It’s a pleasure to be here at the DA Biotechnology Program event. During this gathering, researchers have the opportunity to showcase their latest research findings to an engaged audience, primarily composed of UPLB students, researchers, and professors. The students, in particular, have been given name tags for easy participation in open forum sessions. Throughout the day, attendees are treated to complimentary meals, coffee, and snacks, making the event both intellectually stimulating and quite satisfying for the taste buds. Moreover, the generosity of the Biotech program extends to the distribution of giveaway products, adding an extra layer of appreciation for those in attendance.