DOST 8 is weaning CNSAT FTTC

Proving its capability to handle its technology transfer program in the province of Biliran and neighboring areas, the CNSAT-FTTC has finally received DOST recognition to go ahead with its programs on food technology transfer without further coddling from DOST-8.

The CNSAT lady administrator Dr. Rosario Bulut, echoed her gratefullness to DOST for the support extended and appreciated the Evaluation Team for the move that will give them liberty to manage freely the center's resources.

The Cabucgayan National School of Arts and Trades (CNSAT) situated in Cabucgayan, Biliran a school supervised by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority received support from DOST-VIII in the amount of two hundred thousand pesos (PhP 200,000.00) for the acquisition of equipment and tools for food processing when it established the Food Technology Transfer Project in 2001. Since its inception the center was able to competently delivered its regular training courses, community training, and other related services to SMEs, out-of-school youths, private individuals, and other clients in the province.

Regular monitoring and technical support from DOST Biliran Provincial Science and Technology Center were provided to the FTTC in the course of its implementation. Based on actual assessment, the PSTC has recommended that the FTTC has proven its capability to handle its programs alone. These prompted the PSTC to recommend for the donation of the equipment DOST had provided the project in order for them to have full control of its maintenance, operation, and upgrading.

The decision to wean the project from DOST-8 control was made after the assessment conducted by the DOST disposal committee on September 17, 2007. the Team was composed by Ms. Lourdes Salvatierra-Accountant, Ms. Josephine Beringuel -COA representative, Mr. Prospero Peque-DOST Property Officer, Engr. Ramil Uy-DOST TSD, Ms. Evelyn Tablante-TSD Staff, Mr. Romeo Dignos - PSTD DOST Biliran.

The move to wean the project is beneficial to both parties. The DOST will no longer conduct its annual audit and inventory of the center's facility. In the other hand, CNSAT will be able to further enhance the usability of the equipment by infusing modifications, repairs, and maintenance without the restrictions of ownership.