𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐃 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2026 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

POLLD Emergency System Corporation, an alumni startup of the CDO b.i.t.e.s Incubation Program, has advanced to the national finals of the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards. The Mindanao-based company secured a finalist slot in the Mindanao Sub-National Competition held in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, on July 29, 2026. It will now join finalists from the National Capital Region, Luzon, and Visayas in the national competition scheduled for September 1–3, 2026.

POLLD’s flagship innovation is the WERT System (Wireless Emergency Response Technology), a Philippine-developed, offline-resilient multi-hazard emergency command infrastructure designed for local government units. The platform strengthens disaster preparedness and response by enabling faster communication and coordination among responders, even in areas with limited or no internet connectivity. It operates wirelessly, maintains its own database, functions independently of internet access, and automatically syncs once a connection becomes available.

Beyond offline capability, the WERT System integrates emergency communication handling, real-time incident reporting, public information dissemination via text messaging, and coordination tools that support peace-and-order and public-safety operations. It is designed to help mitigate damage to lives and property caused by fires, crimes, natural calamities, and other emergencies.

POLLD Emergency System Corporation was incubated under the CDO b.i.t.e.s (Cagayan de Oro Business Incubation Technology and Startups) program at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). Through the program, the team received mentorship, technical support, networking opportunities with government agencies and industry partners, and guidance in refining their solution for real-world deployment with local government units.

The Presidential Filipinnovation Awards recognize Filipino-owned innovations that are entering commercialization and demonstrate strong potential for economic and social impact. POLLD’s advancement highlights how local ingenuity can strengthen national resilience, particularly in disaster management and emergency response. For CDO b.i.t.e.s, the achievement underscores the value of university-based incubation in transforming promising local solutions into nationally competitive innovations that address urgent public needs. The WERT System was built around the realities of Philippine disaster response, where offline resilience, speed, and seamless coordination among local government units and responders can make a critical difference.

CDO b.i.t.e.s continues to support aspiring entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, incubation, and acceleration services. Startups and innovators interested in joining the ecosystem may visit the CDO b.i.t.e.s website or contact the team for information on upcoming programs.