DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IV-A

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Provincial Science & Technology Center - Provincial Engineering Office Compound, Kumintang Ilaya, http://dost-batangas.com | [email protected] | (043) 723-6115 Page 1 of 54

I. Technology Transfer and Commercialization

A. SET-UP Core Program

New Projects-Firm-Based

Upgrading of Production Facility of Digit-All Enterprises Mr. Romulo C. Marasigan (Proprietor) Digit-All Enterprises 114 Ave., Brgy. 22, Batangas City

Digit-All Enterprises is a single-proprietorship business based in Batangas City. The firm was established in 2012 producing advertisement materials and corporate giveaways. Business activity of the firm includes designing and printing banner, signage, plaques, medals, nameplates, t-shirt printing and others. The production site is located in Bry, Calicanto, Batangas City and the other branch in Rizal Avenue, Batangas City serves as the company's market outlet for their finished products display and office for business transactions with their customers.

The majority of customers of Digit-All Enterprises are government agencies, schools and companies located in Batangas City, Batangas such as Batangas Provincial Capitol, Department of Education, Batangas State University, University of Batangas, Lyceum of the - Batangas, De La Salle Lipa, Jetster Enterprises, Batangas National High School, Saint Bridget, JG Summit, Shell Corporation, etc. There are also walk-in customers in a very small percentage as compared to their regular customers. Presently, they are looking forward to gain regular customers such as schools, companies and government agencies outside of Batangas City.

To upgrade the capability of the company in catering large format printing, which is outsourced before, the DOST PSTC Batangas through SETUP provided the company with the Large Format Printer acquired last December 2015. With this S & T intervention, the firm is expecting to increase the production volume and sales by 30% with the improved product quality and elimination of dependency to other printing shops that caused major delay of production. The firm is also expecting for savings and provide more services to meet the need of their customers.

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Improvement of Service Capabilities of Fleet Maintenance & Consultancy Services Inc. Mr. Diosdado C. Cabotaje (President) Fleet Maintenance & Consultancy Services, Inc. Balagtas, Batangas City, Batangas

Metalock Engineering UK Limited is an established mechanical equipment repair company with proven expertise in quality repairs, maintenance, bespoke modifications and equipment upgrades around the world. It was started in the year 1930’s. After a long journey of the company, they hired more specialists and engineers. In 1947, they were acknowledged leader in specialist mechanical repair, ranging from on-site machining and metal stitching repairs, welding and alignment, metal spraying and electromechanical work. Because they are offering all these services in one place, the customers are enjoy with peace of mind and satisfy to their cost-effective one-stop repair and maintenance service.

Year 2006, Metalock Philippines located at Makati, Philippines was bought by Mr. Cabotaje and renamed it to Fleet Maintenance and Consultancy Services, Incorporated having the same service offering with Metalock Engineering. Metalock Engineering allowed FMCS to use the brand “Metalock” or represent the Metalock Philippines by not using the name of the company. From meager resources and personnel in its early years of operation, the company grew and increased in all aspects of operations. The successful growth of FMCS has been achieved through their quality of work and emergency services provided. The FMCS services have its application in almost every field of the industry. The company started as an all-in place service firm. “It has no shop nor plant but only tools plus the know-how”.

Today, the FMCS shop support facility is being developed. Steps are being undertaken to further improve and expand company’s service capabilities. The company availed the SETUP program through the DOST PSTC Batangas for technological interventions in upgrading their production facilities. The project was approved in December 2015 with the provision of the Vertical Turret Milling Machine which will be implemented in the first quarter of 2016. The project aims to speed up the production process and increase sales, to eliminate the subcontracting practice of the company, strengthen the capability of FMCS in terms of fabrication, improve their product and service quality, reduce rejects, generate savings and increase the production capacity.

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Technology Upgrade of the Sortidos Production of Panaderia Pantoja, Inc. Mr. Arthur Anthony G, Pantoja (President / COO) Panaderia Pantoja, Inc. #81 A. Mabini Ave., Tanauan City Batangas

In 1950, the couple Aurelio and Celinda Pantoja arrived in their inherited house in IV, Tanauan City, Batangas and found a worn out brick oven in the backyard. The oven inspired Aurelio to start a bakery business. With only a capital of Php 50, 000, Aurelio rehabilitated the oven and hired few bakers from neighboring towns. During that time, there were no mechanical equipment such as mixers, rounders, dough rollers and slicers. Everything was made and processed by hand. Aurelio performed multiple jobs and functions from being the purchaser, delivery man and production manager while Celinda handled the day-to-day operations of the bakery. There were only two bakeries in Tanauan, Panaderia Pantoja and Almeda Bakery. The couple relied only on “word of mouth” to market their products which at that time were only limited to , , paborita, and a few other old time favorites.

The couple has six (6) children and their eldest son Arturo had a strong interest in the business. Arturo, after obtaining a degree in Business Administration from the University of the East, took over the business in 1970 and started mechanizing the operations and hired more people. By that time, new bakeries have emerged in town. Panaderia Pantoja was no longer affected since it has already established its name and a loyal customer base. Panaderia Pantoja has become one of the largest bakery chain business in the province of Batangas with franchisees, dealers, and company owned branches in different towns in Batangas, , and the Greater Area. Panaderia Pantoja has also entered the international market by exporting some of the products from the Sortidos () line through a consolidator.

In 2012, Panaderia Pantoja was awarded their first SETUP project in upgrading their production facility. DOST interventions provided to them were the following: acquired equipment to increase production capacity and compliance to GMP and HACCP through SETUP; nutritional and shelf-Life Analysis of jacobina (SETUP) and product; manpower training on GMP, 5s and HACCP; conduct of Energy Audit; and consultancy (MPEX) and technical advisory services on production process and plant lay-out and facilities. Over-all impact of the project is 33% increase in the production and sales. Seeing other needs for improvements and upgrades due to increasing market demand, Panaderia Pantoja applied again for DOST assistance through TAPI Venture Financing in upgrading their sortidos production line. Through TNA, they identified the need for acquisition of cookie forming machine and senior

Page 4 of 54 dough roller. MOA signing of the project was conducted last December 2015 and equipment acquisition will be in the first quarter of 2016. Expected outputs of the project include elimination of backlogging in the rolling process and maximizing the production line, improve in production of sortidos, ensure product quality for fixed roller adjustment for sortidos line, improvement in production time, reduction of remnants of dough using the machine, savings on man-hours, reduction of rejects from deformed cuttings and maximization of mixer capacity.

Upgrading the Production Facility of Marzel Woodworks and Sash Factory Marcelo M. Mendoza (Proprietor) Marzel Woodworks and Sash Factory Brgy. Malinis, Lemery, Batangas

The Marzel Woodworks and Sash Factory began its operation in the furniture industry in the year 2003 in Brgy. Tubigan, Lemery, Batangas. However, the business was stopped in the year 2005 to 2008 because his brother went abroad. Engr. Marcelo Mendoza decided to continue the business in the year 2009 for his son, an student in college with a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship to have this actual experience in the field of entrepreneurship.

He established Marzel Woodworks and Sash Factory in Brgy. Malinis, Lemery, Batangas because of its accessibility to the customers. At first, he did not know who their customers are but with the help of old customers and referrals, he continued to grow the business. It is a family business with his wife as the manager and his son as business adviser.

To upgrade their production facility, Engr. Mendoza tapped the assistance of DOST PSTC Batangas for SETUP program. The project proposal was submitted/endorsed for TAPI Venture Financing Program to acquire the FPRDI-designed kiln dryer and other equipment for furniture business. The TAPI/DOST Team already visited and validated the project proposal. The project is expected to be approved and implemented in 2016 with target outputs of increased production volume and sales, improved the processes on planing, sanding, cutting, curving and drying from 30 to 75%, eliminated the sub-contracting system for metal works and saved on its production cost, installed one unit of kiln dryer to ensure the desired drying requirement of the wood for better quality of finished products, utilized the wood waste as kiln dry fuel and reduced the production cost on raw materials, processes and subcontracting of some metal works.

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Upgrading of Condiments Production Facility of Cristie Food Seasonings Cristie Food Seasonings Maria Cristina Maranan (Proprietress) Yakal 2, Fuentes Subdivision, Brgy. Maruhatan, Lian, Batangas

The root of this business started in the old times when her parents went to Lian Public Market to individually distribute their first products, and to market stores. Her parents said that “di naman ganoong kahirap. Sipag at tiyaga lang ang kailangan.” to put the business. Due to their astonishing diligence and dedication to their work, it started to grow exponentially, from selling the products until such time that they distribute to the stores as their outlets.

In 2010, this success was followed by the additional product to the industry, the Cristie Banana Catsup. It leads the company into a new surrounding and an opportunity to increase the capability in providing distinguished condiments and spices for their kitchen needs.

As of today, Cristie Food Seasonings is delivering food products in the whole province of Batangas as well as some parts of nearby provinces of Cavite and Laguna.

In June 9, 2015, the firm started to coordinate with PSTC Batangas the SETUP assistance to upgrade her plant site. The project proposal was already approved and will be implemented in the first quarter of 2016. The S&T interventions to be provided is the acquisition of automatic liquid and pouch filling machines, steam boiler and GMP training. On the other hand, the GMP implements such as installations of foot bath, stainless steel tables and sinks as well as renovations of the production facility to align to the layout recommended by the Food Safety and TNA Team will be the counterpart of the proponent. The expected outputs of the project is to increase the production capacity, reduction in length of time conducting equipment maintenance, increase in sales, improve the quality of the products, processes and production site in compliance with FDA requirements.

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Equipment Upgrade to Maximize Productivity Of Rapid Curing Production Line In Manufacturing Of Quality Chicken Salted Eggs Eggciting Products Manufacturing Ambrocio Kerwin A. Perez (Proprietor) Brgy. North, San Jose, Batangas

Eggciting Products Manufacturing is a company with a VISION for every Filipino to enjoy our culturally rooted love affair with salted eggs without the usual quality disappointment. It was established in 2013 with the MISSION to migrate the family-owned salted egg business that started in 2008 from traditional methods of salted egg processing to the present technology-based salted egg manufacturing with GOALS of achieving higher productivity and better product quality; thus, enhanced competitiveness and profitability.

Today, Eggciting Products Manufacturing stands as the only company in the Philippines and the world that commercially manufactures salted eggs using accelerated curing, requiring only half the time of traditional methods (i.e. 14-30 days in clay smear or brine solution method), or lesser. This technology innovation delivered higher productivity and maintained egg’s freshness better than traditional processes. With the company's product quality, institutional and retail clients are able to develop end-consumer loyalty whilst eliminating inventory losses from premature “best before” product spoilage (public market & institutional client, e.g. sa Dahon).

