department of science & technology-x
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Department of Science & Technology-X
Jesus V. Seriña St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City
Tele/Fax No. (088) 858 3931-33; (088) 850 2653
Introduction
DOST X 2014 Development Accomplishment Report
On increasing productivity and enhancing
competitiveness of regional products and
services
On enhancing the critical mass of STI human
resource in terms of quantity and quality
On improving good governance through ICT
(Information and Communications
Technology)
Accomplishment Highlights
On improving socio-economic condition of
the vulnerable and other marginalized group
On reducing risks due to natural hazards
during disasters and enhancing resiliency of
the region
Table of Contents
Facilitating and hindering factors
Recent developments and Development
Prospects of STI
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INTRODUCTION
In recent years the Philippines has emerged strong and resilient in meeting the great
challenges the country experienced. Effects of climate change, local socio-economic and
industrial economic globalization, and fast-paced high technology breakthroughs are among
the many issues confronting the nation. The government has vigorously addressed these
together with the private stakeholders. Region X has its own share of challenges and has
equally stepped up in finding ways to ensure recovery, development and progress down to
its smallest community. It is in this context that the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST) had the year’s theme “The Philippines: A Science Nation Meeting Global
Challenges” during its 2014 National Science and Technology Week Celebration (NSTW) on
July 8, 2014 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
NSTW is an annual event that was aptly staged to promote the role of Science and
Technology in nation building. To carry out the work, DOST X continuously address these
challenges by providing services, mitigation strategies and adequate technologies carried
through its banner program the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).
DOST X undertook the installation of Early Warning Systems, among others, to benefit its
valued customers and the whole constituents across the region. Indeed, Science,
Technology and Innovation are the key to help address these challenges.
ACCOMPLISHMENT HIGHLIGHTS
1. Assessment of accomplishments against the corresponding targets stipulated
in the “RDP Midterm Updated (2013-2016) Results Matrix”, and sector plans
2. Highlights of the accomplishments in the priority programs, projects, activities
and initiatives/innovations indicated in the “Updated Regional Development
and Investment Program (RDIP) 2011-2016” (including those undertaken
through Public-Private Partnership and those in support to the Millennium
Development Goals and other sectoral commitments)
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ON IMPROVING GOOD GOVERNANCE THROUGH ICT (Information and
Communications Technology)
One Stop Shop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (OneLab)
2014 was the start of the building of ICT infrastructure to support the operations of
the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTLs) of DOST in the entire country.
Emerging from this endeavour was the establishment of the OneLab project. The project
focuses on solutions that provide automation and efficiency in laboratory operations as well
as eliminate the problem of customers on shuttling from one testing laboratory to another to
complete their testing requirements. It is a project supportive of the Medium Term
Information and Communication Technology Harmonization Initiative (MITHI), a program
under the Aquino administration as laid out in Executive Order No. 43 and the Philippine
Development Plan 2011-2016. It is also a component of the efforts of DOST alongside ICTO
(Information and Communications Technology Office) that ensures the provision of efficient
information and communications infrastructure to support effective, transparent and
accountable governance, and in particular, support accessible and speedy delivery of public
services.
OneLab represents our government’s endeavour to support improvement in the
global competitiveness of our economy as laid out in Executive Order No. 47. The project
also supports ASEAN integration on standards and conformance. One objective of the
project is to develop and establish a
DOST-wide Unified Laboratory
Information Management System
(ULIMS). The ULIMS links and
manages all DOST testing laboratories
and it would contain all comprehensive
databases of each. The system can
provide real time exchange or sharing
of laboratory data from and among
them. Since some testing procedures
may not be available to all, linkage
through ULIMS would enable
subcontracting or assigning different
testing requirements to one or more appropriate laboratories to complete transaction while
the customer walks in to only one.
The agency has purchased one (1) unit server dedicated for the ULIMS. The ULIMS
Referral System and Database Optimization meeting held in DOST IX, Zamboanga City at
the last quarter of the year concluded that the DOST X IT staff shall take charge in the
database optimization and planning for the Referral System. The task includes 1) table
normalizations during the Entity-Relationships to the Relational Mapping step, 2) building
database constraints and 3) setting up and creating relationships among entities in the
database to ensure a hack-free ULIMS.
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DOST Scholarship Examination
DOST X also participated in the training-workshop in Cebu City at the end of the year
for Customer Relations Officers. The training included handling of different types of
samples, sample preparations and new available parameters as presented by DOST
Research and Development Institutes (RDIs). Brainstorming on how to simplify sample
preparations was undertaken.
There are further opportunities to maximize the system within this OneLab project
vital to the needs of the various industries in the region as it awaits the influx of changes
during the ASEAN integration in 2015.
