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Impact Report

2022-2025

Celebrating Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth

What began as a university-based research initiative at Central Luzon State University evolved through years of scientific research, product development, technology validation, and commercialization into a nationally recognized women-led spin-off enterprise creating impact across the aquaculture, food innovation, tourism, and livelihood sectors. This report reflects our continuing commitment to measuring not only business growth, but also the social, environmental, and economic value generated through our work with farmers, women workers, distributors, academic institutions, local communities, and consumers.

 

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Socio- Economic Impact

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Science City of Muñoz

'HOME OF TILAPIA ICE CREAM"

AS THE 

Beyond food innovation, the enterprise drives social transformation within the community through its SCOOP (Social service to Community by providing Opportunities and Opening doors to People with disability) Together Program, which allocates a portion of product sales to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) through mobility assistive devices (wheelchairs, crutches, walkers) and community-centered initiatives. The innovation has also contributed to strengthening local identity and tourism recognition, with the Science City of Muñoz now recognized as the “Home of Tilapia Ice Cream,” reflected in the city’s entry arch, demonstrating how science-based food innovation can shape not only markets, but also communities and local pride.

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Adding Value to Ice cream + Tilapia

Through science-based food innovation, Daerrys aims to:

  • improve fish acceptability among children,

  • promote protein-rich nutrition,

  • support sustainable aquaculture,

  • create livelihood opportunities,

  • and transform how communities view fish-based products.

Economic Impact

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EMPOWERING
WOMEN

through our

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

Women play a vital role across our innovation and supply chain ecosystem,from production and quality assurance to retail operations, MSME partnerships, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. As a women-led enterprise, we believe innovation should create opportunities that empower women, strengthen families, and uplift communities.

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See: Impact Roadmap
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