July - September 2015 Vol. 6 No. 3
Official Publication of the Department of Science and Technology Cordillera Administrative Region
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2015 North Luzon Cluster S&T Fair successfully conducted
he North Luzon Cluster, composed of DOST Regions 1, 2 and CAR has successfully conducted the 2015 North Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair on September 1-3, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. This is the 2nd regional fair to be conducted nationwide, after the successful implementation of the National Science and Technology Week on July 24-28, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. During the opening day of the NSTW, an estimated 10,000 visitors representing various sectors from the government, the academe, private sectors, the media. Every year, the DOST conducts the NSTW in July to showcase technologies that were developed to push for development in the country through science, technology and innovation. These technologies, programs, projects and activities are done by all agencies under the DOST system including the Research and Development Institutes, Councils, attached agencies, and regional offices. The North Luzon Cluster S&T fair is the regional celebration of the NSTW, which for this year adopts the theme, “Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness”, to highlight the application of science, technology page 9
DOST’s Science Nation Tour climbs the Cordilleras “Agham na Ramdam!” is the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) mantra in making Filipinos feel and experience the impact of science and technology (S&T) in their daily lives. Now ii is the monicker of DOST’s latest information campaign, and is all set to rally the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as DOST’s Science Nation Tour goes to Baguio City for its next leg on October 6-8, 2015. Science Nation Tour is a national roadshow which aims to promote and expand DOST’s programs, projects and services in every region of the country. DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo will page 9
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editorial board Editor/Writer SHEILA MARIE SINGA-CLAVER Science Research Specialist II Lay-out and Design HANSI G. DINUMLA Science Research Analyst Contributors MAX BERNARD M. CODAMON Science Research Specialist II CECIL C. GUAKI Project Assistant I, PSTC-Benguet MARITESS A. BANAÑA Project Assistant III Editorial Adviser/Consultant NANCY A. BANTOG ARD for Technical Services Division Editorial Consultants MARIA ROWENA C. MADARANG ARD for Finance and Administrative Services JULIUS CAESAR V. SICAT Regional Director
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Last July 24-28, 2015, the Department of Science and Technology successfully concluded the National Science and Technology Week at the SMX, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. During the opening day alone, we were able to gather an estimated 10,000 visitors representing various sectors from the government, the academe, private sectors, the media. And all of them had one thing in common, they are science enthusiasts who recognize that Science, Technology and Innovation is indeed a key player in pushing for nationwide development and global competitiveness. There is a clamor for DOST to bring the NSTW to our stakeholders in the regions for them to appreciate what we, at the DOST are doing. It is for this reason now that we are here today. We are very proud to present to you, various technologies that we have developed to push for competitive economic development in the country. These technologies were developed by our local scientists and engineers for we, at the DOST believe that we have the capability to develop solutions to our own problems. And we have been doing this for the past years. The North Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair is the 2nd regional fair that we have so far conducted, the first of which was the South Luzon Cluster in Palawan last August 17-19. This 2nd leg of the regional NSTW is spearheaded by the DOST Regions I, II and CAR and of course, with full support from the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the DOST, and the City Government of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Aside from the Science and Technology exhibits that are showcased in this convention center, this event will also feature a technology bazaar of SETUP assisted cooperators, technology forum, and S&T quiz, trivia and interactive exhibits for our students. We hope that you will take this opportunity to experience Science and Technology in this three-day affair.
Editorial 2 Our theme, “Science nation innovating for Global Competitiveness” News Stories is even more suitable at the present time. With the numerous challenges STARBOOKS deployed in CAR.. 3 besetting the country today, we can only hope to use science, technology Junior Level Science Scholarship... 4 and innovation to address these issues and come up with solutions that Bringing STARBOOKS closer... 5 are both doable and sustainable. Similarly, recognizing that the strength DOST Benguet training... 5 of a nation lies in the promotion and application of scientific knowledge Cordillera month celeb... 8 and development of technology, we can create the necessary conditions needed in the realization to eradicate poverty and accelerate socio-economic development. After all, as Lewis Mumford aptly stated, “However far modern Feature science and techniques have fallen short of their inherent possibilities, they Complementary Food Program... 10 have taught mankind at least one lesson: Nothing is impossible.” SETUP Corner 6-7 Science, Technology and Innovation are vital components of the Photo Releases 11 government’s effort to hoist the lives of every Juan and Maria. That such S & T Trivia 12 technologies shall harness the brilliance of our local scientists and engineers to ensure that solutions are applicable to the Philippine scenario. Let us trust in Science, it works. (Excerpt from DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo’s keynote speech during the 2015 North Luzon Cluster S&T Fair in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur)
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s&t news STARBOOKS deployed in CAR A total of seven (7) STARBOOKS sets were distributed to the DEPED Division Offices in Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Tabuk City on September 14-18 and 22, 2015 as part of the partnership between the DOST-CAR and DEPED-CAR entitled “Support to Science and Technology Education in CAR through the STARBOOKS Digital Library.”