Driven by the quality of its salted egg products using its rapid hygienic curing technique introduced in 2013, the company enjoyed unprecedented market acceptance and growth particularly within the institutional market segment.

In view of this, the company sought to overcome the manufacturing challenges posed by its antiquated rapid hygienic curing production line with upgraded equipment as it starts to open its doors to toll manufacturing arrangements with small and large egg farms, institutional clients, and egg traders, as the more "inclusive" market strategy that can "rapidly respond to market situations", accelerate its quality-product reach, expand market base to better manage market situations risks, and ensure sustainable revenue growth and profitability. The company decided to request DOST SETUP intervention to implement equipment upgrade and achieve the above objectives. As identified in the Technology Needs Assessment, in order to maximize the use of all equipment in the production line, provision of the following is needed: disinfection equipment, pulse pressure control equipment, heating, recirculation, and recycling equipment, rack and tray equipment, vacuum pump, vacuum egg lifter equipment, and scroll pump. The project is for implementation in 2016 and expected output are to reduce the egg breakage due human handling; improve the processes and product quality, generate saving due to lower production cost and raw materials on curing,

Page 7 of 54 longer shelf life of the product, reduce energy input but comply the cGMP requirements, safe control and operation and eliminate motor breakdown and increase the useable life of the curing solution and reduce the salted egg production time.

Adoption of Safety Equipment Technologies and Upgrading of Production Facility of MZ Design Furniture Ms. Liaa Encarnacion-Mendoza / Mr. Gerard Mendoza (Proprietors) Mauro Zamora Design Furniture Brgy. Ticub, Laurel, Batangas

In 1999, the father and uncle of Mr. Gerard Mendoza planted hectares of mahogany trees registered with DENR in Laurel, Batangas. While waiting for these trees to become productive, the family ventured into fuel business in partnership with Caltex Philippines and Rental business. In early 2011, the land with mahogany trees was transferred to Mr. Gerard Mendoza and his wife, Liaa Encarnacion. Since then, the couple started to venture into furniture business. In 2012, when the couple already gained knowledge on furniture business, they eventually established their own furniture shop. The business is registered under the name of Mauro Zamora Design Furniture which is derived from the name of their children. It is managed and operated by Ms. Liaa Encarnacion-Mendoza assisted by experienced and dedicated workers during the start of its operations. Her ability to run the business made her realized on how to enhance the production and improve the quality of their products for better market opportunity in the nearby municipalities and even outside the province. They have attended schooling at SoFA Design Institute, attended trainings and seminars organized by Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines and benchmarked other well-established furniture shops such as Marsse Tropical Timber Plantation, Inc. In 2014, they tap the assistance of Forest Products Research and Development Institute for the establishment of their kiln dryer. FPRDI’s Ms. Grecelda A. Eusebio advised the company to seek the assistance of DOST SETUP to upgrade their production facility.

Through the Technology Needs Assessment, the provision of the following equipment is needed to upgrade their production facility: horizontal vertical sander, auto one sided planar, double bag dust collector, radial arm saw, cutter head, and finishing spray booth. The project is for implementation in 2016 with expected results of 8% increase in sales for the first year of implementation and additional 2% every year thereafter up to the 4th year, improved the existing processes by adoption of current technology in furniture production, attained high quality products and compliance to occupational safety requirements.

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Pelletizing Technology to Upgrade Production Capability of PADECO Josephine D. Comia (General Manager) / Christopher B. Comia (Chairman) Development Cooperative (PADECO) Brgy. Pasol, Padre Garcia, Batangas

Padre Garcia Development Cooperative (PADECO) is a producer cooperative duly registered under Cooperative Development Authority. It was established in 1988 and now classified as Medium Enterprise in terms of capital and categorized as Small Enterprise because of the number of workers. Its main product is to produce feeds for swine and cattle and provide services on artificial insemination of hogs.

One of the biggest programs of PADECO is Feeds Dispersal Program. The cooperative produces and supplies feeds to the members for the consumption of their livestock farms on a credit basis. It has exclusive haulers to ensure that the hogs are sold and payment is properly collected.

PADECO tapped the SETUP program through PSTC Batangas office. The project proposal was submitted and endorsed by DOST IV A to TAPI Venture Financing for the adoption of pelletizing technology in producing pellet-type feeds with improve palatability and nutritional content. Expected to implement in the first quarter of 2016 with an output of reducing the shrinkage cost, conversion of mashed to pellet type feeds, increase volume and sales and increase the milling revenue.

Product Quality and Process Upgrading of Panaligan and Patis in , Batangas Panaligan Bagoong and Patis Cesar M. Javier (Proprietor) Brgy. 8 (), Balayan, Batangas

Sometime in 1950s, Mrs. Efifania Atienza-Panaligan started the bagoong business using tapayan (traditional) way in making bagoong for additional income as fish vendor. She was selling these bagoong in bulk as the whole tapayan (including the container) to other bagoong (fish-paste) producers in Balayan for repacking / bottling. The business was eventually handed down to her children knowing what's best for the business will be best for the family.

In 1987, when one of Mrs. Efifania’s daughter, Virginia Panaligan Javier, married Mr. Cesar Javier, the couple ventured into bottling the bagoong produced by Mrs. Efifania. Mrs. Virginia Panaligan resigned from her job as bank employee at the City Trust Branch in Calamba, Laguna in which her savings from her work was used to start the repacking business. During

Page 9 of 54 the start of their business, their mother was still the one making bagoong while they are repacking them and do the marketing. They produced around 50 bottles for 2 weeks and delivered it in Tanauan, Batangas and Calamba, Laguna. Eventually, they hired workers who will deliver the products until such time their business turned into a huge success. The volume of production have increased in number and become extremely large. After putting 5 years of hard work into bagoong business they already purchased a vehicle and in the year 2000 her father gave her a vehicle as a gift which they used as service vehicle for delivery of bagoong from 1000 bottles per day. They now owned 2 delivery vehicle due to expansion of their products to the market which produces 5,000 bottles per week.

To comply for FDA LTO acquisition, they need to upgrade their production facility and tapped the assistance of DOST PSTC Batangas for this improvement. The project proposal was submitted/approved and will be implemented in 2016 with the S&T interventions of the pneumatic liquid filling machine with compressor to upgrade their bottling process. Other recommendations by the Food Safety and TNA Team are the acquisition of stainless steel grinder, packaging and labelling design improvement, conduct of cGMP training, and renovation of production layout to comply with FDA standards which will be handled by the proponent. The project is targeted for implementation in 2016 with the expected outputs of improving the filling process, increase production volume and meet market demands and comply the FDA standards on the product and production facility requirements.

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Existing SETUP Projects Monitored by PSTC Batangas

Proponent / No. Year Project Title Project Cost Sector S&T intervention Status Address

Mr. Henry Upgrading of Soap Raca Production Facility (Proprietor) Provision of pillow pack machine, soap Fund released on June 2015 and of Da Twins Da Twins 1 2014 P1,355,400.00 GHD cutting machine, soap mixer, pH meter completed equipment acquisition on Marketing through Marketing and stability oven December 2015 Equipment Brgy. Marauoy, Acquisition Lipa City

Mr. Honorio Reyes Jr. Upgrading of Food Provision of fruit shredding machine, (Owner) Production Facility heavy duty mixer, product storage Approved the project but the proponent 2 2014 Ann’s House of P361,536.00 Food of Ann’s House of freezer, glass door freezer and upgraded decided to withdraw/not avail the program Macaroons oven Brgy. Bolbok, Batangas City

Mr. Marlino A. Upgrading of Braga Upgrading of feeding process through Production Facility (Proprietor) the semi-automatic feeders, more of MAB Poultry MAB Poultry sanitized drinking method through use of Completed equipment acquisition and 3 2014 P1,650,000.00 Agri Farm Through Farm nipple drinking system and efficient and poultry upgrading last December 2015. Equipment Brgy. Pansol, effective grading of eggs using the egg Acquisition Padre Garcia, grading machine. Batangas

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Mr. Reynaldo R. Magcawas Fund released on June 25, 2014 (Proprietor) Process and Product The company reduced the labor cost by R.R. Magcawas Quality Improvement utilizing the employees to do other works Iron Works and 4 2014 of R.R. Magcawas P1,300,000.00 Metals Provision of well drilling machine and number of days spent on a project. Services Iron Works and They saved their rental fees for well Brgy. Banay- Services drilling machine/project Banay 1st, San Increased sales/projects Jose, Batangas

Center for Agrarian Reform and Completed installation of the boiler on Rural January 2015. Conducted trial run for Upgrading of Development more than 3 months thus causing the delay Mill in Mr. Joy Provision of 50 bhp biomass boiler to of the target production. 5 2014 P2,330,000.00 Food Balayan, Batangas Dimaluan upgrade the muscovado mill (OIC) Delayed the production due to repair of Brgy. crusher to complement the target volume Caybunga, during the cooking process Balayan, Batangas Completed equipment acquisition on August 2015. Joshua’s Bread Upgrading of the House Production GMP training scheduled on 1st quarter Ms. Josefina I. Provision of upgraded bakery equipment Capability of 2016 Monserrat such as spiral mixer, planetary mixer, 6 2014 Joshua’s Bread P1,150,000.00 Food Brgy. San automatic dough divider, cookie forming House through Generated/increased sales and production Antonio, San machine and rotary oven. Equipment volume after equipment acquisition Pascual, Acquisition Batangas

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Proper Farm Waste Mario Reña Disposal and Source Piggery of Renewable Energy Mr. Mario D. Provision of 90 cu. m biogas system Completed biogas construction on October for Mario Reña Reña Horti / 7 2014 P1,187,255.00 facility for proper waste disposal system 2015. Waiting for gas generation targeting Piggery through (Proprietor) Agri and power generation in the first quarter of 2016 Biogas System Brgy. Balibago, Facility Rosario, Batangas

3G Country Completed installation of steam boiler with Upgrading of Oyster Farms retorting machine last December 2015. Mushroom Production Adoption of steam boiler technology in Ms. Ruby R. 8 2014 Through Adoption of P988,000.00 Horti the pasteurization of fruiting bags for the Gonzales All fruiting bags produced during the trial Steam Boiler production of white oyster mushroom Brgy. Aga, on August 2015 already produced oyster Technology , Batangas mushroom

Fund released to the beneficiary on March Biofarm and 2015. Natural Health

Upgrading of the Ingredients Completed equipment acquisition last Processing Facility of Company Provision of Spin dryer / hydro-extractor, December 2015 after improvement of Biofarm and Natural Mr. Patrick D. 9 2014 P1,123,000.00 Food mobile rack, pulverizer, dust collector, electrical supply Health Ingredients Roquel dehumidifier, essential oil extractor set (BINHI) Company (Managing Employed more contract farmers for Director) production of planting raw materials Brgy. Natatas, Tanauan, City

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Biogas System Completed construction of JFarm Agri Facility for Proper 40 m3 biogas on April 2015. Enterprise Farm Waste Disposal Mr. Belzazar S. Provision of 40 cu. m biogas system and Source of Agri / Utilized waste manure as fertilizer to 10 2014 Fajutagana P403,978.38 facility for proper waste disposal system Renewable Energy Horti plants (Manager) and power generation for JFarm Agri Brgy. Alupay, Enterprise The generated gas was used as fuel to the Rosario, Batangas bakery oven of JCafe.

