DOST

2010 Annual Report

region4b.dost.gov.ph QUALITY POLICY

We are committed to provide relevant services to both the government and private sectors in MIMAROPA Region with the highest standards of quality and reliability within our capabilities and resources according to customer and all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements and to continually improve the effectiveness of our QMS at all times in order to meet customer satisfaction. OUR MISSION

To effectively respond to the social, economic and ecological development challenges of the MIMAROPA Region through S&T interventions

OUR VISION

DOST-MIMAROPA as a virtual bridge of the islands where knowledge, creativity, and innovation drive regional economic growth to improve quality of life TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Secretary 2 Message from the Undersecretary 3 Message from the Regional Director 4

Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading 5 SETUP Core Funded Projects 6 SETUP Non-Core Funded 10

Science and Technology Services 15 Manufacturing Productivity Extension Program (MPEX) 16 Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) Program 18 Packaging and Labeling 20 Science and Technology Volunteer Pool Program (STEVPP) 23 Food Safety 25 DOST-Academe Technology-Based Enterprise Development (DATBED) 26 Technology Forums 27 Technology Training 28

Other Priority Areas 33 S&T Scholarships 34 Library Services 36 S&T Promotion 37 Networks and Linkages 39

Finance and Administrative 41 General Fund Allotment and Expenditures 42 Human Resources Management Personnel 43 Training Attended 44 The DOST-MIMAROPA Interim Organization 47 DOST-MIMAROPA Directory 48 MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY

On behalf of the Departmenf of Science and Technology, I wish to express my warmest greetings to the DOST-MIMAROPA Office for a productive 2010.

This 2010 Annual Report highlights the programs and activities of the Regional Office and is a testament to its accomplishments in the service of its constituents in MIMAROPA.

I wish to take this opportunity to commend its management and staff for carrying out the Department’s thrusts in key areas such as Disaster Mitigation, Poverty Alleviation, Economic Development, Health, and wherever S&T promises to be of great value in the region.

I hope that DOST-MIMAROPA will continue rise to the day-to-day challenge of delivering exceptional service and performance to the public. Let us be guided and be inspired by the key message that local technology works, so we must always find ways to apply tools and knowledge that we can call our own to address local problems and concerns. May we remain committed in discharging our mandated duties with an eye toward the development of a forward- looking, knowledge-investive economy. Let’s do it through innovation, hard work, and an unwavering devotion to our Republic.

Mabuhay and DOST-MIMAROPA!

HON. MARIO G. MONTEJO Secretary MESSAGE FROM THE UNDERSECRETARY

The year 2010 was both challenging and inspiring for DOST Region IVB officers and staff. They pursued priority programs and projects while challenged with minimal resources at hand.

Through collaboration with stakeholders, other national government agencies (NGAs), non-government organizations (NGOs), private sector, the academe, and industry, projects of the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) were successfully implemented, with more than 1,000 individuals provided employment opportunities. Adoption by beneficiary firms and communities of local technologies such as styre-densifier, bioreactor, bleaching and dyeing of natural fibers among others, made a difference in the people’s lives.

Truly, with commitment, team work, and passion, anything is achievable. And DOST- MIMAROPA has shown this in concrete form.

My sincere congratulations to DOST- MIMAROPA team for its accomplishments. Rest assured of our support to your projects and activities for the betterment of the lives of our fellowmen and the development of out ocmmunities in the island provinces of Region IVB

DR. CAROL M. YOROBE Undersecretary for Regional Operations MESSAGE FROM THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

With great demands from our clients and with a sense of urgency to provide quick response to their Packaging and Labeling (P&L) needs, we made significant innovations in this program as we built our in-house capacity for P&L designs, thereby institutionalizing our own P&L service. Instead of more than a year of waiting, our clients retrieve and implement their label designs in less than half the waiting time before.

Needless to say, we did not consider our limited human resources as a weakness. Rather, the selfless dedication and great passion for excellence and hard work of the management and staff who worked as a team complimented our limited number.

And after undergoing series of training and establishing our Quality Management System based on ISO 9001:2008, we can only say that we aim for better services. In the next years, we see our office continuing these great achievements of higher quality and quantity. And as the youngest DOST Regional Office, I modestly announce that our hard work has started paying.

Thank you and congratulations to us!

DR. MA. JOSEFINA P. ABILAY Regional Director TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND UPGRADING SETUP CORE FUNDED PROJECTS

RUM Bakeshop owner, Leonora Rosales, helps in training bakery staff in operating their new dough kneader, one of the equipment provided by DOST-MIMAROPA for the project, Enhancement of Specialty Pastries Production.

The Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading sectors which include 3 from furniture, 1 from Program (SETUP) is a flagship program of the metalworks, and 1 from the gifts, housewares Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and decor (GHD). From the 67 technology to encourage and assist micro, small and medium interventions provided to 58 firms, the firm- enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt technological beneficiaries improved their productivity by an innovations to improve their operations and thus average of 26% enabling them to generate boosts their production and competitiveness. a total of PhP 33.14M gross revenue and SETUP enables firms to address their technical employment for 714 individuals. problems through technology acquisition and upgrading, new product development, product Since it started its operation in October 2007, quality enhancement, packaging and label DOST-MIMAROPA has been relentless designs, facility improvement including waste in continually improving its operations. In management, and skills enhancement through 2010, the Regional Office identified areas of training. improvement to better provide quality S&T services to its growing clientele which was Like in the previous years, the largest percentage evident in the enhanced implementation of its of core-funded projects in the Region belongs varied processes. to the food sector. Forty-two out of the 58 firms assisted or 72% are involved in food The conduct of a more intensified Technology processing. These firms were provided with Needs Assessment (TNA) for DOST- varied technology interventions from different MIMAROPA’s core and non-core projects is Technology Interventions Firms Assisted

Accomplishment 67 Accomplishment 58 2010 2010 Target 25 Target 25

Accomplishment 49 Accomplishment 17 2009 Target 20 2009 Target 11

Employment Generated Average Improvement in Productivity/Firm(%)

Accomplishment 714 Accomplishment 26 2010 Target 259 2010 Target 20

Accomplishment 806 Accomplishment 23 2009

Target 2009 720 Target 23

one of them. Proper use of this tool enabled the technologies provided and desired impact. the Region’s PSTC personnel to conduct An array of data was collected to assess the an effective assessment of the technology level of improvement in terms of productivity, requirements for a particular client, match it with product quality and sales brought about by the available technologies, and provide a viable DOST assistance provided to the beneficiary. recommendation for adoption. During the Moreover, the visits conducted were also aimed year, 26 out of the 90 technology interventions on validating the correctness and effectiveness provided by the Region came in the form of of the technology interventions recommended. TNAs. Furthermore, for the core funded projects alone, recommended technology interventions These project visits further validated that from the TNA conducted the previous year was micro or backyard enterprises remain to be realized for 40 firms. the backbone of economic development for the provinces since majority of the projects Another identified area of operation that assisted were cottage or micro businesses, 40 the Region focused on again was project out of the total of 58 firms for the core funded monitoring. During the last quarter of 2010, projects, and 15 out of the 27 non-core funded a series of project visits was conducted in projects could be classified as MSMEs in terms selected provinces to determine the level of of production. performance of assisted projects based on Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology

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6 Salt Production

Table 1. Assisted Firms for SETUP Core Projects

PROJECT TITLE NAME OF FIRM/OWNER/ ADDRESS AMOUNT (PhP)

FOOD JMG Food Products Upgrading the Production of Bagoong and Patis for JMG Mr. Jose Gacusan 163,000.00 Food Products San Jose, Occidental Joy’s Soya Milk Upgrading of Joy’s Soya Product’s Production Facilities Mr. Nelson Ruto 174,000.00 , Mindoro Occidental ARTCO Meat Processing Improving the Production of Processed Meat Ms. Corazon Morales 122,895.00 San Jose, Mindoro Occidental

King Rycel Food Products Upgrading the Vinegar and Soy Sauce Manufacturing Ms. Rosemarie Santiago 168,820.00 Process Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental

Aling Esther’s Kakanin Improving the Production Process of Aling Esther’s Kakanin Mr. Ronie Silva 127,296.00 Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental E.P.C Food Products Bagoong and Patis Manufacturing Mr. Elpidio Callo 671,400.00

Sablayan, Mindoro Occidental Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology JALD Industries Corporation Improving the Salt Iodization Process of JALD Industries C Mr. Arnold Duque 960,000.00 orp. San Jose, Mindoro Occidental |