The DOST-CAR regional office spearheaded the deployment of the STARBOOKs in the provinces in coordination with the DEPED District Offices and Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTCs). During the deployment, a training and orientation was conducted by Ms. Hansi G. Dinumla and Mr. Ingemar Zarate to identified participants. Similarly, a hands-on training was facilitated.
Both parties signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the project on July 17, 2015
Aside from the STARBOOKS orientation and training, the Provincial S&T Directors of the DOST-CAR also used the activity to promote further, DOST programs, projects and activities.
The collaborative project between the DOST-CAR and DEPED was conducted primarily to provide the DOST-STII’s Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk (STARBOOKS), the first digital science library in the Philippines. Through the partnership, it is hoped that the science and technology education and appreciation in the Cordillera Administrative Region will improve.
Both parties signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the project on July 17, 2015 during the Kapihan at the DOST-CAR at the PSTC-Benguet, BSU Cmpd., La Trinidad, Benguet.//
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s&t news List of Qualifiers for the 2015 Junior Level Science Scholarship under RA 10612 in CAR
NO.
LAST NAME
1
ALAMAG
2
FIRST NAME
PROVINCE
HOME REGION
COURSE
SCHOOL
BRINGAS
BENGUET
CAR
BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
BALDELOMAR JENNIFER
AVILA
PANGASINAN
1
BS BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
3
BAS-ILAN
RODELYN
TABCAO
BENGUET
CAR
BS AGRICULTURE
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY
4
BAUTISTA
JOSHUA
MAYAEN
BENGUET
CAR
BS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
5
CASTILLO
MAE JILYN
DOMINGO
TARLAC
3
BS ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
6
CORTEZ
NATHANIEL
IBARRA
TARLAC
3
BS MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
7
DALILIS
ANA LORRAINE MUNDA
KALINGA
CAR
BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
8
DEL ROSARIO
LORRAINE JOYCE
MOULIC
PANGASINAN
1
BS BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
9
FAGYAN
HELLEVIE
SUMEDCA
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
CAR
BS APPLIED STATISTICS
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY
10
FANGAYEN
MAYLA GRACE
LIZARDO
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
CAR
BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
11
IBANEZ
GLAIZA
SABALLA
TARLAC
3
BS BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
12
LORIDO
DIVINE CLAIRE FIGUEROA
NUEVA ECIJA
3
BS BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
13
MANGALINO
KHECYLIN
DIAZ
NUEVA ECIJA
3
BS BIOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
14
MINA
RENZ JIMWEL
SILVA
PANGASINAN
1
BS MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
15
PAJARILLO
ROMSTO
REASONDA
PANGASINAN
1
BS MATHEMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
16
PEDRO
CYNTHIA
ABANSI
BENGUET
CAR
BS AGRICULTURE
BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY
17
PEREZ
RENZO
GONZALES
PANGASINAN
1
BS PHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
18
PINOS-AN
NEPHTALI
BALILIS
MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
CAR
BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
19
ROBLEZA
JOHN KRISTOFFER
SIAPNO
PANGASINAN
1
BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
20
UBALDO
EDRIAN JACOB
SANTIAGO
TARLAC
3
BS PHYSICS
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-BAGUIO
4
KAYE MELINA NATIVIDAD
MIDDLE NAME
July - September 2015
Bringing STARBOOKS closer to the hearts of Educators in Ifugao
DOST-BENGUET Provides GMP and Skills Trainings for Food Processors
STARBOOKS turnover and orientation at the DepEd Ifugao on Sept. 17, 2015.
Training on advanced baking held at Tumpic, Labueg, Kapangan on Sep 28-29, 2015
“TO SEE IS TO BELIEVE”- a common remark or notion we hear or see in most Filipinos is a mindset which sales agents, technology – transfer implementers, politicians as well as educators and others who want to bring new ideas into an area must intelligently address.