Taliba Soap Taliba started to use the new packaging Manufacturing and label design on November 2014. Packaging and Labeling Ms. Rufina L.

Improvement of Taliba Salvador Execution of DOST developed packaging 11 2014 P150,000.00 GHD Additional market for products are Soap Manufacturing (Proprietress) and labelling design Makati, Ilocos, Isabela and Products Brgy. Taliba,

San Luis, Increased sales/productivity Batangas

Provision of 300 cu. Meter biogas system facility for proper waste disposal system and power generation “Biogas System Facility F&J Livestock for Proper Animal Waste Farm, Brgy. -For project liquidation 12 2013 Disposal and Source of P 1,946,646.00 Horti Camarin, Lalayat, -Impact of intervention not yet determined Renewable Energy for San Jose, Batangas the Farm”

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“Upgrading of the Sabuhin Bakery, -On-going production Production Facility of Provision of spiral mixer, dough moulder 13 2013 Brgy. Namunga, P858,000.00 Food -Increased sales/productivity Sabuhin Bakery through Label design assistance Rosario, Batangas Equipment Acquisition"

Qualimeal "Upgrading of the Feed -Increased sales/productivity/savings on Feedmills Inc., Provision of Hammer Mill (5 tons), Feed Mill Facility and Poultry feed wastage and used of automatic feeder, 14 2013 Brgy. Banay- P1,714,000.00 Horti Mixer (1 ton), 4 units Feeder Hopper and Farming of Qualimeal hopper and unloader on poultry Banay San Vicente, 2 units of Feeder Unloader Feedmills Inc." -Increased sales/production volume of the Lipa City feed mill and improved the quality of feeds

-Savings generated from outside services on lathing, bending and drilling services. -Reduced production cost from outsourcing services “Upgrading of the Metal Macky Industrial Provision of Lathe Machine, Bending - Improved the quality of product Fabrication Facility of and General Machine, Tig Welding Machine, Spot specially made of stainless materials 15 2013 Macky Industrial and P1,688,000.00 Metals Services, Brgy. Welding Machine, Radial Drill and - Improved the production lay-out and General Services through Sabang, Lipa City Shaper Machine facilities through MPEX Provision of Equipment” - Provided other services on fabrication of equipment made of stainless steels -Increased in sales/productivity per quarter

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“Upgrading of the Native () Production Facility D' Lover's Line through Equipment / -For project liquidation 16 2013 Bibingka, Brgy. P689,154.00 Food Provision of chiller, emulsifier, mixer, Production Accessory -Impact of intervention not yet determined Lodlod, Lipa City oven, racks, working table, crates, pallets, Tools Acquisition in wash sink and band sealer to improve Compliance to Food production capability and efficiency Safety Requirements” GMP/Food Safety training Label and packaging materials - Complied with the environmental compliance pertaining to waste disposal “Provision of Biogas system that leads to issuance / renewal of J.P. Vinrich System Facility for the business operation and income Piggery Farm, Utilization into generation 17 2013 Brgy. Manggahan, P537,641.50 Horti Provision of Biogas System Renewable Energy and - Contributed in addressing the pollution Mataas na Kahoy, Proper Farm Waste problem created by improper waste Batangas Disposal” disposal -Generated savings per month on cost of utilities for the use of biogas - Improved production facility/processes on freezing. - Improved production capacity of frozen products. “Upgrading of TBN TBN Food - Reduced electricity consumption per Food Production Facility Products, San 18 2013 P2,000,000.00 Food Provision of blast freezer facility month through Equipment Roque, Sto. Tomas, -Improved shelf life and quality of Acquisition” Batangas products -GMP/MPEX Assisted and US FDA

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“Upgrading of the Meat Buklod-Unlad Provision of stainless steel cooking vats -Increased sales/productivity Processing Facility of Multipurpose with temperature control, mechanical -Improved processes on grinding and 19 2012 Buklod-Unlad Cooperative, Brgy. P428,200.00 Food mixer, grinder, vacuum sealer and chest mixing Multipurpose Dagatan, Taysan type freezer Label design development -Presently supplied large pizza chain in Cooperative” Batangas and packaging materials Batangas as new market

“Provision of Biogas Provision of Biogas System Facility to System Facility to N. Canarias Poultry utilize these wastes as sources of Utilize Waste into Gas and Piggery Farms, electricity and gas for farm and caretaker -Project completed 20 2012 P956,739.00 Horti and Power Generation of Brgy. Alupay, home’s use. The sludge will be used as -Submitted terminal report in 2014. N. Canarias Poultry and Rosario, Batangas fertilizer to fruit trees planted inside the Piggery Farms” farm.

-Increase sales/production volume -Improved the moulding machine to cater large and medium size carton egg trays Acquisition of pulp moulding tank, 1 set “Upgrading of Waste simultaneously. Eco Tray Mfg. of vacuum pump and tank, 2 sets of Recycling Facility of -Improved the noise emitted by the Corp., Brgy. forming moulds and drying oven to 21 2012 Eco Tray Mfg. Corp. P1,468,620.00 Horti machine Banay-Banay 1st, improve the productivity and meet through Acquisition of -For turn-over of management due to death San Jose Batangas customer preference and minimize the Production Equipment” of the GM excessive noise produced by the machine.

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-Provision of meat grinder, manual tie linker, stuffer or stuffing machine, heavy duty meat mixer, tumbling machine, Jacob Meat “Upgrading of Meat equipped with vacuum pump stainless Products, Brgy. - Project completed 22 2012 Processing Facility of P728,000.00 Food steel cooking vat, slicing machine, Santol, Mataas na - Submitted terminal report in March 2015 Jacob Meat Products” working table -GMP training Kahoy, Batangas -MPEX Consultancy -Label design development and execution.

Provision of bakery equipment and other “Upgrading of -Reduced totally the rejects. amenities such as 2 units of mobile Production Capability of Panaderia Pantoja -Increased production volume double door proofer, 4 units of mobile Panaderia Pantoja Inc. Inc., #81 A. Mabini - Complied GMP and HACCP Training 23 2012 P714,560.00 Food single door proofer, 4 units of cooling through Modernization Ave., Tanauan -Applied for TAPI Venture Financing rack and 2 units stainless steel working of Equipment and City, Batangas project for continual improvement of the table GMP/HACCP Training Machines” plant MPEX

-Provision of mechanical grinder and -Provided the equipment and GMP cabinet dryer to improve productivity and Training on June 2013 minimize health risk and food -Completed nutrition facts/shelf life “Upgrading of Bignay C.A. Caisip Bignay contamination -Temporary stop of the production as Tea Production Facility Tea, Camp Avejar, -GMP Training ordered by FDA for 2014 24 2012 P194,900.00 Food of C.A. Caisip in Brgy. Lumbangan, -Nutritional and shelf life analysis -Assisted for FDA LTO renewal Nasugbu, Batangas” Nasugbu, Batangas -Assistance for FDA LTO/CPR -Resume production by June 2016 Processing

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“Upgrading of Food San Jose Worker’s Production Facility of Multipurpose -Acquisition of production equipment -Increased production volume/sales 25 2011 San Jose Worker’s Cooperative, Brgy. P288,968.00 Food -GMP/HACCP Training -Improved packaging/label design Multipurpose Aya, San Jose -Label design development and execution Cooperative” Batangas

Edna & Rebecca’s “Modernization of Edna Banana Chips and -Acquisition of Production & Packaging -On-going production of banana chips and & Rebecca’s Banana 26 2010 Coated Peanuts, P500,000.00 Food Equipment and Packaging Materials coated peanuts Chips and Coated Brgy. Tingga Itaas, -Conduct of Energy Audit and MPEX -Energy Audit/MPEX beneficiary Peanuts Processing” Batangas City

- Mechanized the process to reduce production time -Process and product improvement - Increased in production and sales Sampaloc Talisay -Acquisition of equipment such as - Eliminated rejects produced during the Producers Vacuum Packing Machine, Stainless transfer of fish from steaming to smoking “Bangus Processing 27 2009 Cooperative, P314,000.00 Food Working Table, Stainless Steamer with -Project completed on September 2014 Enhancement Project” Sampaloc, Talisay, Water Pan, Stainless Smoke House, -On-going production to supply the Batangas Stainless Rolling Basket with Stainless existing market includes Club Balai Isabel, Tray and Drying Rack. LGU-Talisay & , Batangas, Leynes Resort, Tourister Place & other small business operators

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-Acquisition of S&T interventions required equipment: capping machine, Big-A “Productivity and fermentation tanks, ageing tanks, Multipurpose -On-going production to supply the market Quality Enhancement of refractometer, and digital weighing scale 28 2008 Cooperative, Brgy. P500,000.00 Food that includes different centers Lobo Tamarind -Training on yeast culture Biga, Lobo, in different localities in Products” -Label design assistance Btangas -Product Nutrition Facts GMP /HACCP and 5S Trainings

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B. DOST-GIA Funded Projects

Community-Based Projects

Improvement of Salt Industry in Lobo, Batangas to support the ASIN Law Implementation in the Province Mr. Leo Glenn Macatangay (President) Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan Para sa Pagsulong at Pag-unlad sa Brgy. Sawang Brgy. Sawang, Lobo, Batangas

Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan Para sa Pagsulong at Pag-unlad sa Brgy. Sawang (SANAMAPPBS) was organized under the leadership of Hon. Mayor Gaudioso R. Manalo of Lobo, Batangas. It is one of the organized associations in the locality for the coastal community. The LGU-Lobo aims to establish different sectoral groups in the municipality to develop them as People’s Organization who are independent from the municipal government and to develop their own livelihood projects. The association was registered to DOLE-Batangas with the assistance of Mayor Manalo.

In 2007, the LGU-Lobo established salt production facility using fractional crystallization technology that they adopted from . Before, the production facility was operated by the local government. Due to change of leadership caused by local election, the salt production was not prioritized by the new leadership leading to its closure.