ON ENHANCING THE CRITICAL MASS OF STI HUMAN RESOURCE IN TERMS OF
QUANTITY AND QUALITY
Undergraduate Scholarships
In 2014, DOST X facilitated the conduct of DOST-SEI’s (Science Education Institute)
Project “Push for Science Campaign”. This is to carry out the awareness campaign through
multi-media as well as school to school caravan and urging students to take both DOST-SEI
Undergraduate and Philippine
Science High School National
Competitive Scholarship
Examinations.
The massive campaign for
the Undergraduate Scholarship
Program reached out even to local
government units and the private
sectors targeting specially
municipalities which do not have
passers yet. This year’s campaign
has sent SEI and DOST X staff to
three (3) municipalities in Lanao del
Norte and two (2) municipalities in
Misamis Oriental for this purpose.
As of 2014, the number of municipalities that do not have scholars yet in Region-X is
down to 7 municipalities, from 13 municipalities last year.
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.
Figure 1. Number of Examinees
The number of examinees to the DOST-SEI Science Scholarships increased
continually in the last three years; 1,459 students in 2012, 2,156 students in 2013 and 2,222
students in 2014.
In 2014, DOST-X monitored a total of 740 scholars enrolled in different schools in the
region, assisted 169 qualifiers as new entrants to the program, and supported 97 new
graduates to become part of the highly skilled and globally competitive human resource
under the national S&T programs.
Figure 2. Number of Qualifiers
1,548 1,459
2,156 2,222
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2011 2012 2013 2014
Number of Examinees
2011
2012
2013
2014
39
141 155
169
0
50
100
150
200
2011 2012 2013 2014
Number of Qualifiers
2011
2012
2013
2014
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Picture taken during the “Push for Science Campaign” conducted in Libertad, Misamis Oriental.
As shown in Table 1, the number of qualifiers increased this year from 169 compared
to 155 of last year. Highly notable are two (2) qualifiers from Malitbog, Bukidnon, one
municipality that had no Science-scholar before.
Table 1. DOST Scholarship Programs, Region X: 2011-2014.
Year Number of
Examinees
Number of
Qualifiers
Percent share of
Qualifiers to
Examinees
2011 1,548 39 2.5%
2012 1,459 141 9.66%
2013 2,156 155 7.19%
2014 2,222 169 7.6%
Total 7,385 504 6.8%
As of December 2014, 740 on-going scholars are sustained, an apparent increase of
about 23% from last year with 569 on-going scholars. They are enrolled in DOST-accredited
universities in Region X. DOST scholars continue to graduate with high honors and as class
valedictorians from their respective universities. They will be given due recognition for their
achievements during the conduct of the Science Nation Tour in August 2015.
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Dennis T. Dominguez, JodelCris V. Libarios, Christine S. Maybuena, and Jahre El Leonardo B. Tañedo (group is represented here by JodelCris V. Libarios) - Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol Award), College Level (Bioethanol Production from Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Nipafructicosa after Microwave-assisted Acid Hydrolysis.
Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE)
DOST X, through the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI),
conducted the Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) in the first quarter of the year.
The contest brought about regional inventors, researchers and students with innovative
creativity and ability to generate functional products/processes. The contest also recognized
their hard work and efforts and made them heroes in their own right in helping spur the
country’s economic development.
Regional winners from the six categories vied for the Presidential Awards for
Inventions (Section 4, Article II of the Republic Act No. 7459) during the National Invention
Contest and Exhibits (NICE) last July 27, 2014 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia,
Pasay City. Region X contestant emerged as the First Prize Winner under the category for
Outstanding Student Creative Research for high school and college students. The names of
the student-researchers from Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan are Dennis T.
Dominguez, Jodel Cris V. Libarios, Christine S. Maybuena and Jahre El Leonardo B. Tanedo
who received the coveted Sibol Award. The title of the student research was Bioethanol
Production from Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Nipa fructicosa
after Microwave-assisted Acid Hydrolysis. The group received a Fifty Thousand Pesos
(PHP 50,000) cash award and a plaque from NICE and the World Intellectual Property
Organization which recognizes the achievements of inventors, creators and innovative
companies around the globe.
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Graduate Scholarships
DOST-SEI, the funding agency for graduate scholarship programs, delivers high
impact researches aligned with the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and
Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP). It is aimed to attain a critical mass of MS and
PhD graduates, upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers, and develop a culture of
Research and Development (R&D).
There are two (2) graduate scholarship programs; namely: the Engineering Research
and Development for Technology (ERDT) and Accelerated Science and Technology Human
Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP). ERDT is a consortium of eight prestigious
universities throughout the country that offers Masteral and Doctoral Degrees in various
fields of engineering. On the other hand, ASTHRDP is a consortium in Graduate Science
and Mathematics Education (NCGSME) among ten (10) universities that establishes a
common quality graduate program. The Capacity Building Program in Science Education
(ASTHRDP-CBPSE), another component program of ASTHRDP, is granted to qualified
science and mathematics faculty of Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) to let them pursue a
PhD in Science/Mathematics Education degree with major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics
and Mathematics.