7 PROJECT TITLE NAME OF FIRM/OWNER/ ADDRESS AMOUNT (PhP)

FOOD (CONT.) Naroki Ricemill Mechanical Grain Drying Facilities for Palay & Corn Mr. Teodulo Alcaide 350,000.00 , Mindoro Occidental Charol’s Gen. Merchandise Upgrading the Mobile Rice Milling Facility of Charol’s Gen. Ms. Charito Manlolo 550,000.00 Merchandise Magsaysay, Mindoro Occidental KIM ALJANE Rice Mill Upgrading of the Grain Drying Facility of KIM ALJANE Rice Mr. Adolfo Flores, Sr. 990,000.00 Mill Sta. Cruz, Mindoro Occidental Nelly’s Meat Products Upgrading the Production Process of Nelly’s Meat Products Ms. Nelly Eda 142,100.00 , Mindoro Occidental Saltworks Productivity and Product Quality Enhancement of Bulalacao Mr. George dela Cruz 975,000.00 Saltworks Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental Jalli Bakery Commercialization of Veggie-Bread Technology Ms. Leonisa Uy Cacha 650,000.00 City, Mindoro Oriental RUM Bakeshop Enhancement of Specialty Pastries Production Ms. Leonora Rosales 422,000.00 City, MSB Food Products MSB Food Products Marine Processing Ms. Marivic Balerite 837,600.00 Taytay, Palawan Unwawe Food Products Productivity and Quality Enhancement of Processed Mr. Alonzo Bacuel 75,000.00 Cassava Products Puerto Princesa City, Palawan METALS AND ENGINEERING SMS Machine Shop Upgrading of Machine Shop Mr. Saldy Gacute 300,000.00 , FURNITURE Manilay Carpentry Shop Upgrading of Carpentry Shop for Plantation Species Ms. Generosa Manilay 250,000.00 Furniture Production San Andres, Romblon GIFTS, HOUSEWARES AND DECORS McVer Shoe Lane and General Merchandise Improving the Jewelry Production Process of McVer 279,100.00 Mr. Virgilio Valero San Jose, Mindoro Occidental Shaken Marble Supply Upgrading of Equipment for Production of Marble Reydalin Robis-Rabino 300,000.00 Romblon, Romblon TOTAL 8,508,211.00 Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology

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8 SETUP NON-CORE FUNDED PROJECTS

CAPTION

Non-core projects implemented during the styro-densifier technology, LGU , year , just like its SETUP Core counterpart, Mindoro Oriental for bioreactor technology, the focused on the adoption of local technologies, Norwegian Mission Alliance for the acetator establishment of technology facilities, and kit technology, and the Natural Fiber Weavers the development of community-based Association of Romblon for the bleaching and enterprises. These projects were realized dyeing technologies. through collaborative efforts between DOST- MIMAROPA and other stakeholders that mostly During the year, the Region also directed its came from the SUCs, NGAs, LGUs, and the focus on projects involving establishment of private sector. technology-based facilities. Two of these projects were in Palawan such as the common Following the mandate and thrust of the new service facility (CSF) for agricultural crop DOST Administration, the Region has focused processing in , and a kitchen incubator its resources in implementing projects that would for food-based enterprises in Brooke’s Point. make use of available local technologies. It was These projects were all realized in partnership envisioned by the new Secretary to promote and with key stakeholders both from the private commercialize technologies to assist clients in and public sector. Projects such as these were the regions to further improve their operation identified to establish a centralized technology- and develop value added products that can intensive center not only aimed at assisting compete within the local and international enterprises in the province but also to promote market. Adopters of these local technologies the benefits derived from incorporating available mostly came from LGUs and NGAs such as technologies to improve business operations. the LGU of Sta. Cruz, , for the Technology Interventions Firms Assisted

Accomplishment 40 Accomplishment 27

2010 Target 24 2010 Target 24

Accomplishment 55 Accomplishment 49

2009 Target 26 2009 Target 20

New Firms Established Employment Generated

Accomplishment 9 Accomplishment 335 2010 2010 Target 2 Target 212

Accomplishment 4 Accomplishment 308 2009 2009 Target 3 Target 256

Average Improvement in Productivity/Firm (%) Amount of Local GIA Assistance

Accomplishment 30.57 2010 2010 Target 21.6 2009

Accomplishment 21 2008 2009 Target 20 0 1,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 4,000,000 5,000,000 6,000,000

The Region assisted 12 community-based projects worth PhP 1.76Million. These include four projects from Marinduque, five from Romblon, and three from Palawan. These were collaborative projects focused on harnessing resource-based commodities of a community through technology interventions that benefit several corollary industries along the supply chain. Community-enterprises assisted in these projects varied from food-based businesses to natural fiber processing such as the buri palm sugar and kaong processing projects in Palawan, and the multi-municipality/ CSF projects for natural fiber dyeing in Romblon.

There were other specialized projects assisted under the Region’s Local Grants-in-Aid (GIA) funds aside from the usual enterprise-development programs. This year, a total of 21 projects were funded under the Regional Office’s local GIA with a total amount of PhP4M. This involved pilot-testing of technologies, product development projects, and capability enhancement activities. DOST-MIMAROPA delivered a total of 40 technology interventions to 27 existing and 9 new firms, which generated a total of PhP 30.73M gross sales and employed 335 individuals. Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology

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10 Table. 2 Assisted Firms for SETUP Non-Core Projects

NAME OF FIRM/OWNER/ AMOUNT SOURCES TYPE OF PROJECT TITLE ADDRESS (PhP) OF FUNDS INTERVENTION FOOD Improving dried fish Provision of solar fish Matuyatuya-Suha fish processors, LOCAL GIA; production thru appropriate 61,847.00 dryer; Provision of Sta. Cruz, Marinduque LGU-Sta. Cruz Solar Drying Facility packaging materials (MSC), Technology Needs Pilot Salt Production 140,900.00 LOCAL GIA; MSC Boac, Marinduque Assessment (TNA) Community-Based Oyster Marinduque State College (MSC), 250,000.00 LOCAL GIA; MSC TNA Mushroom Production Boac, Marinduque MSC Bagoong and Patis Marinduque State College (MSC), 136,000.00 LOCAL GIA; MSC TNA Production Improvement Boac, Marinduque Utilization of Malunggay for Federation of Barangay Nutrition the production of Veggie- Scholars / LOCAL GIA; 160,000.00 TNA Bread Products for the Marinduque Provincial Nutrition PGOM Communities of Marinduque Office, Boac, Marinduque Package and Development Packaging and Label Assistance for Romblon Selected MSMEs in Romblon 30,000.00 LOCAL GIA Design Development Assisted Projects Assistance Banana Wine Product and Mindoro State College of Agriculture LOCAL GIA; Packaging Development and Technology (MinSCAT), 350,170.00 MinSCAT Program Victoria, Mindoro Oriental Conduct of Field Trial/Testing of Ube Ube Productivity Propagules; Provision DOST-MIMAROPA 100,000.00 LOCAL GIA; IRFA Enhancement of Planting Equipment/ accessories and Materials TNA; Provision of Product Quality Kaong decorticator Enhancement of Kaong DOST-MIMAROPA 180,000.00 LOCAL GIA and product packaging Products materials El Nido Buri Palm Sugar Sibaltan Tarabiangan Farmers 150,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA Enterprise Association Label Design Productivity Improvement of Samahan ng manggagawa sa Development for 264,000.00 LOCAL GIA Noodle Production EnterpriseBalatasan (SAMASABALATASAN) Samasabalatasan’s Seaweed Noodles Equipment Upgrading of Meat Livestock Marketing 150,000.00 LOCAL GIA upgrading; packaging Processing Enterprise Cooperative development cGMP Training for Tugdaan Center for Human Calamansi Processing LOCAL GIA Tugdaan; ISO 22000 Resources Development, Inc. Training for Tugdaan Innovative Packaging and Packaging Execution Labeling for Merl’s Native Merl’s Native Delicacies LOCAL GIA of Merl’s Native Delicacies Delicacies Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology

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11 NAME OF FIRM/OWNER/ AMOUNT SOURCES TYPE OF PROJECT TITLE ADDRESS (PhP) OF FUNDS INTERVENTION FOOD (CONT.) Facilitated completion of lamayo processing facility (plant lay-out, consultancy services on GMP compliance, LOCAL GIA; project management); Semi-dried Fish Production Aplaya Women’s Association 150,000.00 LGU-Bulalacao; Equipment PGOM procurement for lamayo processing facility; Training on cGMP, Lamayo Processing and Packaging Bulalacao Saltworks, Salt Production TNA Bulalacao, Mindoro Occidental Enhancing Productivity of LOCAL GIA; Provision of floating Fisheries Resources through Seaweed Farmers Association, 336,360.00 LGU-Sta.Cruz; cage; Technical Appropriate Technologies in Angas, Sta Cruz, Marinduque TESDA Assistance Marinduque Provision equipment; Product Development of Squash LOCAL GIA; PNO technical assistance/ and Malunggay based products PGOM for Malnutrition Mitigation analysis Pilot Testing of ITDI- developed NEA Adoptor DOST-ITDI, DOST-MIMAROPA 200,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA and Biogas Scrubber Technologies Capability Building of the Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology DOST-MIMAROPA, MinSCAT 150,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA (MinSCAT) in Biogas Technology Promotion and Transfer Establishment of a Solid DOST-MIMAROPA & LGU Puerto Waste Management Facility 450,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA Galera, Mindoro Oriental through Bioreactor Unit Enhancement of a Waste Recovery Facility through DOST-MIMAROPA, LGU-Sta.Cruz, 129,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA the Construction of a Styro- Marinduque densifier Setup ALTERNATIVE ENERGY Biogas as Alternative Biogas Training and Energy Source and Waste Dhayo’s Patis and Bagoong Dealer Plant Lay-out and Abatement System assessment Mr. Henry Angeles, Poblacion, Supervision of Biogas Production de Ilog, Mindoro Occidental construction Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology

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12 NAME OF FIRM/OWNER/ AMOUNT SOURCES TYPE OF PROJECT TITLE ADDRESS (PhP) OF FUNDS INTERVENTION GIFTS, HOUSEWARES and DECORS (GHD) Mr. Antonio Olivar, Concepcion, Supervision of Biogas Production , Mindoro Occidental construction Mr. Danny Umali, So. Malapaga, Biogas Production Consultancy Ibud, Sablayan, Mindoro Occiental Mr. Mickey Ross, Concepcion, Supervision of Biogas Production Calintaan, Mindoro Occidental construction Mrs. Josie Insigne, Mulawin, Sta Biogas digester Biogas Production Cruz construction Mrs. Juanita M. Penus, So. Kasoy, Biogas digester Biogas Production Central, San Jose construction Mr. Julius Vidal, Poblacion II, Sta. Biogas Production Biogas construction Cruz Biogas Training and Biogas Production 2 Biogas Adoptor Plant Lay-out and assessment/TNA HORTICULTURE Upgrading of Tissue Culture Equipment purchased; Kapantay MPCI 308,630.00 LOCAL GIA Laboratory 2 trainings conducted

Studies on Arrowroot Mr. Panchito Labay and Dr. Carlos Conduct of R&D Production and Cookies 100,000.00 LOCAL GIA; MSC C. Andam Survey Technology Transfer

Establishment of Common Service Facilities for Fiber LOCAL GIA, DTI, Alad Talisayan Weavers Association; 120,000.00 TNA Dyeing Through Utilization of LGU Romblon Indigenous Plants for Dyeing

Greenfields Crops and Crafts- Establishment of Common LOCAL GIA, DTI, Odiongan, Romblon; JDM Service Facilities for Fiber LGU San Andres, Handicraft-San Agustin Romblon; 480,000.00 TNA Dyeing Through Utilization of LGU San Agustin, Genesis Walis Tambo-San Andres Indigenous Plants for Dyeing LGU Odiongan Romblon

Establishment of Common Asosasyon ng Pandan Artisans ng Service Facilities for Dyeing Simara (APAS) 240,000.00 LOCAL GIA TNA of Natural Fibers in Corcuera,Romblon & Balogo and and Calatrava, Romblon Linao Coco Coir Twiners Association Training on coco Development of Coco Coir Arya Coconut Farmers Multi Purpose 400,000.00 LOCAL GIA coir;Product Industry Cooperative development OTHERS LOCAL GIA, DAR, Promoting SETUP Assisted Products Promotion Center, San DTI, LGU-San Provision of food 70,000.00 MSMEs Jose, Mindoro Occidental Jose, PGOM, handling equipment DOST-MIMAROPA Technology and Acquisition and Upgrading and Technology South Cluster Fair DOST-MIMAROPA 85,000.00 LOCAL GIA Logistic support

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13 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MPEX PROGRAM

Binuatan Creations received MPEX assistance through a series of training on inventory, 5S practice, plant production layout, process flow, quality control and assurance in order to maximize the efficiency of their workflow.

DOST-MIMAROPA piloted implementation MPEX Assisted Firms of the MPEX program in the region last May Accomplishments 24 2009 particularly in Palawan. In its second year 2010 Targets 15 and after the program has proven to be very Accomplishments 19 beneficial to manufacturing firms, MPEX was 2009 Targets 15 re-implemented in Palawan and launched in two more MIMAROPA provinces namely, Mindoro Oriental and Romblon. With program funding amounting to PhP 611,800.00 from TAPI, the The Manufacturing Productivity Extension regional office has assisted 24 firms (16 firms (MPEX) program is a firm-tailored consultancy have already been assisted) from the food assistance that aims to increase the productivity processing and GHD-manufacturing sectors. of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the manufacturing sector through Consultancy services included firm lay- several on-site assessments and short/long- out, operational and materials management term recommendations for the improvement of interventions, 5S training, quality control the firm’s management and overall operations. assurance system, food processing and safety, With funding assistance from the Technology environmental impact assessment, human Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), resource development, machine and equipment DOST-MIMAROPA outsources engineers utilization and design and packaging options. and technical experts to undertake on-site Initial impact assessment of the remaining eight productivity consultancy services for qualified firms indicated that labor costs were reduced firms throughout the region. by 3-20% upon implementation of MPEX recommendations; an average increase of 12% in production capacity; and a projected PhP20,000 of overall annual savings with payback periods ranging from 1 to 3.5 years to implement all short and long-term recommendations of the program. Also, three of eight firms that were assisted from the program are now enrolled under the SETUP with innovation systems support amounting to PhP 2.15 M.

Table 3. MPEX Projects for 2010

FIRM/CLIENT PRODUCT PROVINCE JKarlo Trading Fresh Noodles (Miki) Mindoro Oriental Merl’s Native Delicacies Rice Cake & Coco Jam Mindoro Oriental Mikko Banana Chips Banana Chips Mindoro Oriental Niña Food Products Banana Chips Mindoro Oriental Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative Pop Rice Mindoro Oriental (CMPC) Fallarme’s Pudding Cassava Cakes Mindoro Oriental Mama’s Yami Deli Peanut Butter Romblon Hayn’s Homemade Sampalok Tamarind & Yema Candies Romblon KADBAYAN MPC FeedMilling Services/Feeds Romblon Saint Vincent Ferrer Multi Purpose Refined, Bleached, Deodorized Oil Romblon Cooperative Fresh Miki-Making Enterprise Miki Canton Romblon Heaven’s Best Marketing Corp. Processed fish Palawan ÑRA Loleng Food Products Processed cashew Palawan Mardix Arts & Crafts Shell handicraft Palawan Bacabac’s Homemade Peanut Butter Peanut butter Palawan Virgie’s Espasol Espasol Palawan Processed meat products, tocino, Elmers Food Products longanisa, ham, fish tocino, fish Palawan longanisa, fish fillet, etc. Tropical Island VCO Virgin Coconut Oil Palawan

Aloha House Cheese and processed milk products Palawan

Samahang Palawano Coco jam Palawan Unlad Multipurpose Coop (Ripa Amin) Handwoven abaca products Palawan MSB Food Products Processed crabmeat Palawan Ornings Cashew Processed cashew products Palawan Paraiso’s Sweets and Delicacies Cashew-based products Palawan Science and Technology Services Technology Science and

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16 CAPE

Previously a rice farmer, Mr. Joey Cuaresma now dedicated part of his land to mango farming. He is now one of the clients under CAPE program who hopes to improve his production and eliminate leafhopper infestation. Results in the intervention will be determined after harvest on on June, 2011.

Number of CAPE Assisted Firms

Accomplishment 49

2010 Target 20

Accomplishment 46

2009 Target 10

To ensure the country’s food security and to Acceptance and suitability of CAPE program address the productivity requirements of the in MIMAROPA are apparent as the agricultural agriculture sector, the Department of Science sector remains the largest contributor to the and Technology (DOST) promotes the latest region’s economy. In 2010, initial assistance technologies through the Consultancy for to 49 farms composed of 16 mango farms in Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) Mindoro Occidental and 33 cassava farms in Program. Romblon were provided, while the consultancy project for 10 banana farms culminated in the same year. Table 4. CAPE assistance in 2010.

NUMBER AND TYPE TOTAL FARM AREA STATUS OF CAPE PROVINCE OF FARMS ASSISTED (HECTARES) IMPLEMENTATION Mindoro Oriental 10 Banana Farms 10 Completed Mindoro Occidental 16 Mango Farms ≈ 280 On-going Romblon 33 Cassava Farms 16 On-going

There were 10 assisted banana (Cardaba In Romblon, cassava has emerged as an variety) farmers in Mindoro Oriental with an important industrial and food crop as there aggregate farm size of 10 hectares through is an increasing potential for export of dried orientation and supervision on production cassava chips and an expanding demand from management technologies and appropriate crop aquatic and livestock feed milling industries. protection such as mat sanitation, deleafing, Thirty three farmers clustered or grouped into desuckering, male bud removal, fertilization, five were enrolled under the CAPE program for pest control using pesticides, and bagging. cassava production. Local expert was employed Farm visits were regularly done to motivate the to provide the consultancy service and such farmers to take necessary activities and ensure consideration allowed a wider coverage of the application of suggested intervention. program which included four municipalities. The farms covered are located in Odiongan, The application of suggested activities or San Andres, Sta. Fe, and Ferrol. interventions resulted to the increase in bunch size from about 16% or 320 pieces to 60% The activities that were conducted under the pre- or about 1,200 pieces of big fruits for every implementation phase were prequalification of 2,000-piece harvest. Also, the application of the farmers and initial farm inspection/assessment intervention increases yield from 12.4 fingers/ for necessary technical intervention. hand to 14.3 fingers/hand or from 5,000 to Implementation of recommended interventions 7,000 pieces of marketable fruits per harvest. In shall be done throughout the reproductive terms of the fruit quality, harvest increased as a phase. The potentials from cassava production result of the decrease in rat infestation through will be fully realized with the intensive and abrupt the removal of drying leaves and mat sanitation. application of the suggested activities. The About 40 % of the harvest was damaged prior farmer-beneficiaries are expected to reap their to the application of the suggested activities. well-deserved farming success with the harvest Rat damage decreased to 20% when proper season and the CAPE program’s completion on mat sanitation and removal of dried tissues the second quarter of 2011. were practiced. Marketing of cassava which will be produced Meanwhile, farmer-beneficiaries in Mindoro by the farmer-beneficiaries will no longer be a Occidental were provided with information problem as the expert guaranteed to link them materials to enhance their technical know- to a ready market for cassava chips. Some of how on mango production. Other measures the farmers enrolled under the program were also provided productivity loans by the Land

Science and Technology Services Technology Science and to be taken throughout the project period include regular consultations, assistance, and Bank of the (LBP) and the local supervision relative to the implementation of NGO, Alliance of Romblon Poverty Alleviation

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18 PACKAGING AND LABELING

Some of the package and label designs for food and natural fiber- based products provided for DOST-MIMAROPA clients.

