The 5th National THE BEST Student Research and Innovation Congress, organized by Eastern Visayas State University, is a premier virtual platform designed to empower students across higher education institutions to showcase their breakthrough research, technologies, and creative solutions. Guided by the theme “Innovate, Collaborate, and Transcend: Youth Driving R&I Revolution for a Responsible Knowledge Society,” the event provides a dynamic venue for interdisciplinary exchange. It challenges the youth to present impactful business models, policy proposals, and community interventions, fostering a culture of responsible innovation to address pressing societal, environmental, and industry concerns.