In 2014, Region X has produced a number of ERDT scholars; one of them is Mr. Karl
Adrian Gandianco, a product of Xavier University who graduated as ERDT Scholar in UP-
Diliman.
Research Consortia
The Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development
(NorMinCoHRD) is composed of major stakeholders in health research in Northern
Mindanao. In 2014, the consortium has
agreed to implement health and
environment R&D programs and
projects in the area and it has
organized five different committees;
namely: Executive Committee,
Research Management Committee,
Ethics Review Committee, Capacity
Building Committee and Research and
Information Communication and
Utilization Committee. A new set of
officers in CY 2014 was also elected.
Department of Health Region 10 (DOH-
10) Regional Director Aristides Tan was elected as chairperson of the Advisory Board with
MSU-IIT Chancellor Sukarno Tanggol as the vice chairperson.
Significant activities were conducted by the consortium during the year including
committee meetings, first and second levels en banc evaluation of research proposals
endorsed to the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) for
funding and other trainings.
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Dir. Alfonso P. Alamban looks on the some display of research
abstracts
NorMinCoHRD also conducted the First Regional Health Research Contest on June
13, 2014 with the theme “Research and Innovation in Health for Disaster and Emergency
Health Management”. The Department of Health Region X (DOH-X) and Liceo de Cagayan
University (LDCU) were the co-sponsors of the activity. NorMinCoHRD members, private
academic institutions and State
Universities participated in the event.
Region X winners represented
NorMinCoHRD during the 8th Philippine
National Health Research System
(PNHRS) Week Celebration last August
10-12, 2014 at Radisson Blu Hotel,
Cebu City. The celebration provided a
platform for different stakeholders in
health research to interact and learn
from each other.
NorMinCoHRD had two (2) national entries for the PNHRS, namely; “Innovations for
the Anti-microbial Therapeutic: Synergistic Inhibitory Effect of Allium sativum (Garlic),
Capsicum frutescans (Chili) and Zingiberofficinale (Ginger) against Staphylococcus aureus,
Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa including drug-resistant strains” which won
First Prize and the research on “Metals in the Sediments and Waters of Cagayan de Oro
river: Baseline Data for Metal Determination” which made it to the finals for Oral-Professional
Category.
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Turn-over of STARBOOKS in the province of Lanao del Norte.
The consortium operates and implements its activities and projects under the
“Institutional Development Activities for Regional Health Research and Development in
Region X”. For 2014, the consortium has an approved budget of PHP 1,540,512.00.
On the other hand, the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Industry Energy and
Emerging Technology Research and Development (NORMINCIEERD), a regional
consortium for the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
Research and Development (PCIEERD), has conducted several meetings to fully organize
its operations. In 2014, the consortium held series of meetings with representatives from
member-institutions. These meetings were conducted in June, July, September and
November of 2014 hosted by the different members of the consortium.
In December 10-12, 2014 NorMinCIEERD Proposal Writeshop was conducted
primarily to come up with proposals related to industries, energy and emerging technologies.
Bukidnon State University, Central Mindanao University, LaSalle University, Ozamis City,
Liceo de Cagayan University, MORESCO-I, Misamis University, Ozamis City, Mountain View
College, St. Peter’s College, Iligan City, Xavier University were amongst the participants that
have produced twenty-four (24) R & D project proposals for finalization and further review
during the writeshop. Moreover, 11 Developmental Projects and another eleven 11 Human
Resource Development Projects were generated by the consortium in 2014.
STARBOOKS and Other S&T Information Projects
The Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated
Kiosk Station, dubbed as STARBOOKS, is the first Philippine Science Digital Library and
standalone Information Kiosk.
Twenty-four (24) school,
municipal, and provincial libraries
have set up STARBOOKS in their
areas. A total of 16 computer sets
were distributed and eight (8) hard
drives were given for installation
amounting to approximately PHP
500,000. In addition, DOST X has
generated resources from the said
institutions through their
counterparts at an estimated
amount of PHP 240,000.00 in the
form of computer sets hard ware
and accessories for the
installation of the STARBOOKS kiosks.
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BAFF’s plantation of Organic Carrots
Ceremonial turn- over of STARBOOKS in Misamis Oriental, L-R: Congressman Rufus Rodriguez, Mayor Oscar Moreno and DOST
Provincial Science and Technology Director of Misamis Oriental, Ms. Cecilia A. Aca-ac.
Techno Gabay Program
For years now, the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) in Bukidnon
has been aggressively involved in the Techno Gabay (TGP) Program of DOST-PCARRD
(Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resources Research and
Development). The program aims to bring science-based information and technology
services to farmers and entrepreneurs.
