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“Life is divided into three terms - that which was, which is, and which will be.

Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better in the future.”

The year 2009 has been a very busy one for the DOST-CAR. The hard work, perseverance and dedication that the DOST-CAR staff has done to ensure that the programs and projects of the agency are accomplished are both commendable

and praiseworthy. Thus, I am very pleased to present DOST-CAR’s accomplishments for this year.

The CY 2009 Annual Report presents all programs, projects and activities that DOST-CAR has accomplished in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

One of the major highlights of the year is Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro’s visit to the region in February and September. Secretary Alabastro visited all provinces of the region, taking time out to inquire from the cooperators about the status of DOST’s assistance in the provinces.

Through the concerted efforts of management and staff, the agency can now boast of being the first agency to be granted the ISO 9001:2000 in the region. Changes in human resource capability and expansion of facilities has likewise been enhanced with the entrance of the PTRI-CAR Field Office Staff and facilities as a result of the rationalization program of the DOST system as well as the transfer of library services to the Urban S&T Center, making the available resources more accessible to library users.

The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) has acquired new equipment that consequently expanded its services to its customers. In addition, the RSTL was awarded the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation last March 2009 by the Philippine Accreditation Office of the Department of Trade and Industry.

The agency continued to bring S&T interventions to its stakeholders in CAR. Regular programs and projects were ably implemented through the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, DOST-CAR GIA program, provision of packaging and labeling and consultancy services to cooperators, and S&T scholarship programs to the students in CAR.

Indeed, CY 2009 has brought along with it a lot of changes that has resulted to the further improvement and strengthening of DOST-CAR programs and services to the region. It is with confidence that the agency looks forward to 2010, knowing full well that it will continue to deliver the best S&T services possible to the people of the Cordillera Administrative Region.

BEN D. LADILAD Regional Director, DOST-CAR

MESSAGE

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Message of the Regional Director 2 •

Table of Contents 3 •

Performance Highlights 4 •

Technology Transfer and commercialization Program 6 •

Testing Laboratory Services 21 •

Packaging and Labeling Services 24 •

Technical Consultancy Services 25 • Technology Trainings 26 •

S & T Promotion 27 •

MIS / ICT Development 34 •

S & T Scholarship Program 35 •

S & T Linkaging 38 •

Financial Resources 41 •

Human Resources 42 •

Awards/Recognitions 47 •

Organizational Chart 48 •

Directory 49•

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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For CY 2009, the DOST-CAR continued to implement its mandate and programs/projects in the region. The main programs/projects implemented are the following:

Technology Transfer and Commercialization through the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP)Testing Laboratory ServicesPackaging and Labeling ServicesTechnical Consultancy ServicesTechnology TrainingsS & T PromotionS&T ScholarshipsS&T Linkaging / Networking

A total of 66 MSMEs were assisted regionwide in CY 2009 under the technology transfer program. These projects focused on food processing, aquaculture, horticulture, furniture, GDH manufacturing, and metals sectors. The technological interventions provided include technology needs assessment and sourcing of technology, proposal preparation/revision, innovation system support or upgrading of various equipment and production/manufacturing processes/technologies, technology trainings, laboratory testing of products and materials, improvement of product packaging and labeling, provision of technical consultancy services, and other necessary technical assistance to address their technological problems and technology needs.

The Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) has served 442 firms and 1,376 customers from CAR, regions 1 and 2; conducted 11,044 microbiological and chemical/physical tests; and generated an income of 1,782,206.00

On product packaging and labeling services, 32 designs were developed/completed in collaboration with the DOST’s Packaging Research and Development Center (PRDC) and the DOST-CAR on-call local artist-designer, for 22 MSMEs in the region. The local artist-designer is an offshoot of the graphic arts contest sponsored by the

PErFOrmANCEHiGHLiGHTS

The DOST-CAR sustained the

implementation of its regular programs

and projects in the region. These

are focused on Technology Transfer and

Commercialization Program, Regional

Standards and Testing Laboratory Services, Packaging

and Labeling Services, Technical

Consultancy Services, Technology

Trainings, S & T Promotion, S & T Scholarship

Program, and

S&T Linkaging/Networking.

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PErFOrmANCEagency primarily to identify on-call designers to prepare label designs to cooperators in the region.

Under the technical consultancy services, eleven beneficiaries in Kalinga were assisted under the Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) program. Likewise, 22 beneficiaries from Apayao and Ifugao were assisted under the Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) program.

Sixty-nine (69) technology trainings were conducted regionwide with a total of 2,034 participants. These trainings were mostly on food processing, lemon grass processing, fossilized leaves/flowers, handmade paper making and utilization into novelty items, good manufacturing practices and food safety.

Three fora on solid waste management were conducted in Baguio City and in Apayao Province in coordination with the LGUs. These fora were participated by barangay officials and residents. In addition, consultative-dialogues were conducted in the provinces to promote the SET-UP and other programs and activities of DOST in the region.

Forty one (41) print releases were published in local papers while 59 radio interviews/announcements in the local radio stations and six TV interviews concerning DOST programs/projects/activities were carried out as part of local S&T promotion activities.

The Northern Luzon Cluster Invention Contest cum Exhibit was spearheaded by DOST CAR in coordination with DOST Regions I, II and TAPI-DOST and in partnership with the City Government of Baguio City, the Cordillera Inventors’ Society, and other partner agencies on August 18-20, 2009 at the Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City.

For S&T promotion, the DOST-CAR had participated in the exhibits during the Cordillera Day Celebration on July 15, 2009 at the Baguio Convention Center. Likewise, it has assisted in the conduct of the Northern Luzon Cluster S&T Fair in SM-Rosales, Pangasinan on December 3-6, 2009.

In addition, DOST-CAR has spearheaded the conduct of rice wine competition, both in the provincial and regional levels; and one of the activities lined up for the Baguio Centennial Celebration.