The Department of Science and Technology-Benguet Center has successfully provided current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) training and skills trainings on baking for food processors in the province for the third quarter this year.
Pre-tests of the product or program by the prospective adoptors or recipients, the market, the voters, or whoever is the supposed end - user and the like are made through comments, jokes and sometimes annoying querries or other remarks and insights so as to make sure that the seller or the program holder will prove his/her credibility and that of the product, technology or whatever is being introduced or being brought – in for them. STARBOOKS, though it has been there for quite a time already after it was launched and promoted, is not exempted by such attitude of some folks. Though flyers, success stories, beautiful insights and other good remarks to promote the program may have been made previously, the best means so far was the provision of STARBOOKS units for the end – users where they could physically see and tinker on it and eventually use it. This time, one of the laudable activities to bring STARBOOKS closer to the hearts of educators and end - users is the program being implemented lately which is the provision of free units for the Provincial Centers of DOST for researching student - visitors could use and at the Division Offices of the Department of Education (DepEd) where most Educators in the Elementary and Secondary Levels do official businesses as well as a venue, most of the time, for schools division activities like competitions, conferences and seminars.
As part of the DOST’s commitment to assist Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) not only through the provision and/or upgrading of processing equipment, the S&T Center has also identified other possible interventions such as provision of trainings to uplift the knowledge and skills of the firms to be able to compete in the local and world market. One of the necessary trainings that the S&T Center provides to the MSMEs is the cGMP training. In as much as food production and processing are the province’s emerging venture, it becomes imperative that the entrepreneurs are oriented on good manufacturing practices to ensure production of safe foods for the consumers. In coordination with the DOST-CAR Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) and Metrology laboratory, the GMP training was successfully conducted on August 25 at DOST-Benguet Conference Room. At least 17 participants from MSMEs and prospective food processors were benefited from the said training. The Food Safety regulatory System (RA 10611), Basic Food Hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Hazards, Food Safety, Plant Lay-out, and Importance of Calibration were tackled during the said training.
The STARBOOKS unit for the Division Office of DepEd – Ifugao was brought in at the Amungan Hall and then formally turned over to DepEd – Ifugao on September 17, 2015. This
Meanwhile, to assist the needs of local bakeshops in their needs to improve and create new products for a change of taste for the consumers, skills training on baking were separately conducted for different firms in the municipality of Kibungan and Kapangan.
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3rd Quarter SETUP Update With the continuous efforts of the Provincial Science and Technology Centers in coordination with the Regional Office, 12 approved proposals for the SETUP Core projects were added on the list amounting to P8,276,988.00. Of the 12 approved proposals, six (6) MSMEs/cooperators are from the province of Benguet, three (3) from Ifugao and one (1) each from Abra, Kalinga and Mountain Province. Among these, five (5) projects are under Food sector, three (3) each are under GDH; and Metals and Engineering and one (1) under the Agriculture sector. The list of the approved proposals with its respective provinces, project titles, approved amount and firms are shown in the table below.
Project Title
Name of Enterprise
Address of Cooperator
Amount of Project (PHP)
ABRA 1
Enhancement of Production Capacity and Quality of Gian’s Welding Shop through Upgrading of Facilities
Gian's Welding Shop Mr. George A. Belandres
Ubbog, Lipcan, Bangued, Abra
387,500.00
Equipment Upgrading to Increase the Competitiveness and Promote Product Diversification of Blue Dolymaks Bakeshop Technology Intervention to Enhance Productivity of the Autobase Services and General Merchandise
Blue Dolymaks Bakeshop Lyn Balanag
#207 Tuding Proper Tuding Itogon Benguet
Autobase Services and General Merchandise Mr. Gerry K. Lagria
Brgy. Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet
1,963,000.00
Improving the Efficiency and Capacity of Jones and Dimples’ Bread Production through Technology Intervention Product Improvement of “Ako Think Positive” for the Integration if Ethnic Designs through Technology Advancement Upgrading Productivity and Product Quality of Xanthia’s Bakeshop
Jones and Dimples’ Store Aurora Hazel M. Almendral
Cervantes Road, Tabio, Mankayan, Benguet
168,600.00
Ako Think Positive Co. Victorio Bautista, Jr.