DOST-MIMAROPA continued assisting MSMEs Since the inception of the P&L service though the with their package and label design requests in-house graphic designer, improved packaging though its in-house graphic designer from the and label designs have made a huge impact to Regional Office. Despite the heavy involvement MSMEs market sales. This year, DOST-assisted of the graphic designer with the preparation for products reached to PhP290,000 of sales the 2010 Southern Luzon Cluster Science and generated from just PhP174,000 in 2009. Technology Fair, since DOST-MIMAROPA is the host region for the event, the office was still Label design assistance were mostly of food able to exceed its target for 2010, deploying a products such as peanut butter, coco jam, total of 21 package and label designs, plus 6 suman sa lihiya, butter and chocolate chip more on packaging acquisition and execution. cookies, banana chips, spicy tamarind, salted Package and label designs provided New markets penetrated

Accomplishment 35 Accomplishment 4

2010 Target 27 2010 Target 1

Accomplishment 52 Accomplishment 7

2009 Target 20 2009 Target 2

Firms assisted Increase in sales (PhP‘000)

Accomplishment 25 Accomplishment 291.4 2010 2010 Target 27 Target 220

Accomplishment 35 Accomplishment 174 2009 2009 Target 20 Target 70

and coated cashew nuts, and fish sauce and fermented and dried fish. A label was also designed for a natural fiber-based product in Marinduque.

On the other hand, acquisition and execution of packaging materials were rendered for food, medicinal/ beauty, and handicraft products such as medicinal balm, herbal soap, dried fish, suman sa lihiya, and rice cake. Other P&L services included sourcing out for band sealer and execution of nutrition label for arrowroot cookies products and ginger tea, respectively.

This region’s program continues to have a high demand from MSME’s and will continue as one of the top priorities of DOST-MIMAROPA.

Table 5. Packaging and Label Designs

NAME OF FIRM, ADDRESS PRODUCTS TYPE OF P&L ASSISTANCE Peanut butter Label design execution Bubog Seak, Mindoro Occidental Coco Jam Label design JMG Food Products, Mindoro Occidental Patis bagoong Label design Spicy sampaloc Adobong mani Nicah’s Food Products, Mindoro Occidental Label design Salted cashew nuts Coated cashew nuts Moreno Food Products, Mindoro Occidental Banana chips Label design Package and label design Glowen’s Food Products, Mindoro Oriental Peanut butter execution Science and Technology Services Technology Science and

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20 NAME OF FIRM, PROVINCE PRODUCTS TYPE OF P&L ASSISTANCE

Package and label design for Merl’s Native Delicacies, Mindoro Oriental Suman sa lihiya (rice cake) box and paper bag, and package execution Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology, Butter cookies Label design Mindoro Oriental Chocolate chip cookies Rejano’s Bakery, Marinduque Arrowroot cookies Sourcing for band sealer Adela Rivanadeira, Marinduque Banana chips Label design Edith’s Especial Bibingka, Marinduque Bibingka (rice cake) Packaging materials Jocelyn’s Especial Bibingka, Marinduque Bibingka (rice cake) Packaging materials Matuyatuya-Suha Fish Processors, Marinduque Dried Fish Packaging materials

Buenavista Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Marinduque Fermented and dried fish Label design

Julie Ann’s Handicrafts, Marinduque Natural fiber-based products Label design Rovilla’s Food Manufacturing, Romblon Ginger tea Nutrition label printing G&L Herbal and Natural Products, Romblon Herbal soap Package and label execution Floren’s Shark Liver Oil, Romblon Shark liver oil Packaging materials Peanut butter – creamy Mama’s Yami Deli, Romblon Peanut butter – double zero Label design Peanut butter – crunchy Catubosan MPC, Romblon Vinegar Packaging materials Romblon State University, Romblon Purified drinking water Label design Arya Coconut Farmers’ MPC, Romblon Rice Cake Packaging materials CASAGANAAN MPC, Romblon Herbal soap Package and label execution Odiongan Senior Citizens Organization, Romblon Medicinal balm Package and label execution Cashew cookies RUM Food Products, Palawan Cashew crunch Label design Oatmeal cookies Tarabiangan Farmer’s Association, Palawan Sibaltan’s roasted cashew Label design Science and Technology Services Technology Science and

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21 STEVPP

Workshop on mango food processing at the State College with experts from the Provincial Government of Occidental Mindoro and mango farmers during the Mango Summit.

The Science and Technology Experts Volunteer Experts Deployed Pool Program (STEVPP) is a DOST assistance Accomplishments 53 particularly designed to provide S&T expertise 2010 Target 30 to groups of individuals, firms, local government Accomplishments 33 units, NGOs and communities in the 2009 Target 20 countryside. Through the priority sectors of food processing, metals and engineering, furniture, GHD, information technology, agriculture, Clients Served biotechnology and textiles, DOST-MIMAROPA through STEVPP was able to send 53 experts Accomplishments 695 to conduct 30 training courses, workshops 2010 Target 300 seminars, symposia and forums which have Accomplishments 423 served 695 clients. 2009 Target 254 Table 6. Training/Seminars conducted under the STEVPP for 2010

NO. OF AGENCY OF STEVPP ACTIVITY EXPERTS EXPERT Occidental Mindoro State Training on Mango Processing 2 College Training on Tissue Culture 1 Private Banana Tissue Culture 1 Private Local Assessment & Evaluation of Shuttle Type Kiln 2 ITDI

Meal Management and Food Handling for Small-scale Canteen/ 3 FNRI Restaurant Operators

Orientation on Food Handling and Packaging and Labeling 1 PSTC-Or. Mindoro Appreciation Training on cGMP of Food Products 1 PSTC-Or. Mindoro Appreciation Training on cGMP of Food Products 1 PSTC-Or. Mindoro TNA of KC’s Peanut Butter 1 PSTC-Or Mindoro Seminar on Biogas Technology 1 PSTC-Or. Mindoro

Training on Meal Management and Food safety for small canteen 3 FNRI operators in Marinduque

Consultative mtg with DOST FPRDI and furniture Manufacturers 2 FPRDI and conduct of TNA Seminar on Product Dev’t through improved Packaging and 1 ITDI-PTD Labelling technologies Training on Vinegar Acetator production (Nov 24-25) 1 ITDI-PTD Training on Beekeeping 2 UPLB BeeNet Cleaner Production Technology (CPT) Assessment 2 ITDI Seminar on Basic Packaging 2 ITDI TNA for Bagoong Processing Firms 2 ITDI-PTD Training on Operation and Maintenance of MIRDC-designed Coco 2 MIRDC Coir Twining Machine Training on Food handling and good manufacturing practices 3 FNRI Training on Wrought Iron Bending Jig 2 MIRDC Training on cooking oil production and installation of equipment 2 ITDI Training on Bleaching and Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers at 2 PTRI Corcuera, Romblon and Forum on PTRI Technologies Training on Bleaching and Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers at 2 PTRI Romblon, Romblon Promotion of the lumber moisture meter 3 FPRDI Technical Assistance on the Local Product Branding for 2 ITDI-PTD Technical Assistance on the Local Product Branding for Puerto 2 ITDI-PTD Princesa City Technical Assistance on the Local Product Branding for Coron 2 ITDI-PTD

Training on Fashion Accessories 1 TAPI Services Technology Science and Veggie NoodlesProcessing 1 FNRI

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23 FOOD SAFETY

A worker at Merl’s Native Delicacies wears prescribed uniform (hairnet and hand gloves) during production for Food Safety compliance.

On February 2009, DOST-MIMAROPA’s Food Safety Team (FST) undertook the first of three major training courses, i.e., Trainer’s Training for cGMP, HACCP and ISO 22000:2005, under the DOST-wide Food Safety capability-building project. These series of training were aimed at providing the necessary skills and knowhow to regional-based technical personnel in deference to the fact that food safety is highly relevant in implementing DOST’s banner program, SETUP, since most of DOST-assisted MSMEs are from the food sector.

After the training culmination on March 2010, DOST-MIMAROPA’s food safety team has conducted and rendered 39 on-site GMP audits and basic food safety consultancy services, 10 cGMP training workshops, 3 cGMP forums and 1 ISO 22000:2005 Seminar to MSMEs and their workers in the five provinces of the region.