On S&T Scholarships, a total of 394 on-going undergraduate scholars were assisted in the region. DOST-CAR has maintained its inter-agency linkages in the region. It continuously supported two regional R&D consortia: the Highland Agricultural Resources Research and Development Consortium (HARRDEC) and the Cordillera Industry and Energy Research and Development Consortium (CIERDEC).

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Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP)

The DOST-CAR continued the implementation of the DOST Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) improve their productivity

and competitiveness. Technological interventions provided to assisted MSMEs include technology needs assessment and sourcing of technology, proposal preparation/revision, innovation system support or upgrading of various equipment and production/manufacturing processes/technologies, technology trainings, laboratory testing of products and materials, improvement of product packaging and labeling, provision of technical consultancy services, and other necessary technical assistance to address their technological problems and technology needs.

The assisted MSMEs are currently engaged in the following SET-UP priority sectors: food processing, furniture, horticulture, GDH (gifts, decors and housewares manufacturing), aquaculture, and metals and engineering.

As shown in Table 1, DOST-CAR has assisted a total of 66 MSMEs under the technology transfer and commercialization program in CY 2009. Twenty eight (28) continuing projects and twenty (20) new projects were funded by SET-UP while 18 were funded under the regional grants-in-aid program. Of the 48 SET-UP assisted projects, 28 were continuing wherein provision of technical assistance started before CY 2009 while 20 were newly approved and started implementation in CY 2009. In addition, technical interventions were also provided to 18 local GIA projects implemented in the year.

Table 1. Projects implemented per sector in CY 2009

SectorNo. of SET-UP Assisted Projects

No. of Regional GIA Projects (2009)

Total PercentageNo. of Continuing Projects*

No. of New Projects (2009)

Food Processing 9 11 10 30 45.5%Furniture 10 0 3 13 19.7%Horticulture 4 2 4 10 15.2%GDH (Gifts, Decors, Housewares)

4 4 0 8 12.1%

Aquaculture 1 2 1 4 6.0%Metals and Engineer-ing

0 1 0 1 1.5%

TOTAL 28 20 18 66 100%* Project assistance started before CY 2009 but with continuing assistance to present

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The Food Processing sector comprises 30 projects the highest share or 45.5% of the 2009 total projects. The furniture and horticulture sectors have 13 projects or 19.7% and 10 projects or 15.2%, respectively. The GDH has 8 projects or 12.1%. Meanwhile, the aquaculture and the Metals and Engineering sectors have 4 project (6%) and 1 project (1.5%), respectively.

On food processing projects, most of the technologies commercialized are production of veggie noodles, veggie bread, fruit wines, rice-based snack foods, processed peanut products, banana chips, ground coffee, processed meat products, dried tilapia, and baked products.

The furniture as well as GDH projects were mostly on the upgrading of production processes and improvement of product finishing techniques.

On horticulture projects, technical interventions lead to the improvement of greenhouses for the production of high value vegetables, cutflowers, and citrus fruit tree seedlings.

The aquaculture projects were focused on the improvement of tilapia hatchery and production facilities. Meanwhile, the metals sector projects were focused on the improvement of facilities for metal works and services.

Table 2 shows the distribution of the on-going and new projects implemented per province through the Provincial/Urban Science and Technology Centers (PSTC/USTC). In 2009, Mountain Province has the most number of projects with 14, of which 5 are on-going and 9 are new. It is followed by Abra and Apayao having 10 on-going and new projects each. On the other hand, Baguio City, Benguet and Ifugao have 9 projects each while Kalinga has 5.

Table 2. SETUP and Local GIA Funded Projects per Province

SectorNo. of SET-UP Assisted Projects

No. of Regional GIA Projects (2009)

TotalNo. of Continuing Projects*

No. of New Projects (2009)

Abra 2 2 6 10Apayao 2 2 6 10Baguio City 3 3 3 9Benguet 6 2 1 9Ifugao 6 3 0 9Kalinga 4 1 0 5Mountain Province 5 7 2 14TOTAL 28 20 18 66

* Project assistance started before CY 2009 but with continuing assistance to present

Based on Table 3, a total of 614 people were directly and indirectly employed by the assisted MSMEs. Of which, 218 workers are employed as regular employees while 396 people are indirectly employed.

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Table 3. Employment generated by assisted MSMEs per Sector

SectorDirectly

EmployedIndirectly Employed

Total Percentage

Food Processing 94 185 279 45.4%Furniture 74 148 222 36.2%GDH 25 31 56 9.1%Horticulture 15 32 47 7.7%Aquaculture 10 0 10 1.6%TOTAL 218 396 614 100%

Among the assisted MSMEs per sector, the food processing sector had the highest share of employment with 279 (45.4%) while the aquaculture sector had the least employment share of 10 (1.6%). The Food Processing sector directly employed 94 and indirectly benefited 185 other workers. The Furniture sector also generated 74 jobs while indirectly employing 148 others. Likewise, the GDH sector directly employed 25 and indirectly benefited 31 others. The Horticulture sector absorbed 15 workers and indirectly benefited 32 others while the Aquaculture sector absorbed 10 workers. Meanwhile, the new project on metals sector still has to generate new employment.

Market outlets include not only the local markets but also the neighboring towns, provinces and regions. Aside from these, project cooperators, through trade fairs and market matching activities in the local, regional, and national levels, have found niche markets for their products. Carlo’s Bamboocraft in Abra, for example, had contracted to supply bamboo products for a Cebu-based exporter last December 2009. However, most of the markets are within the locality and neighboring areas where the projects are implemented and operated.

Table 4. New SET-UP projects implemented in CY 2009

Project Title/ Cooperator/ Address DOST Interventions Status

Upgrading of Grow Out Pond and 1. Tilapia Production Feken Finakkar Integrated Farm Mr. Ben M. Feken (Proprietor) Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province

Upgrading of a fishpond for tilapia hatcheryInstallation of hatchery completed.

