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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
2015 Visayas S & T Fair in Ormoc City soon
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
DOST releases livelihood assistance to LGU Biliran
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| Hon. Mayor Casil (center) receives the check from DOST-8 |
The Municipal Government of Biliran, represented by its very own Municipal Mayor Honorable Grace Casil, received a financial assistance in the amount of PhP 250,000 from DOST-8 for the Establishment of Common Service Facility for Meat Processing during the recently conducted SETUP Forum in Naval, Biliran on January 12, 2015.
The funding support is intended for the purchase of necessary equipment to be used by local residents who are producing processed meat products. The project is primarily aimed to assist the household meat processors in improving the quality of their processed meat products and enhance their production skill through the establishment of a common service facility for meat processing.
The equipment will be housed in a building that will be provided by the LGU as counterpart. Identified beneficiaries who are producing meat products but have no equipment at home can go to the facility and use them. The facility will also be used for training new entrepreneurs who want to learn meat processing technologies.
Meat and meat products is a major component of the diet of every Filipino. Food consumption survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute show that the average per capita consumption of meat and meat products is around 50 grams per day. Based on this data, an average household of 3 persons would consume a kilo, more or less of meat and meat products every week. FNRI survey further stressed that per capita consumption is also increasing every year. This information would tell us that there is a growing demand for meat products as population grows and further increases as times progresses. Because of these, meat production and processing has become a potential venture even in rural areas.
Several enterprising individuals within the municipality of Biliran, Biliran are among those who took the opportunity to venture into home-based meat processing but because of limited capital for equipment acquisition they end up producing low volume, improperly packed, and even inferior quality products. Homemade processes also compromise food safety and good manufacturing practices and might pose some problems to the consumers.
In response to this scenario, the Municipal LGU of Biliran sought the support of the DOST-Biliran to help establish a common service facility that is equipped with Food Safety and GMP compliant processing equipment for the production of processed meat like tocino, longanisa, ham, and similar products.
The LGU, through its livestock production programs supported by the Department of Agriculture and other private companies like BMEG, assured the availability of raw materials such as locally produced cattles, hogs, and chicken grown by different individuals around the municipality.
With the existing volume of raw materials from local hog growers and the stable demand of the finished product coupled with the willing entrepreneurs group what is only needed is the technology and the facility that would help these producers. Once this is available a supportive LGU will make the project financially viable and sustainable.
Friday, January 16, 2015
DOST honors 7 SETUP Graduates from Biliran
January 12, 2015 marks an important milestone in the history of Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) implementation in the Province of Biliran. It is the time when DOST 8 celebrated and honored the success of seven beneficiaries of the SETUP, the biggest number yet, who completed their obligations of the SETUP for the prescribed period of implementation. These micro entrepreneurs all came from different areas of Biliran Province.
The graduates include: AR La Naval Motor Parts and General Marketing from Naval, Biliran who also was named as DOST-8's best SETUP adoptor of 2013 who was honored during the National Science and Technology Week in July 2014 held at SM MOA. DOST provided PhP 985,000 in equipment acquisition support fund for improvement of its small motor parts fabrication facility. The firm completed the refund of DOST assistance last April 2014.
Also in the list is Caril's Furniture owned by Ms. Adelfa Caril who received assistance for improvement of its wood cutting and finishing processes amounting to PhP 70,000. Refund was completed in May 2014. Caril's furniture has become one of the best furniture makers in Biliran today. They cater to customers from other parts of Leyte and Samar as well.
The Almeria Seafarers Multi-purpose Cooperative (ASEMCO) received assistance from DOST for the acquisition of charcoal briquetting machine in the amount of PhP 105,500. The project was intended to support the solid waste management program of LGU Almeria by converting agro-waste into cahrcoal briquettes. They started refund in June 2011 and completed in May 2014.
Elshirglow Processed Food Products is from Bariis, Caibiran, Biliran. Owned by Ms. Josefina Buban in partnership with a group of women from the same Barangay, the enterprise produces nata-de-coco in various forms -cubes or strips, and different flavors. The group received support from SETUP for acquistion of equipment, Food Safety Improvement, Productivity Enhancement through MPEX, and packaging improvement of its product. Its SETUP financial support for equipment acquisition amounted to PhP 81,000 was completely refunded last September 2014. Presently, they are the only producer of nata-de-coco atsara in the Province.