As part of the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program of DOST IV-A, one of the livelihood identified by the Local Government Unit of Lobo was the rehabilitation of the salt industry due to its market viability and acceptable by the locals of Lobo due to its adjacency with sea waters and good quality of salt. The salinity of the sea water in the area is 4.5°Be as tested by Engr. Armando T. Mallillin of ITDI-DOST. The assessment was conducted and reported that the salt facility can be rehabilitated and restored for production of salt in the locality. Through DOST IV-A GIA fund, the project proposal was approved and for implementation in the first quarter of 2016 with the support from LGU-Lobo. The joint funding of DOST IV A and LGU- Lobo will materialize the rehabilitation and re operation of the salt industry in Lobo. It is the first salt project in Region IV that can be operated using the fractional crystallization technology. The project is expected to generate income for the fisher folks, increase in employment opportunities, create livelihood in the area and produce the quality iodized salt.

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Upgrading of Buko Wine Production Using ITDI Wine Kit Dr. Helen Grace P. Navarro (President) Bisig at Galing ng Kababaihan para sa Isang Sambayanan (BIGKIS) Association Sta. Cruz, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Bisig at Galing ng Kababaihan para sa Isang Sambayanan (BISIG) Association was first established as womens’ group in 2002. They are first engaged in managing Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in their barangay which then made Brgy. Sta. Cruz won 5th place for Model Barangay awarded by the former President Gloria Arroyo. The association is composed of 40 members. The group is currently involved in vegetable gardening and native delicacies production such as atsara, sumang kamoteng kahoy and malagkit, sampaloc candy making. Every summer, the group produced souvenir t-shirts being sold to tourists trekking in Mt. Manabu. The group always do different fund raising activities such as bingo sa barangay, to be used to fund different activities of the group.

The Local Government Unit of Sto. Tomas initiated in 2014 the production of buko wine using technology from University of the Philippines-Los Banos as a unique product of the municipality. Since then, the BISIG Association handled and operated the production of buko wine in the locality.

In 2015, BIGKIS Association was awarded GIA project by DOST IV A through DOST PSTC Batangas. The project proposal was approved and released the fund this January 2016 for the acquisition of ITDI Developed wine kit, ebulliometer, refractomer, conduct of GMP training and wine development, packaging and labelling materials, thermometer and stainless working tables. The project is expected to increase the wine production and sales of the association by 20%, improve production facility of buko wine and ensured the quality and safety of the buko wine produced. PSTC Batangas also enrolled the association for the Label Design Assistance through the Tanauan Packaging Service Center and the presently, the association used the developed label design.

Provision of Solar-Powered Fish Dryer for the Common Service Facility Establishment of Pusod, Inc. for the Kilusan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Lawa ng Taal Ms. Ann Hazel P. Javier (Executive Director) Pusod, Inc. Pusod Conservation Center (Pusod TLCC), Sitio Lipote, Brgy. Kinalaglagan, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas

Taal Volcano Protected Landscape is located in the Provinces of Batangas and a portion of Cavite at N 130 15' to 140 8' latitude and E 1200 50' to 1210 10' longitude. It embraces 13 municipalities and 2 cities within the Province of Batangas and 1 City in the Province of Cavite. It has a total of 62,292.14 hectares. It is the 3rd largest in area next to Laguna Lake and Lake Mainit. It is home to 2 endemic species, i.e. Sardinella tawilis (freshwater sardine), and Hydrophis semperi (fresh water sea snake); and the high valued migratory fish species Caranx ignobilis (Maliputo) among others. Taal Lake's only exit point to Balayan Bay is Pansipit River (about 9km) located and stretches from the Municipalities of San Nicolas, Agoncillo, Lemery and Taal.

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Pusod Taal Lake Conservation Center was established in 2010 in partnership with the Local Government of Mataasnakahoy. UPS Foundation funded the initial construction and community development trainings, while the LGU provided counterpart funding for further enhancement of the Center. Pusod TLCC also serves as a venue for conservation and protection training, info seminars and community assemblies. It is also a knowledge center which is the storage for researches and studies related to TVPL. The Kilusan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda sa Lawa ng Taal (KMMLT) has been a long time alliance of Pusod, Inc. in lake conservation. Both are members of Protected Landscape Protected Area Management Board (TVPL-PAMB). KMMLT is the People Organization's representative while Pusod, Inc. is the NGO member. KMMLT has representations in 11 lakeshore Municipalities, including Mataasnakahoy where TLCC is located. The KMMLT Mataasnakahoy Chapter has 700 members. One of the aims of Taal Volcano Protected Landscape Protected Area Management Board (TVPL-PAMB) is to increase climate change resiliency of the community and members of KMMLT. They also promote ecotourism, disaster preparedness and livelihood programs.

In November 20, 2015 at Pusod TLCC, DOST IV A through PSTC Batangas inaugurated the GIA project as one of the highlights of the 52 years of DOST IV-A Anniversary Celebration. It was graced by the Undersecretary of DOST, Dr. Amelia P. Guevara. The S&T intervention was the provision of solar-powered cabinet dryer designed by the mechanical engineering students of the Batangas State University. The whole set up of the solar powered cabinet drier was co-funded by the Pusod, Inc and Seacology, both NGOs concerning environmental preservation and conservation. The facility is intended for the communal use of the KMMLT members who are engaged in fish processing. The aim of the project is to speed up the drying process and produced high quality dried fishes and vegetables from Taal Lake area. The success of the implementation of the project is expected to outcome 10% increase income for fisher folks, 100% improvement in drying time and 20% increase in employment opportunities.

Upgrading of Buri Wine Production in Lobo, Batangas Ms. Helen E. Gunay (President) Organisasyong Pangkabuhayan ng Taga Brgy. Calo Brgy. Calo, Lobo, Batangas

The Municipality of Lobo is one of the beneficiaries of the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) program which aims to uplift the socio-economic status of its people through S&T interventions focused on five entry points: Health and Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Basic Education and Literacy, Economic Enterprise

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Development and Disaster Risk Reduction/ Climate Change Mitigation. The association was organized and registered to DOLE-Batangas with the assistance of LGU-Lobo.

In the Economic Enterprise Development, several technology trainings and projects have been provided and for implementation to different people’s organizations in the locality. Some of these were the rehabilitation of the salt industry, trainings on buri dyeing and weaving, technology trainings in soap, shampoo, lotion and perfume and buri vinegar production facility.

Presently, the people of Brgy. Calo is traditionally making ‘tuba’ derived from buri which will be improved for better marketability. The wine technology will be incorporated in the buri vinegar production facility. Last November 2015, the ITDI developed vinegar acetator and wine kit were delivered to the association for their production facility. The experts from ITDI-DOST scheduled the conduct of training on buri wine and vinegar using the equipment in the first quarter of 2016 at Brgy. Calo.

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Existing GIA Projects Monitored by PSTC Batangas

No. Year Project Title Proponent / Address Project Cost Sector S&T intervention / Objectives Status

Rosario Dairy Raisers Provision of chest type freezer, -Provided with necessary tools and Upgrading the Association, milking pail, double boiler, and equipment for production facility Production Facility of Municipal Agriculture milking machine, packaging upgrade 1 2014 Rosario Dairy Raisers Office Compound, P150,000.00 Food and labelling design -On going production of milk and Association (RODRA) Poblacion, Rosario, development and conduct of milk products Batangas GMP training

Provision of tools and equipment such as shredding Upgrading of the machine, juice extractor, Product, Process and Mahacot Multipurpose working table, and stainless -Provided with necessary tools and Production Facility on Cooperative, Brgy. basin, conduct of training on equipment for upgrade of 2 2014 Native Delicacies of Mahacot West, P150,000.00 Food current Good Manufacturing production facility Mahacot Multipurpose Batangas City Practices, production layout -On going production of products Cooperative improvement and acquisition of

appropriate packaging and labeling for their product

-Conducted training on October Talumpok Silangan Conduct of necessary trainings, 22-23, 2015 on product Product and Process Multi-purpose provision of storage equipment development and proper milk Improvement of Cooperative, Brgy. 3 2014 P150,000.00 Food chest type freezer and milking handling and processing TASIMCO Dairy Talumpok Silangan, cans and upgrading of the -On-going packaging and labelling Processing Facility Batangas City packaging and labeling design design development

-On-going production of products

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Conduct of trainings on production of charcoal briquettes, and technology conversion on briquetted charcoals into fertilizer, Organic insecticides or pesticides, and Farming Association Utilization of Farm also provision of equipment on -For project visitation of other (BOFA) Inc., Brgy. Waste Using Charcoal charcoal production such as hot farms using briquetting technology 4 2014 San Teodoro, Bauan, P150,000.00 Agri Briquetting Technology metal plate carbonizer with for better production of organic Batangas receiver, modified drum kiln fertilizer

carbonizer, ram type briquettor

and grinder. Provision of packaging materials for the products produced is also part of the project.

To establish central milk consolidation facility that will Establishment of Central serve as the pickup point of all -Established milk consolidating Milk Consolidation Samahan ng the milk produced by the center for the cooperative 5 2013 Facility of Maggagatas ng P150,000.00 Food farmers in Tanauan City --Terminal report submitted SAMABACO in Batangas Cooperative for good product quality and -Project completed Tanauan City marketability

-Used the developed packaging Upgrading of the and labelling design for To produce other vermicompost Vermicomposting vermicompost organic products such as liquid Technology to Produce -On-going production fertilizer and organic pesticides Vermicast Organic vermicompost Silver Consumers through the provision of the 6 2013 Products Through P150,000.00 Agri Association brewing equipment for Equipment Acquisition inclusion in the existing process For Silver Consumers on vermicomposting Association of Tanauan technology. City

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Improvement of -Revived the seaweed nurseries in Seaweeds Industry in To enhance the seaweeds Calatagan,Batangas industry through restoration, -Conducted technology trainings through Restoration, Batangas Seaweed production and processing of on seaweed processing 7 2013 P150,000.00 Agri Production and Farmers Association value-added seaweeds products -On-going purchase of other Processing of Value- in the 3 selected barangays in equipment for the seaweed added Seaweed Calatagan, Batangas processing center Products

Non-Mist Clonal To produce the cloned planting Propagation Technique Katipunan ng materials of male bignay to be -Conducted technology training on for Multiplication of Magbubukid ng utilized in the sustainability and October 2014. 8 2013 Male Bignay Tree for Hacienda Roxas Inc. P160,000.00 Agri reforestation project of -For establishment of the plant Sustainability and (Kamahari) Agri- KAMAHARI/Caisip Bignay nursery Reforestation Program Based MPC Tea Firm for Nasugbu, of KAMAHARI Batangas.

