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PATEEX 2025 Reschedules to November 28–30 Amid Health Advisory at PSAU

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November 4, 2025

MAGALANG, PAMPANGA — The organizers of the Philippine Agri-Tech Ecosystem Expo (PATEEX) 2025 have officially announced the rescheduling of the highly anticipated event from November 21–23, 2025 to the new dates of November 28–30, 2025, still to be held at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) in Magalang, Pampanga.

The adjustment was made in response to the recent announcement by PSAU extending its “study-from-home” arrangement until October 30 due to a spike in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases affecting both students and faculty members.

According to a university survey conducted from October 23 to 24, approximately 42 percent of the 3,253 students surveyed — or 1,320 individuals — reported symptoms of ILI. Similarly, 135 out of 339 teaching and non-teaching personnel (around 40 percent) were found to be experiencing similar symptoms.
These findings were made public by the university’s official student gazette over the weekend.

READ: Increase in influenza-like cases ‘not new’ – expert

In response, PSAU has opted to maintain a skeletal workforce and remote learning setup to help mitigate the spread of illness within the campus community.

Organizers’ Statement

In light of these developments, the PATEEX 2025 Organizing Committee, led by CCNPH, BB88 Advertising & Digital Solutions Inc., and News Philippines Online Maharlika Media Inc., made the prudent decision to move the event one week later.
This aims to prioritize public health, ensure safety, and give sufficient recovery time for both the PSAU community and event participants.

“The well-being of our partners, exhibitors, and guests remains our top priority. We believe that this short postponement will ensure a safer and more successful Agri-Tech Expo experience for everyone,” said Henry V. Bayubay, President of News Philippines Online Maharlika Media Inc. and BB88 Advertising.

About PATEEX 2025

The Philippine Agri-Tech Ecosystem Expo 2025 is envisioned as a national convergence of agriculture, technology, and innovation, bringing together cooperatives, government agencies, universities, and private stakeholders under the CCNPH–BB88 advocacy for food security and digital transformation.

The three-day event will feature:

• Smart Greenhouse Demonstrations under the BC AgriSystem initiative
• Agri-Digital Platforms Launch, including Bagsakan, Farm Management, and Logistics Apps
• Youth AgriTech & Science Quiz Competitions
• Technology Exhibits and Investor Forums

Updated Schedule

New Dates: November 28–30, 2025
Venue: Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang, Pampanga
Registration: www.Pateex.com

For partnership, exhibit, or media inquiries, interested parties may contact BB88 Advertising and Digital Solutions Inc. or News Philippines Online Maharlika Media Inc.