DE PA R TME NT OF S C I E N C E A ND TE C H N OLOGY R EG I O N V I SO 9 0 0 1 : 20 1 5 I SO / IEC 1 7 025 : 20 0 5
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Laboratory & Testing Services
Technology Transfer & Commercialization
Research & Development
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Trainings, Technical & Consultancy Services
S&T Human Resource Development
Department of Science and Technology VI DOST Regional Office VI, or simply DOST VI, is one of the Regional Offices established when the Department was reorganized from the then National Science Development Board (NSDB) to the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) on March 17, 1982 and vested with broader policy-making and program implementing functions. On January 30, 1987, NSTA was elevated to become the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under Executive Order No. 128. DOST’s functions and responsibilities were further expanded to enable it to pursue the declared state policy to support local scientific and technological efforts, develop local capability to achieve technological self-reliance, promote public and private sector partnership in S&T activities, and encourage the private sector to take a greater role in R&D activites. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of EO 128, the DOST is also authorized to establish regional of field extension offices as may be necessary. Three years later, on July 31, 1990, the Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) were created through Republic Act No. 6959. Today, there are 16 DOST Regional Offices, including DOST-ARMM, and the newly created DOST-NCR, and 75 PSTCs.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Our Mission To spearhead scientific, technological, and innovation efforts, and ensure that these result to maximum economic and social benefits for the people in the region.
Our Vision Excellent prime-mover of regional and countryside development with equity.
Core Values Innovation, Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, Teamwork, Empowerment or the acronym iELITE
Director’s Message It is my pleasure to present to you, on behalf of the staff of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VI, our Annual Report for 2018. In this year’s Report, we are highlighting many among the most important key accomplishments of the region to address identified major challenges and opportunities in the S&T sector in Western Visayas. DOST VI implemented various programs and projects as well as provided a wide range of services to its customers. The results of these endeavors are intended to address the major outcomes of DOST both at the regional and national levels, which includes: (1) Innovation Stimulated; (2) Technology Adoption Promoted/Accelerated; (3) Critical Mass of Globally-Competitive STI Human Resources Developed; (4) Productivity and Efficiency of Communities and the Production Sector, Particularly MSMEs Improved; (5) Resiliency to Disaster Risks and Climate Change Ensured; (6) Inequality in STI Capacities and Opportunities Reduced; and (7) Effective STI Governance Achieved. DOST VI has focused its attention to Outcomes One (1) to Six (6) and is not including in this report initiatives undertaken related to Outcome Seven (7). Although Outcomes One (1) and Three (3) are not the direct mandate of the regional office, it is nevertheless presenting some relevant accomplishments in these areas. In order to fortify research and development in Western Visayas, Research and Development Management Section of DOST VI has taken a bigger role and is currently implementing various projects and activities in the region through the regional R&D consortia. DOST VI actively promotes and provides funding support to regional-level R&D Activities. Since the creation of Special Committee on Research and Development (CRD), several resolutions were passed which includes the approval of the Harmonized Regional R&D Agenda, establishment of a Visayas Facility for the Philippine Genome Center and the establishment of a Ground Receiving Station in Region VI for the DIWATA 1 and 2 micro-satellites this 2018, among others. In addition to the various initiatives of the CRD in fostering the STI culture in the region, the committee, with the leadership of DOST Region VI and the Philippine Association of State Colleges and Universities (PASUC) Region VI, is harmonizing the R&D Manuals, IP Policies, and Technology Transfer Protocols of the SUCs. Aside from the vigorous support of DOST VI in the R&D activities of SUCs and other institutions in the region, the office is now conducting actual R&D projects involving its own personnel. One of these projects is related to the improvement of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Monitoring System, a concrete evidence of levelling-off DRRM-related activities and projects towards a science-based resilient community. Various collaborative projects were established this year - with the University of Antique (UA) wherein the project provided all the 5 entry points of Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) and covered all the 18 municipalities in the province, the launching of Food Innovation Network (Food-iNet) at Guimaras State College where members signed an agreement and witnessed by the DOST Secretary, to name a few. DOST VI aimed to bring science and technology advocacy nearer to the people. Hence, its major S&T activity, the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) which is being held every year was conducted in the Province of Capiz for the year 2018. This is to showcase what we have initially accomplished and to explore opportunities for us to further strengthen our partnerships with the Local Government Units (LGUs), business and industry, civic and people’s organizations so that these S&T outputs can be optimally harnessed to attain an inclusive development. These are merely initial accomplishments and so much more needs to be done by all of us. But still I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to our committed staff, stakeholders and partners. With your support together with our engineers, researchers and scientists from academe as well as from LGUs and other National Government Agencies (NGAs) and private sectors, the advances we have in science and technology have been made possible. For the years to come, we will continue to strive in generating more research outputs and transform them into technologies and innovations that will boost the competitiveness of business and industry as well as solve problems that affect the well-being of the public. Let us always be an excellent prime-mover of regional and countryside development!