-On-going development and To provide quality planting renovation of the production materials of native ginger to facility. Product and Quality ensure raw material source for -Conducted cGMP training on Improvement of the the production of instant December 2014 Instant Salabat for the Kabuhayan Para sa 9 2013 P150,000.00 Food salabat. -Currently using the developed Kabuhayan Para sa May May Kapansanan Inc. -Upgrade of production facility packaging and labelling design Kapansanan Inc. of through equipment upgrade and -On-going production of the Cuenca Batangas proper production layout product -Conduct of cGMP training

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Upgrading of Honey Bee Culture for Lipa -Provided equipment for the To strengthen the association to Bee Keepers processing center of honey bees. Lipa City Bee Keepers become a solid cooperative for 10 2012 Association through P75,000.00 Food - Terminal report was submitted Association improving the bee culture equipment acquisition – Project completed technology in the locality and Packaging/Labelling Assistance

Enhancement of -Improved product appearance and Sugarcane Juice To develop and execute label marketability through use of Products of Riverside design that may increase the developed packaging and labeling Multi Purpose 11 2012 Riverside MPC P50,000.00 Food marketability of the sugarcane design Cooperative through juice products -Terminal report submitted Development and -Conduct of cGMP training -Project completed Execution of Label

Design

-Improved the production process - -Increased in production volume - Conducted training on cGMP and Upgrading of Noodle Improve the productivity and technology process on March 21- Processing Facility quality of the products to make 23, 2013 People Helping People it more competitive in the 12 2012 PHP Noodle Haus P125,000.00 Food -Terminal report submitted (PHP) Noodle Haus in market through provision of -Project completed Brgy. Taliba, San Luis, equipment and packaging and -On-going production of products Batangas labeling design development

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-Conducted trainings on utilizing buntal fibers in 2012 -Conducted fiber dyeing and weaving in 2012 -Conducted production layout assessment in 2014 Develop technology on Productivity and Quality -Delivered equipment wine weaving of buri fiber (buntal) Enhancement of Buri GHD / acetator/vinegar kit on Nov. 2015 13 2012 LGU-Lobo P125,000.00 through the provision of skills Products in Lobo, Food -Organized/registered the training in line to the target Batangas association to DOLE in 2015 market -Conduct/schedule training on wine and vinegar technology trainings using the developed ITDI wine acetator kit and wine kit on February 2016

Pilot testing in the -Terminal report submitted Utilization of Chicken –Project completed. To have a pilot project on the Manure for Gas and N. Canarias Poultry -Findings that chicken manure 14 2012 P75,000.00 Horti establishment of biogas system Power Generation and Piggery Farm alone cannot generate biogas on its utilizing chicken manure through the provision of initial stage Biogas System Facility

-Terminal report submitted -Project completed -On-going product development. Improve the training center -Currently producing jams, Upgrading of the located at Municipal LGU- Taysan / D’ marmalade, juice concentrate, wine Passion fruit Processing Agriculture Office into passion 15 2012 Taysan Batangas P125,000.00 Food and vinegar Facility in Taysan, fruit processing facility through Farmers Federation Batangas provision of technology trainings and equipment

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-Nurseries were severely affected To increase the production Strengthening the by typhoon Gener in 2012. Support Municipal volume, capacity and income of Seaweeds Industry in project was provided to revive Government of the farmers through technology 16 2012 Calatagan, Batangas P100,000.00 Agri seaweeds industry Calatagan/ MFARMC/ improvement of the existing through S&T -Terminal report submitted BASEFA products and development of Interventions –Project completed new products from seaweeds

To develop label design for Enhancement of Municipal of Taal, execution of the three panutsa -Created trademark for the panutsa “Panutsa Industry” in Batangas/ Brgy. makers in Brgy. Seiran, Taal, products of Brgy. Seiran Taal Taal, Batangas through 17 2011 Seiran, Taal Batangas/ P90,000.00 Food Batangas for unity and to -Terminal report submitted Development and Three (3) Big Panutsa signify the products origin as -Project completed Execution of Label Producers well as to enhance the panutsa Design market value

-Project completed and fabricated/ sold innovative charcoal stove for commercialization

-Conduct study regarding the Fabrication of Charcoal potential of the fabricated 18 2011 Bonifacio Arguelles P20,000.00 Metals Stove charcoal stove for commercialization

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-Trained pakaskas producers of Technology Upgrading P300,000.00 Brgy. San Agapito, To provide additional other uses of buri sugar in fruits and Production (Phase I: Isla Verde production equipment /tools preservation 19 2012 Enhancement of Buri 150,000.00 Food Brgy. San Antonio, such as kawa and ladle for -Terminal report submitted Products in Isla Verde, Phase II: Isla Verde pakaskas producers -Project completed Batangas City 150,000.00)

Upgrading of Seaside B- -Provision of technology to MPC Spanish Sardines upgrade Lobo product and Through Acquisition of -Project completed Seaside B-Multi- integrate food safety to support 20 2010 Production Equipment P100,000.00 Food -Schedule training on cGMP in Purpose Cooperative the Lobo Agro-Eco Tourism and Food Safety 2016 Program and its Community- Capability Buildings of Based S&T Project Workers

-Project completed -On-going production Establishment of Embryo Culture Laboratory of -Provision of laboratory tools Angles Paradise Plant Angel’s Paradise Plant 21 2010 P100,000.00 Agri and equipment for macapuno Nursery in Support to Nursery seedlings production the Makapuno Industry in CALABARZON: Phase II “Prodcution”

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-On-going production of guava -Label design development and candy and wine. execution Enhancement of the -Currently marketing their San Isidro- NASI -Training on 22 2010 Guava Processing P68,500.00 Food products around CALABARZON MPC GMP/Improvement of the Facility of SINAMPC process

-Equipment acquisition

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II. S&T Services

Testing and Calibration

Regional Volumetric Calibration Laboratory (RVCL)

The RVCL started its operations on November 28, 2003 and continuously delivers calibration services up to present. The calibration laboratory has one permanent staff designated as the laboratory head and one support staff who rendered the services under the supervision of the PSTD/Quality Manager.

The laboratory accredited to the ISO/IEC 17015:2005 on November 11, 2011 until November 24, 2016 by Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) as the First Accredited Laboratory on Big Volume in the Philippines. The approved scope of accreditation were 10 to 20 liters calibrating bucket; 100 to 2000 and 250 to 4,000 liters proving tank; and vehicle tank and trailer truck up to 40,000 liters capacity. RVCL provides in-house and on-site calibration services for Batangas, , , Occidental and Oriental Mindoro and including depots (Shell and Petron).

As part of ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 Requirements, Regional Volumetric Calibration Laboratory had conducted its annual Internal Audit led by Ms. Agnes G. Morales as a team leader and auditor for management aspect and Ms. Kim Fjorda R. Zerrudo as a team member and auditor for technical aspect on July 29, 2015. A total of 23 audit findings composed of (1) one Major Non-conformity, (5) Minor Non-conformities, (15) Observations and (2) two Good Observations were found and then cleared on September 15, 2015.

The Management Review was conducted at the Office of the Regional Director Conference Room, DOST IV A CALABARZON, Los Banos, Laguna on August 26, 2015 to discuss all these findings and other concerns for management decision. It was attended by Dr. Alexander R. Madrigal, Ms. Lydia S. Manguiat, Ms.Emelita P. Bagsit, Mr. Bernard L. Soriano, Ms.Felina C. Malabanan and Mr.Brigido K. Casanova Jr.

Highlights of the management review were the designation of Mr. Casanova as Laboratory Head and deputy Quality Manager in the absence of current QM Felina C. Malabanan, Mr. Paul Irish S. Magsino as Calibration Officer and the revision of the Quality Objectives particularly the target number of trainings to be attended by the staff. Other matters arised during the review were the application for the renewal of the ISO accreditation which will be submitted on May 2016 before its expiry date on November 24, 2016; Proficiency Testing participation of Mr. Casanova, additional calibration scope of work and services, the Customer Satisfaction Feedback, the plan for the development of software on the automated report generation of the laboratory to enhance its service and improvement of RVCL facilities to cater the demand of the customers.

Personnel Training

To provide the RVCL quality services to the customers, RVCL personnel attended trainings for the upgrading of their skills and knowledge to enhance their competence. Listed below were the trainings and seminars attended by the staff: Brigido K, Casanova Jr

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 Basic and Refresher Course for Pollution Control Officers – January 20-24, 2015  Verification of Common Laboratory Instruments – April 15-17, 2015  Steps to Achieve Financial Greatness – August 3, 2015  Calibration of Single Range Electronic Balances – October 8, 2015  Customer Service Excellence – October 16, 2015  Training on IQA 17025: 2005 – November 26-27, 2015

Paul Irish S. Magsino  Steps to Achieve Financial Greatness – August 3, 2015  Introduction to Mass Metrology – October 5, 2015  Calibration of Mass Standard – October 6, 2015  Calibration of Single Range Electronic Balances – October 8, 2015  Customer Service Excellence – October 16, 2015  Training on IQA 17025: 2005 – November 26-27, 2015

RVCL Accomplishments

The graphs below presented the RVCL accomplishments with regards to the number of calibration services rendered by the RVCL; the number of firms assisted; the annual number of RVCL customers; the annual income generated and the RVCL customer satisfaction measurement.

Vehicle Tank / Trailer Tank Bucket

Proving Tank

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Number of 2014 Calibration Services 100 rendered92 90 Vehicle Tank / Trailer Tank 80 74 Bucket 70 63 63 58 60 54 Proving Tank 52 52 51 51 52 48 50 48 50 46 41 39 40 34 28 30 20 Number of Calibration Item 10 2 3 3 3 1 0

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Regional Volumetric Calibration Laboratory rendered the total of 1,159 services for 2015. These were distributed as 717 vehicle / trailer tank, 439 buckets and 3 proving tanks. The month of July was the peak month for calibrating vehicle tank and trailer trucks while November was the lean month. Compared with the 2014 data, there was drastic increased on calibration rendered for both vehicle tank, trailer trucks and buckets due to temporary stopped operation of ITDI/NML Calibration Laboratory. Slight decreased of calibration services rendered were observed in the months of January, April, May and November 2015 which was attributed to early calibration of some trucks prior to their expiration date.

RVCL Monthly Customers (accumulated)

140 120 123 100 110 110 115 113 112 80 97 95 80 83 60 79 40 42 NumberofCustomer 20

0

Month

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In terms of calibration services rendered, June was the peak season while November was the lean month.