Upgrading and Productivity Enhance-2. ment using Dobby Loom for Sagada Weaving Sagada Weaving and Souvenir Shop Mr. Ezra B. Aranduque (Proprietor) Sagada, Mountain Province

Upgrading of weaving looms

Training on weaving using Dobby Looms On-going procurement

Improvement of Greenhouse to In-3. crease Citrus Fruit Production and Adoption of Processing Technologies for Value Added Products Maligcong Citrus Nursery Mr. Thomas Sadcopen (Proprietor) Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province

Upgrading of a 4 span Greenhouse 7m x 20m

Complete Fabrication of a 4 span Greenhouse 7m x 20m

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Upgrading of Greenhouse for High 4. Valued Crops Production Triboundary Vegetable Farm Mr. Cornelio C. Matias (Proprietor) Bauko, Mountain Province

Upgrading of a 10 span Greenhouse On-going Fabrication of a 10 span Greenhouse

Upgrading of Fruit Production and 5. Processing of Daw-as Farm Daw-as Farm Mr. Maximino B. Daw-as (Proprietor) c/o Mrs. Agnes B. Daw-as (Manager) Sagada, Mountain Province

Upgrading of irrigation facility Completed

Upgrading of Jewel Fish Farm and 6. Hatchery Jewel Fish Farm and Hatchery Mr. Joel E. Parugrug (Proprietor) Luna, Apayao

Upgrading of Twin tanks with Shade for tilapia hatchery

On-going fabrication

Establishment of a Vegetable-Enriched 7. Canton Processing Project and Up-grading of Facilities for Bibingka Production Jaydine’s Panciteria Ms. Armie burgos-Quirimit (Proprietor) San Juan, Abra

Upgrading of Equipment1 unit Noodle Machine with kneader • and Cutter, 3HP, motor fabricated1 unit Cabinet-type Dryer, with rice hull • fed combustor, fabricated 1 unit Dough Mixer, 2HP motor, Fabri-cated 1 unit Stainless Table 72” x 22” x 32” (LxWxH) with undershelf1 unit Coconut grater, Stainless, heavy • duty1 unit Oven (for bibingka and baker) • with bricks flooring, stainless front5 units Kawa, super extra• 1 unit Weighing scale, 100kg capacity •

1 unit Furnace with accessories including • fabrication and installation

Equipment completed

- On-going fabrication

Upgrading of Processing and Packag-8. ing of Kalinga Brew Coffee Products Nor-Ref Food Products Ms. Antuza W. Refalda (Proprietor) Tabuk, Kalinga

Upgrading of Equipment1 unit Coffee bag packaging machine• 1 unit Aluminum printed foil packaging • machine 1 unit Brewed coffee vending machine• 1 unit Espresso machine• 1 unit OM-1 Grinding Machine• 1 unit EX 700 heavy duty band sealer•

Ongoing fabrica-tion

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Upgrading of Banaue Loom Weaving 9. Center Banaue Federation of Women’s Orga-nization Ms. Jennifer Bumugas-(President) Ms. Luz Caluya-Contact Person MSWD Ms. Blandina Campos-MSWD-Officer Banaue, Ifugao

Upgrading of Equipment 5 units Dyeing Vats• 2 units Heavy Duty Stove• 2 units thread Spinner• 2 units 60” Floor Loom• 2 units Electrical Sewing Machine• 1 unit Dobby Loom• Packaging materials and Label design•

On-going fabrication

Upgrading of Production Facilities and 10. Equipment for Bangued Cracker Lexan Delicacies Ms. Clarita C. Villanueva (Proprietor) Bangued, Abra

Upgrading of Equipment1 unit Noodle Machine with Kneader • and Cutter, 3HP, 25 or more kgs capac-ity1 unit Dough Mixer, 2HP, 25 kgs capac-• ityFrying Facilities• 1 unit Vat/Kawa, 18” diameter• 1 unit Egg Beater, 3D• 1 unit Flour Sifter• 1 unit Stainless Drainer Strainer• 2 units Stainless Basin, 16” diameter• 2 units Stainless Basin, 28” diameter• 1 unit Stainless Measuring Cup, 250ml • volume capacity and above1 unit Stainless Measuring Spoons, 1tsp • volume capacity and above3 units Bowls, 9-10” diameter , 5” height • 3 units Bamboo Trays• 2 unit Mixing Ladle• 2 unit Wooden Ladle• 8,462 pcs printing materials 250g PP • bag with label

On-going fabrication

Fruit Wine and Rice-Based Products 11. Processing Tatang Bino Food products Mr. Bonifacio Ganaden (Proprietor) Luna, Apayao

Upgrading of Equipment 2 units Oven, LPG-fired, with dial thern-• mometer, 6 pans capacity at 13” x 18” per pan1 unit Mechanical Banana Slicer• 1 unit Multi-Purpose Rice Grinder with • Coconut Grater and 3HP motor with complete accessories1 unit Wine Kit with new HDPE drum • and complete accessories

Packaging and Labeling20,000pcs Polypropylenes bags • (Calypsu brand)

Completed fabrication

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Expansion of Dee Bee’s Farm and En-12. terprises to Include Coffee Processing Dee Bee’s farm and Enterprises Mr. Deogracias B. Buenaventura(Proprietor) c/o Mrs. Catherine Buenaventura ( Manager) Kiangan, Ifugao

Upgrading of Equipment1 unit Plastic Sealer double filament• 1 unit Coffee Maker• 1 unit Bag closer• 1 unit Induction• 1 unit Weighing scale•

Packaging materials and Label DesignProduct Analysis

On-going fabrication

Upgrading of St. John Bakeshoppe 13. Facility to Include Squash Pandesal Production St. John Bakeshoppe Mr. John T. Bulayungan(Proprietor) Lagawe, Ifugao