White Rose Bakeshop, Naval Biliran was assisted by DOST-SETUP for the acquisition of technology and related equipment in the production of vegetable based noodles and bread. Presently, the firm is the only producer of squash breads and squash and malunggay noodles in Naval. Their financial assistance amounting to PhP 413,200 was completely refunded from July 2010 to April 2013.
Roselyn Espina Marketing took over the responsibility of the Biliran Integrated Coconut Industries (BICI) who suffered financial setbacks in 2009. BICI received PhP 740,000 in 2007 for the acquisition of equipment for coco-coir production. Ms. Roselyn Espina Paras who was BICI's manager then continued the refund despite the project becoming non-operational due to market problems. The obligation was finally completed on July 2014.
DADINIRT Food Products is another firm who assumed another project. It assumed the responsibility of Carding Meat Store after it suffered financial problems in 2008. DADINIRT accepted the equipment worth PhP 202,240 for meat processing from Carding Meat Store. It completed the refund from January 2012 to August 2013.
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| The SETUP graduates who attended the ceremony. 4 out of 7 were present. In photo (L-R). Ms. Ma. Catherine Maniba - PSTC Biliran OIC, Ms. Mae Anne Reyes-DOST-8 RPMO Coordinator, Ms. Anita Corto - ASEMCO Manager, Mr. Rogelio Cabulang-owner AR La Naval Motor Parts & Gen. Marketing, Ms. Josefina Buban-proprietor Elshirglow PFP, Ms. Adela Caril and Mr. Caril, owners of Caril Furniture, Engr. Erneto Granada - ARD TO of DOST-8, & Mr. Romeo L. Dignos PSTD of DOST-Biliran |
White Rose Bakeshop, Naval Biliran was assisted by DOST-SETUP for the acquisition of technology and related equipment in the production of vegetable based noodles and bread. Presently, the firm is the only producer of squash breads and squash and malunggay noodles in Naval. Their financial assistance amounting to PhP 413,200 was completely refunded from July 2010 to April 2013.
Roselyn Espina Marketing took over the responsibility of the Biliran Integrated Coconut Industries (BICI) who suffered financial setbacks in 2009. BICI received PhP 740,000 in 2007 for the acquisition of equipment for coco-coir production. Ms. Roselyn Espina Paras who was BICI's manager then continued the refund despite the project becoming non-operational due to market problems. The obligation was finally completed on July 2014.
DADINIRT Food Products is another firm who assumed another project. It assumed the responsibility of Carding Meat Store after it suffered financial problems in 2008. DADINIRT accepted the equipment worth PhP 202,240 for meat processing from Carding Meat Store. It completed the refund from January 2012 to August 2013.
Monday, January 5, 2015
2014 Accomplishments
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| DOST-Biliran staff during the 2014 Christmas fellowship |
SETUP
The DOST Biliran Provincial Science and Technology Center's major mandate is to support the micro, small, and medium enterprises (mSMEs)by applying science, technology, and innovation to improve their productivity. Through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), DOST-Biliran targeted to assist 5 new mSMEs for a total proposed allocation of PhP 2.13M. It was able to assist 7 enterprises with approved funding support of PhP 2.9 M or 140% and 138% as to the number of enterprises and the amount of assistance respectively.
Based on KPIs
Based on our key performance indicators, DOST Biliran targeted to provide 34 Technology Interventions to 5 existing mSMEs and 3 new mSMEs that would generate PhP 3.754M Gross Sales and employ a total of 42 persons. As the year closed, the Center was able to extend a total of 45 Technology Interventions or 132% of the target. Technology Interventions included provision of technology, acquisition of technology related equipment, proposal preparation, plant lay-out assistance, product and process improvement, etc. The interventions helped 21 existing firms and 3 new firms. The gross sales generated by assisted mSMEs as a result of the support reached PhP 7.8 M or 208% on target. It also generated an employment of 70 persons which is 165% of our target.
