First DOST Visayas Management Conference

The top and middle managers of the DOST Regional Offices Number 6, 7, and 8 gathered in Sugarland Hotel, Bacolod City on March 4-5 in the First Visayas Cluster Management Conference to craft a cohesive plan to address major issues relevant to current DOST programs and policies. This is a step ahead in the DOST Visayas family's dream of "One Visayas connected with waters" guided by the principles that working together builds a strong organization. Shall we say it "1 > 3" or "6 + 7+ 8 = 1."
Among the major issues discussed were the sharing of best practices in the areas of technology transfer, human resource development, and networking. In the course of program implementations, issues and problems were identified and then integrated plans for whole of Visayas was developed. The conference was also made a venue in developing a stronger bond among DOST Visayas personnel through fellowship event during the 1st day.

Among the DOST officials present were Usec. Graciano P. Yumul Jr., Dr. Nuna Almanzor, ITDI Executive Director, Engr. Edgar Garcia of TAPI with Mr Jess Torreda and Rose Olaer, Ms. Ninaliza Escorial of PCIERRD, Dr. Mario Capanzana, Executive Director of FNRI, Ms. Lauren Teena Velasquez of TRC, and a representative from SET-UP NPMO Mr. Ronnel Palileo. The PSTDs from Visayas component provinces and the ARDs and program coordinators from the 3 Regional offices were the major actors in the conference. The presence and able leadership of the 3 Regional Directors, Engr. Rowen Gelonga, Engr. Rene Burt Llanto, and Engr. Edgardo Esperancilla, made the event a very fruitful one.

As the group returned to their respective areas, each one is eyeing for the next round of gatherings to push out the plans that were forged during the event.

Jobs at DOST 8

The Department of Science and Technology, Regional Office No. VIII with office at Candahug, Palo, Leyte announces the opening of the following vacant positions:

1. Senior Science Research Specialist - 1 item vacant, Grade 19, PhP 20,318/mo. Basic Salary, Qualification: BS degree relevant to the job, 2 yrs experience, CSC 2nd level eligibility, Assignment: DOST East Samar.
   
2. Science Research Specialist II - 4 items vacant, Grade 16, PhP 17,059/mo. Basic Salary, Qualification: BS degree relevant to the job, 1 yr experience, CSC 2nd level eligibility, Assignment: 2 DOST Samar, 1 DOST North Samar, 1 DOST Leyte.
3. Administrative Aide - 1 item vacant, Grade 6, PhP 9,204/mo. Basic Salary, Qualification: 2 years in college, 1 yr experience, CSC sub-prof eligibility, Assignment: DOST Regional Office

Interested applicants are advised to submit application letter with pertinent documents(certificates of employment, certification of good moral character, personal data sheet, etc.). Applications should be addressed to:

Engr. Edgardo M. Esperancilla
Regional Director
DOST-8, Palo, Leyte

Deadline for submission of applications is on April 13, 2009. For more details you may contact (053)323-7111, (053)323-6356, and (053)323-6036

Meal Management and Food Safety Training in Biliran

The DOST Biliran PSTC is announcing the conduct of a Training on Meal Management and Food Safety on March 9-10, 2009 at the Naval Institute of Technology campus, Naval, Biliran.

The training program is designed for entrepreneurs engaged in meal planning and preparation like caterers, restaurant owners, and the likes, other meal managers, food preparation professionals and workers, and even students taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management and related course. DOST therefore is inviting interested parties to attend the training. For reservations the DOST PSTC can be reached by phone at (053) 5009347 or see the staff directly at their office located at NIT Compound, Naval, Biliran, and look for Engr. Manuel P. Letran.

This activity is jointly organized by the DOST Regional Office No. VIII, the DOST Biliran PSTC, the Naval Institute of Technology, and the Food and Nutrition Research Institue. FNRI experts will serve as resource persons of the training.

Training for business development

The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology located in Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila is offering the following training courses for the month of March 2009.


SOYBEAN PROCESSING
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESSING OF TAHO, TOKWA AND SOYMILK
FROM SOYBEAN
DURATION: MARCH 3 – 4, 2009
TRAINING FEE: P 2,000.00

SPECIALTY SOAP
STEP-BY-STEP PROCESSING OF HERBAL BATH SOAP, MEDICATED SOAP, LIQUID BATH SOAP AND TRANSPARENT SOAP
DURATION: MARCH 11 -13, 2009
TRAINING FEE: PHP 2,300.00

FISH PROCESSING
DIFFERENT METHODS OF FISH PROCESSING AND OTHER VALUE ADDED FISHERY
DURATION: MARCH 24-25, 2009
TRAINING FEE: PHP 2,400.00

Registration Information:

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE BUT NOT LATER THAN FOUR (4) DAYS BEFORE THE TRAINING SCHEDULE. PAYMENT/CHECKS PAYABLE TO INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ARE ACCEPTED THROUGH ANY LAND BANK OFFICE AND ADDRESSED TO LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, BICUTAN BRANCH WITH ITDI TRAINING ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1822-10-28-63.

TRAINING FEE COVERS EXPENSES FOR SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS, USE OF FACILITIES, MEALS, HANDOUTS, CERTIFICATE AND PRODUCT SAMPLES (IF APPLICABLE).

CERTIFICATES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE PARTICIPANTS.

ITDI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY OF ITS TRAINING PROGRAM DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

For further inquiries, please write or call:

RURAL TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION DIVISION
Industrial Technology Development Institute
DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City
Tel. Nos. 837-2071 to 82 loc. 2270/2269
Telefax no. 837-6156
E-mail: rtid@dost.gov.ph
Webpage: http://itdibiz.com

Interested parties from the Province of Biliran may contact the PSTC at NIT Compound, Naval, Biliran with Tel No. (053) 5009347 or you may call ITDI directly using the contact addresses and numbers provided above.

DOST SEI SY 2009-2010 Scholarship Exam Results

Scholarship Advisory:

This office received a lot of calls and other inquiries for the result of the DOST-SEI SY 2009-2010 Scholarship Examinations which was conducted on November 9, 2008 nationwide. DOST has not released the result yet as of this posting.

We however inform our examinees from Biliran and the other provinces that we will be posting the list of passers in this site once they are available. We will also announce the web links of the official examination results and other advisories as soon as they become available.

PSTD, Biliran

Weather Outlook from PAG-ASA

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), through Dr. Prisco D. Nilo, Administrator released on February 9, 2009 this Weather Outlook for February 2009.

"The unusually cold conditions in the tropical Pacific are expected to continue until early 2009. The most likely scenario is for the central and eastern Pacific to remain neutral until the first half of 2009.

"Weather systems that are expected to affect the country are the Northeast Monsoon, the tail-end of the cold front, easterlies, and a slim chance for a tropical cyclone occurrence. The country is expected to experience near to above normal rainfall conditions during the month. The expected stronger than normal easterlies will likely enhance cooling in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean (CEEP) which may influence climate conditions in the country in terms of increased rainfall.

"Air temperatures for the month are expected to be slightly warmer than normal, ranging from19°C-31°C in Luzon and 13°C-24°C over its mountainous areas, 22°C-31°C in the Visayas, 21°C - 33°C in Mindanao and 18°C - 29°C over its mountainous areas.

"PAGASA will continue to monitor the day-to-day rainfall/weather conditions and the large-scale climatic patterns that affect the country. The general public is advised to take necessary precautions for possible flooding and landslides over areas which may experience heavy rainfall."

For other weather concerns please visit the PAGASA Website