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Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines -- A groundbreaking innovation is set to redefine the future of Philippine agriculture as Flexible Microgrid Systems (FMS) make their first public appearance at the Philippine Agri-Tech Ecosystem Expo (PATEEX 2025), happening on November 28–30, 2025 at Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Magalang, Pampanga.
Developed in Canada through the collaboration of
three pioneering tech companies, the FMS technology introduces a lightweight, modular, and disaster-resilient
renewable energy solution designed to empower farming communities and
climate-vulnerable areas. Flexible Microgrid Systems (FMS) combine roll-to-roll
(R2R) manufactured flexible electronics with advanced intelligent controls,
secure communication protocols, and quantum-proof cybersecurity. Designed for
maximum adaptability, FMS units integrate renewable power generation, flexible
energy storage modules, smart lighting, and high-efficiency power distribution.
The result is a complete, modular, and field-assembled microgrid solution
specifically engineered for rural, off-grid, and climate-vulnerable
communities. Lightweight yet durable, FMS delivers stable, clean, and reliable
energy wherever it is needed, supporting modern agricultural operations,
coastal villages, and remote households.
Filipino-Born Inventor
Leads the Innovation
At the forefront of this breakthrough is Joel Sotomayor, a Filipino-born
entrepreneur, inventor, and the Founder & CEO of mPowered Technologies in Canada. Sotomayor will personally unveil
the technology during the PATEEX conference sessions.
Joining him is Henry V. Bayubay, a Filipino innovator known for building integrated digital ecosystems for agriculture covering smart monitoring, logistics, eCommerce, and community engagement platforms. Together, they are bringing FMS technology home to the Philippines as part of their shared advocacy for food security, climate resilience, and agricultural modernization.
Technology Built for
Philippine Realities
Flexible
Microgrid Systems are engineered to operate in off-grid, remote,
and disaster-prone areas. Key
advantages include:
Sotomayor emphasized that the technology aims to
support farmers, fisherfolk,
entrepreneurs, and families, especially those without stable power or
vulnerable to climate extremes. This milestone also aligns with the “Bagong
Pilipinas” vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., which calls for an
all-inclusive plan for economic and social transformation. As part of this
national drive for innovation and modernization, the introduction of Flexible
Microgrid Systems (FMS) by a Filipino-born inventor, Joel Sotomayor, represents
a powerful example of global Filipino excellence returning home. Sotomayor, who
has earned recognition for his award-winning energy technologies in Canada, is
committed to helping his native country accelerate agricultural modernization,
expand digital transformation, and strengthen food security. His collaboration
with Henry V. Bayubay further reinforces the shared mission to uplift farming
communities through advanced, smart, and climate-resilient systems that support
the country’s long-term development agenda.
PATEEX 2025: Innovation
for Food Security
The Philippine AgriTech Ecosystem Expo (PATEEX
2025) brings together government, academe, industry leaders, and grassroots
innovators to push forward national agricultural modernization. The event
features:
With the debut of Flexible Microgrid Systems, PATEEX 2025 stands as a critical moment for showcasing the future of energy-enabled agriculture.
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