During the year, with the
PSTC Director of Bukidnon
standing as the Regional Techno
Gabay Coordinator, 33 FITS
centres were turned-over to the
Department of Agriculture-
Agricultural Training Institute
(DA-ATI X) and three (3) FITS
Centers were established under
the new program of PCAARRD-
DOST, “Strengthening FITS &
TGP”. These centres serve as one-stop service facilities to the nearest farmers,
entrepreneurs and other clients. For Techno Mart, the project on Upgrading of Carrot
Concentrate Production Facility-Value Adding and Product Development of Mr. Henry
Binahon was approved in the amount of PHP 619,200.00. Additionally, one (1) Community-,
S&T-based Farm was approved for fund release of PHP 1,114, 200.00. This project was
named Carrot Farming: Improving Productivity through Chemical-free Production Protocol.
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6th Medical Writing Workshop, Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City
STI Human Resource Development Training
NorMinCoHRD conducted more significant
trainings such as the Intellectual Property Rights
Protection attended by 40 participants composed of
researchers, entrepreneurs and students aimed to secure
their intellectual property rights; HERDIN and
NorMinCoHRD Website Content Uploading Training
aimed to revive the NorMinCoHRD website and
populate HERDIN database; 6th National Medical
Writing and Peer Review Workshop aimed to
guide researchers in writing scientific articles for
health journals with a budget of PHP 676,175;
Strategic Planning and Committee Meeting
based on Balanced-Score Card management
tool where the 2014-2016.
NorMinCoHRD Strategic Plan was
completed. During the strategic planning the
National Survey on the Assessment of Health Research Capacity of Researchers, Research
Institutions and Regional Research Consortia was discussed by Dr. Jesus N. Sarol, Jr.,
Consultant of PCHRD; Training on Research-based Policy Formulation whose goal was to
capacitate researchers in writing their policy briefs/papers based on their research results;
Training on Statistical Data Analysis with Computer Application (Qualitative and Quantitative
Research) conducted last November 5-7, 2014 at MSU-IIT and attended by 80 participants.
The training was composed of two (2) groups, Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
Researchers with on-going funded researches were given priority to start their data analysis.
The Training on Technical Report Writing which was also conducted last December 9-10,
2014 at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City which was attended by researchers with on-
going funded research papers under the Regional Research Fund.
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Participants during the Training-Workshop on Chemical Safety and Security.
DOST X also spearheaded the creation of Northern Mindanao Laboratory
Consortium (NorMin LABCON) Foundation, Inc. in 1996. Since then it has sponsored a
number of training-workshops, seminars and various activities for the benefit of member-
laboratory analysts.
For the year 2014, in collaboration with DOST-X and Rio Verde Water Consortium,
Inc., NorMin LABCON organized a training-workshop on Chemical Safety and Security on
12-14 May 2014 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. This was a very
productive training-workshop as participants were able to learn from resource persons who
completed the Chemical Safety and Security Officer (CSSO) training facilitated by Sandia
National Laboratories under the United States of America Department of State, held in
Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. They were professors and Chemical Safety Officers
from the Chemistry Department of Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan and San Carlos
University in Cebu City.
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Dr. Patrick Lim, resource speaker from San Carlos University shows air flow velocity of the
fumehood while Ms. Magto demonstrates correct measures during chemical spillage.
Ms. Joanah S. Magto, chemist of DOST X Chemical Testing
Laboratory demonstrates safety procedures as participants
look on.
The three-day workshop was aimed at increasing safety and security awareness of
laboratories handling chemicals. This training was designed for safety and security officers
and laboratory personnel.
Participants appreciated the productivities borne out of the training-workshop
because these learning have practical
upshot in the improvement of their
laboratories and in the assessment of the
hazards involved with handling chemicals
and chemical wastes.
Participants similarly visited the
Regional Standards and Testing
Laboratories of the DOST-X where a
laboratory inspection and chemical safety
and security audit were conducted. They
noted some good features and practices of
DOST-X laboratories which they may adopt
in their own laboratories.
There were four (4) other training-workshops conducted which were co-sponsored by
DOST-X and NorMin LABCON in September and November 2014. These were the
Training-Workshops on Internal Quality Audit for ISO 9001:2008 and Internal Quality Audit
for ISO/IEC 17025:2005, Measurement Uncertainty of Microbiological Results and Validation
of Chemical Methods of Analysis. These four (4) training-workshops were made possible
through the DOST X Grants-in-Aid funds.
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Mr. Lorens Peter Sibbesen, author, Fitness for Purpose Guide, Eurachem
Participants during the Training-Workshops on ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Audit.
The first two training-workshops were attended by a total of 76 participants held at N
Hotel, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City on 1-4 September 2014. They were made aware
that whatever is documented in the ISO systems (both 9001 and 17025) were known,
agreed upon and approved. They were provided with audit mechanisms and techniques
along with resource persons who taught them that the quality management systems are
focused on error prevention through quality assurance and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)
cycle. It was emphasized during the workshops that it is only through conducting audits that
the organization or laboratory can be
sure that the system is working
properly.