Table 7. Food Safety Implementation in the MIMAROPA Region

NO. OF ASSISTANCE NO. OF FIRMS / NATURE OF ASSISTANCE RENDERED CLIENTS SERVED On-site GMP Audits and Food Safety Consultancy Services 39 (SETUP clients) 39 MSMEs cGMP Training Workshop 10 244 participants cGMP Forum/Seminar 3 15 participants Understanding ISO 22000:2005 Seminar 1 12 participants DATBED

By the end of 2010, only the Western Philippines College (MSC), and Romblon State University University (WPU) is waiting to be accredited (RSU) were accredited in the previous years, under SETUP-DATBED program. Two schools with ongoing projects being monitored. were accredited during the year namely: Alcantara National Trade School (ANTS) and Three new projects from MSC were implemented Holy Trinity College (HTC). Other schools like with ten student-beneficiaries. These projects Occidental Mindoro State University (OMSC), were able to assist the student-beneficiaries Mindoro State College of Agriculture and on the realization of their enterprise ideas/ Technology (MinSCAT), Marinduque State prospects which in the future, could expand into larger businesses. Similar to the majority of core and non-core projects in the region, these three DATBED projects all belong to the food sector. These projects involve the utilization Schools Accredited of the common household vegetables such as Accomplishments 2 squash, papaya and yam to make value-added 2010 Target 3 products such as squash and papaya cupcakes, Accomplishments 4 and sweet camote tops cordial. 2009 Target 5 There were also three projects with seven student-beneficiaries from Alcantara National Projects Approved Trade School (ANTS) already in the pipeline. These projects involve development of Accomplishments 3

2010 enterprises such as refrigeration and Target 21 airconditioning business, broiler production and Accomplishments 4

2009 meat processing. Target 0

As part of the Regional Office’s initiative to intensify the delivery of its services, calls for Student Beneficiaries proposal submission are undertaken during Accomplishments 10 SUC board meetings to enroll to the DATBED 2010 Target 51 program. The PSTCs are also closely monitoring Accomplishments 68 and coordinating with their SUC counterparts to 2009 Target 0 develop projects for this program.

Table 8. List of DATBED Projects in 2010

STUDENT MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE (MSC), BOAC MARINDUQUE AMOUNT (PhP) BENEFICIARIES Utilization of Papaya and Coconut into Cupcake 2 Utilization of Squash into Cupcake and Bread 3 180,610.00 Utilization of Sweet Potato into Sticks and Camote Tops Cordial and 5 Camote Tops de Yema TECHNOLOGY FORUMS

Food and Nutrition Research Institute Senior Science Research Specialist Marcela Saises talks about Food Fortification at a Techno Forum during the 2010 Southern Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair in Puerto Princesa City.

DOST-MIMAROPA continued to promote S&T Technology Forums/Clinics Conducted programs, services and the different latest and

Accomplishments 46 appropriate technologies through the conduct of

2010 technology clinics/forums. A total of 46 clinics/ Target 33 forums were attended by 1,374 participants Accomplishments 28 from 200 firms. 2009 Target 12

Some of these forums were on SETUP funding mechanism, metals and engineering Firms Assisted technologies, technology business incubation, cGMP auditing, climate change, food processing Accomplishments 200 particularly on arrowroot, kaong, and ube 2010 Target 67 processing. Accomplishments 195 2009 Target 23 DOST-sponsored events such as technology fairs also serve as a great avenue for possible clients to participate in techno-forums. In fact, Participants three of these forums were held during the 2011 Southern Luzon Cluster Science and Accomplishments 1,374 Technology Fair in Puerto Princesa City which 2010 Target 591 were attended by over a hundred participants. Accomplishments 1,306 Some of them were MSME clients from the food 2009 Target 250 sector. Others were students and instructors from PSU, WPU, and HTU. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

DOST-MIMAROPA personnel and assisted MSME clients listen to a SEAFDEC resource person on abalone culture during experiential benchmarking training in Tigbauan, .

S&T training programs are conducted to address Firms Assisted the technical and skills-upgrading needs of Accomplishments 200 MSMEs, high-impact community groups,

2010 Target 67 NGOs, LGUs, and other special organizations. Accomplishments 195 In most cases, these complement various

2009 Target 23 assistances provided by the region to clients under SETUP Core and Non-Core, MPEX and CAPE programs. Through tapping experts Participants from various DOST agencies, SUCs, and private consultants, DOST-MIMAROPA has Accomplishments 1,374 successfully conducted 48 training courses for 2010 Target 591 1,429 participants in 209 firms/farms. Accomplishments 1,306

2009 Target 250 Conducted courses were mostly on food safety; food processing, i.e., lamayo, bucayo, tamarind, vinegar, kaong, squash, banana, salt; meal management and food handling; alternative energy, i.e., biogas, charcoal briquettes; fiber-dyeing for GHD products, beekeeping, metalworking and packaging. Training courses which were most requested for 2010 include food safety (cGMP), food processing, natural fiber-dyeing, biogas production, food handling and meal management, and packaging designs. Moreover, two courses under the regional office training’s direct implementation were also conducted. The first one was the Experiential Benchmarking Training for MIMAROPA Food MSMEs that brought local entrepreneurs to different food plants in Region VI for benchmarking of best practices; the second was the Understanding ISO 22000:2005 (Food Safety Management Systems) Seminar Workshop, which aimed to impart to food-manufacturing firms the importance and benefits of the ISO standard for the company’s overall efficiency and product quality.

Table 9. Technology Training conducted in 2010

NO. OF TRAINING CONDUCTED FIRMS ASSISTED / PARTICIPANTS VENUE DATE TRAINEES SETUP-ASSISTED

ARTCO, Jordan’s Bakery, EPC, King- Sablayan, Occidental Training on cGMP September 16-17 20 Rycel, Joy’s Soya, Boy & Cel Ice Cream Mindoro

Merl’s Native Delicacies, Nina Food Appreciation Training on Food DOST-PSTC Mindoro Products, Tugdaan Food Processing February 26 3 Safety and cGMP Oriental Center Lamayo Processing Training on Lamayo (semi-dried) Plant, Poblacion, Aplaya Women’s Association July 13-14 40 Fish Production Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental

Meal Management and Food 38 canteen operators, HRM sudents/ Puerto Galera, Mindoro Handling for Small-scale October 12-13 38 would be entrepreneurs Oriental Canteen/Restaurant Operators

Municipal Library, Orientation on Food Handling Federation of Rural Improvement Club Poblacion, Victoria, August 26 39 and Packaging and Labeling (RIC) - Municipality of Victoria Mindoro Oriental

BBMPC, Edith’s Special Bibingka, Monagren, Buenavista Beekeepers, DOST-PSTC Orientation on cGMP Marinduqueland, FMMO, PLR Gen. May 22 28 Marinduque Mdse, PNO, Rodil’s Bakery, Marinducare, Phil. Finest, Doughboys, Norwegian MA

Bleaching and Dyeing of LGU Corcuera, Asosasyon ng Pandan Corcuera Elementary July 14-15 22 Indigenous Fibers Artisans ng Simara (APAS) School, Romblon

Training on Operation and Maintenance of MIRDC- Arya Coconut Farmers Multi Purpose Calatrava, Romblon September 7-9 7 Designed Coco Coir Twining Cooperative Machine

Science and Technology Services Technology Science and Alad , Bleaching and Dyeing of LGU Romblon, Alad Weavers AssociationAlad, Romblon, September 25-26 41 Indigenous Fibers Romblon

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28 NO. OF TRAINING CONDUCTED FIRMS ASSISTED / PARTICIPANTS VENUE DATE TRAINEES SETUP-ASSISTED

Darnel’s Iron Works,SMS Machine Shop, CNV Welding Shop, SM Welding Shop, Darnel’s Iron Works, Techno Demo on Wrought Iron Galangera Bamboocraft, Fabro’s Welding Dapawan, Odiongan, September 21 16 Bending Shop, Fesalboni Furnitures, Marco Romblon hardware, RSU

Veggie Noodles Processing Twin B Enterprise Narra, Palawan June 09 2

Bleaching and dyeing of natural TAAS Multipurpose TAAS multipurpose Cooperative August 3-5 15 fibers Cooperative, Palawan Bleaching and dyeing of natural Balala barangay hall, Culion weavers November 8-11 17 fibers Culion Palawan Bleaching and dyeing of natural Coron Gymnasium, Coron weavers November 12-13 23 fibers Coron, Palawan TOTAL 309

NO. OF TRAINING CONDUCTED FIRMS ASSISTED / PARTICIPANTS VENUE DATE TRAINEES NON SETUP Capitol Compound, Training on Mango Processing Mango Growers Mamburao, Mindoro March 11-12 205 Occidental Sto. Nino, Sablayan, Training on Tissue Culture Kapantay MPC March 24-26 5 Mindoro Occidental OMSC, Labangan, Soap Making OMSC Ed. Tech. & HRM Students February 23 150 Mindoro Occidental

Calintaan, Mindoro Training on Biogas Construction Construction Masons April 28 - May 5 8 Occidental

San Jose, Mindoro Training on Biogas Construction Construction Masons May 13 - June 7 8 Occidental , Mindoro Training on Charcoal Briquetting Farmers April 22-23 10 Occidental Trainors’ Training on Methane to PSTD DAP, Tagaytay City August 17-19 1 Markets Training on Quality Analysis and Salt firms and PSTCs Sikatuna Beach Hotel July 26-30 5 Control of Iodized Salt Sikatuna Beach Hotel, Seminar on Effects of El Niño Individuals San Jose, Occidental August 05 20 Mindoro ARTCO, Jordan’s Bakery, EPC, King- Sablayan, Occidental Training on cGMP September 16-17 20 Rycel, Joy’s Soya, Boy & Cel Ice Cream Mindoro Orientation on Localization of Sikatuna Beach Hotel, the Regulatory Function of the PSTC Staff San Jose, Occidental October 26-29 1

ASIN Law Mindoro Services Technology Science and Sto. Niño, Sablayan, Banana Tissue Culture KAPANTAY Multi-Purpose Cooperative October 15-17 5 Occidental Mindoro

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29 Attendees participate during a wrought iron forming demonstration. Training was facilitated by DOST-MIMAROPA.