ENGR. ROWEN R. GELONGA, CESO III Regional Director
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Strategic Objectives Outcomes 1-6 Outcomes 1: Innovation Stimulated Research and Development Management
Outcomes 2: Technology Adoption Promoted/Accelerated Promotion of Technologies Technology Adoption/Utilization
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Outcome 4: Productivity and Efficiency of Communities and the Production Sector, Particularly MSMEs, Improved Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) Innovation Fund, Technology Training, Technical Consultancy Packaging and Labeling Assistance Program Community Empowernment through Science and Technology(CEST) Regional Standard and Testing Laboratory (RSTL)
30
10
Outcome 3: Critical Mass of Globally-Competitive STI Human Resources Developed S&T Scholarship
15
5
17-18 19-20 21-22 23-24 25-29
Outcome 5: Resiliency to Disaster Risks and Climate Change Ensured Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) 30 Western Visayas Bantay Panahon 31 Research and Development Activities 32
E N T S 33 36 41 43 45 47 55
Outcome 6: Inequality in STI Capacities and Oppurtunities Reduced Innovation Centers Research Development Centers and Technology Business Incubator
61 62
35
Internal Processes Perspective Business Continuity Plan, Certifications/Accreditation Good Governance Requirements Information Technology
37 38 39-40
Financial Pespective Learning and Growth Perspective Customer Engagement and Satisfaction Leadership and Management Ethical Behavior Corporate Social Responsibility Communication Plan
47 48 49-54
Special Events and Exhibits 2018 Regional Science and Technology Week
57
33
55-56
Special Projects OneExpert oneSTore, RxBox STARBOOKS
Organizational Profile Organizational Structure
57-58 59 60
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Strategic Opportunities and Challenges DOST Region VI has conducted several focus group discussions (FGDs), consultations and similar activities with both its internal and external stakeholders to identify major challenges and opportunities in the S&T sector
Challenges Low STI culture in the region Low quality of R&D outputs in the region Slow adoption and utilization of technologies generated from R&D activities The entry of cheap products from ASEAN and other countries affecting sales of MSMEs Weak manufacturing industry in the region Poor compliance of local products to regulatory standards and market requirements Vandalism and theft of Hydromet Stations Frequent occurrence of disasters due to natural hazards Changes in budgetary and other financial policies of the government Limited budgetary support for DOST vis-a-vis growing number of projects and services Limited S&T career opportunities in the region Rapid technological developments affecting MSMEs and other sectors
Opportunities Growing economy of Western Visayas Balik Scientist Program in which research institutions can take advantage Increasing needs of MSMEs to comply with regulatory requirements Growing number of researchers in the region Growing number of young entrepreneurs who are receptive to utilization of new technologies Presence of universities/colleges identified as CHED Centers of Excellence (COE) and Centers of Development (COD) Strong disaster risk reduction and management linkages Increasing awareness among LGUs and MSMEs on government incentive programs
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Strategic Objectives
Customer Creating value of our customers
Financial Managing resources
Internal processes Building excellence in business processes in order to satisfy customers
Learning & Growth Enabling employees to grow and change in order to meet the demands
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Customer Perspective
Internal Process Perspective
Promote adoption/utilization of technologies from publicly funded R&D
Ensure continual improvement of work processes and facilities
Provide support mechanisms for startups, MSMEs, and industries in the region
Enhance office operational efficiency through harmonized information systems
Support R&D activities in the region including development and implementation of Regional R&D agenda aligned to the harmonized national R&D agenda
Establish risk analysis mechanisms for business processes
Establish and promote innovation hubs and other similar mechanisms
Sustain QMS and other recognitions/ accreditation
Foster STI Culture
Ensure compliance to good governance requirements
Ensure business continuity
Intensify international collaboration Strengthen Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) services Intensify provisions of information, products, and services for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation (DRR-CCAM) Increase collaboration with DRR-CCAM stakeholders Enhance customer satisfaction
Learning and Growth Perspective Enhance performance management system Enhance personnel capacities and responsiveness to global and technological development Upgrade high performance-inducing workplaces/workspaces Strengthen partnership with other institutions
Financial Perspective Enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency in resource allocation and utilization compliant to government rules and regulations Employ innovative resource generation strategies
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OUTCOMES
1 2
Innovation Stimulated Technology Adoption Promoted/Accelerated
3
Critical Mass of Globaly-Competitive STI Human Resources Developed
4
Productivity and Efficiency of Communities and the Production Sector, particularly MSMEs Improved
5 6
Resiliency to Disaster Risks and Climate Change Ensured Inequality in STI Capacities and Opportunities Reduced
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Outcome 1: Innovation Stimulated Research & Development Management An R&D Management Section was established in 2010 initially to provide support to the three Regional R&D consortia in the region. The section has eventually expanded its functions to cover several other R&D concerns in the region.
WVHRDC
Western Visayas Health Research and Development Consortium
WESVAARRDEC Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research Development Consortium
WVCIEERD
Western Visayas Consortium for Industry, Energy and other Emerging Technology
Research and Development
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Committee on Research and Development (CRD) DOST Region VI spearheaded the establishment of the CRD under the Regional Development Council (RDC) to strengthen and harmonize R&D activities in the region. Among the resolutions passed were as follows:
01 02 Establishment of Marine Fisheries R&D Center under DOST Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D (NICER) Program
Offering of Masteral Degree Program in Food Science at the University of the Philippines Visayas
03 04 05 06 Establishment of Western Visayas Food Innovation Network
Approval of the Harmonized Regional R&D Agenda
Establishment of the Visayas Facility for the Philippine Genome Center
Establishment of the Ground Receiving Station in Region VI for the DIWATA 1 and 2 micro-satellites.
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Funding Support to Regional-Level R&D Activities Some R&D projects funded by DOST Region VI through its GIA funding support:
Design and Installation of a Solar-powered Water Pumping System in Murcia, Negros Occidental
1
(Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas)
3
Characterization of Baye-Baye from Three Pre-selected Processors in Pavia, Iloilo
(Department of Science and Technology Region VI and University of the Philippines Visayas)
2 Support to Capacity Building in Harnessing Pico-Hydro Resources in Negros Occidental (Colegio de San Agustin, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College and Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas)
4
Safety Assessment of the Postharvest Handling Practices of High-Value Agricultural Food Crops in Leon, Iloilo
(University of the Philippines Visayas)
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Conduct of In-House R&D Projects DOST Region VI has started to undertake in-house R&D projects in order to directly address public welfare concerns and business competitiveness in the region. These projects are intended to enhance the technical competency of its personnel. Among the projects currently ongoing are as follows:
Improvement of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Monitoring System (Flood Alert System and Hydromet Read-Out Equipment).
