BY RHENA JEAN H. BATOBALANI/CMU Intern
THE DAVAO Inventors Association announced the upcoming Davao Inventions and Innovations Expo 2026, from June 19 to 21, at the Abreeza Ayala Mall.
During the media forum on Wednesday, June 17, Julieto C. Mejos, association vice president, said the expo marks a significant milestone for them as they believe it will inspire participants to become inventors in the future.
In addition, Virgilio M. Sangutan, president of the Davao City Inventors, Innovators, and Creators Association, highlighted the difference between the 2025 expo and this year’s event.
According to him, Davao inventors, innovators, and creative researchers are now focusing more on developing solutions to problems faced by communities and industries, such as inland farming, for example.
“In inland farming, ang problema diyan sa ngayon ay mataas na presyo ng fertilizer. So, we are also engaged now in the organic fertilizer for the farmers and inland farmers. And meron din diyang product na kung saan ang problema din ng mga farmers ay kapag mag sabay-sabay ang harvest ay halos hindi na rin maibenta dahil nga sa problema sa post-harvest,” he said.
Because of the shortage of post-harvest facilities, inventors have come up with a solution to prolong the shelf life of fruit and vegetables even without proper cold storage.
Sangutan also said they want to address the challenges faced by Davao inventors who have brilliant ideas but struggle to commercialize them, preventing them from turning their prototypes into profitable businesses.
For example, the association continues to discover new talents, help them recognize the potential of their products, and match them with financiers.
With the full support of the city government and various government agencies, Sangutan is optimistic that they can harness local talents and address local societal issues at the same time.
