Federal Express Corporation, one of the
world’s largest express transportation companies, continues its long-standing commitment to
youth empowerment through the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade
Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC). This year’s challenge brought together bright young
minds from across the country to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas, and
global trade strategies, with the top six students selected to represent the
Philippines at the upcoming FedEx/JA ITC Asia Pacific
regional finals this August in Singapore.
Team Discarte
Students:
Jarelle
A. Macabe and Felize Chloe B. Gimenez
School:
University
of Santo Tomas- Legazpi
Product: Beanstock, a
sustainable, plant-based textile made from rice bean fibers grown in Yunnan,
China. It offers strong, moisture-wicking fibers ideal for eco-friendly
fashion, that is biodegradable and locally sourced. The rice bean thrives in
diverse climates and poor soils, reducing the need for chemicals and water.
Beanstock provides a clean, local alternative to imported materials, supporting
Chinese farmers and promoting greener fashion practices.
Team Haraya
Students:
Huela
Marie Genova and Leana Francine E. Cutanda
School:
University
of San Jose-Recoletos
Product:
LOOK 书 is a mobile app that
makes fashion more sustainable and stylish. Users can buy and sell second-hand
clothes, rent outfits, and get personalized styling tips — all in one place. By
promoting reuse and individuality, LOOK 书 helps reduce textile
waste and supports a circular, eco-friendly approach to fashion.
Team Idiyanale
Students:
Michel
Shana Sy and Janelle Anika Tan
School:
Philippine
Cultural College
Product:
小衣同
(Xiǎo Yī Tóng) is a web-based platform that helps Gen Z and young millennials
in China engage with sustainable fashion. Users can swap secondhand clothes,
access local tailoring and upcycling services, and support environmental
causes. With secure payment options like Alipay and WeChat Pay, and
eco-friendly delivery via Cainiao, the platform makes conscious fashion easy
and impactful — even donating a portion of its revenue to tree-planting efforts
through Shanghai Roots & Shoots.
They will join fellow finalists from across
the region - including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - for a dynamic exchange of ideas and
entrepreneurial vision. The event will serve as a platform for cross-cultural
collaboration, teamwork, and the development of future-ready business leaders.
This format promotes cultural collaboration, encourages different
perspectives, and allows students to apply essential business skills in a
real-world international setting. Finalists will also have the chance to
connect with FedEx leaders, and industry experts, further enhancing their
global learning experience.
“The
FedEx/JA ITC is an exceptional platform for young Filipinos to cultivate their
entrepreneurial mindset, sharpen their practical business skills, and broaden
their understanding of global markets,” said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director
of FedEx Philippines. “Year after year, we witness innovative ideas with the
potential to transform into impactful, real-world solutions. We are immensely
proud to uphold our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders,
who will shape the future of our country.”
Since 2009,
the FedEx/JA ITC program has reached over 10,670 Filipino students, nurturing a
generation of forward-thinking youth with the drive to innovate, and lead. Over
the years, Filipino participants have made their mark on the regional stage — including three
students being part of the winning teams in 2021 and 2024, and a standout
first-place win at the 2021 regional finals. These achievements reflect the
strong, ongoing collaboration between FedEx and JA Philippines in fostering
innovation and preparing tomorrow’s leaders.
More
information about the 2025 FedEx /JA ITC can be found on the JA Philippines
website: https://www.japhilippines.org/
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