Product and process standardization of “Baye-baye� a local ethnic food.
Support to the rehabilitation of Boracay Island which includes household level composter, halophyte wastewater filtration system and wastewater treatment system for quick service restaurants.
Better Practices WVHRDC Implementation of the Training Awards in Health Research. Conduct of the Biennial Regional Health Research Conference
WVCIEERD Creation of thematic clusters within the consortium for more focused activities particularly in human resource development and agenda setting. Initiated the harmonization of research manuals, Intellectual Property policy and technology transfer protocols for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). Conducted industry immersions and consultations
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Outcome 2: Technology Adoption Promoted/ Accelerated DOST Region VI has aggressively promoted technologies from publicly-funded R&D projects during the Technology Transfer Day at the Iloilo Convention Center on October 27, 2017. It was attended by 513 participants and was spearheaded by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI). There were 36 technologies from DOST agencies exhibited. There were also simultaneous breakout sessions for processed food, agriculture/aquaculture technologies and agro-forestry and natural fibers where 21 technologies were also presented. For 2018, there were 43 technologies promoted mostly through the conduct of S&T fora in all provinces and the conduct of the Regional Science and Technology Week in the province of Capiz last August 29-31, 2018. The technologies promoted focused on aquaculture and fisheries as requested by the stakeholders. The target for 2019 is lower than in 2018 because DOST VI aims to focus on the preparation to push for the adoption of the technologies previously promoted
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Promotion of Technologies 52 40
43 28
No. of Technologies Promoted
11
2017
2018
2019
Technology Adoption/Utilization 12 10
No. of Technologies Adopted/Utilized
6
5
2017
No. of Technology Adoptors
6
2017
2018
8
7
5
2018
4
2019
4
2019
Target Accomplishment
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DOST JLSS Scholars from Western Visayas sign the Scholarship agreement together with their parents.
Outcome 3: Critical Mass of Globally-Competitive STI Human Resources Developed S&T Scholarship DOST Region VI has been assisting the Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) in the implementation of various S&T scholarship programs in the region intended to ensure a steady and adequate supply of qualified S&T human resource which can steer the country towards national progress. There are three types of scholarship programs namely Merit, RA 10612 and RA 7687 scholarship.
Scholarship Applicants per Province Aklan Antique Capiz Guimaras Iloilo Negros Occidental
786 559 720 170 2222 1691
6,148 No. of Applicants for 2019(88% increase as compared to previous year)
3,273
No. of Applicants No. of Applicants for 2018 for 2018
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On-Going Scholars Per Province Aklan
117
Antique
77
Capiz
73
Guimaras
63
Iloilo Negros Occidental From Other Regions
396 388 63
1,150
Total No. of On-Going Scholars as of 2018
Some aspiring scholarship applicants took the DOST-SEI examination at the Philippine Science High School, Western Visayas Campus.
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The Filipino Patriot Scholars Project
Better Practices
02
Aggressive school to school campaign
01
03
Career talks to graduating senior high schools
Established strong linkages
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In Touch with Excellence/Exit Conference
04
Mentoring of scholarship applicants
06
05
Conduct of school to school re-orientation for on-going scholars and their parents.
07
Conduct of home visitation for scholars with no report status.
Use of social media such as Facebook as a promotion and communication tool.
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Outcome 4: Productivity and Efficiency of Communities and the Production Sector, Particularly MSMEs, Improved The regional office gives utmost priority to the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises or MSMEs and continually delivers various services to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of this sector. The banner program for supporting the sector is the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SETUP. Under this program is a package of interventions that includes, among others, the following: Innovation Fund, Consultancy and Technical Services, Technology Trainings, and Laboratory Services.
Assistance Provided
Key Result Areas
SETUP • • • • •
Innovation Fund Technical Consultancy Technology Training Packaging and Labeling S&T Information and Referral
CEST • •
Livelihood Support Other Interventions
RSTL • • • •
Microbiological Testing Chemical Testing Metrology/Calibration Services
• • •
No. of customers assisted No. of S&T interventions provided No. of jobs created
• • •
No. of customers assisted No. of S&T interventions provided No. of jobs created
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704 574
608
No. of Customers Assisted
525
366
2017
2018
2019
1,450
978
1,100
1,091
709
No. of Jobs Created 2017
222
No. of S&T Interventions Provided
125
2017
2018
203 143
2018
2019
145
2019
Target Accomplishment
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Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) INNOVATION SYSTEM SUPPORT FUND (SETUP-ISSF) The ISSF is a major technology transfer and commercialization program under SETUP which provides assistance for the upgrading of existing production facilities of MSMEs/organizations as well as acquisition of other critical requirements in the production line. Primarily, it aims to improve product quality and productivity in order to ensure market competitiveness. Under this modality, the beneficiaries refund the total cost of the assistance to the government for three years without interest.
Thelmie’s Dried Fish
Best SETUP Adoptor Province of Iloilo
Ms. Anabelle A. Caro 26-Q Sto. NiĂąo Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City
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Dried Fish Market Boost through Science and Technology
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DOST Interventions Upgrading of production facilities through acquisition of critical S&T materials and equipment namely fish dryer, vacuum sealer, s/s table and packaging materials. Consultancy on Manufacturing Productivity and Food Safety
With the help of DOST, our product packaging and shelf life has improved. We are now supplying quality dried fish in 30 mall stores and supermarkets all over Western Visayas.