Annual Number of Customer (Firm)

300 260 250 208 192 200 150

100

50 Number of Customer 0

2013 2014 2015

Year

Regional Volumetric Calibration Laboratory served 260 firms in CALABARZON and other neighboring Regions for 2015. There was 35.4% increased in the number of firms served due to temporary stopped operation of ITDI-NML and its accessible strategic location and quality service.

180000 157854 160000 142182 140000 116666 121218 117210 TAPI 120000 108507 98082 95226 95370 Treasury 100000 88320 77010 80000 62028 60000

40000

20000 5880 5766 6738 4056 4590 5430 4338 4656 4650 2328 5112 4338 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

RVCL had generated an income deposited to the Bureau of Treasury and TAPI Account. The amount of monthly collection was directly related to the number of calibration services rendered.

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RVCL Customer Satisfaction Measurement

1.3 1.29 1.28 Quality 1.28 1.27 1.27 Delivery Time 1.26 Cost 1.24 Attitude of Staff Over-all Perception 1.22 Adjectival 1.2 1.19 Rating

allPerception Rating/ 1- Excellent

- 1.18 2- Very 1.16 Satisfactory Over 3- Satisfactory 1.14 4- Fair 5- Poor

Regional Volumetric Calibration Laboratory had conducted Customer Satisfaction Measurement for the improvement of its quality service. Based on the graph, staff attitude is the most rated among satisfaction measurement (SM) with 1.19 rating (closer to 1) and delivery time is accounted to have lowest rating (1.29) because of over target capacity of customers per day due to the customers who have just arrived without schedule. These customers have spent long waiting time to calibrate their calibration item resulting to lower rating of delivery time. The cost is still on its excellent rating equal to the rating on the quality service provided.

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Packaging and Labelling

In the implementation of the “Packaging and Labelling Assistance Program to SMEs in the CALABARZON”, PSTC Batangas endorsed the 11 new firms for packaging and labelling design development for the year 2015. Since 2010, the total of 58 firms availed the program as of December 15, 2015.

Name of Contact Product Location Draft Label Beneficiary Person Line Brgy. 7 Luta, Berneth Ruth J. Cassava Cuenca, No first draft yet. Homemade Magpantay Crackers Batangas Brgy. Alupay, J Café and Belzazar S. Rosario, Bread No first draft yet. Bakeshop Fajutagana Batangas

3G Country Ruby Oyster Farms Gonzales Mushroom

Brgy. Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas

Brgy. 8 Bon- Panaligan's Cesar M. Bagoong Bon, Balayan, No first draft yet. Bagoong Javier and Patis Batangas Maria Brgy. Cristie Food Crisitina Malaruahatan, Condiments No first draft yet. Seasonings Maranan Batangas Kusina Nestor P. Brgy. II-A, Sinaing na Batangueña No first draft yet. Velasquez Mataasnakahoy, tulingan Home Cannery Batangas Victorina Brgy. San Tita Nens Hernandez Miguel, No first draft yet. Cuz Batangas City Sampaga, Imelda Vegetable Saludare (Soya) Balayan, No first draft yet. Enriquez Products Batangas la paz St. Kathrina's Elizabeth J. Peanut Balayan, No first draft yet. Peanut Butter Dela Rea spread Batangas ANCOP RIC Wawa, Luisa Village, Seaweed No first draft yet. Nasugbu Guerente Nasugbu, Chips Batangas JK Real Andrea B. Lipa City, No first draft yet. Calamansi Pueblos Batangas Juice

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Consultancy Services

MPEX

Manufacturing Productivity Extension for Export Promotion (MPEX) is a program intended to help increase the productivity of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippine manufacturing sector. The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) implements MPEX to cover the following objectives: identify strategies to improve productivity of small and medium manufacturing enterprises in the export sector and potential exporters; recommend productivity improvement measures for Joshua’s Bread House immediate implementation; and develop capability to provide other forms of assistance to develop the manufacturing sector.

A consultancy team from the Summit Consultancy and Research Services served to cover enterprise beneficiaries in Batangas namely Joshua’s Bread House in San Pascual, Batangas, Taliba Soap Manufacturing in San Luis, Batangas and Pantoja Bagoong and Patis Balayan in Balayan, Batangas.

The MPEX team prepared a Work Program for the activity. Each firm designated their own personnel to assist the team during project implementation. Basic performance Pantoja Bagoong and Patis indicators assessed/measured at the start of the study included capacity utilization, output per worker, wastage levels, existing manufacturing systems and related operations.

The MPEX team in consultation with the customers selected an area where productivity improvement potentials are great. An in- depth study on the selected productivity improvement concern was conducted and recommendations were formulated for implementation of firm beneficiaries. A technical report was submitted by the team documenting the assessment, analysis, evaluation and recommendations made.

Participation to the program was free of charge and firm level reports are treated with outmost confidentiality. Taliba Soap Manufacturing As of December 2015, the consultancy services for the enrolled three (3) firms is on-going and expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2016.

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Cleaner Production Technology

The Cleaner Production Technology Program of DOST is the assistance to SMEs on how to minimize waste generation. The DOST deploys CP Assessment Team to conduct plant evaluation and monitoring, identify problems and causes of process inefficiency and generate CP options through engineering and management tools.

Energy Audit

Energy Audit is the technical consultancy for SMEs which provides critical examination of an energy consuming facility. The aim of the project is to enhance efficiency and productivity, identify areas where energy waste can occur and recommend energy saving options.

The 2015 enrolled MSMEs for both CP and EA were the PADECO in Padre Garcia, Biofarm and Natural Health Ingredients Company and Panaderia Pantoja, Inc. in Tanauan City the Technical experts from Summit Consultancy and Research Services will conduct the CP and EA starting in the first quarter of 2016.

Food Safety

The Food Safety Team of DOST CALABARZON provides assistance to SMEs in their application for FDA-LTO, HACCP certification and other food related registrations.

The 2015 enrolled SME for the program was Buklod-Unlad Multipurpose Cooperative in Taysan, Batangas. Other Food Safety activities conducted in Batangas were GMP trainings for Passion fruit processors in Taysan, Batangas, Tamarind and Guyabano processors in San Juan, mango processors in Lemery, sardines processors in Bauan, TASIMPCO in Batangas City, peanut butter processors in Batangas City and Novoagri, Inc. in San Jose, Batangas.

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Biogas

Five (5) biogas system facilities were established in Batangas using the DOST IV-A biogas design under the supervision of the DOST IV-A biogas expert, Mr. Fernando E. Ablaza. These biogas system facilities were provided to backyard hog raisers in Agoncillo, Batangas funded by the Protected Area Superintendent Office – DENR for three (3) units and the other was established in Jfarm Agri Enterprise in Alupay, Rosario funded by SETUP. Another biogas system facility funded by SETUP was built at Mario Reña Piggery in Balibago, Rosario, Batangas. LGU-San Luis Batangas also tapped the assistance of DOST IV-A PSTC Batangas in the construction of their biogas system facility in which consultative meeting and site visits were conducted prior to its construction

One of the Batangas Provincial NSTW activities was the conduct of training on biogas operation and maintenance held at the Municipal Hall of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas on July 22, 2015. After the forum, PSTC staff together with the resource speaker, Mr. Fernando Ablaza, visited the one unit constructed biogas facility in Mataasnakahoy to determine the factors for its non-generation of biogas.

Technology Trainings

The PSTC-Batangas conducted a total of 16 trainings attended by 37 firms and 399 participants. Some of the trainings conducted were support to other existing projects in Batangas. Most of the technology trainings were coupled with seminar on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to improve the safeness of the products produced (see Listing of Technology Trainings).

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List of Technology Trainings

No Title of Activity Agreed Date Proponent/ No. of Institutions/Firms Expert/ Office Activity *Rating Date Conducted Location Participants Assisted Report Seminar Workshop on February February 16, Training Center, 13(M-0, F-13) MAO-Taysan 1 Dr. Shirley / 4.77 Passion Fruit Wine and 16, 2015 2015 Municipal Cabrera/ (O) Jam Processing in Support Agriculture Office- BatSU to 2012 GIA Project Taysan, Batangas 1 on Upgrading of the Passion Fruit Processing Facility in Taysan, Batangas” Livelihood Trainings for March 19- March 19- Conference Room, 24(M-0. F-24) MWCC Cluster 1 2 Ms. Lilibeth 4.47 Women’s Groups in Lobo, 20, 2015 20, 2015 Municipal Hall, LGU Lobo Hermosura/D / (VS) Batanagas as Part of the Lobo, Batangas OST-ITDI 2 Community Empowerment through Science and Technology- Soap Making Livelihood Trainings for March 20, March 20, Conference Room, 32(M-0, F32) MWCC Cluster 4 2 Ms. Carmelita / 4.52 Women’s Groups in Lobo, 2015 2015 Municipal Hall, LGU Lobo Manalo/DOST (O) Batanagas as Part of the Lobo, Batangas -ITDI 3 Community Empowerment Dr. Rosalinda through Science and Torres/DOST- Technology-Lotion Making ITDI Livelihood Trainings for March 19, March 19, Conference Room, 21 (M-0, F- MWCC 3 2 Ms. Carmelita / 4.19 Women’s Groups in Lobo, 2015 2015 Municipal Hall, 21) LGU Lobo Manalo/DOST (VS) Batanagas as Part of the Lobo, Batangas -ITDI 4 Community Empowerment Dr. Rosalinda through Science and Torres/DOST- Technology-Lotion Making ITDI Training-Workshop on April 14- April 14-15, Conference Room, 41 MHO- Lobo, 1 Ms. Josefina / 4.74 DOST PINOY Modules 15, 2015 2015 Municipal Hall of Batangas Gonzales/ (O) DOST-FNRI Lobo, Batangas Ms. Filipina Bragas/ DOST- 6 FNRI Ms. Laila Ebora Ms. Mikael Endaya

