4th Visayas S & T Fair

DOST Visayas was in high spirits as it successfully showcased its humble contribution to pushing scientific and technological advancement in the regions through the holding of 4th Visayas Cluster Science and Technology Fair in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on October 22-26, 2008.

Leading the pack of the S & T enthusiasts from the whole country who joined the opening ceremony was no other than Honorable Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro of DOST, and the equally vibrant Assistant Secretary Carol M. Yorobe, and Dr. Carlos Tomboc, Executive Director of the Philippine Textile Research Institute who likewise is the Officer-in-Charge of the Technology Application and Promotions Institute (TAPI), the events primary sponsor.

Of course, The "Mighty Trio," of the DOST Visayas regions, young and dynamic Regional Directors Engr. Rowen Gelonga, Engr. Rene Burt Llanto, and Engr. Edgardo Esperancilla of DOST 6, 7, & 8, respectively, proudly lead, being the host, the rest of the strong DOST Regional officials.

The five-day event was higlighted primarily by the grandious display of science and technology acheivement through the exhibits held in the Island City Mall of Tagbilaran City. Quality products out of DOST-Visayas assisted SMEs which were made available for sale in the bazaar section captured the attention of local buyers thereby generating sales. Products ranged from processed food to gifts and holiday decors.

A series of fora and conferences presenting several developed technologies by DOST system were also held at the Agricultural Productivity Center in Bohol which drew the attention of participants from the academe, LGUs, private sector, and the SMEs.

Asked to assess the 4th Visayas Fair during the Press Conference, Sec. Alabastro commented that the current event was better than the previous ones as manifested by the enthusiasm not only of the organizers but by those who joined the entire events.

RSTW 2008 Eastern Visayas Celebration a success

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The celebration of the Regional Science and Technology Week in Eastern Visayas was a great success as hundreds of individuals flocked into the Kanhuraw Convention Center and the Leyte SMED Center in Tacloban City where simultaneous activities were conducted last July 29-31, 2008 in connection with the event. The 3-day event was able to highlight the major contribution of science and technology in the daily lives of student, the professionals, the industry, and the general public through different programs geared towards improving these sectors.

The events were jointly organized by the Leyte Science and Technology Foundation, Inc. (LSTFI), the Technology Application and Promotions Institute (TAPI-DOST), the Science Education Institute (SEI-DOST), and DOST-8. The major sponsors of the activities were the City of Tacloban through Honorable Mayor Alfred Romualdez, the LGU Province of Leyte through Honorable Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla, and the Congressional Office of First District of Leyte through Congressman Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.

The Opening Day was graced by the presence of the DOST Assistant Secretary and OIC of the Office of the Undersectary for Regional Operations, Dr. Carol M. Yorobe who highlighted the role of Science and Technology in nation building and the significance of the RSTW which form part of the larger events - the 8th Asean Science and Technology Week (July 1-11, 2008) and the National Science and Technology Week (July 7-11, 2008), respectively coordinated and spearheaded by DOST. This event were the major highlights as DOST celebrates 50th year as a government agency this year. Also present during the opening program were the DOST-8 Regional Director, Engr. Edgardo M. Esperancilla, Dr. Lesmes Lumen, the Chairman of the Leyte Science and Technology Foundation, Inc. who is the primary partner in the conduct of the activity, and the Mayor of Tacloban Hon. Alfred Romualdez.

As important as the opening ceremony the Closing Program marks the historical event in the pages of S & T in Eastern Visayas as DOST and the entire science community salute the contribution of 15 important people in their own field to what S & T has become in Region VIII during the 50 years of its advocacy. These people were honored by giving them plaques and certificates of appreciation. Also given certificates were DOST major partners which include 3 outstanding technology adotors under the DOST-SETUP program, 3 Outstanding DATBED implementors, 49 Institutions of Learning, National Agencies, Local Government Units, and Non-Government Organizations who were active partners of DOST-8 in 50 years of its existence.