Provision of consultancy services is another task of the DOST Biliran. Implementation of the regular consultancy programs of DOST achieved 100% accomplishments as targeted. The MPEX helped 4 firms, another 4 firms availed of CAPE, 1 for CPT, 1 for Energy Audit, and 2 firms for Food Safety. In addition the office rendered one-on-one consultancy with various clients in different technology concerns. For 2014 the office provided 52 other consultancies (target = 44) to 95 clients (target=44) with 77 experts deployed (target=55). These figures are also higher to as much as 216% against target
For training services, DOST Biliran targeted 9 trainings for 9 firms with 94 participants with 17 experts deployment. The office conducted 9 trainings, assisted 16 firms with 160 participants and 17 experts. Accomplishments surpassed the target to as much as 178% for the number of firms assisted.
Network and Resource Generation
The DOST Biliran could not achieve its mandate alone. Partners such as the LGUs, other line agencies, and NGOs are crucial in project implementation. Because of this one of its major KPIs is Networks and Linkages established. In 2014 DOST targeted 12 networks and linkages with 3 projects co-funded with LGUs and 3 trainings conducted with LGUs. The office was able to create 44 linakges with 34 projects supported with LGUs and 3 trainings conducted with LGUs.
These projects implemented and linkages established in 2014 generated project resources amounting to PhP 1.3 M from LGUs, PhP 0.6 M from SUC, PhP 2.05M from other line agencies, PhP 2.92M from NGOs/mSMEs and PhP 0.3 M from other government organization.
Internal Resources
The DOST-Biliran was able to achieve all these with a very skeletal force. The office is composed of a 5-personnel team. Total budget for SETUP Implementation for the past year was only PhP 0.56 M and another PhP 0.6 M for Office operations excluding salary and benefits of regular staff. DOST is currently housed in its own 2-storey building inside the campus of the Naval State University in Naval, Biliran
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Biliran draws up for Typhoon HAGUPIT (22W)
The Biliran Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council conducts its first briefing today to discuss preparations for the approaching weather disturbance - Tropical Storm 22W with International name HAGUPIT. The phenomenon has already created fears among Biliranons who were traumatized by the effects of STY Yolanda that hit the area more than a year ago.
The council identified every member's resources that could be utilized for emergency response including personnel, vehicles, supplies, equipment, and facilities. The meeting also served as initial action to identify contact persons from every agency including their contact numbers and other possible means of reaching them under worst case scenario.
HAGUPIT threatens to hit Eastern Visayas based on various forecasts from International Weather stations (see photo: taken from http://www.typhoon2000.ph/).
Meanwhile, PAGASA-DOST issued the official warning at 11 AM today with the following text "FOR: TYPHOON RUBY (INTERNATIONAL NAME “HAGUPIT”)
ISSUED AT: 11:00 AM, 03 DECEMBER 2014
THIS WEATHER SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO ENTER THE PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (PAR) BY TOMORROW MORNING AND IT WILL BE NAMED “RUBY” THEN IT WILL MOVE CLOSER TO EASTERN VISAYAS ON FRIDAY. HOWEVER, “HAGUPIT” IS STILL TOO FAR TO AFFECT ANY PART OF THE COUNTRY.
THIS OUTLOOK WILL BE UPDATED AS SOON AS SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE WEATHER PATTERN OCCUR.
THE NEXT UPDATE WILL BE INCORPORATED IN THE PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST TO BE ISSUED AT 5:00 PM TODAY WHILE THE NEXT WEATHER ADVISORY WILL BE ISSUED AT 11:00 AM TOMORROW.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Food Safety Team trains rural group
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| Participants eagerly listening to the speakers |
The Looc Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (LARBA) is engaged in fish processing producing smoked fish and dried fish among others. With membership mostly women, the association is aiming to improve the quality of the product in order to raise acceptance of the market. This would in turn benefit their families by augmenting their farm incomes.