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Training Seminar on May 27, May 27, JFarm Agri 5 JFarm Agri 1 Engr. Adonis / ** Operation and Maintenance 2015 2015 Enterprise, Brgy. Enterprise Marquez/ of Biogas System Facility Alupay, Rosario, MIRDC 7 with Consultancy on Biogas Batangas Engr. Mhark Scrubbing System Ellgine Libao/ PSTC Batangas Training-Seminar on July 22, July 22, Conference Hall, 23 Firms 16 Ms. Felina / 4.40 Operation and Maintenance 2015 2015 LGU, Mataas na Malabanan/ (VS) of Biogas System Facility” Kahoy PSTC Batangas 8 Mr. Fernando Ablaza/ PSTC Rizal Engr. Mhark Ellgine Libao Seminar-Training on Basic August 25- August 25- Brgy. Hall of 28 PREBADEF 1 Ms. Maria / 4.89 Food Hygiene and Current 27, 2015 27, 2015 Pulangbato, San Phils. Elsa Falco// (O) Good Manufacturing Juan, Batangas ITDI Practices with Technology Ms. Carmelita 9 Demonstration on Tamarind Umali/ ITDI and Guyabano Concentrate Engr. Elgine Processing and Packaging Libao/ PSTC Batangas Seminar Training on Candle October October 12. Sorosoro Ibaba, 31 SIDC 1 Ms. Lilibeth / 4.56 (O) and Soap Making with 12, 2015 2015 Covered Court, Hermosura/D Awareness Seminar on GMP Batangas City OST-ITDI 10 Engr. Mhark Ellgine A. Libao / PSTC Batangas Training on Essential Oil Nov. 5, Nov. 5, 2015 Tourism Office, 15 LGU Lobo 2 Dr. Rosalinda / 4.53 Extraction to Support 11 2015 LGU- Lobo, MWCC Torres/ (O) Women’s Groups in Lobo, Batangas DOST-ITDI Batangas Seminar-Training on Basic Nov. 12, Nov. 12, MAO Office, 21 MAO- Lemery 1 Ms. Amor / 4.43 Food Hygiene and Current 2015 2015 Lemery, Batangas Choza/ PSTC (VS) Good Manufacturing 12 City Laguna Practices with Technology Demonstration on Mango Processing

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“Training on Fish Processing Nov. 10, Nov. 10, Covered Court, 40 MWCC 2 Ms. Lyn / 4.64 (Sardines and Bottled 2015 2015 Brgy. Pob. II, 4Ps Aggangan/ (O) “Sinaing na Tulingan”) with Bauan, Batangas DOST IV-A 13 Awareness Seminar on Basic Food Hygiene and Current Good Manufacturing Practices” “Seminar / Techno-Demo on October October 22- TASIMPCO Training 37 TASIMPCO 1 Ms. Aida B. / 4.89 Milk Handling Hygiene and 22-23, 23, 2015 Hall, Batangas City Lanaca / 14 Sanitation with Product 2015 UPLB ACS Development” “Peanut Butter Making with December December ICDF Office, Brgy. 37 Ilijan Community 1 Ms. Lyn / 4.76 Awareness-Seminar on Basic 11, 2015 11, 2015 Ilijan, Batangas City Development Aggangan/ 15 Food Hygiene and Current Foundation, Inc. DOST IV-A Good Manufacturing Practices” Awareness-Seminar on Good December December NOVOAGRI, Inc., 20 NOVOAGRI, Inc. 1 Dr. Shirley 16 Manufacturing Practices 14-16, 14, 16 and Banay-Banay 1st, Cabrera/ (GMP) and Traceability 2015 17, 2015 San Jose, Batangas BatSU

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Technology Clinics / Investors’ Fora

The PSTC-Batangas conducted a total of 6 fora and seminars attended by 49 firms and 366 participants. Most of the topics discussed in the forum were the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, DOST Stakeholder’s Forum, Dengue and Disaster Preparedness Seminar (see Listing of Fora).

The 1st DOST PSTC Batangas Stakeholder’s Forum was attended by the various sectors. These include National Agency partners, Cooperatives, Associations, Local Government, Academe and Media personnel. This a way of reporting to the public the accomplishments and plans of the DOST Batangas in providing its services.

To promote the SETUP Program in the province, PSTC Batangas accepted the invitations of PUSOD Inc. to discuss the program during the conduct of business clinics for MSMEs coming from the municipalities around Taal Lake held in Cuenca and Mataasnakahoy.

The Orientation on Dengue and Disaster Preparedness seminar were conducted for the students, teachers and other personnel of Batangas National High School during their celebration of Science Month on September 29, 2015.

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List of Technology Fora

No Title of Activity Agreed Date Proponent/Location No. of Institutions/Firms Expert/Office Activity *Rating Date Conducted Participants Assisted Report Batangas Stakeholders’ Feb. 12, Feb. 12, BSU, CABEHEIM 81 (M-45, F- MSMEs 32 Ms. Felina / 4.5 1 Forum 2015 2015 Ampitheater, 36) LGUs Malabanan/ (VS) Batangas City NGAs PSTC Batangas Forum on Innovation to Feb. 23, February Conference Room, 6 (M-3, F-3) PSTC Batangas 1 Ms. Felina C. / 5.00 MSME (i2M) 2015 23, 2015 DOST PSTC Malabanan/ (O) 2 Batangas PSTC Batangas Forum on Financial Feb. 23, February Conference Room, 6 (M-3, F-3) PSTC Batangas 1 Mr. Herminigildo / 5.00 3 Analysis for SETUP 2015 23, 2015 DOST PSTC Marasigan/ (O) Project Proposal Batangas PSTC Cavite Business Inventory on April 28, April 28, Pusod Taal Lake 16 Pusod, Inc., 5 Engr. Mhark / 4.64 Microenterprise and 2015 2015 Conservation LGU- Ellgine Libao/ (O) Sustainable Social PSTC Batangas Enterprise Center, Sitio Mataasnakahoy, Ms. Anne Hazel 4 Lipute, Brgy. Balete, Lipa Javier/ PUSOD Kinalaglagan, City, and Don Inc. Mataasnakahoy, Bosco Batangas Foundation Business Inventory on May 7, May 7, Municipal Hall of 14 LGU 5 Engr. Mhark / 4.64 Microenterprise and 2015 2015 Cuenca, Batangas LGU Cuenca Ellgine Libao/ (O) Sustainable Social LGU Malvar PSTC Batangas 5 Enterprise LGU San Nicolas Ms. Anne Hazel Ibabao MPC Javier/ PUSOD Inc. Seminar- Forum on Sept. 29, Sept. 29, BNHS Conference 189 BNHS 2 Engr. Francisco / 4.30 Dengue Prevention and 2015 2015 Room PSYC Barquilla/ DOST (VS) 6 Disaster Preparedness 4A Ms. Jean Carla Yu

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III. Other Priority Areas

S &T Scholarships

PSTC-Batangas had evaluated and processed 15 applicants for 2015 Junior Level Science Scholarship (RA 10612) examination conducted last July 10, 2015 at the Batangas State University. This scholarship opens the avenue for accommodating scholarship applications from other private universities and colleges like University of Batangas.

Out of the 15 applicants, 13 students took the qualifying examination and 12 of them qualified for the scholarship. Presently, the total of 12 JLSS scholars were awarded and signed contract with DOST PSTC Batangas on October 23, 2015. The 11 students have enrolled in Batangas State University and one in the University of Batangas.

As of December 2015, the total of 290 on-going scholars enrolled at the Batangas State University are being assisted by PSTC Batangas regarding their scholarship concerns.

One hundred twenty five (125) elementary pupils were also assisted by PSTC Batangas for the application to the entrance examination in the Philippine Science High School Scholarship Program. There were 20 pupils from Batangas qualified for PSHS scholarship. Presently, the PSHS CALABARZON Campus started the operation and temporarily housed at the Batangas National High School, Batangas City. The construction of PSHS CALABARZON Campus is on-going at Brgy. Sampaga, Batangas City.

Roll Out Projects

Complementary Food Production Facility

The established Complementary Food Production facility managed and operated by the Calatagan Women’s Circle under the supervision of E. Zobel Foundations, Inc., is continuously producing the complementary food blend and crunchies. They currently sold the products in the different schools nearby Calatagan and supplied other areas in the province of Batangas. The Provincial and Local Government Units also used the product to their feeding programs.

DOST IV-A also extended the assistance to the group by providing the equipment as packaged in the project entitled “Enhancement of Complementary Food Products through Packaging and Labeling Assistance and Feeding Program Evaluation / Assessment” which was approved and released the fund on April 29, 2014.

Presently, the FNRI, DOST IV A and E. Zobel Foundation have collaborative projects to use the food blend and crunchies for the feeding programs of LGU Magdalena, Laguna and LGU-Lobo, both were the beneficiaries of the Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Program of DOST IV A.

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Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Program

DOST is the Vice-Chairman of the Prevention and Disaster Mitigation Program. DOST IV-A initiative projects include fiberglass rescue boat, Hazard Notification Dissemination and Awareness (HANDA) and LGU Information Dissemination System (LGUIDS) and Hydro Meteorological Devices consisting of Automatic Rain Gauge, Water Level Monitoring Station and Automatic Weather Station which are under the project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH). Presently, there were total of twelve (12) Automatic Rain Gauges and one (1) Automatic Weather Station and one (1) Water Level Monitoring System strategically installed in Batangas.

On November 20, 2015, The projects on “Sensing Environmental Parameters Through Telemetry (SENTRY)” and Tactical Operative and Amphibious Drive (TOAD) were launched at PUSOD TLCC, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas as one of the highlight activities in the 52nd DOST IV A Anniversary Celebration. It was attended by the partners agencies such as NGAs, SUCs, Media Men/Women, LGU/Barangay officials and residents of Mataasnakahoy. The occasion was graced by the DOST Undersecretary, Dr. Amelia P. Guevara who rendered her inspirational message.

SENTRY is an innovative project for the real-time water quality monitoring in Taal, Lake. This was deployed at the Lipote River under the bridge connecting the Municipalities of Mataasnakahoy and Balete. The TOAD on the other hand is an amphibious vehicle to be deployed on areas experiencing calamities during rescue operations. The development of both devices were in partnership with Batangas State University. The SENTRY was deployed through collaborative efforts of DOST IV A, PUSOD Inc., LGUs Mataasnakahoy and Balete, Batangas State University and Barangay residents and officials of two municipalities.

Through the Management Information Unit (MIS) of DOST IV A, the total of 12 Automatic Rain Gauges and Water Level Monitoring System were installed to the different municipalities in the province of Batangas (see Listing of Hydromet Devices).

