USHER Technologies Wins Grand Prize at the 2026 Alfredo M. Yao Innovation Awards

In a proud and meaningful moment for local science and technology, USHER Technologies Inc. was named the Grand Winner in the Professional Category at the prestigious 2026 Alfredo M. Yao (AMY) Innovation Awards. Conferred by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) during the 52nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel, the award recognizes exemplary, socially relevant Filipino inventions that drive economic development, sustainability, and community resilience.

USHER’s award-winning technology, HOCLOMAC (Portable Hypochlorous Disinfectant Generation Machine), was developed under the leadership of Dr. Francis Aldrine A. Uy.

Driving Innovation in Health and Sanitation 

Originally conceived during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to address urgent public health challenges, HOCLOMAC utilizes low-cost electrolysis to turn readily available materials into a safe, eco-friendly, and highly effective hypochlorous acid disinfectant on demand across key focus areas:

• Decentralized Sanitation: Provides localized, on-demand disinfectant generation for healthcare facilities, schools, and agriculture.
• Economic & Environmental Sustainability: Slashes recurring sanitation costs while significantly reducing single-use plastic waste.
• Scalable Community Protection: Delivers a safe, highly efficient solution designed to make communities safer during health crises and beyond.

A Shared Vision for a Resilient Future From being a Presidential Filipinnovation NCR Qualifier to earning top honors at the AMY Innovation Awards, HOCLOMAC stands as living proof that Filipino ingenuity and research can solve real-world problems. The recognition from the business community—a primary beneficiary of homegrown technologies—further reinforces USHER's mission to transform research into practical, lifesaving solutions.

"Our journey with HOCLOMAC began during the COVID-19 pandemic when the world faced an unprecedented health crisis and we knew we had to do something. From being a Presidential Filipinnovation NCR Qualifier to becoming the Grand Winner of the AMY Innovation Awards 2026, this achievement is a wonderful affirmation that HOCLOMAC is more than just an invention—it is a testament to Filipino ingenuity, resilience, and our commitment to developing technologies that address real-world challenges."

Honoring Legacy and Community

This victory is also deeply personal for the USHER Family. The team dedicated this major milestone to the memory of their former Business Development Director, Tatu Zablan, whose legacy continues to guide the company's work and mission. USHER extends its heartfelt gratitude to the PCCI community, partners, friends, and supporters who have believed in their vision from day one.

About the AMY Innovation Awards Organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and named after renowned Filipino businessman Alfredo M. Yao, the AMY Innovation Awards recognize socially relevant, Filipino-made inventions that contribute to national economic development, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.

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