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| The group's product |
The Department of Agrarian Reform in Biliran Province, currently supervised by Mr. Noel Salloman, MARPO through the Project Coordinator Mr. Arnel Javines, ARPO I, facilitated the conduct of the activity which is part of the agencies support projects for the beneficiaries of their land transfer programs.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
DOST Biliran orients new SETUP beneficiaries
Yes, the seven CEOs of the firms assisted by DOST SETUP from around Biliran Province this year 2014 joined the orientation activities conducted by the DOST Regional Project Management Office (RPMO)at the DOST Biliran Provincial Office this day October 9, 2014. The event was meant to clarify issues as far as the obligations of the firms to DOST.
The Memorandum of Agreement signed by the firms with DOST was revisited and each provisions were discussed further. Questions and clarifications were raised on required reports and documentations and what needs to be done now that the project implementation has commenced.
Ms. Mae Anne D. Reyes, DOST-8 SETUP RPMO Coordinator discussed the MOA and the requirements of the program during the early phase of implementation. She also stressed to the young entrepreneurs the need to be innovative especially with the opening of the countries business environment as ASEAN Integration is nearing. "Think not of the usual market, but open up for the international market," Ms. Reyes stressed.
Meanwhile, Ms. MA. Catherine Maniba, DOST Biliran OIC who warmly welcomed the beneficiaries, echoed her request for cooperation for the smooth implementation of the project. She encouraged everyone to become open for improvement and to coordinate freely with the DOST Biliran office for whatever problems they may encounter in the course of project implementation.
The event was also a venue for giving the companies insights and practical advises as far as manufacturing practices specially in dealing with machinery that use electricity. The MPEX consultants of Naval State University provided inputs to the group on Electrical Safety and Equipment maintenance. The NSU team was composed of Engr. Jude Banico, Electrical Engineer and Engr. Arthur Calomadre, Mechanical Engineer.
Mr. Romeo L. Dignos, Biliran PSTD (On-Scholarship) also joined the activity and delivered the closing remarks. Ms. Gracevillalyn Saldo, DOST Biliran Project Assistant II for SETUP served as the EMCEE, while Mr. Teddy Abenido, PA-I lead the group in prayer during the opening.
The DOST 8 SETUP RPMO Team who joined the activity include Ms. Joan Aligante, Mr. Andrew Soledad, and Mr. Lysander King III
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
DOST joints SME Caravan in Maripipi
Never mindful of the threats of monsoon waves, the lady OIC of DOST, joined DTI team on board a chartered small boat. The trip became both a challenge and an enjoyment. It was a challenge to bring the office services even across rough seas and remote municipalities. An enjoyment to be of service while exploring the beauty of nature.
Ms. Maniba presented the DOST's SETUP Program to about 25 participants from various parts of the town. The presentation gained interest among the ears of local entrepreneurs and generated potential clients under SETUP's various windows of assistance. Photo above shows Ms. Maniba answering the various queries from interested MSMEs of Maripipi.
The SME Roving Academy is a continuous learning program for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises to become competitive in the domestic and international (global) markets. Its main strategies contain: Integration of the business development services for SMEs at the national and local levels, establishment of the Provincial, Regional, and National Entrepreneurship Development Networks, & Management of an inclusive promotion program.
The academy employs the support of partner agencies such as:Business Development Services (BDS) Providers, the LGUs, the academes and training institutions, local chamber, academe, financial institutions, trade and industry associations, and other government and non-government organizations.
In Maripipi, the academy was joined by the Philhealth who discussed on employees health benefits, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, for business licensing, and the DOST for technology support to SMES.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
DOST-8 releases livelihood support for Yolanda victims of Cabucgayan
The amount of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 200,000.00) from the DOST-8 Grant-in Aid (GIA) Program will be used to acquire the needed equipment for the fabrication of fiberglass boats. The target beneficiaries are the fisher-folks affected by the devastating typhoon Yolanda that also hit the Municipality of Cabucgayan.
The project also aimed to train the beneficiaries in fiberglass boat production for their livelihood. The boats produced will be provided to the fishermen beneficiaries and used for their livelihood. The Project Management team, headed by the Mun. Agriculturist and the Office of the Mayor, will decide how the fishermen will pay or how the cost of boat shall be recovered for production of subsequent units.
Earlier this year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released their counterpart funds for the procurement of supplies and materials needed for the production of this boats.
In a simple turn over ceremony at the office of the Mayor, Hon. Gemma G. Adobo, Mr. Romeo L. Dignos, Sr. Science Research Specialist of DOST 8, Provincial Director of DOST-Biliran (on Study Leave) handed the check to the mayor and witnessed by Ms. Maria P. Suson, the Municipal Agriculturist and the Project Coordinator and Mr. Victoriano C. Gunabe Jr. the Municipal Treasurer.
Equipment acquired by the project shall remain the property of DOST-8 unless they will be donated if the implementing team will find it beneficial to the target clients.
2015 DOST Scholarships Exams: 97% turnout in Biliran
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| Students humble themselves in prayer before the test |
The DOST Biliran registered 97% turn out of examinees during the recently conducted DOST-SEI Scholarships Examinations for 2015. A total of 309 out of the 319 registered applicants were able to take the examinations and have their chance to be chosen as DOST scholars by the first semester of SY 2015-2016. Results of the said tests will be out by March 2015.
Biliran registered 45% increase of applicants based on official records. Last year Biliran received a total of 212 applications. Twelve of those who took the 2013 tests passed and are now enjoying privileges as DOST scholars in different schools in Region VIII and the NCR (Read related story).
The increase in participation was due to the intensive campaign headed by the DOST-8 Human Resource Development Unit through Engr. Ramil T. Uy, Sr. Science Research Specialist. In Biliran, Ms. Ma. Catherine G. Maniba, Officer-in-Charge of DOST Biliran PSTC conducted information caravan throughout the Province to convince all schools to send their science and mathematics inclined students who are also performing well in their academics.
Support programs to boost the chance of passing the scholarships were also conducted throughout the region. This include the conduct of weekend reviews in various locations. In Biliran the review classes were conducted at Naval School of Fisheries, Naval, Biliran.
"This is just a pilot activity. If the result will be good, we plan to expand the review classes next year," Engr. Ramil cited during an ambush interview at the DOST Regional Office.
Parents of vying students express their gratitude to the Department by at least giving their deserving students a chance to be counted among the top scholars of the nation if they pass the DOST scholarships.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Ms. Maniba named DOST Biliran OIC
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| Ms. Maria Catherine G. Maniba |
MS. MARIA CATHERINE GONDA-MANIBA was born and raised in Brgy. Tucdao, Kawayan, Biliran being 2nd child among 3 children of Lilio Candido Gonda (deceased) and Cristina Tecling Borja a retired teacher. She finished her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering cum laude at the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) in 1997 as DOST Scholar. In April 2014 she completed her Master’s Degree in Technology Management at University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City under the DOST Human Resource Development Program Scholarship (Residential).
As a government worker, Ms. Maniba, "Cathy" to her friends, started as a contractual Science Research Assistant under the Technical Operations Division of the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 8 Gov’t Center, Candahug, Palo Leyte from February 2008- September 2009. She was transferred to the Scholarship Unit in October – December 2009 and served as Scholarship Project Staff II. In January 2010 she was promoted to a permanent position as Science Research Specialist II assigned in the Biliran Provincial S & T Center of the Department of Science and Technology holding office at NSU Compound, Naval Biliran Province.
She was married to Mr. Rodolfo Logro Maniba, Jr. from Brgy. Mapuyo, Kawayan, Biliran and blessed with 2 children. She and her family now resides in Brgy. Tucdao, Kawayan, Biliran.
Monday, September 1, 2014
DOST 8 approves PhP2.9M for 7 new SETUP project in Biliran
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| Some of the products of AR La Naval |
The firms who were added in the roll of DOST SETUP assisted enterprises in this island province include the following: 1) AR La Naval Motor Parts and General Marketing, Naval, Biliran engaged in customized metals and motor parts productions and industrial tools and equipment fabrication; 2) Memua Minimart, Caibiran, Biliran for the production of veggie based bread; 3) Lego's Tailoring, Naval, Biliran for production of gifts and holiday decors; 4) USJ Welding Shop, Almeria, Biliran for the production of sidecars for tricycle and other fabricated steel products; 5) JC's Breadhauz, Almeria, Biliran for production of specialized bread products; 6) Kisha Snack House, Cabucgayan, Biliran for improvement of its snack food production facility; and 7) Brian's Landscaping and Agricultural Consultancy Services for upgrading of its hydroponic system for production of high valued vegetables.
