05/09/2026
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Central Luzon has once again proven its strength as a growing hub of innovation. The ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ of ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ was recognized as one of the top five outstanding innovations in the country during the ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐
๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ (๐๐
๐) ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, marking a significant achievement for the regionโs innovation ecosystem.
The awarding ceremony was held on September 3, 2026, in Quezon City, where some of the countryโs most promising homegrown innovations were honored for their potential to address development challenges, create new opportunities, and improve Filipino lives.
The Saltric Marissa Turbine is a dam-less, modular hydrokinetic power system that harnesses the natural flow of rivers to generate electricity, offering a sustainable and scalable energy solution, particularly for off-grid and island communities. The technology was recognized for its innovativeness, sustainability, scalability, marketability, and relevance in addressing pressing development needs.
During the awarding ceremony, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Chairperson of the National Innovation Council (NIC), personally conferred the awards on the winners. Each recognition included a medallion, a plaque bearing the Presidentโs seal, and PhP 3.5 million worth of cash grant and post-competition support to help accelerate the further development, scaling, and commercialization of the winning innovations. Mr. Patrick Roland De Guzman, Founder and CEO of PDG Engineering Services, received the award on behalf of the organization.
DEPDev Region 3 also recognizes the valuable partnership of DEPDev Regional Office MIMAROPA, host and lead secretariat of the 2026 PFA Luzon Sub-National Competition. Through close collaboration, the two regional offices provided technical assistance, coaching, and mentoring that helped strengthen the Saltric Marissa Turbineโs bid as it progressed to the national competition.
We proudly congratulate PDG Engineering Services (Saltric Power) for bringing Central Luzonโs ingenuity and innovation potential to the national stage. This achievement demonstrates the regionโs growing capacity to translate bold ideas and homegrown technologies into practical solutions to development challenges.
May the success of the Saltric Marissa Turbine inspire more innovators across Central Luzon to transform ideas into solutions that improve lives, create opportunities, and contribute to a more innovative, sustainable, and resilient Philippines.