NO. OF TRAINING CONDUCTED FIRMS ASSISTED / PARTICIPANTS VENUE DATE TRAINEES

NON SETUP (CONT.)

Sikatuna Beach Hotel, Seminar-Workshop on Science Teachers San Jose, Mindoro November 26-28 25 Investigatory Project Preparation Occidental Senior Citizen Appreciation Training on cGMP Bansud Livestock Marketing Seminar Hall, February 18 10 of Food Products Cooperative Poblacion, Bansud, Mindoro Oriental ISO 22000:2005 Training Tugdaan, Merl’s Native Delicacies, Calapan City, Oriental March 1 - 5 12 Workshop Nina’s Food Products Mindoro , Mindoro Biogas Technology Dhayo’s Bagoong October 14-16 10 Oriental

Regional Interagency Committee on One Tagaytay Place Seminar on Biogas Technology March 25 16 Environment Health Hotel, Tagaytay City

Provincial Training Training on Beekeeping Buenavista Beekeepers February 46 Center, Marinduque Science and Technology Services Technology Science and Training on Computer Buyabod School of January-February Operations (Microsoft DepEd Marinduque Arts and Trades, 100 2010 (Weekends)

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30 NO. OF TRAINING CONDUCTED FIRMS ASSISTED / PARTICIPANTS VENUE DATE TRAINEES

NON SETUP (CONT.)

MSC , Boac Campus, Orientation on cGMP Marinduque State College July 31 30 Marinduque

Training on Meal Mgt and DOST PSTC Food safety for small canteen Food Processing Firms October 4-5 28 Marinduque operators in Marinduque Seminar on Product Dev’t Eastpoint Hotel by the through improved Packaging Sea, Balaring, Boac, November 23 64 and Labelling technologies Marinduque Training on Vinegar Acetator Cooperatives 2, Marinduque November 24-25 23 production

Bucayo and Tamarind Candy Mayha High School, GSP Mayha High School September 18 89 Production Odiongan, Romblon

Techno Demo on Wrought Iron RSU College of Engineering and RSU CET building, September 23 49 Bending Technology Romblon

Bleaching and Dyeing of Coco ACFMPC Calatrava, Romblon March 10 Coir Training on Refined Bleached Anahao, Odiongan, Deodorised Oil (RBDO) SVFPMPC November 8-16 10 romblon production Training on Basic Nutrition, LGU San Jose and Small Scale San Jose, Romblon November 23 29 Food Safety and Sanitation Canteen/Resturant Operators Training on Meal Planning LGU San Jose and Small Scale Food Preparation and Food San Jose, Romblon November 24 29 Canteen/Resturant Operators Storage Training on Food Costing and LGU San Jose and Small Scale San Jose, Romblon November 25 27 Cost Control Canteen/Resturant Operators

Cooking Techno Demo for LGU San Jose and Small Scale San Jose, Romblon November 25 27 Veggie Desert (Squash Maja) Canteen/Resturant Operators

Sta. Maria,, Kaong Processing Sta. Maria Farmers’ MPC March 28-29 15 Palawan

Training on Fashion Sibaltan Women – “Buri-pandan Sibaltan, El Nido, May 14 16 Accessories Group” Palawan

Richblitz, MBD, Merl’s, Edith’s Special Experiential Benchmarking Bibingka, MONAGREN, Mama’s Yami Region VI January 18 - 21 17 Training Services Technology Science and Deli, SVFMPC, Paraiso, RUM

TOTAL 1120

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31 OTHER PRIORITY AREAS S&T SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship applicants undergo qualifying exams for RA 7687

DOST- MIMAROPA in line with the DOST’s mandate to develop scientifically and Examinees of RA 7687 and technologically literate citizenry; and accelerate Merit Scholarship by Province the development of S&T human resources Mindoro Palawan, 146 Occidental, 112 needed for socio- economic development is offering undergraduate Science &Technology scholarship in the region.

Mindoro Oriental, Romblon, 183 231 The said scholarship program aims to stimulate and entice talented Filipino youths to pursue Marinduque, 62 lifetime productive careers in science and technology; and ensure a steady, adequate Qualifiers per Scholarship Program supply of qualified S&T human resources which

M E R I T A RA 7687 can steer the country towards national progress. Among these scholarship programs are: Mindoro Occidental 0 4

Mindoro Oriental 1 13

Marinduque 0 RA 7687 Science and Technology 4 Scholarship Program Romblon 1 5

Palawan 3 4 Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the Science and Technology Act of 1994, provides for scholarships to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio- economic status Examinees of RA and Merit by Gender do not exceed the set cut-off values of certain Female Male indicators. Qualifiers must pursue priority fields

Mindoro Occidental 70 42 of study in the basic and applied sciences,

Mindoro Oriental 139 engineering, science and mathematics 92 teachings, technology and technical courses. Marinduque 38 24

Romblon 107 76

Palawan 94 52 DOST- SEI Merit Scholarship Program

The DOST- SEI Merit Scholarship Program, PSHS Examinees formerly known as the NSDB or NSTA

PRIVATE PUBLIC Scholarship, begun in 1953 for students whose family exceeded the poverty threshold, electric Mindoro Occidental 5 40 consumption, and income ceiling for RA7687 Mindoro Oriental 0 38 Scholarship. Merit Scholars pursue priority

Marinduque 0 courses I the basic sciences, engineering, other 11 applied sciences and science and mathematics Romblon 0 64 teaching at identified universities. Palawan 9 55

Philippine Science High School PHSH Qualifiers by Province Scholarship (PSHS) Mindoro Occidental, 1 Mindoro Oriental, 2 Meanwhile, the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) is mandated to offer scholarship in the secondary level with emphasis on subjects Palawan, 9 pertaining to science with the end in view of Marinduque, 4 preparing its students for career in science and technology. Romblon, 1

DOST-MIMAROPA Scholars On Going Scholars by Province Mindoro Occidental, 4 For the year 2010, there are fifty three (53) Mindoro Oriental, 4 scholars monitored in the region. Last March 2010, there were two scholars who graduated Marinduque, 7 Palawan, 26 namely Mr. Keith Paolo Buenaventura and Ronnel G. Ovalo both BS Information Technology from Marinduque State College Romblon, 12 Other Areas Other (MSC) and Romblon State University (RSU), respectively.

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34 Table 10. DOST-MIMAROPA Scholars According to Course

Divine Word Occidental Mindoro State Marinduque Romblon Palawan AMA Computer St. TOTAL Courses (Bachelor College Mindoro College of State State State Learning Anthony by of Science) of San Jose State College Agriculture and College University University Center College Sector (DWCSJ) (OMSC) Tech. (MinSCAT) (MSC) (RSU) (PSU) (ACLC) Agriculture Biology 8 8 Computer Science 4 4 Education major in 2 3 5 Mathematics Electrical Engineering 3 4 11 18 Electronics and Communication 1 1 Engineering Information 1 2 4 7 Technology Mechanical 1 1 2 Engineering Technical Courses Associate in 1 1 2 Computer Technology Computer System Design and 2 2 Programming Electronics 1 1 Technician PC Operation 3 3 TOTAL by Educational 1 3 1 3 7 12 24 2 53 Institution

LIBRARY SERVICES Library Users

For year 2010, there are about 1,267 library Accomplishment 25 users served against its 980 target library users 2010 Target 27 served through mini- libraries present in the Accomplishment 35 Provincial Science and Technology Centers 2009 Target 20 (PSTSCs). Student researchers were assisted through provision of free access to relevant materials in the library like journals and updated Library Users by Province publications from DOST agencies. Palawan, 109

Library users, mostly students were interested Romblon, 181 Mindoro Oriental, on thesis writing and production and processing 381 technologies such as banana, fish, VCO, eggs, materials about Science Investigatory project , SETUP, scholarship programs, livelihood and

Marinduque, 163 Areas Other related training and on agriculture.

