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Int’l Organization Honors CHSI Faculty with Inclusivity Agribusiness BELLA Award in Indonesia

May. 04, 2024

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Representing Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and the Philippines, Dr. Dana G. Vera Cruz, a faculty researcher from the College of Home Science and Industry (CHSI) and proponent of Vera Bella Enterprises Limited Company (VBELC) was awarded with Inclusivity Agribusiness Award during the first Asia Committee for Small Business (ACSB) Business Excellence in Lady-led Agri-enterprise (BELLA) Awards held on May 3 with Indonesia as host-country. From 29 nominees, Dr. Vera Cruz was one of the three finalists who bested other entries from Bangladesh, Malaysia and Indonesia after highlighting its SCOOP Together program – a partnership with farmers and the community in producing the internationally recognized tilapia ice cream and cookies, VBELC once again proved the prominence of CLSU in terms of technology generation, utilization and commercialization. The Inclusivity Agribusiness BELLA award given to Dr. Vera Cruz affirmed her significant contribution in upholding sustainability in the agriculture industry. ACSB is an independent organization in Asia championing sustainable growth for small and medium enterprises toward a better world and bringing ASIA to the WORLD. Meanwhile, BELLA Awards is an award given by ACSB to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women who have made significant strides in promoting agricultural sustainability.

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