Furthermore, the same
resource speaker from LabQuality
International, Eurolab in Denmark
and the Danish Representative to
Eurachem, Mr. Lorens Peter
Sibbesen came back this year and
gave the training-workshops on
Measurement Uncertainty of
Microbiological Results and
Validation of Chemical Methods of
Analysis last 11-12 and 13-14
November 2014. The training-workshop on “Validation of Chemical Methods of Analysis
was very timely because in October 2014, Eurachem released its second edition of the
“Fitness for Purpose Guide” wherein the Resource Speaker is one of the main authors.
Participants to this training-workshop had the first-hand knowledge of the updates to the
guide since the publication of its first edition in 1998.
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ON INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS OF
REGIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
‘Smarter Philippines’ turned a year old in 2014. The program was sustained to boost
the country’s global competitiveness by developing smarter technologies following the
analyses that the Philippines now is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In
particular, ‘Smarter Philippines’ enhances capabilities and gives investors more options to do
business in agriculture, industries, governance, climate change adaptation, human
capability, jobs creation, healthcare, and in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Some of these projects were deployed in Region-X starting 2013.
SETUP and Local GIA Programs
DOST X, guided by the vision “An effective and competent catalyst of inclusive
development by providing world class and
innovative Science and Technology
services in Region X”, has been at the
forefront of the diffusion of technological
innovation and scientific services to
various Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) in the region
through SETUP.
In 2014, DOST’s brand of process and product innovation enhanced the efficiency
and product competitiveness of the enterprises enrolled in SETUP. The SETUP strategy of
synergy with its analytical testing,
calibration, and consultancy services
perked up these MSMEs enhancements.
Thus, SETUP has contributed to the rapid
economic growth and product
competitiveness in the region.
In the same year, there were 224 firms and other entities in the DOST identified priority sectors that benefited from the PHP 37million worth of GIA and SETUP Program technology assistance. Subsequently, 3910 persons were given employment.
Technology Upgrading for Calamansi Juice Processing Facility of Sweet Honey Man-C
Improvement of Chicken Dressing Facility of Romikafrans Chicken through provision of various S & T Interventions, e.g. conveyor, scalding, plucking machines and its auxiliaries.
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A total of 279 technological interventions were provided to 224 existing firms and 87 start-up firms in the region resulting to the generation of accumulated gross sales of PHP 269 million. This resulted to an 18% average increase in productivity in all current projects.
The technology interventions to MSMEs
came in various equipment upgrades and scientific
consultancies, such as technology needs
assessment, project concepts and proposal
preparation, design of good manufacturing
practices (GMP)-compliant production-process
layout, equipment specifications, process
improvement, product development, quality
assurance, food product shelf-life analysis,
nutrition analysis and labeling. Completing the
innovation packages was the conduct of
training-workshops on relevant International
Standards and systems such as on Food
Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
and the Hazard Analysis & Critical Control
Point (HACCP).
Another appropriate intervention that
helped the MSME’s improve the
competitiveness of their products is the Packaging and Labeling Services. Local designers,
especially those with print shops or printing presses, were trained by DOST X and R & D
Packaging Center to provide attractive label designs and appropriate packaging materials for
improved shelf-life. Thus, they were able to provide label designs to food processors
throughout the region.
Moreover, to expand and institutionalize the packaging and labeling support for the
MSMEs in Northern Mindanao, DOST-X initiated the Establishment of the Packaging and
Labeling Services Center in the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in
Cagayan de Oro City.
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Technology upgrading on GreenPastures Corporation-Food Supplement Production
Table 2. Technology Transfer and Commercialization Program, Region X: 2010-2014
Indicators
(Baseline
from CY
2010)
2011 2012 2013 2014 Cumulative
Total
Number of technology
interventions 104 247 435 273 279 1,338
Existing firms assisted 63 60 173 99 224 619
New firms assisted 23 50 70 15 87 245
Gross sales (in million
PhP) 193.1 178.9 193.4 222.7 269.113 1,057.21
Employment generated
(man-months) 7,211 4,434 7,675 3,267* 3,910* 26,497
*Persons
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Table 3. Targets and Accomplishments on Subsector Outcome 2
Outcome Sector Targets by
end of 2016
DOST-X
2013 Plan
Targets
DOST-X
2014
Accompl
ishment
Cumulative
Accomplis
hment
(2010-2014)
Percent
Accomplis
hment
Improved
competitiveness of
MSMEs
2,832 MSMEs
developed and
assisted
883
MSMEs
developed
224 619 70.10%
Improved
productivity and
competitiveness of
the exports sector
PHP 188.92 million
domestic sales of
various products of
MSMEs participating
in national trade fairs
PHP 421M
PHP
269.113
M
P1,057.21M 251.11%
DOST X through the SETUP program has introduced innovations to various MSMEs
under the 6 priority industry sectors, namely: Furniture; Food Processing; Aquamarine;
Horticulture; Gifts and Decors and Handicrafts (GDH); Metals and Engineering and Health
and Wellness/Pharmaceuticals.
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DOST-X SETUP Interventions in CY 2014
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Testing and Calibration Services
The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) consistently provide
quality and efficient analytical testing services catering to an increasing number of customers
since its operation in early 2000.