#38 Governor Pack Road, Baguio City
894,000.00
Xanthia’s Bakeshop Maureen Duarte
DB-042, Mae Bahong, La Trinidad, Benguet
280,000.00
Improving the Production Efficiency and Capacity of JLM Farms
JLM Farms Mr. Johnny Marcos
Palegao, Balili, Mankayan Benguet
427,664.00
BENGUET 2
3
4
5
6
7
62
July -- September September 2015 2015 July
370,734.00
IFUGAO 8
Upgrading of Banaue Souvenir and Printing Services
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Upgrading of Production Facilities & Nesalyn Drugstore & Enterprise Equipment of Nesalyn Bakery Maria Nelyn Q. Uy
Sta. Maria, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
10
Upgrading of MON Welding Shop
MON Welding Shop Solomon B. Galap
Banao, Poblacion East, Lagawe, Ifugao
520,770.00
Brendlay Enterprise Bryan L. Layawen
Magsaysay, Tabuk City, Kalinga
184,500.00
Lily’s Peanut Butter Lilian A. Pangiyan
Anabel, Sadanga, Mt. Province
165,120.00
KALINGA 11 Equipment Upgrading on Garments Manufacturing of Brendlay Enterprise
Banaue Souvenir and Printing Services Pedro Tuguinay
Poblacion, Banaue, Ifugao
1,175,600.00
1,739,500.00
MT. PROVINCE 12
Upgrading the Production Equipment of Lily’s Peanut Butter
Total Funding Provided
8,276,988.00
In addition, 14 more proponents are still in the process of complying the recommendations of RTEC evaluators and in completing other requirements. Thus, there are 20 approved SETUP Core proposals with a total amount of P10, 748,688.00 from January-September 30, 2015.
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s&t news Cordillera Month Celeb brought to Apayao
Cordillera officials with Senator Aquilino D.L. Pimentel III, Keynote Speaker during the Cordillera Month Culminating Activity on July 15, 2015 in Apayao. (photo courtesy of Herald Express)
The 28th celebration of the Cordillera Month was conducted from July 9-15, 2015 and spearheaded by the DENR-CAR, chair of the RDC-CAR Sectoral Committee for Environment and Watershed. Since 2014, the hosting of the Cordillera Month celebration is brought to the provinces starting with Abra. For this year, the celebration was hosted by the province of Apayao. This year’s theme, “Protecting the Environment for a Greener Cordillera” highlights the importance of the region in terms of its role as the watershed cradle of the North. The theme is also anchored on the government’s National Greening Program. Highlights of the Cordillera Month celebration include trade, technology and job fairs involving various stakeholders such as government agencies, forum on environmental and biodiversity programs, the unity gong relay. The culmination program, which was held on July 15, 2015 featured Senator Aquilino D.L. Pimentel III as the Keynote Guest. He challenged the Cordillerans to learn from the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) experience. Sen. Pimentel also noted the failure of the Cordillera Region to ratify the two organic acts in 1989 and 1997 however, with the coming in of the BBL, people are now more aware on the benefits of
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regional autonomy. He also signified his continuous support to the Cordillera’s pursuit for regional autonomy. DOST-CAR, for its part, participated in the technology fair and conducted on-site calibration of test weights in the province of Apayao as part of its information dissemination on the agency’s newest service, the Regional Metrology Laboratory. The Food Safety and Quality Team (FSQT) of the DOST-CAR likewise conducted on-site Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) evaluation in some DOST-Apayao assisted firms. As part of the celebration, the DOST-CAR launched the Complementary Food Production (CFP) in the Apayao State College in Luna, Apayao on July 14, 2015 (see related article). Further, the Provincial S&T Center- Apayao spearheaded DOST-CAR’s involvement in the Cordillera Month’s celebration. It can be recalled that DOST-CAR led the 27th Cordillera Month celebration in Abra, being the chair of the Sectoral Committee for Economic Development.//
2015 North Luzon...from page 1
Bringing STARBOOKS.. from page 5
and innovation for competitive economic development.
was gladly received by the very energetic Schools Division Superintendent – Ms. Sally B. Ullalim who immediately facilitated an open forum where initial collaborations between DOST and DepEd were made for the two agencies in Ifugao to further work together for the welfare of their constituents in the province.