The SETUP program primarily aims to upgrade the productivity of these firms so that their product will be of better quality and are GMP and Food Safety compliant, for those engaged in food preparation, through the infusion of appropriate technology.
With the infusion of technology the firms are expected to generate local employment and added income by increasing their production capacity and product marketability.
Monday, July 21, 2014
Henry brought floodwaters in Biliran
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| Bagongbong River Water Level reading |
Almeria town experienced flooding when rain accumulation reached 213mm from 10AM to 5PM on July 20, 2014. Sources estimated the annual global average precipitation at 715mm and the rains that poured over Almeria in 7 hrs is equivalent to almost 6 months of average rain.
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| Photo by Jocelyn Salloman Odiselam from biliranisland.com |
Friday, June 27, 2014
Coco farmers appreciate Food Safety and GMP
A group of coconut farmers from Brgy. Looc, Almeria, Biliran was made aware of the basics of food safety though a lecture on Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)which form part of their training on Village Level Coconut Based Food Processing on June 25-28, 2014 at Looc, Almeria, Biliran.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
No mountain too steep for DOST Consultancy program
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| Biliran Scents & Fragrance citronella plantation assessment |
This has become the routine of the Comprehensive Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) coordinators and its commissioned consultants during assessment of interested clients who signifies interest to avail of DOST services.
CAPE is one of DOST's consultancy window together with the Manufacturing Productivity Expansion (MPEX) Program, Cleaner Production Technology (CPT), Food Safety (FS), Energy Audit (EA), and other technology specific consultancies.
On June 2-3, 2014 the DOST-8 Team lead by Engr. Ramil Uy, STS Coordinator, Ms. Lucia Dauz and Engr. Florentino Quenonez, MPEX Coordinators, and Ms. Evelyn Tablante, CAPE Coordinator together with the DOST-Biliran Team headed by Mr. Romeo L. Dignos, PSTD, Ms. Ma. Catherine B. Gonda, SRSII, Ms. Gracevillalyn Saldo, Project Assistant II, and Mr. Teddy Abenido, Project Assistant I visited 8 firms from around the Province of Biliran who are enrolled for consultancy assistance for CY 2014.
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| Canaan Hill Farms Assessment |
These firms will receive free consultancy services from DOST commissioned consultants from various schools in the region for a period of 3-6 months. The consultants will assist the recipient firms in improving their operations both on technical and management aspects. DOST provides support for the transportation and other incidental expenses of the experts during the consultancy engagements. The consultants, in return, will make necessary recommendations and other technical inputs that will help solve common problems in the business operations. On the receiving end, the firm will be responsible for the cost of any changes he/she is willing to adopt out of the consultants recommendations.
The cost of consultancy fee is so high nowadays that it would be impractical for micro and small enterprises to avail the expertise of consultants by spending some amount out of their own pockets. DOST’s assistance is therefore a big help for them since DOST convinced these consultants to do their share without asking for standard rate consultancy fees.
Monday, March 3, 2014
SY2014-2015 DOST-SEI Scholarship Examination Results
The result of the 2014 DOST-SEI Scholarship Examinations for the SY 2014-2015 is now available.
Congratulations to the following passers from Biliran Province:
1. LACSON, JOVIE ANN ALMERIA NHS
2. BORAGAY, GRANT G. BILIRAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HS
3. CORPIN, PRINCESS MICAH T. BILIRAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HS
4. ORZAL, KRIS ANN M. CABUCGAYAN NSAT
5. CABALQUINTO, MICHELLE B. MANLABANG NHS
6. FIEL, ROVIE JOY Q. MANLABANG NHS
7. BORROMEO, ANGELYN A. CULABA NVS
8. PAPILLERAS, KAREN ANTONETTE A. KAWAYAN NHS
9. RADAM, ANITA J. MARIPIPI NVS
10.GULFO, JEFFERSON G. LUCSOON NHS
11.MAHINAY, JEDALYN V. NAVAL NHS
12.SUMAYAN, KIM REYMART BILIRAN SHS
Click the link for the Complete List of qualifiers.