Mindoro

Occidental, 433 |

35 S&T PROMOTION

The DOST-MIMAROPA booth features its assisted products during the 2010 SLC Science and Technology Fair in Puerto Princesa City. On next page from top: Regional Director Dr. Josefina P. Abilay showcases some of the region’s assisted products on national television; RD Abilay delivers opening remarks suring SLC S&T Fair Opening program; Ribbon cutting during the opening ceremony

The tri-media (radio, print, and TV) remained to Promotion through the Tri-Media be the best platforms in promoting the different TV Print Radio DOST services which are suitable to the

13 situation and needs of the MIMAROPA Region. Accomplishment 52 57 These provided venues in the announcement of

2010 8 S&T scholarships, technology training courses, Target 17 seminars, forums, and calls for submission of 32 SETUP proposals. 22 Accomplishment 18 53

2009 The Romblon Provincial Science and 5 Target 10 Technology Center continued to hold its 30- 41 minute weekly radio program in Odiongan and Looc Radyo Natin stations. Provincial Science and Technology Director (PSTD), Engr. Promotion through Interviews and Fairs Bilshan Servañez continued to be a contributor Other Agency- Sponsored Fairs DOST-Sponsored Fairs Press Conferences and Interviews to Romblon Sun, a local newspaper in the

8 province. Accomplishment 6 5

2010 Meanwhile, a slew of feature articles from the 7 Target 3 Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) 7 were announced on regular basis in cooperation 10 Accomplishment 3 with several NUTRICOMNET members’ radio 9 programs at the local radio station in Mindoro 2009 8 Target 1 Occidental, DZVT. Most of these were on 4 health tips and news, and DOST-SETUP and scholarship programs, coordinated by PSTD Engr. Bob C. Matira. On September 8, 2010, Regional Director Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay was invited for a live TV interview on an NBN Channel4 morning program, The Morning Show, to showcase the DOST-MIMAROPA-assisted products, as well as promote the 2010 Southern Luzon cluster Science and Technology Fair in Puerto Princesa City.

DOST-MIMAROPA sees the importance of using tri-media in intensifying the number of possible and deserving clients who might want to avail DOST services especially on scholarships and SETUP innovation support mechanism. Hence, the region will continue in using information communication via quad-media (TV, radio, print, and the Web) in reaching greater number of clients in the region.

2010 Southern Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair

The DOST- MIMAROPA brought the celebration of the 2010 National Science and Technology Week in Puerto Princesa City (PPC) also known as the City in a Forest, on September 14-18, 2010 through the Southern Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair (SLC S&T Fair). This event was made possible through the collaboration with the Puerto Princesa City Government, Palawan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Palawan Specialty Foods Association, Western Philippines University, Palawan State University, and the Department of Education Puerto Princesa City Division. The local MSME’s discovery of new technologies that are appropriate to their A total of 3,935 participants attended/visited needs is the immediate impact of the event. the 2010 SLC S&T Fair at the Puerto Princesa In fact, in December 2010, some collaboration City Coliseum. The attendees were composed within the province of Palawan have garnered of students, teachers/instructors, people from the endorsement of the Regional Technical the business sector, DOST personnel and Evaluation Committee (RTEC) including fiber- exhibitors, and members of the press. Major based enterprise products enhancement project activities include the Opening ceremony, press in Puerto Princesa City, technology business conference, cashew deli contest, fellowship incubator project in Culion, Brooke’s Point night, techno-business matching, techno- and Narra, and packaging and labeling, and forums on food fortification, Agree, Build branding in Coron. Areas Other Operate and Transfer (ABOT) aqua-negosyo and understanding food labels, and science trivia contest. |

37 NETWORKS AND LINKAGES

Memorandum of agreement signing with DOST-MIMAROPA, LGU Calatrava, Arya Coconut Farmers MPC, and other parter agencies for the project, Development of Coco Coir Industry. On Next page: Candidates undergo hands-on practicum to pass the certification assessment facilitated by commissioners from DOST-MIMAROPA.

LGU-DOST Linkages Networks Established/Maintained

Trainings conducted for LGUs Projects co-funded Accomplishments 51

13 2010 Target 21 Accomplishments 13 Accomplishments 53 2010 10 Target 2009 8 Target 24

13 Accomplishments 15

2009 6 Target 6 DOST-MIMAROPA links with different organizations such as LGUs, NGAs, NGOs, POs and other stakeholders for the conduct NGA-DOST Linkages of S&T projects and activities and maintains Trainings conducted for NGAs Projects co-funded membership with municipal and provincial

11 councils, interagency committees and other Accomplishments 8 partners. 2010 11 Target 7

11 The Regional Office has established and Accomplishments 6 maintained 51 linkages for 2010. Some of 2009 4 Target 1 the active partner networks include DTI, DILG, DA, TESDA, DOLE, DAR and LGUs. Different activities were conducted through of the business sector and the academe. these partnerships such as but not limited to Thirteen training courses were conducted consultative meetings, innovation systems including training on mango processing, lamayo support, consulting, forums and training. processing, meal preparation, bleaching and dyeing of indigenous fibers and coco coir. Thirteen different projects were co-funded as a result of linkages with LGUs in 2010. For linkages with NGA, projects co-funded One co-funded project is the establishment include beekeeping, development of coco coir of display center, a collaboration with the industry, CARP congress and establishment of Provincial Government of Mindoro Occidental common service facility (CSF) for bleaching and and Department of Trade Industry (DTI) to dyeing in Alad, Romblon. Eleven collaborative promote SETUP assisted MSME projects. training courses such as training on computer Another project is the 2010 Southern Luzon operations, seminar on biogas technology and Cluster Science and Technology Fair wherein packaging were also conducted. DOST-MIMAROPA was the host region and was participated by different MSMEs, members

2010 DOST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR BOARD OF ELECTION INSPECTORS (BEIs)

Certified Board of Election Inspectors

Mindoro Occidental, 554

Palawan, 1,455

Mindoro Oriental, 1,204

Romblon, 565

Marinduque, 484

DOST- MIMAROPA successfully certified a total of 4,383 Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in accordance to the Republic Act No. 9369, authorizing the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to use an automated election system in the 2010 Local and National election on May 10, 2010.

To orient the certifiers from State universities and colleges on the certification process, a oneday orientation program was held at the DOST-MIMAROPA conference room last February 25, 2010. It was attended by the Chief of Policy Development and Planning Division at the DOST Central office, Mr. Roel Sancho who answered queries from certifiers from different MIMAROPA province during the open forum. Other Areas Other The actual certification processes were done on March in each province which were facilitated by the

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39 FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE GENERAL FUND ALLOTMENT AND EXPENDITURES

DOST-MIMAROPA received a total of P35.1M allotment for 2010. Out of this amount, P34.8M was spent, leaving P291,242.06 for continuing appropriation.

Allotment and expenditures for Capital Outlay decreased because no vehicle or building and structure were programmed unlike in 2009. The same is true for Personal Services expenditures, since the positions were temporarily vacated for Accountant III (August to December) and Provincial Science and Technology Director (March to December).

Meanwhile, the allocation and expenditures for SETUP projects went up due to the increase in the number of approved projects in 2010. Other allocations include the HRDP, the DOST Certification Program for BEIs, and augmentation from the DOST-Central Office.

ALLOTMENT CLASS / OBJECT OF ALLOTMENT EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURESS AMOUNT PERCENTAGE AMOUNT PERCENTAGE Personal Services 7,946,083.82 23% 7,909,945.74 23% Maintenance and Other Operating 6,686,472.18 19% 6,686,472.18 Expenses 19% Capital Outlay 1,253,236.85 4% 1,253,190.00 4% SETUP 17,649,408.00 50% 17,475,407.82 50% Others 1,568,083.00 4% 1,487,026.05 4% TOTAL 35,103,283.85 100% 34,812,041.79 100%

Distribution of Allotment by Object Classification Distribution of Allotment by Object Classification (2009-2010) Others, 20,000,000.00 1,568,083.00 18,000,000.00 Personal Services, 7,946,083.82 16,000,000.00 Personal Services 14,000,000.00 12,000,000.00 Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 10,000,000.00

PhP Capital Outlay Maintenance and 8,000,000.00 Other Operating 6,000,000.00 SETUP SETUP, Expenses, 17,649,408.00 6,686,472.18 4,000,000.00 Others 2,000,000.00 0.00 Capital Outlay, 1,253,236.85 2009 2010

Distribution of Expenditures by Object Classification Distribution of Expenditures by Object Classification (2009-2010) Others, 20,000,000.00 1,487,026.05 18,000,000.00 Personal Services, 16,000,000.00 Personal Services 7,909,945.74 14,000,000.00 12,000,000.00 Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses 10,000,000.00

PhP Capital Outlay Maintenance and 8,000,000.00 Other Operating SETUP, Expenses, 6,000,000.00 SETUP 17,475,407.82 6,686,472.18 4,000,000.00 Others 2,000,000.00 0.00 Capital Outlay, 2009 2010 1,253,190.00 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

DOST-MIMAROPA personnel in a meeting after the team building in Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental on April. On next page: Scholarship grantees for Master in Public Management specialized in Technology-Based Enterprise Development, Marcelina Servanes and Jesse Pine

PERSONNEL Aside from 16 regular personnel, the Regional Personnel movements in the form of detail Office was supported by three project staff and assignment, promotion and new hires happened five job-order employees to provide support during the year. Dr. Blesshe L. Querijero, to the 10 personnel stationed in the Provincial Assistant Scientist on part-time detail from the Science and Technology Centers. The entire Office of Assistant Secretary for Technology Regional Office has a total of 24 personnel, Transfer was detailed to DOST-MIIMAROPA of which 14 are males and 10 are females. In and was later designated as Assistant Regional terms of educational attainment of permanent Director for Finance, Administration and employees, three have doctorate degree, six Field Operations. The vacant Senior Science with master’s degree, three have some masteral Research Specialist position in Marinduque units, and four with bachelor’s degree. Of the due to the passing away of Ms. Corazon H. eight non-permanent employees, six are with a Jasmin was filled-up, promoting Mr. Bernardo bachelor’s degree, one finished a two-year and T. Caringal, the incumbent Science Research another, a three-year technical course. Specialist II. As a result, one of the project staff, Mr. Jerry Kent O. Abad was hired to assume Engr. Bilshan F. Servanez earned his Docorate the regular position vacated by the latter but in Forestry from the University of the Philippines was on detail assignment to the regional office. Los Banos during the year while two of the Likewise, the Accountant position was vacated master’s degree scholars, SRS II Jesse M. due to Mr. Noel P. Guerra’s transfer to the DOST Pine of Mindoro Oriental and SRS II Marcelina Central Office, thereby hiring Mr. Jonallain M. F. Servanez of Romblon, have completed the Vicente to the said position. requirements for the degree Master in Public Management specialized in Technology-Based Enterprise Development at the Ateneo de University and are scheduled to graduate this August 2011.

