Diploma o diskarte? At Hope, we believe in both. Before our Grade 12 students claim their hard-earned diplomas next month, they first put their entrepreneurial diskarte to the test. From April 14 to 17, they hustled into managing their own business through Entrep Week 2026.

Applying the concepts they learned from their Entrepreneurship and Business Simulation classes, the Grade 12 students transformed the Preschool Gym into a place for a business expo. Their business operations looked legit through the stalls they thoughtfully set up. Each stall was complete with eye-catching tarpaulins, menus on display, clean prepping stations and dedicated spaces for cash registers. These stalls reflected the brands’ identity, alluring people to check on the products they wanted to sell.

Yet, even before the Entrep Week, the marketing already started. Promotional videos and posts filled the social media accounts specifically made for their brands. Posters of their products were also seen around the campus weeks before the much-awaited event. On the day, each group used their own diskarte to invite customers to their stalls. They gave discounts to the school staff and teachers. One group visited some offices in the school, like the Faculty Room, to persuade the staff to buy their product.

The highlight of the week, nonetheless, is the innovation of the young entrepreneurs. Chop Sayo tweaked the famous Korean flavored chicken and introduced flavored pork chop to the market. The honey garlic, soy garlic, garlic parmesan, Buldak Yangnyeom, and BBQ flavors delighted the palate of Hopeans. Meanwhile, Chickflick made their own take on chicken tenders, offering their own recipe of the delicacy. Chuu Cup improved the ever-loved churros by shaping it into a cup and filling them with scoops of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry ice cream. They also added a variety of drizzles and toppings that their customers could choose from. Yomi Delights reimagined the trending Dubai chewy cookie. Instead of mochi, they used marshmallows, which are softer and more familiar to the Filipino taste. For the health-conscious crowd, OatSaya made the classic staple, overnight oats, pre-made and on-the-go. They used transparent cans that not only made it “to go” but also made it look more aesthetic, as the layers of oats and fruits can be seen clearly. Completing the full dining experience, Colore took charge of the drinks. They literally added color to the sweet and refreshing drinks. The combination of fruity flavors and colorful syrups did not just quench the customers’ thirst but also appealed to their eyes.

Despite the abundance of food, Entrep Week 2026 is not just about food. As Hope & Co. and Simply You graced the fair, the customers also took home souvenir products they could use in their daily lives. True to their slogan “Faith worn daily,” Hope & Co sold jackets that the people can use for traveling. The design and garment of their jackets both served the aesthetic and functional fit checks of their patrons. On the other hand, Simply You brought the customizable charm jewelry to the Hope community. The customers chose from among the various options of charm pieces that were assembled to form the jewelry of their liking. Some formed watches; many assembled bracelets, yet all jewelries represented nothing but simply them.

Entrep Week 2026 closed but left a mark. It was a testament to the students’ ingenuity developed through the opportunities that champion innovation. As they graduate, Hopeans will not just carry the diplomas that symbolize their academic persistence; they will also bring their innovativeness —their diskarte— that they can take anywhere.