Upgrading of AR La Naval Motor Parts’ Metalworking Facility

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The metal working equipment funded by SETUP

(SPIN: 08-922-08-03)

PROJECT BENEFICIARY:
AR La Naval Motor Parts and Gen. Marketing
Mr. Rogelio G. Cabulang, Proprietor

LOCATION:
Smo. Rosario, Naval, Biliran
Biliran (Lone District)
Region VIII

DATE APPROVED: December 2008

SETUP FUNDING: P 995,000 (DOST/SET-UP)

DESCRIPTION:
The project involves acquisition of equipment for upgrading of the metal working capability of the firm. Other consultancy services for productivity improvement (i. e. MPEX) were also provided. The company produces rebored small engine cylinder blocks, gears, customized threaded bolts and nuts, etc.

STATUS OF PROJECT: ON GOING

The SY 2011-2012 Science and Technology Scholarships now open for applicants

The Department of Science and Technology Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) is now accepting applications for the Science and Technology Undergraduate Scholarships for 2011. Application forms are available for free and can be submitted at any DOST Regional and Provincial Offices around the country. Deadline for filing of application is on October 8, 2010 and the examination will be held on November 21, 2010 at designated testing center. Download application form here

In Biliran Province you may visit our office at Naval State University compound, Naval, Biliran Province or call (053) 5009347 for inquiries.

DOST approves ASEMCO charcoal project

The Department of Science and Technology has finally approved the establishment of a charcoal briquette production center in Almeria, Biliran to be operated by the Almeria Seafarers Multi-purpose Cooperative (ASEMCO).

The project, which also aims to reduce the bulk of organic waste and convert them into fuel materials in a form of charcoal, will provide ASEMCO some support funds for the acquisition of necessary equipment for charcoal briquette production.

The realization of the project came amid the growing concerns of the local government units in addressing solid waste problems. ASEMCO as a strong cooperative in the municipality of Almeria searched for means to help but at the same time benefit its members. The idea on utilizing the abandoned bio-mass waste for charcoal briquetting came after knowing that such technology is available with the DOST and the DENR. The concept has a twofold benefit and therefore suits the need of the cooperative.

Almeria, a partially urban 5th class municipality in Biliran Province has approximately 700 households within the Poblacion and nearby barangays (per NSO, 2000 census) that contribute to the bulk of the municipal waste. If these households produce an estimated average biomass waste of 1kg per household per day (practical estimates only since no actual data is available) such bulk could be the input to the charcoal plant with a capacity of 700 kg per day. LGU will then be more focused in addressing the other non-biodegradable wastes.

ASEMCO will put up the infrastructure while DOST 8 through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) assist in acquiring the technology from DOST-FPRDI and DENR ERDB both in Los Banos, Laguna.

Photo: ASEMCO officials during their plant visit in one charcoal briquetting project in Cavite

Dr. Mario Montejo is new DOST Secretary

President elect Benigno Simeon C. Aquino named today Dr. Mario Montejo as the new Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, when his cabinet will officially begin on Thursday, July 1, 2010.

Also named for the Aquino cabinet are the following

* Budget and Management -- Butch Abad
* National Economic and Development Authority -- Cayetano Paderanga
* Agriculture -- Proceso Alcala
* Environment -- Ramon Paje
* Transportation and Communication -- Ping De Jesus
* Labor -- Rosalinda Valmos
* Health -- Dr. Enrique Ona
* Tourism -- Alberto "Bertie" Lim
* Trade -- Greg Domingo
* Social Welfare -- Dinky Soliman
* Energy -- Jose Rene Almendras
* Public Works -- Rogelio Singson
* Agrarian Reform -- Virgilio Delos Reyes
* Presidential Peace Adviser -- Teresita Deles
* Presidential Management Staff -- Julia Abad
* Presidential Legal Counsel -- Edwardo de Mesa
* Commission on Higher Education -- Patricia Liguanan
* Internal Revenue -- Kim Jacinto-Henares

Team SETUP undergoes P & Q enhancement

Twenty eight (28) delegates from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao joined the second batch of the Training Course on Enhancing Competencies of Team SETUP through Productivity and Quality which runs from June 14 to 25, 2010 at Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay City.

(photo shows the delegates with Mr. Ben Dy, the speaker during Day 1 lectures)

Master’s and Doctorate (MS & PhD) degree Scholarships

The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII announces the availability of scholarships for Master’s and Doctorate (MS & PhD) degrees in priority S&T areas under the Accelerated Science & Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP).

Interested students/graduates who wish to pursue higher education in science and engineering may apply for this scholarship starting the First Semeter of AY2010-2011. The priority fields of study are:

• Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
• Information and Communication Technology
• Biology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Earth and Space Science
• Microelectronics
• Environment
• Physics
• Fisheries and Marine Science

Application forms and information brochures can be downloaded at http://www.sei.dost.gov.ph or may call or visit the following DOST Provincial S&T Centers (PSTCs) nearest to your municipality:

• Engr. John Glenn G. Ocaña, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Leyte
Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
(053) 323-5252

• Mr. Romeo L. Dignos, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Biliran
NSU Campus, Naval, Biliran
(053) 500-9347

• Engr. Dominador A. Clavejo, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Southern Leyte
Capitol Site, Maasin City
(053) 381-3990

• Engr. Rosella L. Gopo, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Samar
SSU Compound, Catbalogan, Samar
(055)261-2664

• Mr. Arnaldo T. Amosco, Jr., Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Eastern Samar
ESSU Compound, Borongan, Eastern Samar
(055) 261-2664

• Engr. Veronica A. Laguitan, Provincial S&T Director, PSTC-Northern Samar
UEP Compound, Catarman, Northern Samar
(055) 251-8178

Deadline for submission of accomplished application forms and other documentary requirements will be on 30 April 2010.

For details and inquiries, please visit the DOST Regional Office VIII located at the Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte or you may call us at telephone (053)323-7111, look for Engr. Florentino L. Quiñones, Jr. or Ms. Ma. Divina Gracia L. Advincula.