The new scholarship awardees must seek admission in any of the priority S&T fields of study at state colleges and universities and CHED-identified Centers of Excellence/Centers of Development. Each qualifier shall receive a notice of award from the DOST-SEI or DOST Regional Office stating the date of orientation and contract signing. He/she shall report at the designated venue with a parent/legal guardian who must bring a 2014 Community Tax Certificate or Official Passport. The legal guardian is required to present his/her affidavit of guardianship. The names of some potential qualifiers are put on hold pending re-evaluation of some requirements.
Congratulations to all passers.
Congratulations to the following passers from Biliran Province:
1. LACSON, JOVIE ANN ALMERIA NHS
2. BORAGAY, GRANT G. BILIRAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HS
3. CORPIN, PRINCESS MICAH T. BILIRAN NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL HS
4. ORZAL, KRIS ANN M. CABUCGAYAN NSAT
5. CABALQUINTO, MICHELLE B. MANLABANG NHS
6. FIEL, ROVIE JOY Q. MANLABANG NHS
7. BORROMEO, ANGELYN A. CULABA NVS
8. PAPILLERAS, KAREN ANTONETTE A. KAWAYAN NHS
9. RADAM, ANITA J. MARIPIPI NVS
10.GULFO, JEFFERSON G. LUCSOON NHS
11.MAHINAY, JEDALYN V. NAVAL NHS
12.SUMAYAN, KIM REYMART BILIRAN SHS
Click the link for the Complete List of qualifiers.
The new scholarship awardees must seek admission in any of the priority S&T fields of study at state colleges and universities and CHED-identified Centers of Excellence/Centers of Development. Each qualifier shall receive a notice of award from the DOST-SEI or DOST Regional Office stating the date of orientation and contract signing. He/she shall report at the designated venue with a parent/legal guardian who must bring a 2014 Community Tax Certificate or Official Passport. The legal guardian is required to present his/her affidavit of guardianship. The names of some potential qualifiers are put on hold pending re-evaluation of some requirements.
Congratulations to all passers.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
DOST Biliran SETUP Team kicks-off anew
After ST Yolanda comes a new challenge for the DOST Biliran Team for CY 2014.
The DOST Biliran SETUP Team has been refreshed by the hiring of a new staff in the person of Ms. Gracevillalyn R. Saldo, Computer Engineer by profession, and a Yolanda survivor herself. How she survived is history which she has the right to keep by herself or share them in whatever means she likes.
The month of January as usual is a ground-working stage with several lined up activities which include the orientation of new staff, Hydromet Project Installation, and Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for new SETUP applicants.
DOST Biliran PSTD conducted the orientation of the new staff about the SETUP Program and its components, and a hands-on training on project proposal preparation, financial analysis, and TNA procedures to the new staff. The activities ran from January 4 to January 8, 2014. The next days were devoted to identification of prospective SETUP applicants with Ms. Saldo backed-up by SETUP Staff Mr. Teddy Abenido. After which they conducted one-on-one consultation with the MSME prospects around Biliran. DTI Biliran PO provided us the list of registered MSMEs, special thanks to Director Celerina Bato.
On January 16 the DOST Biliran Team supported by the DOST Regional Office 8 Hydromet project team members: Engr. Heber Matuza and Mr. Dominic Abiabi installed the Automatic Rain Gauges in two locations: Almeria Central School, Almeria, Biliran and Biliran Municipal Grounds in the Municipality of Biliran in Biliran Province. The units were successfully installed despite the non-stop rain.
The next day, January 17, 2014 while the sun and the sky was partially covered with drizzle the Team went on to conduct Technology Needs Assessment to two MSMEs in Caibiran, Biliran.