According to Hon. Mario G. Montejo, DOST Secretary and Keynote Speaker during the Opening Ceremonies of the fair, “Our theme, “Science nation innovating for Global Competitiveness” is even more suitable at the present time. With the numerous challenges besetting the country today, we can only hope to use science, technology and innovation to address these issues and come up with solutions that are both doable and sustainable. Similarly, recognizing that the strength of a nation lies in the promotion and application of scientific knowledge and development of technology, we can create the necessary conditions needed in the realization to eradicate poverty and accelerate socio-economic development.” Secretary Montejo further stressed that “Science, Technology and Innovation are vital components of the government’s effort to hoist the lives of every Juan and Maria. That such technologies shall harness the brilliance of our local scientists and engineers to ensure that solutions are applicable to the Philippine scenario. Let us trust in Science, it works.” Aside from science and technology exhibits, the cluster celebration was highlighted with various activities such as the Technology Bazaar with exhibitors from SETUP assisted cooperators of the three (3) regions. The fair also included activities for students such as the S&T Quiz and Trivia; and Interactive Exhibits through the Science Explorer, a project of the Science Education Institute, also under the DOST system. Technology Fora and Investors’ Forum were sponsored for the duration of the 3-day event with topics that benefitted various stakeholders such as LGUs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the academe, and others. // smsc DOST Benguet.. from page 5
Training on pies and cookies making was conducted for the Dagao Youngters Association at Dagao, Kapangan on August 30-31; veggie and root crop-enriched products baking at Nalicob, Madaymen, Kibungan on September 21; and advanced baking was also conducted at Tumpic, Labueg, Kapangan on September 28-29. An over-all total of 36 participants from SETUP-assisted bakeshops, prospective beneficiaries and interested individuals attended the training. The participants were taught on how to incorporate locally available raw materials such as root crops, vegetables and fruits to lessen their dependence on the usual commercially produced ingredients. Upcoming next quarter are trainings for metal industries such as heat tempering, metal selection and fabrication.//ccg
The open forum was also a good avenue for DOST to promote its programs in the province so Engr. Genna B. Jallorina - the Provincial Director of PSTC-Ifugao took the opportunity to share what DOST – Ifugao is doing for the province. The corresponding orientation for the STARBOOKS then followed and was conducted by Ms. Hansi Dinumla and Mr. Ingemar Zarate of the Regional Office of DOST – CAR and the participants were made to have their “Hands-on” on the set. The STARBOOKS set was then finally installed at the Division Library and hopefully would be used to the fullest by the many library users. //mbmc DOST’s Science Nation..from page 1
lead the campaign which aims to showcase DOST-developed scientific and technological advancements in the region. The highlight of CAR’s Science Nation Tour is the inauguration of the Gold-Copper Processing Project in Itogon, Benguet – a collaboration between UP and DOST’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, Emerging Technology Research and Development. Among the other activities are Sec. Montejo’s project visits to beneficiaries of DOST’s SETUP or Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, in CAR. SETUP extends assistance to micro, small and medium enterprises through financial assistance, technology upgrade, and capability training. Among these project beneficiaries are Kerobee Farm, Green Salad, and TCY Machinery. DOST-CAR will also name the region’s Science and Technology (S&T) Ambassadors during the Stakeholders’ Night at the CAP Convention Center in Camp John Hay on October 7. The S&T Ambassadors will support the Department in its advocacy and other programs and services. Other activities in the event include a forum on DOST programs and blessing of the DOST-CAR Regional Office Extension Building. (S&T Media Service)
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Roll-Out of Complementary Food Production in the Regions The CFP Project in the cordilleras
The Department of Science and Technology has institutionalized the High Impact Technology Solutions (HITS), a nationwide program that aims to provide technological solutions to long term problems in the country. Under DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, the HITS program was conceptualized to include several projects that were rolled out to all regions in the country. This include the roll-out of Ceramic Water Filter, the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST), the Food Innovation Center (FIC), and the Complementary Food Production (CFP).
For the Complementary Food Production (CFP) program, the project utilizes science and technology particularly the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) developed complementary food technologies that help reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among children. This program is also DOST’s answer to the national problem on malnutrition among children and contribute to the attainment of the millenium development target, namely the reduction of hunger into half between 1990 and 2015. Specifically, the project aims to introduce affordable and nutritious complementary foods (instant baby food and snack food) using rice-blended with mongo and/or sesame; facilitate the technology adoption and commercialization of rice-mongo curls, rice-mongo baby food blend, and rice-mongo-sesame baby food blend especially in areas where technology is not widely available, and strengthen the partnership of DOST, LGUs, private sector and other institutions in the implementation of the project. DOST-CAR is the lead agency with FNRI as the partner Research and Development Institute, and DOST-PCIEERD as the monitoring agency. For the Cordillera Administrative Region, the project is implemented with the Apayao State College and with assistance from the Apayao Provincial Local Government, Luna Municipal Local Government and the Commission on Higher Education-CAR.