Upgrading of Equipment 6 units Stainless Steel Cooling Rack, • 18”x13” planza, 40 planza capac-ity, 2 columns, 20 planza / column, 65.5”x35”x19”(HxWxD), made of heavy duty B.I. L-bars and square bars with 1” x1 or 1 x 2” fine welded finely welded L-bars, evenly spaced with 3’ vertical clearances, rubber caster wheels, enamel painted with curtain hooks and rods1 unit Oven, Stationary, 4 planza, gas, • 2 decks with 2 baking pan (18” x 13”) capacity/deck, with outo-gas thermostat control, thermometer (dual calibration) and timer, with ignition torch, w/ burner cover inside the fire chamber, each chamber with individual doors having 7” opening, 10” x 29” x 19” (HxWxD) baking chamber size6 units Corrugated Trays, 26”x12“x1½” • (LxWxH)6 units Round Tasty Mould 17”x11”x4” • (LxWxH)1 unit Dough Rounder Divider, 36 pcs. • Capacity, 40-100 grams dough1 unit Ice Shaver, 1.8 kg-10.5 kg/mini-• mum capacity, 1/4HP , 200V

Equipment completed

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Improvement of Metal Works and Ser-14. vices CenterMountain Weldshop Mr. Robert B. Changat (Proprietor) Bontoc, Mountain Province

Upgrading of Equipment 1 unit CUT-OFF Machine AEG 220 volts• 1 unit Oxyacetylene welding with cutting • sets and other accessories (power craft)1 unit Pipe Binder 2” in diameter• 1 unit Plasma cutter with air compressor • (power craft)5 pcs Rotary hammer handrill (power • craft)1 unit AC-Tig Welding Machine• 1 unit GMA Weilding Machine•

Equipment completed

Upgrading of Sparkling Iron Liveli-15. hood Enterprise Sparkling Iron Livelihood Enterprise Ms. Myrna M. Chawag (Proprietor)Green Valley, Baguio City

Upgrading of Equipment 1 unit Mechanical Cutting Machine Press• 1 unit Grinder and crusher, heavy duty• 30 pcs Stainless trays (13”x18” x 0.5”)• 1 unit Fermenting Rack• 1 unit Oven Toaster with Thermometer• 3 units Stainless Table, 42x24 with 2 • decks

Packaging materials and labeling design6,000 pcs Pouch Sticker label Packaging • and labeling Design5,353 pcs Canister Sticker label Pack-• aging and labeling Design

Equipment completed

Upgrading of Mother Shepherd Enter-16. prise Mother Shepherd Peanut Brittle Ms. Lucia C. Ballogan (Proprietor) Irisan, Baguio City

Upgrading of Equipment 2 units Stainless working table for len-• gua1 unit Stainless working table for peanut • brittle,1 unit Fume Hood, standard size used in • 4-burner gas range1 unit Mechanical Banana Slicer•

Packaging Materials, printing and label de-sign

5,552 pcs Packaging Materials• 20,000 pcs Printing of Labels•

Equipment completed

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Upgrading of Natural Metaphors-17. Body Products in the Production of Natural Beauty and Heath Soaps Natural Metaphors Ms. Melody T. Ayupan (Proprietor) c/o Lorna Ayupan (Manager)

Upgrading of Equipment 1 unit Stamping Machine (Steel body • frame, pneumatic operated with 160 mm diameter x 125 stroke cylinder, two point hand controlled, control valve)1 unit Brass Soap Moulds 135 g (1Pc) • 30g (1pc) inserts1 unit Air Compressor 2 HP, 100 Liter • tank capacity

Packaging Materials, printing and label designPackaging (7 kinds of soaps x 10,000)• Label Design (7 labels for 7 different • soaps)

Equipment completed

Processing of Noodles with Carrot 18. Gramae Enterprises Mr. Agustin Osben (Proprietor) Buguias, Benguet

Upgrading of Equipment 1 unit Noodle machine with cutter and • Kneader1 unit Spike Mixer, 12.5 kilograms ca-• pacity, Stainless Steel1 unit Grinder/Pulverizer, 250 kg/hr, • 5HP, single phase

Equipment completed

Increasing the Production Capability of 19. Naduma Enterprises, Inc. Through the Automation of its present Operations NADUMA Enterprises Inc. Ms. Angelisa Calalo (President) Baguio City

Upgrading of Equipment 5 units Semi-Automated 6 Layers Flat-• bed Printing Table with Printing Guides1 unit Drying Cabinet• 2 units Paint Mixer with Stand•

On-going equipment fabrication

Upgrading of Samoki Valley Bread-20. Samoki Valley Bakery and General Merchandise Ms. Jocelyn Apolinar (Proprietor) Samoki, Bontoc, Mountain Province

Upgrading of Equipment1 unit Cake Mixer Machine• 2 units Stainless Working Table • 30”x6”x28”4 pcs Aluminum Bread Rack• 1 pc Showcase for cake 6 cubic• 4 sets Pans for loaf, Flat sheets and cake •

1 unit Dough Kneader• 1 unit Dough Cutter •

Packaging Materials, printing and label design

Equipment completed

Equipment fabrication on- going

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Ground coffee, branded as Kalinga Blend, is produced by Our Tribe Food Products owned by Ms. Grace Agtina in Tabuk, Kalinga. DOST assistance include improvement of packaging materials and upgrading of equipment such as fabricated coffee roaster, coffee grinder, and packaging machine.

Wood-fired furnace installed in the processing area of Talledo’s Miki Commercial for use in the production of veggie noodles owned by Mr. Arturo Talledo in Abra, .

L-R: During the DOST Secretary project visit in Abra on February 20, 2009, an employee of Talledo’s Miki Commercial operates the noodle machine for producing squash noodles, while Mr. Menandro B. Buenafe (Provincial Science and Technology Director in Abra) explains about the project’s implementation to DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro and Assistant Secretary Carol M. Yorobe.

Fabricated equipment acquired for Kevin’s Enterprise in Ifugao for the production of veggie noodles and veggie bread: (L-R) fryer, mixer, oven, and noodle machine.