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LIST OF HYDROMET DEVICES INSTALLED IN BATANGAS

City/ Date Unit Location Latitude Longitude Elevation Year Municipality Installed 1 ARG Sto. Tomas San Francisco Elem. School, Brgy. San Francisco 14.04496 121.18866 224 m 28-May 2013 2 ARG Balete Sitio Saimsim Elem. School, Brgy. Malabanan 14.01786 121.12888 209m 30-May 2014 3 ARG Lobo Calo Elem. School, Brgy. Calo 13.68753 121.20902 303 m 11-Jun 2013 4 WLMS San Juan Sico-Escribano Bridge, Brgys. Sico & Escribano 13.82081 121.37393 24 m 28-Jul 2013 5 WLMS+ARG Lemery Laguile Bridge, Brgy. Ayao-Iyao 13.89663 120.91284 6 m 26-Jul 2013 6 ARG Laurel Municipal Hall 14.05033 120.93244 43 m 28-May 2013 7 ARG Padre Garcia Community Learning Resource Center 13.87983 121.21284 191 m 30-May 2014 8 ARG Rosario Day Care Center Brgy. Leviste 13.77391 121.27545 142 m Oct. 22 2014 9 ARG Bauan Barangay Hall, Brgy. Malindig 13.8101 120.96346 152 m Oct. 22 2014 10 ARG Lemery Mayasang Elem. School. Brgy. Mayasang 14.01604 120.8628 480 m Oct. 17 2014 11 ARG Laurel Barangay Hall, Brgy. Dayap Itaas 14.05535 120.85189 625 m Oct. 17 2014 12 ARG Balayan Patogo Elem. School, Brgy. Patogo 14.00401 120.78477 182 m Oct. 31 2013

TOTAL 12 Installed DEWS project approved of 2015 will be implemented by 2016

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Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST)

Community Empowerment through Science and Technology – LGU Lobo, Batangas project of DOST IV- A was launched on December 12, 2014 at the Conference Room of the Municipal Hall of Lobo, Batangas. Highlights of the activity were fora to present and discuss the programs and projects of DOST to be part of S&T Intervention on CEST Lobo. These include support programs on disaster prevention and mitigation, S&T Undergraduate Scholarships and DOST STARBOOKS, Water Purification System, Iodized Salt Production, Vinegar Production and Complementary Food.

On the economic aspect of CEST, the livelihood trainings on soap, shampoo, lotion, perfume, and essential oil extraction were provided to women’s groups in Lobo for establishment of products which may support the uprising tourism industry in the locality.

The Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan Para sa Pagsulong at Pag-unlad sa Brgy. Sawang was organized and registered to DOLE to manage and operate the GIA project “Improvement of Salt Industry in Lobo, Batangas to support the ASIN Law Implementation in the Province of Batangas”. The assessment of the existing salt facility was conducted with the technical expertise of Engr. Armando Malillin, ITDI/DOST. The rehabilitation and improvement of the salt facility will be funded by DOST IV A and LGU- Lobo. Consultative meeting and site visitation of the expert and PSTC Batangas with LGU- Lobo was conducted to start the construction/rehabilitation of the facility.

The Organisasyong Pangkabuhayan ng Taga Brgy. Calo was also organized and registered to DOLE to manage and operate the project “Upgrading of Buri Wine Production in Lobo, Batangas.” The ITDI-DOST Vinegar Acetator and Wine Kit were delivered to Brgy. Calo on November 2015. The technology training using the equipment was scheduled on February 2016.

PSTC Batangas endorsed the associations for the packaging and labelling assistance program. The draft of the label design is still on going.

On the health aspect of CEST Lobo, ITDI Ceramic Water Filter was launched and distributed during the 144th Founding Anniversary of LGU-Lobo in September 2015. The recipients of ceramic filter were based on the result of the water testing conducted by RSTL/DOST IV A. Orientation seminar on the use of the ceramic water filter was also conducted for the beneficiaries.

The feeding program using the FNRI-developed food blend and crunchies was also started to implement in September 2015. There were identified children from the barangays to be fed by the complementary food. The FNRI/DOST had conducted the training on the implementation of the feeding program as well as the continues monitoring of the project. The weighing scales for use in the feeding program were calibrated by RML/DOST IV A.

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On the education side of CEST, STARBOOKS was installed in the Municipality of Lobo for use of their constituents. The LGU-Lobo assigned an staff who managed and handled the operation of STARBOOKS installed at Lobo Central Elementary School.

On the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation side of CEST, LGU Information Dissemination System (LGUIDS) was installed on November 2015 at the Municipality of Lobo. Automatic rain gauge was already installed in Brgy. Calo, Lobo.

DOST Academe Technology Based Enterprise Development (DATBED)

In support to TAPI’s DATBED program, there were two projects of the Batangas State University approved by TAPI/DOST namely “Manufacturing of Toge (Vigna radiate) Fresh ” of Rosario Campus and “Establishment of Flakes Manufacturing” of the Main Campus. The program aims to put into reality of business the feasibility study of the students. This will also empower students in upgrading their skills and knowledge on the technology and entrepreneurship.

Establishment of a Centralized Facility of Ultra High Temperature / High Temperature Short Time (UHT/HTST) Pasteurizer for Milk Coconut Water and Other Juices

The UHT/HTST is a centralized facility equipped with pasteurizer capable of being run in two modes: Ultra High Temperature and High Temperature Short Time. It is designed by Batangas State University that are locally fabricated to address the current need. The use of the equipment will help coconut water, milk and other juices become competitive to other products available from other countries. The project was implemented by Batangas State University and situated at the CEAFA Building of Main Campus II funded by PCIEERD.

S & T Promotion- Press Releases

PSTC Batangas for this year became the venue for some Regional and Provincial major events. The 1st DOST Batangas Stakeholder’s Forum at Batangas State University on February 12; Launching of SENTRY and TOAD projects at Mataasnakahoy, Batangas and the Stakeholders’ Night at Pontefino Hotel, Batangas City highlighting the 52nd DOST IV Anniversary on November 20, 2015.

The Stakeholder’s Forum served as the avenue for the presentation of DOST Batangas’ accomplishments for the past years and also presented the tactical plans for the next years. In that event, the panelist composed of

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Local media also plays important roles for S&T Promotion and Information Dissemination. On May 2015, ABS-CBN’s news anchor, Paul Hernandez, had an interview with PSTD Felina C. Malabanan regarding the DOST Batangas’ programs and projects that focused on the implementation of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program. During its airing, SETUP assisted projects were flashed and promoted by TV Patrol Southern Tagalog. ABS-CBN TV 10 also featured some of the SETUP projects namely Eco Tray Manufacturing Corp, Eggciting Products Manufacturing and Macky Industrial and General Services. There were published printed articles regarding S&T in Batangas by Dyaryo Balikas and Philippine Information Agency. On the radio promotion, Radio Totoo conducted three (3) on-air interviews with PSTD Felina C. Malabanan particularly on SETUP (February 12), water sampling in Lobo (March 30) and DOST programs and projects (May 19).

Batangas Provincial Bantay Asin Task Force

ITDI, FNRI and DOST Batangas, one of the members of the Batangas Provincial Bantay Asin Task Force, participated in the implementation of the ASIN Law in the Province of Batangas. Engr. Armando Mallilin of ITDI demonstrated the process of iodization of salt in Balayan, Batangas together with Ms. Marcela Saises of FNRI and the members of the Provincial Asin Task Force. Ms. Marcela Saises, Sr. SRS of FNRI-DOST prepared the experimentation on bagoong making using iodized salt. The result of the experiment will validate the claim of the bagoong makers that iodized salt has adverse effect in bagoong making. The experiment was monitored by the team in July 10, 2015 and observed results were presented on September 10, 2015 during the tasks force meeting at the Mansion Building, Provincial Capitol, Batangas City. Follow up monitoring of the experiment will be done in 2016.

IV. Human Resource Development

PSTC and RVCL Staff Training

PSTC has four permanent and three technical support staff and one permanent and one support staff in the RVCL. These personnel attended the trainings to improve the capability and develop the individual competency. There were 22 trainings attended by personnel (see listing of trainings attended by PSTC/RVCL personnel).

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List of PSTC/RVCL Trainings Attended

Name of Personnel

P S T C RVCL Inandan, Aclan, Colico, Dazo, Florendo, Libao, Malabanan, Casanova, Magsino, Charles Rei Mon T. Sarah Jane R. Zoraida B. John Michael A. Mhark Ellgine A. Felina C. Brigido K. Jr Paul Irish S. Robert H. 1. Training on 1. 5S and Basic 1. 5S and Basic Occ. 1. 5S and Basic 1. Training on Supervisory Supervisory 1. Basic and refresher 1. Accounting for Non- 1. Orientation Seminar 1. Steps to Achieve Occ. Safety and Safety and Health Occ. Safety and Effectiveness for Improved Effectiveness for course for Pollution Accountants on ISO 9001:2008 Financial Greatness Health Seminar Seminar Health Seminar Quality and Productivity Improved Quality and Control Officers Productivity Sept. 28 Feb. 12 Sept. 28 Jan. 20 Sept. 28 January 20-21 January 20-21 Jan. 20 - 24 August 3 DOST IV-A PTTC DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST IV-A PCAPI IV-A DOST IV-A

2. Laws and Rules on 2. Orientation 2. 18th Students' Research 2. Verification of Forum *BatStateU: Gearing for 2. Training on 2. Introduction to Mass Government Seminar on ISO Common Laboratory ASEAN Challenge and Innovation Leadership Metrology Expenditures 9001:2008 Excellence Instruments June 16 - 19 Jan. 20 March 24 June 19 March 15 - 17 Oct. 5 COA DOST IV-A BatSU CSC Office, QC DOST I DOST XIII 3. Trainors-Training on 3. Steps to Achieve 3. Training-Workshop 3. Steps to Achieve 3. Calibration of Mass Various Productivity Financial Greatness on Infrastructure Audit Financial Greatness Standard Tools for MSMEs Sept. 16-18 August 3 July 21-21 August 3 Oct. 6 - 7 One Hotel DOST IV-A DAP, Tagaytay City DOST IV-A DOST XIII 4. 5S and Basic Occ. 4. Risk Analysis in Project 4. Calibration of Single 4. Calibration of Non- 4. Steps to Achieve Safety and Health Mgt Forcusing on Financial Range Electronic automatic weighing Financial Greatness Seminar Mgt Balances instruments (NAWI) Sept. 28 Aug. 10 - 12 August 3 Oct. 8 - 9 Oct. 8 DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST XIII DOST XIII 5. Trainors-Training on 5. Trainors-Training on 5. Customer Service 5. Customer Service 5. Customer Service Various Productivity Tools Various Productivity Excellence Excellence Excellence for MSMEs Tools for MSMEs Oct. 16 Sept. 16-18 Sept. 16-18 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 DOST IV-A One Tagaytay Hotel One Tagaytay Hotel DOST IV-A DOST IV-A

6. 1st Interhigh-School 6. 5S and Basic Occ. 6. Orientation Seminar 6. Training on ISO 6. Training on ISO Science Investigatory Safety and Health on ISO 9001:2008 17025 IQA 17025 IQA Project Competition Seminar Jan. 20 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Nov. 26 - 27 Nov. 26 - 27 DOST IV-A PICHE-JCB, BatSU DOST IV-A DOST IV-A DOST IV-A

7. Candle Making: Liwanag 7. Training on na kapakipakinabang Patent/Prior Art Search

Oct. 12 Dec. 1-3 SIDC CSRC/UP Diliman

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