DOST-MIMAROPA obtained certification of its Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2008 from Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI) on March 29, 2010 merely six months since it was established in October 1, 2009. Formal awarding was conducted during the opening program of the Southern Luzon Cluster Science and Technology Fair on September 19, 2010 at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum, Puerto Princesa City. SRS II Marcelina V. Servañez and SRS II Jesse M. Pine

TRAINING ATTENDED

Table 11. List of 2010 Training Attended by DOST-MIMAROPA Personnel

TRAINING COURSES PARTICIPANTS VENUE/DATE University of the Philippines Information Web: Technologies: Training for Development Jerry B. Mercado Technology Training Center (UPITTC) of Library and Teaching Resources January 13-15 Ma. Josefina P. Abilay DOST-MIMAROPA, Experiential Benchmarking Training for All PSTDs Bicutan Taguig City MSMES Jerry Kent O. Abad January 18 - 21 Annual Consultative Meeting of DOST Crown Royale Hotel, San Jose City, Technical, Financial and Administrative Officers May S. Manalo Balanga, for 2010 January 27-29 El Pueblo Rhizort, Calapan City, Awareness Seminar-Workshop on ISO Jerry Kent O. Abad Mindoro Oriental 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System All PSTDs March 1-5 Training Course on Enhancing Competencies DAP Conference Center, Christine M. Pine of Team SETUP through Productivity and Tagaytay City Bilshan F. Servañez Quality March 15-26 Lyn’s Fern Garden, Budiong, ARCP-AED Service Providers Orientation and Bilshan F. Servañez Odiongan, Romblon Organization March 9 ASTI Building, UP Technopark Complex, eDOST Awareness Seminar-Workshop Jerry B. Mercado UP Diliman, City April 29 Grand Hotel, Problem Solving Techniques for Total Quality Roniel M. Macatol Management April 29-30 DOST-MPC Function Room, Orientation on GAD Concepts and Gender All Personnel DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City Responsive Planning and Budgeting May 6 Caliraya Re-creation Center, Workshop on Setting Up of TBI Association Rolando T. Heredero Lumban, Jerry B. Mercado Administrative Finance and ASTI Building, UP Technopark Complex, OpenOffice.org and Basic Internet Application May S. Manalo UP Diliman, Training Pacifico T. Sariego

May 18-21 | Jerry Kent O. Abad

43 TRAINING COURSES PARTICIPANTS VENUE/DATE Training for Competent National Authorites’ Ecosystems Research and Development (CNAs) Regional Staff and Institutional Christine M. Pine Bureau (ERDB), Los Baños, Laguna Biosafety Committees (IBCs) on Biosafety June 9-11 Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms DAP Conference Center, Enhancing Competencies of Team SETUP on Roniel M. Macatol Tagaytay City Productivity and Quality Bobby C. Matira June 14-25 DA-ATI BAEX Building, 2010 NUTRINET Seminar and NUTRIFAIR Jerry Kent O. Abad Diliman, Quezon City June 16-17,2010 ITDI Technology Demonstration (Portable EBD Conference Room, ITDI, Biogas Digester Type 3 “Do It Yourself EBD Jerry B. Mercado Bicutan, Taguig City 1200/2000) June 29 ITDI Technical Session (Technological Metrology Conference, ITDI, Innovation for Technology Transfer and ITDI Jerry Kent O. Abad Bicutan, Taguig City Technical Services) June 29 PHINMA Training Center, Strategic Communication Planning Workshop Jerry Kent O. Abad Tagaytay City for Promoting S&T July 15-16 Sikatuna Beach Hotel, Training of Trainers in Quality Assurance and Christine M. Pine San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Quality Control of Salt Iodization Bobby C. Matira July 26-30 International Workshop on Application of Hanoi, Vietnam Science and Technology for Occupation Ma. Josefina P. Abilay August 2-5 Villages Development 2010 Reorientation on the Implementation and Estancia Hotel Resort, Roniel M. Macatol Management of the DOST-SEI Scholarship Tagaytay City Anna Liza C. Alfante Programs August 10-11 DAP Conference Center, Training of Trainors on Biodigester Jesse M. Pine Tagaytay City Development for Pig Farms in the Philippines Jeorge S. Saracanlao August 17-19 Roniel M. Macatol PHIVOLCS Auditorium, DOST-wide Orientation of the Merit Selection May S. Manalo Diliman , Quezon City Plan (MSP) Jesse M. Pine September 3 NAST Conference Room, DOST Jerry B. Mercado Compound, In-house Training on Creative Writing Jerry Kent O. Abad Bicutan, Taguig City September 23-24 PHIVOLCs Bldg., In-house Local Training “Enhancing Customer Allan David F. Carandang UP Diliman, Quezon City Service in Government Offices” Anna Liza Alfante September 30-October 1 ASTI Building, UP Technopark Complex, Technical Training on Voice over IP/SIP Jerry Kent O. Abad UP Diliman, Quezon City Administration October 12-15 Finance and Administrative Finance and

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44 TRAINING COURSES PARTICIPANTS VENUE/DATE RR Williams Hall, Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. 2010 Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. Memorial Lecture on Bldg., Jerry Kent O. Abad Hunger Mitigation Quezon City October 20 ASTI Building, UP Technopark Complex, BGAN Communication Training Kris M. Guico UP Diliman, Quezon City October 22 ASTI Building, UP Technopark Complex, Demo of DOST Clients/Partners Information Jerry B. Mercado UP Diliman, Quezon City System Test Build (TB) October 27

Integrated Biodiversity and Ecosystem Malaysia Dr. Blesshe L. Querijero Management Training Course November 2-20

DOST Executive Lounge, DOST Total Quality Management Jelyn E. Doctor Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City November 10-11 Dr. Ma. Josefina P. Abilay, St. Giles Hotel, Makati City Philippine Biodiversity and Business Forum Jerry B. Mercado, November 12 Allan David F. Carandang Llanera and Rizal Towns, Hands-on Training on Fixed-Dome Jesse M. Pine Ferrocement Biodigesters Jeorge S. Saracanlao November 17-20 National Conference on Empowering Partners The Lancaster Hotel, and Practitioners in Flood Early Warning Allan David F. Carandang Mandaluyong City System November 25-26 Christine M. Pine BPK Hall, PCARRD-DOST, Green Techboot Camp Bernardo T. Caringal Los Baños, Laguna Bilshan F. Servañez December 1-3

Farewell to a Friend

Depth of life is not only measured by how much we appreciate the important things, but also by how much we, in turn, are appreciated. And again, we find the true meaning of this idea among ourselves and our feelings. We are here because we cared. We are here because our connection with Cora was a deep connection based on friendship, love, trust, and understanding. And that can only happen with a treasured human spirit, with a spirit like Cora. Finance and Administrative Finance and

Corazon Jasmin, former Provincial Science and Technology Director of DOST-Marinduque |

45 46 | Finance and Administrative DOST-MIMAROPA team building in Mamburao, Mindoro Occidental, with Ms. Tess Palomares and Mr. Engr. Evaristo Medina from the RTEC Review and Technical Evaluation Committee

DR. MA. JOSEFINA P. ABILAY MR. BERNARDO T. CARINGAL Regional Director Provincial S&T Director DOST-MIMAROPA DOST-MARINDUQUE 2/F Imelda Bldg., DOST Complex, PEO Capitol Compound Gen. Santos Avenue Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque Bicutan, Taguig City, MM Telefax: (042) 311-1359 Telefax: (02) 837-3755 [email protected] [email protected]

ENGR. BOBBY C. MATIRA ENGR. BILSHAN F. SERVAÑEZ Provincial S&T Director Provincial S&T Director JEORGE S. SARACALNAO (SRS II) MARCELINA V. SERVAÑEZ (SRS II) DOST-MINDORO OCCIDENTAL DOST-ROMBLON Pahuyo Bldg., Bonifacio St., Liwayway, Odiongan, Romblon San Jose, Mindoro Occidental Telefax: (042) 567-5218 Telefax: (043) 491-1372 [email protected] [email protected]

MS. CHRISTINE M. PINE ENGR. PACIFICO T. SARIEGO Provincial S&T Director Provincial S&T Director JESSE M. PINE (SRS II) ROLANDO C. HEREDERO (SRS II) DOST-MINDORO ORIENTAL DOST-PALAWAN 4/F People’s Arcade Bldg., J. P. Rizal St., Sta. Monica, Pto. Princesa City, San Vicente Central, Calapan City 5200 Palawan 5300 Mindoro Oriental Telefax: (048) 433-4369 Telefax: (043) 288-8791 [email protected] [email protected]