FNRI trained Naval food handlers and processors on meal management and food handling

In an effort to improve the awareness and integrate nutritional considerations and proper food handling in commercial food production in the rural areas, The Food and Nutrition Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), the Extension Services Office of Naval State University, and the Local Government Unity of Naval pooled resources in training 24 Food processors, caterers, and trainers on Meal Management and Food Handling on September 7-8, 2010 at Naval State University, Naval, Biliran Province

The training included better meal planning which would improve the participants capability to prepare nutritious, safe and clean, appetizing, and affordable food. These encompasses on areas of food buying, basic nutrition, food costing and cost control, food safety and sanitation, food preparation techniques, and food storage among others.

The ever supportive management of NSU, headed by the University President, Dr. Edita S. Genson, ably represented by the NSU-ESO Director, Dr. Jaime Cagabhion, laid down the physical requirements for the conduct of the training including the venue, the lecture and demonstration facilities, the accommodation of the resource persons, as well as energetic staff who helped facilitate the training. With the eagerness to support and learn at the same time, NSU was able to include 10 members of their staff to attend the training. They will be tasked later to transfer their knowledge to their respective classrooms and their extension areas around the province of Biliran.

The Local Government Unit of Naval, through Honorable Mayor Susan V. Parilla, who is a medical and health practitioner herself, recognized the importance of the seminar for the benefit of the local constituents, enthusiastically provided support both with financial and logistic support for the conduct of the activity. Mayor Parilla, is very optimistic this training would help the local food producers and handlers to consider their social responsibility of distributing food which are not only delicious but are also nutritious and safe to the consuming public.

Local furniture maker receives DOST support

After a series of assessments and parallel consultancy activities, the Caril Furniture of Naval, Biliran finally got the nod from the SETUP NPMO for the support on acquisition of needed power tools for the improvement of its production line.

Caril Furniture, just like many of the local furniture makers specializes on common household items like sala sets, dining set, cabinets, and the likes. They are producing also panel doors, door jambs, and other construction items with carvings. One of the bottlenecks in their operations is on curve cutting and boring which lead them to seek the support of DOST in acquiring equipment for this purpose. (Photo shows the proprietors Mr & Mrs Caril with PSTD Dignos signing the local MOA)

To verify however their actual needs, DOST VIII conducted technology needs assessment (TNA) through the Manufacturing Productivity and Expansion Program (MPEX) tapping the local experts from Naval State University in Naval, Biliran. Result of the consultancy engagement included some recommendations that would enable the firm to improve its operations though production layout improvement, waste management, and improvement of its inventory, accounting, and personnel management. Above all these, was attesting their need to acquire tools and equipment to improve the process.

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