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A fabricated 3-in-1 machine is one of the various equipment acquired for upgrading the productivity of Carlo’s Bamboocraft and Furnishing in Abra.

Newly installed furnace for basi and muzcovado processing project in Abra

Expansion of tilapia grow-out ponds in the Feken Finakkar Integrated Farm in Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province. DOST assistance include expansion of the tilapia production ponds and upgrading of equipment for the hatchery.

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Water pump for the Feken Finakkar Integrated Farm, a SET-UP project in Mountain Province.

Fabricated stainless coffee and band sealer; equipment acquired for the Our Tribe Food Products, pro-ducers of the Kalinga Blend coffee.

Equipment acquired for the Nor-Ref Food products (producer of Kalinga brew ), through SET-UP: 700 HEAVY DUTY BAND SEALER , COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE, OM-1 COFFEE GRINDER

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DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro, Assistant Secretary and OIC-Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations, Dr. Carol M. Yorobe and representatives from the different

Research and Development Institutes and Councils (RDIs/Councils) of the DOST system tripped to Baguio City and the provinces of Benguet and Abra on February 18-20, 2009 primarily to conduct project visits. On February 19, 2009 at La Trinidad, Benguet, Secretary Alabastro graced the awarding of the DOST-CAR ISO 9001:2000 certificate from Mr. Renato Navarrette, Managing Director of Certification International Philippines Inc. Likewise, the event highlighted the formal turnover of PTRI sericulture staff and facilities in La Trinidad, Benguet as well as an office building located inside the campus of the University of the Cordilleras (UC) to the jurisdiction of the DOST-CAR as part of the DOST’s ongoing reorganization drive.

DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro receives the Certificate of ISO Compliance from Mr. Renato Navarrette, Managing Director of Certification International Philippines Inc., for the DOST-CAR Office as an ISO 9001:2000 certified organization in rites held at La Trinidad, Benguet on 19 February 2009. At the foreground are Dr. Danilo Pilar, ISO lead coordinator for DOST, and Ms. Maria Rowena Madarang, ISO coordinator for DOST-CAR.

DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (right) listens as PTRI Director Carlos Tomboc (holding microphone) formally turns over the PTRI Sericulture facilities and staff to the jurisdiction of the DOST-CAR on 19 February 2009. At left is DOST-CAR Director Ben Ladilad.

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Later in the day, the Secretary inspected a number of DOST project sites including the DOST-CAR sericulture facilities, the PAGASA weather radar center in Sto. Tomas, Tuba, the temporary campus for the newly-opened Philippine Science High School-CAR in San Vicente, Baguio City, and SET-UP project beneficiary QF Enterprises in Baguio City before heading to Bangued, Abra for another round of project visits.

In Abra, Secretary Alabastro and party checked on the status of DOST project beneficiaries such as V & V Enterprises, a producer of local delicacies, Balbin Furniture, which specializes in wood furniture, and Talledo’s Miki Commercial, a producer of miki and noodles with squash.

On September 17-20, 2009, Secretary Alabastro and party once again visited the region to continue project visits in CAR, particularly in the provinces of Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga and Apayao Various completed and on-going DOST SET-UP assisted projects were visited. The projects visited ranged from furniture, food processing, aquaculture, Gifts/Decors/Housewares (GDH), and horticulture projects. Generally, the cooperators of the projects visited have expressed their limitations in marketing their products. Secretary Alabastro has stressed the need to ascertain other ways of promoting the local products, one of which is advertising their products online.

Secretary Alabastro conducts project visits in Ifugao last September 17, 2009 (clockwise: TBG Farm, Dolyn’s Furniture, Kevin’s Enterprise, Kimmayong Bronze and Silvercrafts)

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Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro Project Visits in Mt. Province last September 18, 2009 (clockwise: Robert’s Furniture, Feken Finakkar Integrated Farm, and news clipping published in the Mountain Province Monitor regarding the visit).

Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro Project Visits in Kalinga last September 19, 2009 (clockwise: Western Woodcraft, Praj Gift Shop and Kalinga Blend)

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Last day of Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro project visits, September 19, 2009 in Apayao (L-R MAL Furniture and Sash Factory, VFM Food Products)

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Guided by the RSTL Quality Policy Statement that is:

“Regional Standards and Testing Laboraty (RSTL) is committed to provide our customers timely and accurate tests in accordance with mutually agreed terms and conditions. To achieve this,

resources are adequately provided, testing and calibration are properly maintained, competence of laboratory personnel is ensured and a management system complying with ISO/IEC 17025 is established and continually improved. All laboratory personnel are required to be familiar with

the ISO/IEC 17025 and quality documentation”

The RSTL had its SURVEILLANCE VISIT last August 25-27, 2009 and all the non-conformities raised have been cleared. Accreditation of the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory – DOST-

CAR with the Philippine Accreditation Office will continue until March 11, 2014 for the Chemical and Microbiological Testing. There are four approved signatories, two for the Chemical Laboratory (Eufresnie Ann D. Simbajon and Jasmin Lee-Donaal) and two for the Microbiology Laboratory (Zenaida Juan Baucas and Jamie Beth B. Galian).

