EVSU Experts conduct CPT & EA Consultancies to Biliran SETUP beneficiaries

Through the coordination of the Provincial S&T Center- Biliran, the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) Consultancy teams,   in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 8 (DOST RO8),   Cleaner Production Technology (CPT) assessment and Energy Audit  (EA) were conducted to RG Herbal Oil Repacking & Marketing from Cabucgayan, Biliran and Know Well Office Systems in Naval, Biliran, respectively. The visit was conducted last January 15, 2016 to the 2 firms who are recipients of the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

RG Herbal Oil Repacking & Marketing, is a single proprietorship business and is a sole producer of herbal oil in the Province of Biliran. In the year 2012, an amount of PhP 413, 530.00 was released to the proprietor by DOST SETUP as financial assistance for the purchasing of equipment needed to upgrade his product. CPT consultants conducted direct observations on the method used in herbal extraction and formulation and the processes  done to maintain the product stability and storability. The  experts will come up with recommendations to improve further the firms processes using cleaner production approaches.

Meanwhile, Know Well Office Systems, is a single proprietorship business focusing on printing of labels for food and non-food products and also produce paper based commercial ads. The proprietor received the amount of PhP 398, 000.00 from SETUP for the upgrading of his services and products. However, it was noted that with the increasing number of equipment maintained by the proprietor there was also an increasing energy usage. Because of this EA was introduced.

It is expected that based on the assessment conducted by the experts from EVSU and DOST and upon the implementation of the suggestions/inputs to be provided, there will be improvements in the enterprises' efficiency and productivity.

3 Biliran studes qualify PSHS Scholarship

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Three pupils from Biliran Division passed the Philippine Science High School National Competitive Examinations (PSHS-NCE) held last October 2015. They are:

• CASAS, KRISTEN CASIL
• DUEÑAS, JOLLYMAE JUANES
• SABORNIDO, CYRILLE CATOR

In a press release published by PSHS in their official website, Hon. MARIO G. MONTEJO, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and Chair of the PSHS System Board of Trustees, announces the names of the successful qualifiers to the Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) Search for Scholars for 2016.

Of the 22,791 applicants, 1,355 examinees successfully hurdled the one-step screening administered on October 2015. The qualifiers have to IMMEDIATELY contact the Registrar or the Campus Director of the PSHS Campus where they are qualified to enroll, or visit the following websites: www.pshs.edu.ph or www.dost.gov.ph, for more information on early enrolment. Deadline for slot confirmation / reservation of principal qualifiers is on January 29, 2016. Specific schedule of other enrolment activities shall be announced by the respective campuses.

For complete list of passer please follow this LINK

2015 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits sets off

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The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office VIII (DOST8) in partnership with Technology Application and Promotions Institute (TAPI-DOST) and the Eastern Visayas Consortium for Industry and Energy Research and Development (EVCIERD) is pleased to announce the holding of the 3rd Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits (RICE) for 2015 on November 25-27, 2015 at the Robinson's Tacloban Activity Center, Annex Building, Robinson's Place, Marasbaras, Tacloban City. This is one of DOST's contribution to support the Republic Act 10055 popularly known as Technology Transfer Act of 2010 and R.A. 7459, a.k.a, "Ïnventors and Invention Incentives Act of the Philippines".

This year's theme of RICE, "Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating and Inventing for Global Competitiveness" will serve as pre-screening/selection contest where regional winners of each category will vie for the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE). The holding of the national contest is scheduled every other July of the year coinciding the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week for 2016. The following are the contest six (6) categories:

Invention Category (Tuklas Award)

Utility Model Category

Industrial Design Category

Creative Research Category (Likha Award)

Student Creative Research for College Category (Sibol Award)

Student Creative Research for High School Category (Sibol Award)

The contest is open to all researchers, inventors, faculty, students and any interested individuals to submit their entries to DOST Regional Office VIII with address at the Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte or any DOST Provincial Offices (Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar & Northern Samar).

For more information please do not hesitate to call DOST8 at (053) 323-7110 or 832-4139 and look for Engrs. Ramil T. Uy or Florentino L. Quiñones, Jr.,

DOST conducted livelihood training for ASEMCO

This photo was taken during the Closing Ceremony of training

DOST through its Biliran Provincial Science and Technology Center recently conducted a livelihood training on Meat and Fish Processing Technology for the employees, members and valued clients of Almeria Seafarers Multipurpose Cooperative (ASEMCO). The three-day activity was held on November 9-11, 2015 at ASEMCO Compound, Del Bano St., Poblacion, Almeria, Biliran. The training was aimed to enhance the skills of the participants in meat and fish processing and to introduce another possible source of income for small entrepreneurs.

ASEMCO, aside from being a lending institution, is one of the active beneficiaries of DOST’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) for their meat processing project. It is their second time to avail of SETUP after successfully completing a charcoal briquetting project in 2014. Last April 2015, they received a financial assistance in the amount of Php 370,000.00 for the acquisition of additional meat processing equipment for the project “Upgrading of Meat Processing Facility”.

The livelihood training covered six different topics which include Tocino Processing, Beef Tapa Processing, Fresh Native Longanisa Processing, Skinless Longanisa Processing, Deboned Bangus and Rellenong Bangus. Expert from DOST-Leyte in the person of Ms. Imelda S. Picorro, served as the resource speaker of the event who demonstrated the safe and proper way of meat and fish processing. The training started with a lecture discussing about the recipes and ingredients, techniques, and the dos and don’ts in the production. Then it was followed by hands-on-demonstration with the use of the equipment acquired through DOST-SETUP fund. 

Meat Preparation and Curing

Packaging of  Product Samples

ASEMCO, spearheaded by its General Manager Ms Anita S. Corto, enthusiastically showed their cooperation as partner with DOST in facilitating the three-day activity. They cater venue for functions and meetings in which Hostel and Function Hall is among the many allied services provided by the cooperative.

The activity ended with a message from the OIC of DOST-Biliran, Engr. Maria Catherine G. Maniba, who thanked everyone for spending their valuable time and for extending their full support and participation during the training. She also shared a glimpse of information regarding the programs and services offered by DOST and invited the participants to visit the DOST-Biliran office if they like to know more about the agency and its services. 

The acquisition of equipment and training is part of the implementation of SETUP project in line with the intention of ASEMCO to expand its existing Meat shop.  (Written by Ms. Gracevillalyn R. Saldo, PA-II, DOST-PSTC Biliran)

Sample Finished Products
(Left: Skinless Longanisa, Right: Beef Tapa)

Passers of 2015 Junior Level Science Scholarships (JLSS - RA 10612)

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2015 Visayas S & T Fair in Ormoc City soon

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The Visayas leg of the Science Nation Tour will be coming to Ormoc City on September 23-25, 2015. The three day event to be held in Ormoc City Superdome, Ormoc City is part of the national roadshow of DOST to promote the agency’s programs, projects and services.