For the year 2014, as shown in Table 4 a total of 5,349 testing and calibration
services were provided to 1,189 clients comprising 809 firms. Overall, the services
generated an income of PHP 3.027 million which is 132% more than the previous year.
Customers are guaranteed of accurate and reliable test and calibration results as the
laboratories have sustained its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, two (2) laboratories of which
have accreditation valid until March 2018 and one (1) with validity until May 2018. These
three (3) laboratories have obtained another certificate of accreditation from the Food and
Drug Administration after having been assessed and found in compliance with FDA
requirements and conditions for Laboratory Accreditation in accordance with the provisions
of RA 9711, also known as the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 valid until May
2018. RSTL even sustained one certificate of accreditation on Laboratory for Drinking Water
Analysis from the Department of Health valid until December 31, 2017.
Table 4. Science & Technology Services, Region X: 2010-2014
S&T Services
(Baseline
from CY
2010)
2011 2012 2013 2014
Cumulative
Total
Testing and Calibration
Number of services 5,718 5,548 4,163 3,948 5,349 24,726
Number of firms assisted - 769 742 940 809 3,260
Income Generated
(in million PhP) 2.00 2.68 2.10 2.30 3.027 12.107
Packaging and Labeling
Number of services
Extended - 7 16 11 18 52
Number of firms assisted 18 14 17 11 17 77
Consultancy
Number of clients served 192 64 50 66 55 427
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Packaging and Labeling
Packaging and Labeling assistance were made available to 17 firms providing 18 packaging designs. There were 14 other designs also printed through partner printing shops. These were clients referred to DOST-trained designers in the Region.
Food Innovation Center
In 2014, the Food Innovation Center (FIC) housed in MUST received deliveries of
three (3) auxiliary equipments; namely: freezer,
water purifier and band sealer from DOST-ITDI
(Industrial Technology Development Institute)
facilitated by DOST X. Other five (5) items of
major equipment will be delivered by February
2015.
The center was a recipient of a grant
amounting to One Million Pesos (PHP
1,000,000) from the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) and the Office of Congressman
Rufus B. Rodriguez.
Consultancy
A total of 47 MSMEs were provided with a total of 64 consultancy services through
Technology Needs Assessment (TNA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard
Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Food Safety Assessment. These were
carried out by members of the Northern Mindanao Food Safety Team (NMFST). RSTL staff
Forum on Packaging Technology for Pork Lechon on November 27, 2014 at Country Village Hotel.
The Food Innovation Center at MUST, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
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also conducted its laboratory outreach project where customers whose samples have
adverse test results were visited and given advice on principles of GMP.
Technology and Investors Fora
DOST X facilitated the conduct of a total of 16 technology and investors fora to help
address the needs of industries for skills and capability enhancement. It has also
participated the Technology and Trade Fairs in Davao City, Manila and Cagayan de Oro City
that gathered 283 firms and 822 active participants. A total of 20 technology trainings were
also conducted for 104 firms with a total of 945 participants.
ON REDUCING RISKS DUE TO NATURAL HAZARDS DURING DISASTERS AND
ENHANCING RESILIENCY OF THE REGION AGAINST NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF
CLIMATE CHANGE
To tackle issues on climate change that affect wide sectors in the Philippines, DOST
X continuously supported the implementation of Project NOAH through the installation of
Early Warning Systems.
Adjusting the Ultrasonic sensor of the Water Level Monitoring Station in Dubdub Dike, Gingoog City to ensure proper beaming of the sensor to the river water surface. This is one of the four Non-bridge WLMS installed and
constructed by a private contractor.
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In 2014, three (3) more EWS were installed under the Hydromet Project and four (4)
more WLS were installed under the DEWS project. In the second semester of the year, a
new project entitled “Deployment of Early Warning Systems” (DEWS) was implemented.
This had increased the total to 72 EWS installed in strategic locations throughout the region
for the past four (4) years, 2011 to 2014. All
these equipment were checked and
maintained by DOST-X regularly all year
round to ensure accurate data transmission to
Project NOAH.
Furthermore, DOST-X continued to
actively participate in DRRM capacity building
activities for local governments with the
holding of DRRM Summit in the five (5)
provinces of Northern Mindanao. It also
facilitated the conduct of the S4SC “Iba na
ang Panahon” Roadshow in March 2014 at
Pryce Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. The focus
of these activities is to enhance disaster
preparedness among the local governments
and the citizenry with the aid of science-based
weather information from hydrologic
disturbances.
The residents of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities, who experienced the TS
Sendong disaster, are now alert and rely on Project Noah for information - rainfall intensities
and water levels in their rivers and localities. The information guided them in their disaster
response and risk reduction effort. DOST-X had been aggressive in implementing this
project with the sufficient financial support of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute
(ASTI) under the Hydromet Project and PCIEERD for the DEWS project.
Cleaning and troubleshooting of the Automated Rain Gauge mounted on top of an abandoned concrete water reservoir in Sto. Nino, Talakag, Bukidnon. The rain collector was filled with bird’s waste which clogs the collector’s spout resulting to no data recorded even during heavy rainfall.
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Table 5. Targets and Accomplishments on Subsector Outcome 3
Outcome Sector Targets by end of
2016
DOST-X Yearly Accomplishment
since TS Sendong
Percent
Accompli
shment
from 2013 2011 2012 2013 2014 TOTAL
Reduced disaster
risk due to natural
hazards and
strengthened
resiliency of the
region against
negative impacts of
climate change
100% increase in the
number of Automatic Rain
Gauges (ARGs) installed
5 6 23 35
69 102%
134% increase in the
number of Water level
Monitoring Sensors
(WLMSs) Installed
- 3 10 14
27 -
50% increase in the
number of Automated
Weather Station (AWSs)
installed
2 - - 2 4 -
Number of tandem
sensors installed
- 3 6 10 19
Total number of sensors 119
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ON IMPROVING SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE VULNERABLE AND OTHER
MARGINALIZED GROUP
Ovicidal/Larvicidal (OL) Trap
DOST-X continued its aim to increase dengue awareness and eventually reduce the population of mosquitoes carrying the deadly dengue virus. DOST, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) – Region 10 deployed Ovicidal/Larvicidal (OL) Traps in public schools region wide under the National Dengue Vector Surveillance (NDVS) Project.
In 2014, a total of 40 schools from the five (5) provinces in the region had OL trap kits installed on site. A total of 30 school coordinators were trained by DOST-10 on the proper use of the OL trap, and on the procedure in sending weekly OL surveillance data via SMS to the NDVS. As a result, 21 schools were mapped in the NDVS website to serve as dengue warning sites. Density of dengue mosquitoes can be determined using OL trap kits at the identified sites. Those schools with at least 20 % OL indices for three (3) consecutive weeks are considered as vulnerable to dengue outbreak. Schools with high mosquito
density were encouraged to conduct intervention such as clean-up drive and other activities that will help lessen if not eradicate the mosquito population in their respective areas.
Complementary Food
The technology for the manufacture of Complementary Food, which is a nutritional
food blend developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), was adopted by
Xavier University (XU) and MUST. Production facilities and equipment were installed in 2012
and 2013. XU produced Complementary Food packs that were consumed in the feeding
programs of Congressman Rufus Rodriguez in TS Sendong relocation sites and some areas
in the barangays of Cagayan de Oro City in 2012.
OL Trap Orientations and Mapping in the NDVS Website to indicate dengue warning sites.
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This year, XU Department of Food Technology sustained and expanded the
production to a total of 7,313 packs of BIGMO blends. Of these, 5,424 packs were sold and
the rest were consumed for promotional activities. The Rural Health Unit (RHU) of
Talisayan, Misamis Oriental took 4,760 packs of BIGMO for their feeding programs.
According to Dr. Gay B. Ardanas of RHU Talisayan, they have observed promising and
inspiring result within the two (2) months of implementation. Extension of the project was
planned to other areas until the 4th month with encouraging results.
Complementary food blends were also used in the feeding programs in the different
barangays of Cagayan de Oro City. According to Ms. Sylvia Aguhob, project leader in XU,
“mothers from Barangay Carmen (where Region X office is located) gave positive feedback
even if they are still on their 2nd week”. Xavier University had been a reliable partner in
promoting DOST technologies, especially with FNRI’s complementary food.
Dr. Capanzana of DOST-FNRI visits XU Complementary Food Facility
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Clay Water Filter
In an effort to roll out the local technology on low cost water purification system
nationwide, DOST X strengthened its agreement with DARS Ceramics in Bulua, Cagayan de
Oro City. With the assistance from ITDI, the “Training cum Production with
Commercialization” was conducted for 15 participants, to demonstrate the production of 1.5L
Ceramic Pot-typed Water Filters. The filter proved to improve the quality of drinking water,
ideal in areas where access to potable water is difficult.
FACILITATING AND HINDERING FACTORS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
3. Analysis of the factors that facilitated or hindered the achievement of the
targets and/or implementation of the priority programs and projects
Northern Mindanao is still unable to spur significant leap in economic growth due to
many factors. One factor observed is the region not able to produce enough number of
well trained, highly skilled, expert individuals from its human resource base nor has it
attracted the same from outside. Local graduates and even nationwide are lacking the
necessary level of formal scientific knowledge, discipline, training and competencies to
enable them to become valuable human resource assets for S&T R&D. This is evident in
the low share in the number of Internationally Recognized Research Publications listed
in the International Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knowledge (UNESCO Science
Report 2010). Further, the Philippines’ 78.5 researchers per million people were very low
compared to Singapore’s 5,834.0, Thailand’s 315.5 and Vietnam’s 115.9 (Source, Malik,
ed. 2013).