Timely and accurate tests were provided to the RSTL customers through the analysis of samples by the Microbiology and Chemical Laboratory. The Microbiology Laboratory conducted 4112 potability test that include total coliform, fecal coliform, and heterotrophic plate count and Pseudomonas aeruginosa enumeration to 1173 water samples; serving 589 customers, majority of which are the water refilling stations of Baguio City, and La Trinidad, Benguet. Coliform and Escherichia coli enumeration was conducted to 450 samples of vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, iceberg and romaine lettuce, celery and bell pepper, thereby serving 287 vegetable farmers or traders while generating an income of P360,000.00. Sixty-one (61) customers of which majority are food processors in Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet availed of the microbiological analysis that includes total coliform, fecal coliform, aerobic pate count, yeast and mold count, Staphylococcus aureus enumeration and Salmonella detection that was conducted to 141 samples of food such as cake, egg, loaf bread, pandesal, siopao, banana chips, powdered milk, fried chicken, smoked tilapia, pancit canton, pasta, pancit miki, yogurt, coffee beans, buko pie, creamy nuts, choco nuts, sugar coated peanuts, ginger tea, and meat based viands such as picadillo, embutido and adobo with 1145 tests and generated an income of P200,100.00. Four wine processors availed of the microbiological analysis that include total coliform, fecal coliform, aerobic plate count, yeast and mold enumeration, and Staphylococcus aureus enumeration to winers such as bugnay, rice and strawberry with 56 tests and generated an income of P8,950.00. Fourteen students also availed of various microbiological services such as antimicrobial susceptibility test to four plant extracts, and generated an income of P4,500.00. Nine students availed of 12 pure cultures of bacteria that generated an income of P2,400.00 while an undergraduate student availed of the microbiological analysis of kitchen utensils (spoon and fork) that generated an income of P3,000.00. In summary, the microbiological laboratory conducted 2669 test to 1779 samples, served 955 customers and generated a total income of P916,90000 (Table 5).

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Table 5. Customers assisted, samples analyzed, tests conducted and income generated by the Microbio-logical Laboratory from January to December 2009

SAMPLESCUSTOMERS

ASSISTEDNO. OF SAMPLES

ANALYZEDNO. OF TEST CONDUCTED

INCOME GENERATED (P)

Vegetable 287 450 900 360,000.00Water 589 1173 4112 337,950.00Food 61 141 1145 200,100.00Wine 4 9 56 8,950.00Plant 4 4 8 4,500.00Pure Culture 9 12 0 2,400.00Kitchen Utensil 1 2 8 3,000.00TOTAL 955 1779 6229 P916,900.00

The Chemical laboratory on the other hand conducted 3603 physico-chemical tests such as nitrate, turbidity, pH, chloride, sulfate, total dissolved solids, calcium, magnesium to 674 water samples of 358 customers who are mostly water refilling stations and generated an income of P602,813.00 which is 69.66% of the total income generated by the Chemical Laboratory. Proximate analysis, drafting of nutrifacts, sodium, and sugar analysis totaling to 639 tests was conducted to 144 samples of food such as cassava choco taro cream, orange-lemon marmalade, strawberry jam, ube jam, guava jam, guava jelly, choco cornflakes, bangus fingerlings, chicken meat, ginger tea, pancit canton, choco pinipig, rice, cookies, noodles, pasta, tarts, pickled sayote, mixed pickles, pastillas, bread, creamy nuts, choco nuts, ginger tea and sugar coated nuts thereby served 34 food processors and generated an income of P185,738.00. Three hundred eighty (380) plant samples of nine (9) customers was tested for its nitrogen content (366 tests) and 38 test for phytochemical analysis and generated an income of P14,875.00. Other test conducted are pH and acidity (2) of vinegar, chemical analysis of a crystal substance, and pH of six soil samples that generated a total income of P1,700.00. In summary, the Chemical Laboratory conducted 4815 tests to 1281 samples, served 421 customers and generated a total income of P865,306.00 (Table 6).

Table 6. Customers assisted, samples analyzed, test conducted and income generated by the Chemical Laboratory from January to December 2009

SAMPLESCUSTOMERS

ASSISTEDNO. OF SAMPLES

ANALYZEDNO. OF TEST CONDUCTED

INCOME GENERATED (P)

Food 34 144 639 185,738.00Water 358 674 3603 602,813.00Wine 16 74 153 14,875.00Plant 9 380 408 60,180.00Vinegar 2 2 2 600.00Soil 1 6 6 600.00Crystalline Sub-stance

1 1 4 500.00

TOTAL 421 1281 4815 P865,306.00

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In summary, RSTL was able to serve 1376 customers, analyzed 3060 various samples of water, food, vegetables and others, conducted 11,044 tests and generated a total income of P1,782,206.00 Resources such as media, reagents, and other laboratory supplies were purchased from accredited suppliers to assure the quality of the products used in the analysis. Sophisticated equipment, specifically the atomic absorption spectrophotometer was purchased for RSTL to to enable it to analyze heavy metals such as lead, iron, manganese and cadmium in water samples and sodium and iron in food samples. Dehumidifiers were purchased to be able to attain the required relative humidity that is 45 to 50% at the Microbiology Laboratory. Ductless fumehood was purchased to trap hazardous chemicals during analysis to ensure the safety of the analyst. The equipments were purchased through the DOST project, “Rationalized Upgrading of Regional Laboratories.”

Testing and calibration was maintained with an in-plant calibration of 30 units of equipment at DOST-CAR from April 27-30 to May 01, 2009. In March 24, 2009 the small equipment such as digital thermohygrometer, refrigerator thermometer, oven thermometer and incubator thermometer were calibrated at the MIRDC Testing Laboratory at Bicutan, Taguig City.

The competence of laboratory personnel is continuously enhanced through their attendance to trainings and participation to Proficiency Testings. The Quality Manager participated in the seminar-workshop on Establishing the Calibration Interval of Measuring Devices on February 26, 2009 at MIRDC. One staff of the Micro Lab participated in the Maintenance of Reference Cultures at BIOTECH, Los Baños, Laguna on May 25-27, 2009 while one staff each of the Micro and Chem Lab participated in the seminar on Standard Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Apparatus on August 27-28, 2009 at MIRDC.

Proficiency test was conducted to monitor the laboratory’s performance and compare it with other laboratories. Micro Lab staff participated in proficiency tests such as Quality in Microbiology Scheme (QMS) for detection of Salmonella species and total aerobic mesophilic count at 37○C on October 6, 2009 and Escherichia coli, and coliforms in October 27, 2009. Likewise, the Chem Lab Staff participated in the FAPAS Nutritional Components in Canned Meat Meal (ash, total fat, moisture, nitrogen) from August 4 to September 15, 2009.

