Tambiz Awards 2025 Faculty and Staff. Photo from IABF Dean’s Office.
Now on its 10th year, Tambiz has evolved into a structured platform for advancing entrepreneurial thinking among business students in Far Eastern University (FEU)’s Institute of Accounts, Business, and Finance (IABF).
Spearheaded by the Business Administration Department, the program ran from March 30 to April 4, featuring four key events: Oral Defense, Tambiz Expo, Ideazpark, and the Tambiz Awards.
The program opened with the Oral Defense last March 30, where 54 student-teams presented and defended their business concepts. Each project demonstrated a solid foundation in research, strategic planning, and value creation. The defense process tested technical knowledge and also measured each team’s ability to articulate market relevance, operational feasibility, and social impact.
Held last April 2, the Tambiz Expo provided a venue for the public demonstration of student projects. The expo turned the university grounds into a live marketplace of ideas, where students engaged directly with peers, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals. Each booth functioned as a micro-enterprise pitch site—highlighting brand positioning, product development, and market potential.
The Ideazpark, conducted last April 3, focused on feedback, critique, and iteration. It served as a structured environment where student-teams could refine their proposals based on expert input. By engaging in deeper dialogue with mentors and evaluators, the participants were able to sharpen their business models and clarify their implementation strategies.
The week culminated in the Tambiz Awards last April 4, celebrating a decade of enterprise-focused learning at FEU. Awards were given to projects that demonstrated innovation, clarity of purpose, and business viability.
Among the standout projects were: Malaya (Top 1), a low-cost, eco-friendly menstrual pad designed with sustainability and accessibility in mind. The product addressed both economic and health challenges in underserved communities; Eturnity (Top 2), a niche product offering pet memorial urns, blending thoughtful design with emotional sensitivity. The business model included online customization and long-term brand expansion; Sewn (Top 3), a handcrafted bag line focusing on minimalist design, utility, and locally sourced materials. The team emphasized responsible production and market differentiation through branding.
