Shimmers of innovation filled the fifth floor of the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) as the seven societies gathered for the Project Proposal and Pitching event on Saturday, February 21, 2026, presenting community-centered initiatives anchored on the theme “Sustainable Community.”
In a five-minute pitching format followed by a 30-minute open forum, each fairy guild unfurled its crafted proposals—laying out identified problems, innovative frameworks, action plans, and projected outcomes before a panel of evaluators.
Opening the competition was the Kabataang Pilipinong Aakay sa Bayan (KAPILAS-Bayan) Kandili, presenting their study titled “Ekokritisismo at Pagpapahalaga sa Kalikasan (GEC130) from MSU-IIT as a Praxis in Iligan City.”
The proposal aimed to provide an alternative approach to solid waste management in Iligan City by maximizing the environmental education embedded in the GEC130 course of Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT).
The Kandili fairies proposed a collaborative initiative with the local government, particularly the Iligan City Environment and Natural Resources Office (ICENRO), positioning students not merely as learners but as active environmental stewards.
Though met with probing questions during the open forum, the guild stood firm in defending their groundwork while acknowledging the panel’s counsel to gather more empirical data and strengthen supporting evidence for implementation.
Following the environmental discourse, the Literature, Language, and Culture Society (LILACS) Windweaving Fairies took center stage with “The Patubig Project: Tubig nga Sigurado, Kahimsog nga Sigurado.”
Their proposal centered on water security as a fundamental human need amid reports of limited access to safe and clean drinking water in Iligan City.
Targeting indigent households, particularly in Tubod, Iligan City, the group outlined a sustainable water-access initiative aimed at ensuring both availability and health security.
Standing poised and resolute, the presenters emphasized that their proposal was not complex in scale but grounded in practicality and long-term impact, especially when questioned about implementation strategies.
The third to ascend the lantern-lit platform was the Junior Philosophers’ Guild (JPG) Wintermirths, introducing “Sproutiké: Urban Farming Reimagined.”
The proposal envisioned an urban regenerative and circular agrotech farming pod system designed to adapt to Iligan City’s topography and population density.
According to the Wintermirths fairies, Sproutiké aims to make sustainable agriculture accessible and viable within high-density urban environments—reimagining idle spaces as thriving nodes of food production. With measured conviction, the Wintermirths articulated how the system aligns with Iligan’s long-term sustainability goals and agricultural resilience.
The fourth presenters, the MSU-IIT Sociology Society (MISS) Prismlit Fairies, unveiled “Salba,” a solar-powered smart modular bin system designed to assist in disaster relief material production.
With Iligan City’s recurring floods as their impetus, the group proposed an innovative waste-to-resource mechanism that can support communities during calamities. Despite technical inquiries regarding long-term sustainability and scalability, the Prismlit Fairies addressed concerns with clarity and openness to refinement.
Flood-responsive innovation continued as the Psychology Society (PsychSoc) Precipient Naiads introduced “Agi: Pamaagi para Maka-agi,” a mobile application for real-time flood monitoring and rerouting, integrated with a location-based emergency dispatch system.
Inspired by the city’s recent flooding experiences, the proposal aimed to equip barangays with tools to better predict, respond to, and recover from climate-related disruptions.
Similarly presenting a digital platform was the MSU-IIT Historical Society (MIHS) Primelle Fairies, who pitched “Konek: Job Within Reach.”
The application sought to centralize job opportunities into one accessible platform, promoting employment accessibility within Iligan City. “Job within reach, right at your fingertips,” the presenters emphasized, engaging the panel in a dynamic and conversational open forum.
Concluding the series of presentations, the Political Science Society (PSS) Florent Fairies unveiled “Project GGSS: Go, Grow, and Show Sustainability Efforts in Iligan City.”
The initiative featured a gamified civic engagement mobile application designed to transform sustainability efforts into a shared and interactive community experience. Anchored in their inspiration, “Para sa kalambuan ng Iligan,” the group outlined step-by-step implementation plans aimed at fostering collective environmental responsibility.
With the guidance of the panel of evaluators, the presentations concluded with a constellation of insights, recommendations, and renewed determination. The event not only showcased feasibility and innovation but also kindled a stronger collaborative spirit among the societies, proving that sustainability thrives through shared vision and collective action.
Winners will be revealed during the awarding ceremony at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium today, February 22, where outstanding guilds will be recognized for their brilliance, innovation, and commitment to building a more sustainable Iligan City.
Written by Xercys Nicolle Awa
Proofread by Harris Donmoen Iligan
Photos by Ezer Neil Pasco
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