Project Benefits
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· Improved consistency in dryness and physical appearance. · Reduced drying time of raw materials from 8 to 4 hours or by 50%. · Increased shelf life of finished goods to 6 months. · Improved compliance to food safety. · Reduced spoilage of raw materials particularly the fish delivered to the plant. · Implemented the use of color-coded crates and pallets and proper labeling of storage materials. · The new processing plant is compliant to AO 153 s 2004 and had passed the assessment conducted by FDA. · Established process control measures for each product and monitoring and documentation of process control measures during drying and re-drying. · Expanded to new markets in Cebu, Tacloban, Bacolod and Palawan.
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Innovation Fund
SETUP Innovation Fund Beneficiaries
48
49
31
40
2015
2016
2017
2018
SETUP Innovation Fund Provided
47.6M
2015
62.8M 38.4M 59.7M
2016
2017
2018
Technology Training DOST VI gives high priority in the conduct of technology trainings, seminars and similar activities. This is primarily in recognition of the catalytic role of technology training in technology transfer and commercialization.
No. of Technical Training Conducted
No. of Participants
230
2018
4,572
2018
226
2017
5,056
2017
225
2016
3,900
2016
228
2015
4,533
2015
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Technical Consultancy The regional office provides technical consultancy programs under the Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX), Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE), Food Safety, Cleaner Production, and Energy Audit.
Food Safety
45
MPEX
20
Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program
CAPE
Consultancy for Agriculture Productivity Enhancement
14
CPT
23
Cleaner Production Technology
Several firm beneficiaries in Western Visayas actively join the trainings on food safety.
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Packaging and Labeling Assistance Program
535
154
Services
MSMEs
2 0 1 8
2 0 1 7
DOST Region VI had likewise been aggressively providing a wide range of assistance to MSMEs in the form of label design services, printing of developed designs, package prototypes and provision of packaging materials. The MSME beneficiaries were also provided with orientation/awareness seminars on the importance of appropriate packaging and labeling of food products and food safety. This is one of the best practices of the regional office that resulted to the significant improvement of product packaging among MSMEs in the region.
664
Services
229
MSMEs
A total of 20 micro enterprises in Iloilo City availed of the packaging and labeling assitance program. The project includes the provision of a soft copy of their developed label designs with initial printed labels and product packaging materials.
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Ms. Caroline Espantero of Carol’s Food Products receives printed stickers for her papaya pickles from DOST Secretary Fotunato T. Dela Peña together with Mayor Jose Espinosa III.
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Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Holistic approach in developing communities by addressing various development constraints through science and technology.
No. of Projects Implemented
9
Total Amount of Projects
2017
8
5,097,500.00 35,132,932.20
7 2018
2017
2018
5,320,000.00 7,057,308.35
Target Accomplishment
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Project Framework for CEST Implementation in the Province of Antique The first and recent partnership was sealed between DOST and the University of Antique (UA) wherein the project provided all the five entry points of CEST and covered all the 18 municipalities in the province. This project is the first to utilize the potential knowledge base and human resource of the academe. A customized and calibrated framework was developed to involve the university not only in the facilitation and processing of the project activities, but in the actual implementation which enabled the academe to impart their technical expertise to the community.
Agri/Aqua Raw materials
Technology-Based Barangay Economic Enterprise (TechnoBEE)
Market
Packaged Finished Products
Packaged Finished Products
Bulk-Packaged Finished Products Partially Processed Products
University of Antique Technology and Livelihood Support Hub (TecnoHub)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Technical, Marketing and other Business Operations Support
Provincial Government of Antique
Better Practices
1
Established new partnerships with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as well as explore new modalities/frameworks for project implementation.
2
Conduct of project pre-implementation meetings for project leaders, Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) section and accounting officers of the implementing agencies
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Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory ISO/IEC 17025:2005 The RSTL provides laboratory and testing services to industries, academe, local government units, private institutions and individuals in Western Visayas. These laboratory services are critical in the product development as well as quality assurance requirements of our MSMEs. These services are likewise very important to our public institutions and local government units particularly in addressing public welfare concerns and consumer protection. The academe is likewise being supported in their research and development undertakings through these laboratory services.
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Chemical Testing Laboratory
Microbiological Testing Laboratory
Metrology Laboratory
The OneLab project is DOST’s platform that comprehensively provides an avenue for customers to meet their testing needs at a single touch point. This includes chemical, physical, microbiological, radiological testing and calibration of water, waste water, food, wood, furniture, textile, paper, metals, and electronic products.​ OneLab envisions to broaden public access to testing services of all DOST laboratories and other OneLab member laboratories, provide standardized services and fees, and to provide timely and accurate test and calibration results.
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Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory 2018 Accomplishments Target Accomplishment
5500
7053
7429
8553 7400
No. of Testing & Calibration Services Provided 2017
2019
2018
Sample Distribution for CY 2017 and 2018 572 503
1,078
836 27% 29%
549
27% 44%
51% 22%
2017 470
Regional Metrology Laboratory
Regional Metrology Laboratory
Aklan Satellite Metrology Laboratory
Aklan Satellite Metrology Laboratory
Negros Occidental Metrology Laboratory
Negros Occidental Metrology Laboratory
2018
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Income Generated 4,556,477.50 3,937,324.00
3,184
2,984
3,386
3,800,000.00
3,682,000.00
3,000
2,500
2,250,000.00
2017
2018
2019
2017
Customer Distribution for CY 2017 and 2018
382
Income Distribution for CY 2017 and 2018
507,490.00
617 28%
957,010.00
31% 44%
58%
2017
28%
2017
11% 177,480.00
549
480
529,840.00
748 30%
46%
1,121,570.00
29%
2018
11%
24% 382
2019
2018
60%
2018
204,870.00
Regional Metrology Laboratory
Regional Metrology Laboratory
Aklan Satellite Metrology Laboratory
Aklan Satellite Metrology Laboratory
Negros Occidental Metrology Laboratory
Negros Occidental Metrology Laboratory
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Better Practices
1 2 3
Conduct of Calibration Caravans to LGUs with income sharing scheme to encourage more clients from the different municipalities of the region.