Other major events during 3-day activities include the following:
Day 1 (July 29): Press Conference and Launching of the Leyte TBI Website, Lectures on Biofuel, Biogas Technology and Climate Change and Global Warming, S&T Quiz
Day 2 (July 30): Science Education Lecture Series for Teachers and Students, Audience and Group Discussion with DOST Asec Yorobe on Implementation of Projects and Activities on R & D and Technology Management of SUCs and R&D Institutions
Day 3 (July 31): IT products and Services in Eastern Visayas

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Almeria rice farmers strive for Organic Farming

Fifteen (15) rice farmers from Brgy Sampao, Almeria, Biliran benefited the training on natural methods of farming, also known as “Organic Farming” held last June 5-6, 2008. These farmers gladly accepted the technology for, according to them, "it is the right time to adopt the farming methods due to high cost of commercial fertilizers and pesticides."

The activity was part of the consolidated effort of the Almeria LGU and the One Town One Product (OTOP) program to improve rice farming and processing practices of the farmers. The municipality of Almeria identified rice as their OTOP product.

The speakers of the said seminar were experts from Farm and Resource Management Institute (FARMI) of the Visayas State University (VSU), Visca, Baybay, Leyte. Dr. Zosimo dela Rosa discussed about organic farming methods especially in rice through the use of ‘Systems of Rice Intensification’ or SRI, a method of rice farming that does not use inorganic fertilizer (commercial fertilizer) but instead uses compost that can easily be produced by farmers. Another speaker, Mr. Juanito Poliquit, discussed the use of effective microorganism (EM) to return the fertility of land. He stressed that farming methods which uses commercial fertilizers makes the land idle and unproductive because the beneficial microorganism present in the soil are eliminated and killed by the contents of the fertilizers. Aside from EM, he also discussed how to make natural fertilizers through fermentation of fish waste, seaweeds, fruit and plant extracts. A topic on vermi-composting, or the production of organic fertilizer using earthworm as medium in converting farm waste into fertilizer was also demonstrated.

The training was sponsored by Almeria Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) which provided the food for participants and accommodation of speakers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Biliran) which provided training supplies and materials. The Department of Science and Technology through DOST Biliran PSTC serve as a technology broker by linking the technology source to the participants through the OTOP program. The beneficiaries of the said training, would benefit further consultancy through the DOST’s Comprehensive Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) program which will tap the experts of FARMI to identify areas for further improvement of the farm practices of the Almeria farmers. Proposal for the said consultancies is now on process. (M.P. Letran, SRS II, DOST Biliran PSTC)

MPEX goes to Biliran

The Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) program of the Department of Science and Technology goes to Biliran with the assistance provided to AR La Naval Motor Parts and General Marketing.The firm, situated at the main commercial center of Naval, the booming capital town of Biliran Province, is planning to expand its metalworking and machining services and sought the assistance of DOST through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP).


Being part of the SET-UP upgrading assistance, the MPEX Team, composed of consultants from the University of San Jose Recolites (USJR) in Cebu, conducted evaluation on the business operations of AR and analyze areas for improvement with focus on the machine shop and motorcycle engine servicing operations.



The team, who visited the firm on June 6, 2008, includes Mr. Dennis Kilonskilong, Engr. Gilbert Nakila, Ms. Nanette Salazar, and Ms. Josie Elli from USJR, Ms. Mae Anne Reyes and Engr. Heber Matuza from DOST-8 and Mr. Romeo L. Dignos from DOST Biliran PSTC. The USJR consultants are expected to submit their findings and recommendations for productivity expansion of AR within a month after the assessment.

AR is optimistic to be able to expand its services, which is currently focused on repairs of motorcycle engines, by boosting its facility for small engine repair such as cylinder block reboring. This he envisions with the innovation support system of DOST's SET-UP program.

(Photos: Mr. Rogelio Cabulang, AR proprietor, during the interview and evaluation of the proposed show lay-out for the expansion project)

DOST joins Biliran anniversary exhibits

Focusing on the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, DOST Biliran PSTC with the full support from DOST Regional Office No. VIII information services with a team headed by Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes and Ms. Lucia Dauz, put up its exhibits in support of the celebration of Biliran Provincehood anniversary last May 8-11, 2008 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds.



Hundreds of visitors flocked into the Agro-Industrial Fair and exhibits that features a lot of activities with focus on Agricultural development and its impact in the Province. DOST on its part showcased its support programs for enterprise productivity improvement including the innovation support system, technology acquisition, consultancy services, packaging improvement, and other technical services intended for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME).