Provincialscienceand Technology Center Provinceof Pampanga
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PPRROOVVIINNCCIIAALL SSCCIIEENNCCEE AANNDD TTEECCHHNNOOLLOOGGYY CCEENNTTEERR PPRROOVVIINNCCEE OOFF PPAAMMPPAANNGGAA PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report 22001100 YYeeaarr--EEnndd RReeppoorrtt ABOUT US The Pampanga Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC-Pampanga) carries out and discharges the mandate, functions, and institutional responsibilities of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at the provincial level. As DOST’s extension arm in the Province of Pampanga, PSTC-Pampanga is tasked to provide effective and efficient S&T services to the local populace, as well as coordinate S&T matters with other government agencies, LGUs (especially with the Provincial Government, through the Governor), and MSMEs. DOST Regional Offices were established upon NSDB’s ascension into the NSTA in 1982, in which the reorganized agency was vested with broader policy-making and implementing functions. Meanwhile, the signing of RA 6959 in 1990 paved the way for the creation of PSTCs in all provinces of the country. Range of Services: Technology Transfer and Commercialization Information Dissemination Consultancy Services Manpower Education and In-service Trainings PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report VISIONS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a continuing vision, S&T shall have contributed to the enhancement of national productivity and competitiveness and to the solutions of pressing national problems; By 2010, the Philippines shall have carved niches and become world-class knowledge provider and user in selected S&T areas; and shall have developed a vibrant Filipino S&T culture; By 2020, the Philippines shall have developed a wide range of globally competitive products and services which have high technology content. MISSION Harness the inputs of science and technology to improve the overall productivity and competitiveness of Region 3's economic sectors with the goals of improving the quality of life of the people; enhancing rural enterprise development and maintaining ecological balance through S&T intervention " PSTC-PAMPANGA commits to become one of the major contributor to the development of micro, small and medium enterprises, its own way of making the agency known to the community. As a strategy, it has always partner with MSMEs in technology transfer and commercialization to cover a wide range of sectors not mentioning its limited manpower resources. Moreover, the Center maintains its links and close partnerships with other national government agencies within the province and region and with local government units as well. PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report CONTENTS Pampanga Message Strategy I: Technology Transfer Programs Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) Strategy II: Human Resource Development Program S&T Undergraduate Scholarship Program Youth Science Program Strategy III: S&T Promotion, Information Dissemination, Advocacy and Linkages Technology Trainings Consultancy and Services Provincial S&T Fairs S&T Linkages Directory PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report MESSAGE 2010, a welcome to our new office. Our appreciation to the Provincial Government for rebuilding our Provincial Science and Technology Center. Our full support to the Kapampangan continues with our comfortable office where we accommodate their concerns. Four (4) projects were added to our list in support to the micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the province. The S&T complementation of support on marketing and production to enhance the competitiveness of the firm-beneficiaries has been the highlight of assistance. Three research and development projects of the Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC) were also funded through the DOST-3 GIA. Efforts were geared in support to the One Town One Product (OTOP) Program and the Provincial Branding Project, Vida Pampanga! in partnership with the member- agencies of the Provincial SME Development Council, especially the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Pampanga) and the Provincial Cooperative Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO) of the LGU-Pampanga. DOST interventions were made possible with the full support from the DOST RDIs, like the ITDI, MIRDC, FNRI, FPRDI, etc. Networking and complementation (partnership) with other organizations either from the government or private sectors have always been our strategy in ensuring the high impact to target beneficiaries of our projects/activities. This may be the reason why the management nominated us for the Outstanding Provincial S&T Director Award of the Department. Modesty aside, we were among the five finalists nationwide. We thank our partners for all these achievement in 2010. MARY MICHELLE M. QUIAMBAO Provincial S&T Director PSTC-Pampanga PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report Strategy I: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAMS Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) The Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) has always been benefitting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through funding of technologies with high impact within the four aspects of business. This Strategy is DOST’s commitment to assist MSMEs that are identified to have high potential for growth. SETUP is a nationwide strategy to encourage and assist MSMEs in adopting technological innovations to enhance operational efficiency and boost productivity and competitiveness. The Program is the agency’s contribution to empower firms who have been the champions in employment generation. It has been addressing technical problems through technological interventions/ technology-based solutions that are focused on productivity improvement, ensuring superior product quality, human resources development, cost minimization and waste management. HIGHLIGHTS SETUP Program has always been PSTC-Pampanga’s tool in promoting DOST. It has been PSTC’s commitment to partnerships with other agencies in the province, complementing programs like the One-Town, One Product (OTOP), the Provincial Branding Program- Vida Pampanga! and others. Projects were implemented together with the private sector, non-government organizations and government agencies (local and national). Four new SETUP core funded projects and one DOST-3 GIA-funded project were approved and implemented together with the continuing implementation of existing projects. SETUP CORE FUNDED PROJECTS Project Title : PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY FOR ELLEN’S HOUSE OF FRAMES AND CRAFTS (Technical Support to the Brand Development Project and the Program). Project beneficiary : Ellen’s House of Frames and Crafts Project location : 413 Doña Asuncion Subd., San Juan, Apalit, Pampanga (District 4) Project Description : This project primarily endeavored to improve the product quality and enhance productivity of the Ellen’s House of Frames and Crafts (EHFC). EHFC manufactures wide range of products of various shapes and sizes from small gift items/decors to furniture all of which are embellished with Venetian-styled glass. Prior the intervention, only hand tools and other light equipment are available for use in the firm’s production. The project targeted to improve the firm’s production efficiency and product quality that would measure up to the quality espoused by the “Vida PampangaI”. PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report Accomplishments and impact: The firm has been assisted in package development and was later enrolled for the MPEX consultancy assistance. The official approval of the core-funding project was released in March and the project’s Memorandum of Agreement was signed on 30 March. To eventually attain the project’s objectives, the following have been initially acquired for 2010. The band saw and table saw have been ordered and will be delivered by early 2011. 1 unit thickness planer MOA signing with the proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez of EHFC 1 unit spindle moulder 1 unit jointer With the initial three units, the firm has already experienced speed in production. The table below shows the increase in productivity on a per product basis. The average increase in production more than doubled the usual output > (150%). Even the quality was enhanced with the presence of measuring devices of the equipment enabling accuracy of measurements resulting to consistency of outputs. ITEM PROD’N PRODUCTION WITH INCREASE IN W/OUT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT FROM SETUP PRODUCTION **FURNITURE** NIGHT TABLE 10pcs. 15-20 pcs 75-100% WALL MIRRORS 10 pcs. 15-20 pcs 75-100% CHEST OF DRAWER 5pcs. 10-15 pcs. 100-200% TABLES 5pcs. 10-15 pcs. 100-200% **FRAMES** VENETIAN 200 pcs. 400-500 pcs. 100-150% SILVER PLATED 200 pcs. 400-500 pcs. 100-150% **BOXES** JEWELRY BOX 200 pcs. 400-500 pcs. 100-150% PSTC-Pampanga 2010 Year-End Report Project Title : PRODUCT AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY FOR REMZON’S ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND DELI SHOP (Technical Support to the Program). Project beneficiary : Remzon’s Organic Products and Deli Shop Project location : #60 Don Jose St., Paguiruan, Floridablanca, Pampanga (District 2) Project Description : This project primarily endeavored to improve the quality and enhance productivity of the Remzon’s Organic Products & Deli Shop. Remzons manufactures Italian inspired-recipes of food products. Prior the SETUP core- funding assistance, processing of products was done in kitchen-scale although within a separate processing area and facilities. The project components targeted to improve production efficiency and product quality to be able to expand market reach. Accomplishments and impact: The project proposal has been approved in August.