Partnership with LGUs for the establishment and operation of laboratory facilities (Aklan Water Testing Laboratory and Negros Occidental Metrology Laboratory)
Partnership with Negros Prawn Producers Cooperative in addressing laboratory needs of industry in Negros Occidental.
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Outcome 5: Resiliency to Disaster Risks and Climate Change Ensured Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) DOST Region VI is one of the pioneering DOST regional offices in the country to formally establish its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Unit or DRRMU. The unit was operationalized as early as July 2011 in response to Republic Act 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 which heightened the role of DOST in disaster risk reduction and management particularly in the area of disaster prevention and mitigation.
Highlights of Accomplishments
150 Hydromet Stations
Installation Calibration Maintenance Troubleshooting & Repair
No. of Measures in DRRM Implemented
32
RDRRMC
Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) activities Activation of its Operation Center (OPCEN) Regular attendance to meetings
No. of DRRM-related Collaborations with Stakeholders
33 10
19
11
2017
6
6
2018
2019
2017
6
7
2018
9
2019
Target Accomplishment
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This is a web-based weather monitoring system for Western Visayas developed by DRRMU in order to provide quick and comprehensible information from the data generated by the different hydromet stations installed in the region. It features an interactive display of near real-time and historical rainfall as well as water level data collected at 10- or 15-minute interval. The water-level display can be manipulated to show 24-hr or multi-day chart formats. Bantay Panahon also provides tabular and downloadable formats of weather data for use in other external applications such as research and other studies.
Western Visayas Bantay Panahon new added features: Tropical cyclone path Satellite images Doppler radar images DOST-PAGASA’s daily weather forecast
/bantaypanahonph bantaypanahon.dost6.info
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Research and Development Activities Currently there are two (2) R&D projects that are being handled by the unit, a flood alert system and a hydromet equipment read-out and visual warning system.
Flood Alert System
1 2
Developing an algorithm for generating alert notices based on water level thresholds and lead time correlations in the rise of water level in upstream and downstream stations
3,000+ Messages were sent to its recipient during the occurence of Tropical Depression Usman.
Developing an SMS-based system for sending out the alerts to selected recipients.
Hydromet Read-Out Equipment The hydromet equipment read-out and visual warning system is essentially an output display unit that will allow users to access rainfall data on-site without resorting to an internet-based portal like Bantay Panahon. This is particularly critical in the event that internet and mobile communications are down. The equipment also incorporates a visual, color-coded warning system to relay the severity of rainfall in the locality.
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Outcome 6: Inequality in STI Capacities and Opportunities Reduced Innovation Centers The DOST VI - Food Innovation Center (FIC) is poised as a one-stop-shop for addressing various technology-related concerns of the industry – from process and product development, R&D, to technology trainings and consultancy services, laboratory and testing services, packaging assistance, information services, among others.
Food Innovation Center (FIC) Capiz State University
23 Product protoypes developed with IP protection
Food Innovation Center (FIC) Guimaras State College
36 1 3
Product prototypes developed Translated Package of Technology (POT) not a license agreement Filed applications for Utility Model
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No. of Innovation Centers Established/Maintained
3
2017
4 9
2018
Target
PAGE
No. of R&D Centers Established
1
2017
1 4
2018
Accomplishment
To further strengthen the food sector in Region VI and accelerate its competitiveness, the Food Innovation Network (Food-iNet) was created.
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Research Development Centers and Technology Business Incubator
1 2 3 4
Mollusk R&D Center Established in the University of the Philippines Visayas through the DOST-S4C NICER Program
Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2) and Center for Natural Drug Discovery and Development (CND3) Established in the University of San Agustin through the CRADLE Program of DOST
Marine Transport Research and Development Center (MTRDC) Housed in Aklan State University wherein the funding to upgrade facilities will be released from DOST Region VI’s local GIA fund this 2019
TBI in Fisheries Technology
Established in the University of the Philippines Visayas through DOST-PCAARRD
The Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV) and Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) were awarded with funding support to build and run a TBI through the Higher Educational Institution Readiness for Innovation and Technopreneurship (HEIRIT) Development Program of the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD).
Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas (TUPV)
loilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U)
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Internal Processes Perspective
Quality Management System/Performance Excellence Framework Adoption of the Balanced Scorecard Framework and its integration with the Office Performance Commitment and Review and Individual Performance Commitment and Review. Conduct of review of over-all office performance including product and process review during quarterly ManCom meetings and regular meetings of the different sections and units (i.e. processing of test results for the RSTL, processing of financial assistance and certificates for the undergraduate scholarship programs). Sharing of “better practices� is part of the agenda during Executive Committee and Manangement Committee meetings as well as regular meetings of the different sections. Benchmarking activities are also conducted. For 2018, DOST Region VI has shared with other visiting regional offices some innovative activities of its health research consortium such as the Training Scholarship Awards and Regional Health Research Conference. On the other hand, the regional office visited DOST NCR and DOST MIMAROPA to benchmark on their financial operations. Quality Teams were established to, among other activities, identify productivity gaps in office operations and come up with possible solutions/projects to address them. Maintenance of certifications and accreditations are given top priority. Ensures that there is a wide pool of competent personnel who can handle the implementation of Quality Management System (QMS).