The first was Canaan Hill Farms and Honey Garden located at Brgy. Uson who sought assistance for their ginger powder processing venture. But the Team found more possible support through CAPE and MPEX programs. Next was Memua Minimart in Poblacion, Caibiran who needed support for then healthy bread production. The proponent needed help in production of bread with no animal fat added which is targeted for non pork eaters (Muslims, Adventists, etc). They are planning to adopt vegie-bread technologies.
The team's last stop for the day was the installation of Automatic Rain Gauge in the Municipal Grounds of Culaba, Biliran.
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| Gracevillalyn R. Saldo |
The month of January as usual is a ground-working stage with several lined up activities which include the orientation of new staff, Hydromet Project Installation, and Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for new SETUP applicants.
DOST Biliran PSTD conducted the orientation of the new staff about the SETUP Program and its components, and a hands-on training on project proposal preparation, financial analysis, and TNA procedures to the new staff. The activities ran from January 4 to January 8, 2014. The next days were devoted to identification of prospective SETUP applicants with Ms. Saldo backed-up by SETUP Staff Mr. Teddy Abenido. After which they conducted one-on-one consultation with the MSME prospects around Biliran. DTI Biliran PO provided us the list of registered MSMEs, special thanks to Director Celerina Bato.
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| ARG Installation in Almeria, Biliran |
The next day, January 17, 2014 while the sun and the sky was partially covered with drizzle the Team went on to conduct Technology Needs Assessment to two MSMEs in Caibiran, Biliran.
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| at Canaan Hillside Farms, Uson, Caibiran |
The team's last stop for the day was the installation of Automatic Rain Gauge in the Municipal Grounds of Culaba, Biliran.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Damaged but recovering
Note: This is our initial post for the year since our Globe Broadband connection is still under repair. We have no telephone line as of this time.
Photo show some of damage facilities. There are several beneficiaries in Biliran who also suffered major setbacks.
Remedial actions were underway to minimize their economic losses.
Friday, September 27, 2013
DOST successfully conducted Scholarship exams in Biliran
The examination is aimed at identifying the next batch of scholars for the coming school year 2014-2015. Graduating fourth year students who belong to the top 5% of their class and those enrolled in certified science based high schools were qualified to take the examinations. The scholarships were classified into two categories: the RA7687 and the Merit Scholarships. The former is intended for the poor but deserving students while the latter is for students with higher family income. All qualifiers of the scholarship are required to take science and technology based courses in certified schools within the country.
Few students from island municipality of Maripipi and Higatangan were not able to take the exam which was reportedly hindered due to prevailing bad sea conditions.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
DOST-8 assists Biliran PDRRMC Operation Center's IT capability
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| Mr. Dignos-DOST Biliran with Mr Dacillo PDRRMO with staff during the turn-over of equipment |
As the agency mandated to lead the Council's Prevention and Mitigation Committee the DOST initiated the project entitled Establishment of IT Support Center for Hazard Mitigation of Flood and Earthquake Related Hazards in Biliran Province. It was funded by DOST-8 through its local Grant-In-Aid (GIA) program for a total amount of Sevety Five Thousand Pesos for the acquisition of 1 unit Desktop Computer and one unit GPS. It was generally aimed to improve the over-all preparedness of the local disaster risk reduction and management planners for hazard mitigation by establishing a facility for better hazard map preparation and updating and real time monitoring. Part of the project was the training conducted earlier on the REDAS software application which was attended by Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Officers of the different municipalities of Biliran Province.
Mr. Sofronio "Jun" Dacillo, Jr., the Provincial Disater Risk and Reduction Management Officer of Biliran Provincial expressed his gratefulness to the DOST in behalf of the Council and the Provincial Government for the very valuable contribution.
The equipment provided by the project will be operated and managed by the PDRRMO and will be located at the PDRRMC Operation Center located at the Provincial Museum in front of Provincial Capitol, Calumpang, Naval, Biliran. The computer will have direct Internet link for access of Project NOAH site and other earthquake and typhoon monitoring sites both local and international. A system will be designed later to pool these links in one user interface for ease of access. Local database on different hazard maps will be integrated in the system for ease of monitoring and accessibility.-RLDignos
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