRD’s science and technology based farm modalities, ex ante assessment of different commodities, feasibility studies, among others. Morover, DAME is actively involved in extension work and public service advocacies by providing technical assistance to farmers, the government, the private sector and the larger community. DAME’s faculty members, in partnership with different institutions, conducted trainings on agro-enterprise development, marketing and financial management to different stakeholders. Lastly, DAME strengthens its instruction, research and public service efforts through linkages with other university in Asia and in the world.

07/09/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

We’re excited to introduce the official online home of our Department. You can now find more contents that go beyond our social media posts for a more detailed information, announcements, and updates.

The website is also a way for us to connect with our students, alumni, partners, and stakeholders. You can also catch up on some of our latest news and articles:

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐀
https://dame.uplb.edu.ph/news/dame-students-dominate-young-farmers-challenge-2026-in-region-iv-a

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐓-𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐑𝐈 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐤 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚
https://dame.uplb.edu.ph/news/dame-attends-the-36th-iagbt-kitri-biannual-conference-and-research-symposium-at-dongguk-university-south-korea

Many improvements are still underway, but we’re proud of the interface, the details, and the progress so far!

Explore the DAME Website:
https://dame.uplb.edu.ph/

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁𝐀𝐀 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞The Department is immensely proud of Mr. Cesar Mario O. Mam...
05/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁𝐀𝐀 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐞

The Department is immensely proud of Mr. Cesar Mario O. Mamon, a 1976 DAME alumnus, for being recognized as one of the five 2026 UPLBAA Golden Jubilarian Awardees.

Fifty years of honor, excellence, and service; truly a remarkable feat that continues to inspire and make the whole UPLB community proud.

As the first Asian to serve as Chairman of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), Mr. Mamon also brought global recognition to the Philippines in the theme park and attractions industry, contributing to its growth and inspiring innovation in entertainment and tourism.

We are so inspired and we celebrate such achievement of this well-deserved recognition and the enduring legacy of one of our distinguished alumni.

As the tagline of Enchanted Kingdom goes, may the magic live with us forever. ✨

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬!On September 04, 2026, the...
04/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬!

On September 04, 2026, the Department proudly celebrates a remarkable showing at the 2026 CEM Parangal, receiving recognition across all three major areas of distinction: Instruction, Research, and Extension.

We are very proud of this accomplishment, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff in creating value for our students, stakeholders, and the nation.

We also celebrate our DAME alumna, Ms. Jean Pauline Belarmino-Landicho, who served as the event’s keynote speaker and was recognized as one of the 2026 Outstanding Alumni of CEM, alongside Ms. Christina Gracia Rola-McKernan, also a graduate of the B.S. Agribusiness Management program.

Faculty members and staff were likewise recognized for their 10- and 15-year commitment and service to the Department and the University, marking significant milestones in their careers in the academe.

Congratulations as well to the UP Agribusiness Society for receiving the 2026 Best Student Organization Award, in recognition of their commitment to organizing impactful activities throughout the past year. The organization also honored Assoc. Prof. Jeanette Angeline B. Madamba with the UP Agribusiness Society Outstanding Alumna Award, recognizing her continued contributions and achievements as an alumna of the organization.

Congratulations to all our DAME awardees!

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨!What better way to celebrate the 107th year of CEM than by supporting local en...
02/09/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐌 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨!

What better way to celebrate the 107th year of CEM than by supporting local enterprises through the CEM Expo where our DA-YFC startup awardees, entrepreneurs, and local agricultural associations sell their products for everyone to enjoy.

If you’re around, please drop by and show the Elbi support! Check out their products and grab something to take home.

Come celebrate with us and support our DAME alumni as we mark the 107th Founding Anniversary of the College of Economics and Management!

27/08/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠?

We asked our freshies to share their thoughts, first impressions, and experiences about the University and their new home in DAME.

During the DAME Freshie Orientation 2026 last August 17, we took some clips to hear what our freshies had to share! Now, we want to maintain this good first impression by ensuring we do our part for our students.

Welcome to DAME, Freshies! Good luck on your journey!

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐀The Department proudly celebrates the ...
26/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕-𝐀

The Department proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of our students in the Young Farmers’ Challenge (YFC) Provincial Level for Region IV-A!

With six innovative enterprise ideas led by 10 BS ABME students, our students emerged as provincial winners, demonstrating their entrepreneurial innovations as value-adding solutions for the agricultural sector.

Each winning enterprise received ₱80,000, bringing the cohort’s total winnings to an impressive ₱480,000, which will serve as seed capital for their respective start-ups.

But we’re not done yet! As we await the results from the other provinces and regions, we remain hopeful and excited for our students who are currently competing in other categories.

Congratulations to the Entrepreneurship Cluster led by Asst. Prof. Rei Chino C. Pua and all of the DAME faculty involved. Off to the Regionals! Let's go, Entreps!

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚! 🌻The Department is immensely proud to welcome Ms. Aira Joy M. Anyayahan to its growing rost...
25/08/2026

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐚! 🌻

The Department is immensely proud to welcome Ms. Aira Joy M. Anyayahan to its growing roster of faculty.