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Business Continuity Plan DOST Region VI has crafted its Business Continuity Plan (BCP) although this covers only the RSTL. It is planned to expand the coverage of the plan by 2019 to include the other sections and units of the organization
Certifications/Accreditations Maintained ISO 9001:2015 ISO 17025 Calibration Chemical Testing Microbiological Testing FDA Accreditation Chemical Testing & Microbiological Testing DOH Accreditation Drinking Water Analysis
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Good Governance Requirements DOST Region VI is compliant to all good governance requirements (i.e. Transparency Seal, PhilGEPS posting, Citizen’s/Service Charter, Submission of SALN of employees, Agency Review and Compliance Procedure of Statement and Financial Disclosure, FIO, GAD, PWD, Senior Citizen’s Law)
New and relevant regulations and policy issuances are immediately circulated to all personnel through TRACE and other communication platforms and discussed during ExeCom and ManCom meetings
The regional office has also a deputized lawyer by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)
The office ensures conformity to the requirements of its Quality Management System (QMS) (i.e. ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 17025:2005)
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Information Technology A dedicated portal is maintained for all the information systems used by the office which can be accessed online at http://www.dost6.info Adoption of TRACE from DOST Region IV-A where all incoming documents are converted into digital copy, uploaded in the system, and instantly routed by the head of office to concerned personnel anytime and anywhere with internet connectivity Development and implementation of the online system, Real-time Processing of Requests and Technical Services (RePoRTS), which significantly minimized the challenges encountered in processing RTAs The office has maintained a dedicated team of developers under the MIS Unit to handle systems development and maintenance
Adopted
32%
Developed In-House
Outsourced
68%
0%
Adopted
Developed In-House
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Financial Perspective The financial performance of DOST Region VI in FY 2017-2018 has improved. Performance in the following financial indicators are as follows:
% Disbursement Against Allotment Received
% Allotment Obligates Against Allotment Received
96
%
97
%
76
%
%
89
%
% of COA Findings Addressed within Prescribed Period
79
%
89
%
%
SETUP Refund Rate
% Disbursement Against Obligations
79
86
84
%
86
%
% of Non-conformities Addressed
100
%
100
%
Resource Allocation and Utilization To ensure availability and optimization of financial resources, one of the main agenda during the ExeCom Meetings which is conducted every Monday is the report on the status of fund utilization and cash disbursement per project. Further, meeting with project personnel is held regularly to discuss among others detailed status of fund and cash utilization. The regional office is using information system and continues to develop/acquire more needed information system to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in operation.
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SETUP Refund Rate for CY 2014-2018
88% 86% 84% 82% 80% 78% 76% 74% 72%
2014
2015
2016
Percentage of COA Findings addressed within Prescribed Period
Target
Accomplishment
2017
2018
Percentage of Non-Conformities addressed
Target
Accomplishment
2017
30% 70%
100% 100%
2018
30% 100%
100% 100%
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Learning and Growth Perspective The performance of DOST Region VI in terms of the Office Performance Commitment and Review Rating showed a Very Satisfactory Rating from the year 2017 to 2018. The accomplishment rating for 2017 was 4.5 and for 2018, there was a slight increase with a 4.6 rating
Office Performance Commitment and Review Rating
Target
4 4.5
4 4.6
4
2017
2018
2019
Accomplishment
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Overall Morale Value Index for 2018
79% Very Positive and Favorable
Permanent Employees
78% Very Positive and Favorable
Contractual Employees
One of the best practices for the Learning and Growth Perspective is the Competency Assessment and Improvement. The office conducted competency assessment to determine the gap between the required competency of the position and the current competency of the personnel occupying the position so as to determine HR intervention to close the gap. It serves as the basis in the formulation of the Human Resource Development Plan (HRDP). Every staff follows two tracks: Management and Technical competencies.
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Customer Engagement and Satisfaction Customer Satisfaction Feedback
2%
3% 22%
25%
73% 75%
Excellent Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory Fair
Excellent Very Satisfactory
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In terms of customer satisfaction, DOST Region VI has a rating of 97% for 2017 and 98% for 2018 in terms of the percent of customers who gave the office a rating of Very Satisfactory (VS) or better. The criteria included in the customer satisfaction feedback (CSF) system are ease of transaction, delivery time, attitude of staff, availability of information.
Overall Customer Satisfaction Feedback Rating 98% 97%
95%
90%
2017 Target
2018 Accomplishment
No. of CSF Deployed and Retrieved No. of CSF Deployed
No. of CSF Retrieved
% Retrieval
2017
382
382
100%
2018
563
542
96%
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Leadership and Management Ethical Behavior Compliance to RA 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for public officials and employees.
Orientation to the new entrants to the organization. Circulation of new appropriate policies and guidelines during the flag ceremonies. Recitatio of the Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan
Creation and implementation of the functions of relevant committees such as Grievance, Anti-sexual harassment and others.
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Community Outreach Activity at DORCAS, Brgy. Daga, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Corporate Social Responsibility The DOST Region VI Quality Teams composed of both permanent and contractual employees were divided into four groups, namely One Team, Dos Rangers, Team Leap and G-Force. Among others, the teams identified innovative projects for the regional office, participate in team building activities and conduct community outreach programs. Likewise, these groups were exposed to different areas in Iloilo Province and Iloilo City for the community outreach program held last December 10, 2018. Activities were conducted to further motivate the agency and its employees to see situations outside the office and determine where else DOST could fill in the gap between society and science and technology to achieve economic stability through S&T innovation
Creation of DOST VI Quality Teams (G Force, Dos Rangers, One Team, Team LEAP)
Identification of innovative projects Conduct of team building activities Conduct of community outreach program
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Communication Plan S&T promotion and information dissemination activities of DOST Region VI aims to increase awareness and appreciation of technological innovations and interventions among the various sectors of the society. S&T advocacies and linkages are likewise being implemented by the regional office through its Knowledge Management Unit (KMU) and Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) in order to better achieve its mandate. KMU is a full time unit that functions as the information arm of the regional office.