The calibration of the equipment, participation to trainings and proficiency testing were conducted through the project “Implementation and Maintenance of Laboratory Accreditation in DOST Laboratories in Accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.”

RSTL Quality Manager, Zenaida Juan Baucas explains to Dr. Veronica P. Migo, Team Leader and Technical Expert during the Surveillance Visit of the Philippine Accreditation Office to RSTL last August 26-27, 2009

Document Custodian, Jasmin Lee-Donaal answers queries of Ms. Lovely Nadua, PAO assessor during the Surveillance Visit of PAO to RSTL last August 26-27, 2009

Ms. Jamie Beth B. Galian,Micro Lab Analyst conducts analysis as part of the Witnessing Aspect of the Surveillance Visit of PAO to RSTL last August 26-27, 2009

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The agency recognizes the importance of packaging and label designs as a marketing strategy to enable local Micro, Small and Medium

Enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to compete with big businesses both local and foreign. Appropriate packaging and label design is considered one of the most crucial tools in marketing products.

Aiming to facilitate the provision of packaging and labeling services in the region and to establish a pool of accredited graphic art designers to provide label designs for MSMEs in the Cordillera Region, the DOST-CAR has conducted a local Packaging and Labeling Design contest on March 20, 2009 in Baguio City. The on-the-spot contest was participated by a total of 19 local graphic designers from Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet. This contest has resulted to the identification of the top three winners who can be tapped for designing of packaging materials and labels for local products of MSMEs in the region. One of them was recommended and sponsored by DOST-CAR to attend the two-week training on packaging and labeling at PRDC-ITDI, DOST in May 2009. Initially, these designers provide label design services for the DOST-CAR assisted cooperators and other interested MSMEs in CAR.

At the end of CY 2009, a total of 32 designs were developed/completed in collaboration with the ITDI-DOST’s Packaging Research and Development Center (PRDC) and the PRDC-trained DOST-CAR on-call packaging and labeling designer. These label designs were provided to 22 assisted MSMEs in the region, resulting to more attractive and marketable products.

Some new packaging and label designs provided to DOST-assisted cooperators in CAR.

The cooperator, Mrs. Clarita Villanueva displays her products, known as “Inladit” or Bangued cracker. Initially, the product packaging with label was designed by PRDC-DOST for 500 grams per pack. In March 2009, the packaging material was resized to include 250 grams per pack.

PACKAGING & LABELING SERVICES

Winners of the Packaging and Label Design Contest last March 20, 2009 pose with DOST-CAR and contest judges during the awarding ceremonies last March 20, 2009. (L-R Arch. Diego Raoul Rimando, Dr. Ben D. Ladilad, Alegria Milanes (3rd place), Welbourne Laguinday (1st place), Anthony Pardo (2nd place), Raul Boncan, Jr. and Melchor P. Deponio)

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Through the Science and Technology Experts Volunteer Pool Program (STEVPP), a total of 24 experts from the DOST’s ITDI, MIRDC, FPRDI, FNRI, and PTRI were requested by DOST-CAR benefiting 185

clients in the region for technical assistance in the improvement of their current manufacturing processes. Technical assistance in terms of technology training, product quality and process improvement, and plant lay-out were provided. In addition, PHILVOCS experts have visited and observed the apparent soil movement in Kalinga.

To help increase the productivity of MSMEs, DOST-CAR in collaboration with TAPI-DOST continued the implementation of the Manufacturing Productivity Extension (MPEX) and the Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) programs.

Eleven firms in Kalinga were provided MPEX assistance. Of these firms, five are engaged in food processing, another five in weaving, and one in furniture production. Aside from the on-site visits and productivity needs assessment, a Training Course on Grow Your Business thru Productivity Improvement was conducted for the beneficiaries. The training course aimed to improve the participants’ knowledge on managing their respective businesses and improving their productivity through GMP and 5’S (Good Housekeeping).

Likewise, continuing technical consultancy assistance under the Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity (CAPE) was provided to the 22 farm beneficiaries from Apayao (12) and Ifugao (10). Farm visits and training on updates on aquaculture were conducted. In addition, acquisition of Improved EXCEL tilapia fingerlings from BFAR was facilitated. Production and

utilization of duckweed (Lemna sp.) as feed supplements for tilapia; and vermiculture and application of vermicast (worm excreta) as organic fertilizers in ponds were introduced. All beneficiaries are engaged in tilapia production.

MPEX beneficiaries who participated in the Training Course on Grow Your Business through Productivity Improvement pose with the consultants/trainors and PSTC-Kalinga staff.

TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Farm assessment for tilapia growers in Apayao for CAPE assistance.

One of the CAPE beneficiaries in Ifugao is stocking his fish pond with duckweed (Lemma sp.)

On-site demonstration of vermicul-ture in Ifugao

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TECHNOLOGY TRAININGS

Sixty nine (69) technology trainings were conducted regionwide with a total of 2,034 participants. These trainings were mostly on food processing (fruit processing, veggie noodle processing, squash processing,

peanut processing, meat processing, fish (tilapia) processing); lemon grass processing; fossilized leaves/flowers, handmade paper making and utilization into novelty items; and good manufacturing practices and food safety. Seminars on cleaner production technology (CPT), productivity improvement, 5S, and updates on aquaculture were also conducted.

Training on handmade paper making and utilization into novelty items held at Baguio City on June 16-18, 2009.

DOST-CAR staff lectures on peanut processing during the training on June 9, 2009 at La Trinidad, Benguet. The training was conducted in coordination with CIERDEC and with Mr. Cipriano Alvarado SRS II, DOST-CAR as resource speaker. A total of 24 participants attended the training.

Workshop during the Cleaner Production Assessors’ training held in Baguio City on May 2009.