DOH-CAR, DILG-CAR, DA-CAR, DTI-CAR, NNC-CAR, DepEdCAR, DOLE-CAR and the Office of the Congressman, Apayao also forms part of the partnership for the CFP program. Funding for the CFP project came from the DOST, the Apayao State College, and the Apayao Provincial Government. Technology interventions include the provision of appropriate processing equipment/ machines, tools and facilities; provision of technical trainings, fora and other necessary technical assistance in cooperation with DOST-FNRI; and provision of promotional and marketing assistance in partnership with DOST-FNRI PINOY Program on malnutrition reduction in the country and in collaboration with partner agencies. The CFP project building, which is housed at the Apayao State College has been successfully completed as well as the equipment installation, final testing and training on the operation of the machine and production of CFP products in June 2015. On July 14, 2015, the Blessing and Commissioning of the “Roll Out of Complementary Food Production Technologies in the Regions” Production Facility at the Apayao State College was done with various partners and stakeholders. Messages were given by DOST-CAR Regional Director Julius Caesar V. Sicat, Apayao Representative Eleanor Bulut-Begtang, and Apayao Governor Elias C. Bulut Jr. A message of commitment was given by ASC President Nieves A. Dacyon, being the CFP project beneficiary in CAR as well as Words of Support from key partners such as the DSWD-CAR, NNC-CAR, DOH-CAR, DepEd-CAR, DTI-CAR, and DA-CAR. Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was likewise done during the event to signify the agencies’ full support to the implementation of the project.//
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Support from other partner agencies such as the DSWD-CAR, July - September 2015
photo releases
Opening ceremonies during the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
S&T Exhibits during the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1-3, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
DOST executives and guests headed by DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo visit the S&T Exhibits during the opening ceremonies of the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
S&T Quiz for participating high schools in North Luzon during the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1-3, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
Film Showing for students during the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1-3, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
Techno Fora during the 2015 North Luzon S&T Fair on September 1-3, 2015 at the Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
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DOST eyes 500,000 freelance web-based workers in provinces by 2016 28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City as part of the recent National Science and Technology Week (NSTW). According to Delfin, the Philippines has more than one million freelance online-based workers who deal with different clients around the world. “Through its Rural Impact Sourcing Program, ICT Office is looking to generate more career opportunities for those in socio-economically disadvantaged areas in the country through meaningful ICT-enabled jobs,” she stated, adding that ICT Office conducts regular workshops in different provinces to help the residents to learn how to become successful workers in the digital era. Evan Tan, regional director of Freelancer.com in Southeast Asia, emphasized in his talk that a major benefit of working online is that it negates the necessity of moving to the big cities to find a job. Emmy Lou Delfin, program manager of DOST-ICT Office’s e-Innovation Group (2nd from left), together with (from left) Butch Valenzuela of Accenture, Evan Tan of Freelancer.com and Olivia Briones of Upwork Philippines, answer various questions from participants of the Rural Impact Sourcing Forum last July 28, 2015 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City during the National Science and Technology Week. Delfin shared that ICT Office is aiming for 500,000 Filipinos in the countryside to work via different online job platforms by 2016. The forum aimed to help participants, mostly college students and job seekers from provinces, learn how to become successful by mining the various web-based career opportunities. (S&T Media Service) The Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology (DOST-ICT) Office is aiming for 500,000 Filipinos in the countryside to work freelance via different online job platforms by 2016. This was shared by Emmy Lou V. Delfin, program manager of ICT Office’s e-Innovation Group, during the forum on Rural Impact Sourcing last July
“Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road.” Voltaire
“Since most ICT-based opportunities are not heavily dependent on location to provide career growth to every individual, we would like to take advantage of it by promoting in-demand online jobs to the areas where there is high population but low employment due to lack of industry investors,” Delfin added. Tan also said that working online could give everyone an equal opportunity to pursue what he wants to do, no matter what his economic, social, and educational backgrounds are. Plus, students can already start practicing their profession even before they graduate with the availability of online jobs, especially those which do not require a college degree such as creative and IT-related jobs. “Traditional employment will no longer be the norm and it will be replaced by contingent workers such as freelancers and part-time workers. The long-term trend of hiring contingent workers will continue to accelerate with more than 80 percent of large corporations planning to substantially increase their use of a flexible workforce,” said Tan. “Definitely, online freelancing is the future of work.” (S&T Media Service)
Department of Science & Technology Cordillera Administrative Region Km. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
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