On May 27, 2025, Engr. Franz Z. Miranda, faculty member of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, was awarded Best Pitcher in the Food Category during the Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Pitch Day held at the Rafael L. Lazatin Audio-Visual Center, Pampanga State Agricultural University. Competing under the theme “InnoVEst: Harvest Today’s Innovation for Sustainable Tomorrow,” Engr. Miranda impressed the panel of evaluators with his innovative project, “Dried Ginger Pulp”—a value-added product that promotes food sustainability through the utilization of agricultural waste. His pitch stood out for its technical ingenuity, economic potential, and relevance to community development. The Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Pitch Day is a platform designed to showcase innovative technologies and entrepreneurial ideas in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors. It brings together educators, researchers, startups, and industry players to promote science-based solutions that address current and future challenges in food systems, environmental resilience, and rural development.