The issues of ‘brain drain’ remain factual and gravely affect our S&T development for
one. Low compensation, incentives or benefits and overall employment and financial
security is another real problem. On the other hand, quality of education in the country
may also need critical review – quality of schools, courses and curriculum, quality
learning materials and facilities, quality of teachers and educators. Based on data, the
DOST’s graduate scholarship program, which is aimed to attain a critical mass of MS
and PhD graduates, has had very few takers. DOST’s undergraduate scholarship
program has also registered a low percentage of examination passer/qualifier and the
percentage figure would be insignificant if based from the total enrollees in the region for
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a given year. The quality of High Scholl graduates, especially in the countryside, may
have to be enhanced.
Second, unlike in developed countries the Philippine Government has been
chronically under investing in Science, Technology and Innovation. Its GDP expenditure
for R&D which at present is only 0.14%, far from the 2% minimum level (source: USAID).
For years, R&D activities are largely private industry sector led covering 70% in terms of
nationwide investment, while 30% come from public funds and universities or learning
institutions. The higher educational institutions where major STI entities come from,
R&D investments are less attributed to private universities. Even then, the 70% cover
from the private sector is critically very low in terms of actual capital outlay compared to
what the country really need to rally and sustain S&T development. Private sector
stakeholders remain slow in putting up serious scale of R&D effort and financial outlay in
order to keep pace with global leaps in science and technology advancement that
impacts their respective industry. There remain the lack of R&D infrastructure and
manpower as a result. As such, there is a need for academe to partner with industries
so that its research results are translated into useful products, services and employment.
The greater challenge with MSMEs in the region is in improving productivity of
processes and quality of products. Despite the different programs for support to MSMEs
such as the SETUP of DOST, there is still limited number of takers and less than
expected success stories. The problem on financial management still remains and
affects the success of SETUP. Project management and technology needs assessment
capacity for front-line workers must be improved as well as the program itself needs to
be reviewed for greater impact. Moreover, the move to pursue an industry level for
SETUP can be aligned with road maps and Value Chain Analysis (VCA) already
prepared for various industry groups in the regions as given in the RDP Annexes.
There is also a challenge posed by lack of skills in equipment technical design and
engineering vis-à-vis the functional and operational requirement of SETUP
proponent/end-user. Equipment manufacturers/fabricators in the region oftentimes also
lack the capacity and skills to produce with accuracy and quality as designed.
Enhancing these, can lead to a more seamless implementation and broader outcomes
for SETUP.
DOST’s Technology Business Incubator (TBI) has continued to gain interest and
cooperation from the academe and private sector in the region. MUST and MSU-IIT are
now engaged in TBI concept by hosting the program and including it in their school
development plans. Metro Iligan Regional Agri-Industrial Center (MIRAIC) may also
absorb one as proposed during their strategic planning workshop.
The recent directive on coming up with results or outcome based performance
management in the instrumentalities of government is a welcome development to
improve investment and utilization of R&D funds. Outcome-based education (OBE) that
is advanced by the Commission on Higher Education is a welcome trend for the
prospects of the STI sector. There is optimism in the sector especially with CHEDs
directive for HEIs to now give equal emphasis to the three (3) pillars of education;
instruction, research and extension and the availability of research funds to SUCs as well
as private universities. Moreover, there could be some opportunities in CHED’s program
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of enhancing science laboratories in the 6 SUCs in the Region with costs ranging from
PHP 2 million in smaller SUCs to PHP 400 million in MUST. These facilities shall be
tapped for STI services.
The Project NOAH team of DOST X has increased the number of installed ARGs in
strategic locations region wide by more than 100% in 2014. This has increased the
capacity of the region to provide accurate and real time weather data to Project NOAH.
This capacity has ensured availability of accurate information for Regional Risk
Reduction Management Council in their effort to maintain disaster preparedness.
4. Recent Development and Development prospects of the sector for 2015-2016.
Science, Technology and Innovation are some of the tools of Philippine Government
to achieve sustainable and inclusive development in all parts of the country. Great
prospect is seen on ICT development particularly in internet connectivity and other
spreading communication platforms. Local firms and enterprises are able to access new
science and technology information, global trends in industries, global market, consumer
situation, to provide better quality products and service the kind that promotes growth
and competitiveness. Access of these technologies is even extended to broader users
led by DOST-ICTO such as information, communication, education, government, etc. to
support accessibility, speedy and efficient delivery of public services even to the
remotest barangay. DOST recognizes its importance by undertaking the OneLab project
to connect all testing laboratories of the agency and will be extended to cover other
government testing laboratories as well as of the private sector.
Another reassuring prospect is in the area of R&D activities. In 1990, the Philippine
Government has enforced the granting of R&D incentives to persons or industries
engaged in R&D activities. Today, it has reinvented the offer and more R&D
investments are being encouraged. DOST is the leading agency that gives endorsement
to enterprises engaged in R&D activities and then apply for registration with either the
Bureau of Investment (BOI) or Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).