9.9M
Total No. of Facebook Reach for 2018
Like and follow us:
/DOSTRegionVI
@dostregionvi @DOSTRegionVI
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Website Operation and Social Media Networking The social media networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter allowed the regional office to share S&T news, info graphics, AVPs, and photos to inform the general public on the DOST Region VI programs, projects, activities, services and events. The regional office was successful in the use of the social media networking services. It can be seen in the graph and table below, with DOST Region VI Facebook page gaining a massive 9,935,094 total post reach for CY 2018.
2018 Quarterly Facebook Reach 3,526,902
3,490,731
3,526,902
3,490,731
4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000
1,668,944 1,248,517
1,500,000 1,668,944 1,000,000
1,248,517
500,000 0
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
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Production of News Publications and other IEC Materials With Knowledge Management Unit (KMU) that functions as the information arm of the regional office, S&T promotion and information dissemination activities of DOST Region VI aim to increase awareness and appreciation of technological innovations and inteventions among the various sectors of the society.
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News Media Releases and other Multimedia Activities The Quad-media releases and written and recorded communication are directed to members of the news media for the purpose of dissemination and promoting S&T news and information of the regional office. Typically, they are e-mailed to assignment editors and journalists at the local and national media outlets, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, online media, television stations or television networks and of course to government media institutions. DOST Region VI also conducts media briefings and press conferences if needed for its activities.
2018 KMU Quad Media Achievement Percentage Quad Media
Target
Accomplishment
Achievement Percentage
Radio
5
7
140%
50
114
228%
TV
5
5
100%
60
201
335%
Social Media
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Monitoring Activities Monitoring of printed and online press releases is performed daily through online and newspaper reviews to check whether news entities and public agencies such as The Daily Guardian, Panay News, Manila Bulletin, The Daily Inquirer, Sunstar Daily, Philippine News Agency, and Philippine Information Agency published DOST Region VI press releases or made a press release in support to or relevant to DOST Region VI programs, projects, services and events.
Printed and online press releases: The Daily Guardian Panay News Manila Bulletin The Daily Inquirer Sunstar Daily Philippine News Agency Philippine Information Agency Iloilo Today
Radio and TV press releases: DOSTv ABS-CBN Iloilo GMA TV-6 RMN Iloilo Radyo ng Bayan Bombo Radyo Iloilo Aksyon Radyo
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DOST Region VI Press Conference during the 2018 RSTW Celebration at Hotel Veronica, Roxas City, Capiz
Linkages and Partnerships with Government Media Institutions Strong linkages with local media practitioners Active partnerships with the government media namely Philippine Information Agency, Philippine News Agency, Iloilo City Press Core and DOST-STII
Other Governance Mechanisms Weekly Flag Ceremony cum-Convocation
Quarterly ManCom Meetings
Weekly ExeCom Meetings
Quarterly Laboratory ExeCom Meetings
Monthly SETUP, Consultancy and GIA Meetings
Focus Group Discussions with Industry and MSMEs
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55, 480 Total number of viewers
Special Events and Exhibits 2018 Regional Science and Technology Week Celebration Bannered with the theme, “Innovation for Collective Prosperity (Siyensya para sa kauswagan sang tanan)”, the Department of Science and Technology Region VI (DOST VI) conducted the 2018 Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) to highlight the science and technology advocacy in the countryside, on August 28-31, 2018 at Robinsons Place Roxas, Roxas City Capiz.
S&T Expo featuring exhibits and audio-visual presentations, DOST oneSTore and Kape Bisaya: Innovation Café. S&T Fora YES! Youth Explorers of Science Project Visits in the Province of Capiz
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S&T
Exhibits
YES!
Youth Explorers of Science
S&T Fora iLounge
Innovation Lounge
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Special Projects
OneExpert or 1E is an initiative to support the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) mandate to provide leadership and coordination of the country’s scientific and technological efforts to benefit the people.
Project’s Accomplishment No. of Registered S&T Experts
682
No. of Participating Agencies
157
No. of Online Clients
250,994 Web Visits
1,441,018
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Development of a harmonized guideline in the implementation of DOST’s consultancy and training services.
Development of a back-end module intended to manage and monitor all consultancy and training applications received by DOST Regional Offices.
Development of OneChat
Development of a OneExpert Knowledge Forum
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OneSTore.ph is an e-commerce site that operates nationwide and caters primarily to Philippine consumers. It helps micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), access wider market for their products. This helps deliver economic growth and increase business opportunities in the countryside.
The RxBox is a telemedicine device designed to provide better access to life-saving health care services in isolated and disadvantaged communities in the country. This telemedicine device runs the RxBox application, developed for early diagnosis of non-communicable diseases and for fetal and maternal health monitoring. Captured medical signals are then stored into the Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS), an electronic medical record system. Through CHITS, RxBox can transit health information to clinical specialists via a referral system.
85
No. of beneficiaries for 2018
DOST VI SRS I Kyle Fanega, explains the functions of the RxBox and demonstrates to the participants the proper way of using the health machine.
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No. of beneficiaries for 2018
STARBOOKS or the Science and Technology Academic and ResearchBased Openly Operated Kiosks, is the first Philippine digital science library that provides free access to information and is highly appropriate for public libraries. It currently holds hundreds of thousands of titles of digitized journals, serial publications, reference materials, annual reports, theses and dissertations, technical and project reports, and directories of DOST-STII’s library materials. It also contains videos from the different DOST agencies, such as “Tamang DOSTkarte Livelihood Videos” for aspiring entrepreneurs.
DOST VI SRS II Ma. Alicia Soledad Salazar discusses the newest version of STARBOOKS called “SUPERSTARBOOKS” and introduces the updates with its added features made to benefit the schools and communities in Western Visayas.
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Organizational Profile DOST Region VI is based in Iloilo City but operates at the provincial level through its six (6) Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental.