A UPLB alumna who graduated magna cm laude and ranked Top 1 in the November 2025 Agriculturists Licensure Examination (ALE), Ms. Aira made history with her 92.18% rating, the highest rating recorded in the history of the Agriculturists Licensure Examination.

We are confident that Ms. Aira will contribute meaningfully to the exemplary standards we are continuing to build at DAME now, further strengthening the quality of services we provide to our stakeholders, most especially our students.

For the First Semester of Academic Year 2026–2027, starting on August 24, 2026, Ma’am Aira will be teaching ABME 103 (Agribusiness Systems and Modalities), MGT 101 (Concepts and Dynamics of Management), and ABME 10 (Foundations of Entrepreneurship) and NSTP2.

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!Last August 17, 2026, the Department welcomed its newest batch of students during the...
24/08/2026

𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Last August 17, 2026, the Department welcomed its newest batch of students during the DAME Freshie Orientation held at the REDREC Auditorium.

The activity gave our freshies the opportunity to get to know the Department, gain a clearer picture of the path they are about to take, and learn more about the student and support services available to them as they begin their journey in DAME.

The freshies were inspired by the message of our distinguished alumnus, Mr. Christopher S. Pastrana, President and CEO of CAPP Industries and Chairman of Archipelago Philippines Ferries Corp., who shared valuable insights from his own journey and words of encouragement for our newest DAME students.

The Department also extends its gratitude to Dr. Ma. Angeles O. Catelo, CEM Dean, for her warm welcome remarks, and to Prof. Rowena A. Dorado, CEM College Secretary, for taking the time to join us and welcome our freshies. The program was hosted by Asst. Prof. Paola Bianca M. Santander, who served as the event’s emcee.

Through the activity, we hope to have given our freshies a glimpse of what it means to be part of DAME and to begin instilling in them the values, culture, and . Adding a student perspective to the program, Ms. Reisha Aquino, an AA Entrepreneurship student, and Mr. Genesis Haylan Mendoza, a BS ABME student, shared their experiences and insights on what it is like to be a UPLB-DAME student.

And of course, we hope our freshies enjoyed the treats prepared especially for them! Our thanks to our alumnus for the McDonald’s snacks and to NutriAsia for the generous assortment of sponsored products. Yahoo!!

Welcome to DAME, Freshies of 2026!

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥On August 19, 2026, the Department officially conve...
19/08/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞: 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥

On August 19, 2026, the Department officially convened its Program Advisory Council (PAC), a vital step in strengthening the Department’s engagement with external stakeholders and further advancing its commitment to continuous improvement.

The DAME PAC provides a formal avenue for consultation with employers, alumni, industry, academe, and other stakeholders. Through their perspectives and experiences, the Council will help DAME ensure that its degree programs, particularly the BS Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (BS ABME) curriculum, remain relevant, responsive, and aligned with the evolving needs of the agribusiness sector.

We are honored to welcome the eight founding members of the DAME Program Advisory Council:

𝐑𝐉 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬
President, Romarcom International Marketing Corporation

𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬 “𝐉𝐮𝐧” 𝐁. 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐚, 𝐉𝐫.
Former Vice President and Division Head, Bank of the Philippine Islands

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐀. 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐨, 𝐏𝐡𝐃
Professor, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐌. 𝐎𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐨
Chief HR Officer and Assistant Vice President of HR, Agribank

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐋. 𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚
President and General Manager, SeedWorks Philippines, Inc.

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐳
Corporate Planning Head, ADAMCO

𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐄. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨
Owner and Co-founder, Siyudad Agrikultura

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨-𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧, 𝐏𝐡𝐃
Assistant Professor, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

DAME sincerely thanks our PAC members for sharing their time, expertise, and perspectives with the Department. We also extend our appreciation to the DAME Quality Assurance Team, Asst. Prof. Fitz D. Jimenez, Asst. Prof. Ma. Teresa A. Acda, Chair Nanette A. Aquino, and all the involved faculty members for supporting this important milestone, and to Asst. Prof. Jean Amparo A. Tanalega, Master of Ceremonies, for facilitating the inaugural meeting.

The establishment of the PAC marks not only a new chapter for DAME, but also a continued commitment to listening to our stakeholders and using their insights to strengthen our programs. It is part of our promise to provide our students with an education that remains competitive and a quality they can be proud of.

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲Let’s send some love and our best wishes to Asst. Prof. Remund Jordan D. Labio...
19/08/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

Let’s send some love and our best wishes to Asst. Prof. Remund Jordan D. Labios as he begins his PhD in Business Administration at the Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines Diliman, in the 1st Semester of A.Y. 2026–2027!

Sir Remund will pursue his PhD on a part-time basis while continuing to serve DAME and handle units of coursework. We believe that the knowledge and experiences he gains along the way will also bring valuable insights to the Department.

We’re not yet sure though if this will be his last academic journey, but one thing we know is that Sir Remund never seems to run out of opportunities to learn and grow. With two master’s degrees in different fields already under his belt, we’re looking forward to seeing where this next chapter takes him!

Wishing you all the best, Sir Remund! We’re rooting for you all the way! ❤️

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