FAB LAB Bicol

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐁 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥

On April 30, 2026, FABLAB Bicol conducted a strategic technical visit to the DOST Regional Office 5 in Rawis, Legazpi City. The primary objective of this engagement was to provide essential assistance to DOST-V in the preparation and facility setup of the 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐞𝐧) 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥.

This collaborative effort serves as a critical precursor to the facility's official launch scheduled for 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. By participating in pilot-testing and collaborative prototyping sessions, the team aims to ensure that the facility is fully optimized for regional researchers, faculty, and innovators. This partnership highlights the synergy between Bicol University’s design expertise and the state-of-the-art additive manufacturing capabilities of AMCen.

We look forward to the successful inauguration of this premier satellite hub, which stands to modernize the industrial landscape of the Bicol Region through advanced 3D printing and scanning technologies.

🎨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬: 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 🚀
We are proud to share the success of the recent seminar-workshop, "Building Business Identity in Albay," organized by our partners at DTI Albay Provincial Office! 🤝✨

Our very own FabLab Bicol Director, Mr. Alfonso M. Peñol, Jr., took the stage as a Resource Person to share his expertise on 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬. 📦💡 His session focused on helping our local food processors bridge the gap between functional design and market competitiveness.

But the innovation didn't stop at the lecture! 🛠️ A true highlight was the collaborative energy in the room as our Bachelor in Industrial Design interns from the Bicol University College of Industrial Technology stepped up to lead 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐨𝐧-𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 🧑‍🎨📐

These young designers applied their skills to help 30 MSMEs across Albay—from processed foods to wearables—refine their logos and enhance their product identities. We are thrilled to see our students and mentors working together to empower local enterprises! 🌟

Together, we are shaping the future of Bicolano products, one label at a time. 🏘️✨

Commemorating 40 Years of the EDSA People Power Revolution

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution—a defining moment in our nation’s history and a powerful testament to the Filipino spirit and our enduring pursuit of freedom.

Though this day is observed as a special working day, let us pause to honor the legacy of democracy. May we continue to choose leaders with integrity and work together toward a future built on good governance and unity.

May this anniversary inspire us to safeguard the values of freedom, justice, and service to humanity for generations to come.

Have a meaningful and reflective day.