PSTC Aklan PSTC Capiz
PSTC Iloilo
PSTC Antique
PSTC Negros Occidental
DOST Regional Office VI
PSTC Guimaras
AKLAN Provincial Science & Technology Center Capitol Compound, Kalibo, Aklan (036) 268-5685
ANTIQUE Provincial Science & Technology Center Binirayan Sports Complex, San Jose De Buenavista, Antique (036) 540-8025
CAPIZ Provincial Science & Technology Center CAPSU-Roxas Compound, Fuentes Drive, Roxas City, Capiz (036) 522-1045
GUIMARAS Provincial Science & Technology Center PSHS Research Center, Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras (033) 396-1765
ILOILO Provincial Science & Technology Center DOST VI, Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City (036) 508-7183
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL Provincial Science & Technology Center #8 Cottage Road, Bacolod City (034) 435-9175
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Organizational Structure OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR Regional Director
Executive Secretary
Planning and QMS
Administrative Assistant
TECHNICAL OPERATIONS Assistant Regional Director
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (FAS) Assistant Regional Director
Accounting Section
SUPERVISING SCIENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST
Management Information System Disaster Risk Reduction Management Unit
Budget Management Section Cash Management Section Human Resource Management
Knowledge Management Unit
Supply and Procurement Management Services Workplace and Safety Maintenance
Provincial Science and Technology Centers
Regional Standard and Testing Laboratory
Science and Technology Services Section
Aklan PSTC
Chemical Testing Laboratory
Consultancy Services Unit
Antique PSTC
Microbiological Testing Laboratory
Technical Assistance Unit
Metrology Laboratory
Technology Training Services Unit
Capiz PSTC Guimaras PSTC
Technology Transfer and Commercialization Section Grants-in-Aid Unit SETUP-Innovation System Support Fund Technology Transfer Unit
Iloilo PSTC Negros Occidental PSTC
Science and Technology Scholarship Section
Research and Development Management Section
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Workforce Profile in Terms of Employment Status Contractual
Permanent
86
41
Employees
Employees
32% 34% of permanent technical personnel and 37% of contractual technical personnel have been DOST scholars/PSHS scholars.
68%
Workforce Profile in Terms of Gender Male
Female
51
Employees
82
Employees
38% 62%
38% of supervisory positions is occupied by male employees and 62% by female employees.
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Permanent Personnel by Age Bracket and Highest, Educational Attainment Age Bracket 40.0%
34.1%
31.7% 30.0% 20.0%
17.1%
12.2%
10.0% 0.0%
4.9% 21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-65
0.0% 65 UP
Highest Educational Attainment
60.0%
51.2%
50.0%
41.5%
40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%
0.0% High School
2.4% Vocational
2.4%
2.4% College Level
College
Masteral
Doctorate
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Contractual Personnel by Age Bracket 100.0% 90.0% 80.0%
76.7%
70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0%
14.0%
10.0% 0.0%
4.7% 21-30
31-40
41-50
3.5% 51-60
0.0% 61-65
1.2% 65 UP
Contractual Personnel Highest Educational Attainment 90.7%
100.0% 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%
3.5% High School
2.3% Vocational
3.5% 0.0% College Level
College
Masteral
0.0% Doctorate
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Top Management
ENGR. ROWEN R. GELONGA, CESO III Regional Director
DR. EMELYN P. FLORES Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations
MS. REMY C. SUNIO
Assistant Regional Director for Finance and Administrative Services
ENGR. NAOMI COSSETTE R. LUIS Supervising Science Research Specialist
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Provincial S&T Directors
DYNA ROSE G. TIBUBOS
Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Center Capitol Compound , Kalibo, Aklan (036) 500-7550
GERBE B. DELLAVA
Capiz Provincial Science and Technology Center CAPSU-Roxas Compound, Fuentes Drive, Roxas City, Capiz (036) 522-1045
ENGR. SHEILA L. OBERIO
Iloilo Provincial Science and Technology Center DOST VI, Magsaysay Village, La paz, Iloilo City (033) 508-7183
ENGR. ABRAHAM R. FABILA
Antique Provincial Science and Technology Center Binirayan Sports Complex, San Jose De Buenavista, Antique (036) 540-8025
ALLEN DARYL F. ASUELO
Guimaras Provincial Science and Technology Center PSHS Research Center, Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras (033) 396-1765
ALLAN FRANCIS P. DARA-UG Negros Occidental Provincial Science and Technology Center #8 Cottage Road, Bacolod City (034) 707-0170
Production Team The Office of the Regional Director and Knowledge Management Unit packaged this DOST VI 2018 Annual Report for publication.
Editor:
Ma. Alicia Soledad A. Salazar
Assistant Editor:
Julius Remar A. Gabiota
Design and Layout:
Therdione B. Gabinera
Consultants: Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, CESO II Dr. Emelyn P. Flores Remy C. Sunio Engr. Naomi Cossette R. Luis
Contributors:
Dyna Rose G. Tibubos Abraham R. Fabila Gerbe B. Dellava Allen Daryl F. Asuelo Sheila L. Oberio Allan Francis P. Dara-ug May Rose O. Suerte Paula A. Huelar Jean Edessa D. Avila Keithlyn Sarah B. Bernardino
Garry T. Balinon Ma. Lina B. Gelonga Arlene G. Torre Felipe G. Pachoco Ryan Vilmor J. Dumpit Sharon Rose Portillo Desiree Faith N. Sy Kadina Claire P. Gubatanga
Quality Policy We are committed to provide relevant science and technology related services to both the government and private sectors of Region VI with the highest standards of quality and reliability within our capabilities and resources according to customer and all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and to continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality Management System (QMS) in order to meet customer satisfaction.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Regional Office No. VI
Magsaysay Village La Paz, Iloilo City region6.dost.gov.ph
(033) 320-0907; (033) 330-1565; (033) 508-6739; Telefax: (033) 320-0908 @DOSTRegionVI