Training on Meat Processing on May 13-14, 2009 at Ba-guio City. Mr. Cipriano Alvarado was the resource speaker for the training conducted in coordination with the Child and Family Service of the Philippines, Inc. (CFSPI). A total of 35 participants attended the training.

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S & T PROMOTIONNorthern Luzon Cluster Invention Contest cum Exhibit

The Northern Luzon Cluster Invention Contest cum Exhibit was conducted by DOST Regions CAR, 1

and 2 with TAPI-DOST and in partnership with the City Government of Baguio City, Cordillera Inventors’ Society, DTI-CAR, DOLE-CAR, and DA-CAR. It was held on August 18-20, 2009 at the Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City. It was conducted to select regional winners from Regions 1, 2 and CAR to compete in the national level competition of the National Inventors Week in November 2009. The activity aimed to harness the inventiveness and ingenuity of inventors and researchers from the northern region aside from providing a venue for local inventions to be exhibited and promoted, apart from giving due recognition and encouragement to local inventors and researchers.

Aside from the contest and exhibit, a press conference and an invention forum were conducted.

A total of 32 participants competed in the invention contest cum exhibit. The cluster winners are the following: Outstanding Utility Model First: None Second: Portable Cradle Bed Third: Magichanic Oil (Superior Engine Oil Additive) Consolation Prize: The Improved Tiger Grass Seed Remover Convertible to Rice Thresher

Outstanding Creative Research (Likha) First: Commercialization Potential of Suksuk for Hand woven Silk Fabric Second: Iron-Air Fuel Cell (IAFC) Third: Lawalawa: Wheel-less Mobile Robot

Outstanding Student Creative Research (Sibol) High School Level First: The Termiticidal Potential of Chromolaena Odorata (L) R.M. Kinga and H. Robin son (Hagonoy)

Second: Activated Carbon and Silica Gel as Adsorbent for Vehicle Fumes Third: Increasing the Platelet Count of ICR Albino Rats Using Camote Leaves Extract

Ribbon cutting ceremony with, Dr. Ben D. Ladilad, DOST-CAR Regional Director, Atty. Leny B. Raz, Deputy Direc-tor General, IP Philippine Office, City Mayor Reinaldo Bautista, and Engr. Armand Ganal, ARD for TSD, DOST Region I.

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College Level First: Herbi Plast, Revolutionary Natural Ointment Bandage (Antibacterial, Coagulant, All Natural) Second: Pre-formulation and Evaluation of an Antimicrobial Cream from Bee (Apis Mellifera Fam. Apidae) Propolis Third: Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Liniment from the Leaf Extract of Lagundi, Vitex Negundo Family Verbenaceae

Ten out of the eleven Northern Luzon Cluster invention winners competed in the 2009 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) on November 16-20, 2009 at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City with the theme: “Inventions: Responding to Global Challenges.” Four were able to garner 2009 NICE major awards while one got a special award:

Outstanding Utility Model Magichanic Oil (Superior Engine Oil Additive) - First Place

Magichanic Oil was adjudged first among eleven (11) entries in the Utility Model Category. Magi-chanic Oil is a motor oil additive that offers engine power, protection, and better engine perfor-mance.

Outstanding Creative Research (Likha) Commercialization Potential of Suksuk for Hand woven Silk Fabric - Second Place

In the Likha (Outstanding Creative Research) Category, Commercialization Potential of Suksuk for Hand woven silk Fabric got the second place in a field of fifteen (15) entries.

High School LevelThe Termiticidal Potential of Chromolaena odorata (L) R.M. Kinga and H. Robinson (Hagonoy) - CHEMREZ Special Award

The termiticidal Potential of Chromolaena odorata (L) R.M. Kinga and H. Robinson (Hagonoy) was given by CHEMREZ Company a special award for its research contribution to termite control. The research was undertaken by students from Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University.

College Level- Herbi Plast, Revolutionary Natural Ointment Bandage (Antibacterial, Coagulant, All Natural) - Second Place

- Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Liniment from the Leaf Extract of Lagundi, Vitex negundo Family Verbenaceae - Third Place

In a field of thirteen (13) entries for the Sibol (Outstanding Student Creative Research) College Level, Researches on the Herbiplast, and the Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of the Liniment from the Leaf Extract of Lagundi placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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Exhibit / Showcase of Programs and Services of Various Gov-ernment Agencies/Offices in celebration of the Baguio Women’s Month Celebration

The DOST-CAR participated in the exhibit of Programs and Services during the celebration of the Women’s Month in

Baguio City. The activity aims to increase the public awareness of government frontline programs and services. It was held in the Baguio Convention Center on March 10, 2009. There are 65 registered walk in customers that were served in the DOST-CAR booth during the whole day activity.

Cordillera Foundation Day Celebration Exhibit

DOST-CAR participated in the exhibit during the Cordillera Foundation Day Celebration on July 15, 2009 at the Baguio

Convention Center, Baguio City

The activity aimed to exhibit the various products developed in the region through the assistance of the different government agencies as well as to promote the programs and services of each agencies in support to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

Some products of the DOST-assisted MSMEs were displayed and promoted.

Rice Wine Competition held in Baguio City

As a component of Baguio City’s Centennial Celebration, the DOST-CAR was tasked to spearhead the conduct of rice wine competition in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture (DA),

Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), TESDA, Baguio City School of Arts and Trade (BCSAT), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Baguio Centennial Committee and the Local Government Units.

The rice wine competition had two levels: provincial and regional. Each province conducted the provincial competition to select entries for the regional competition. The regional level competition was held at SM City Baguio on November 25, 2009.

The rice wine contest was conceptualized primarily to raise awareness and promote rice wine or “tapey” utilization in the region. In addition, the contest was conducted to acquaint consumers about rice wine or and introduce the cultural aspects of tapey making to the general public as well as encourage the continuing improvement of the rice wine industry in the region.

Walk-in customers asking questions re-garding the programs and services of the DOST-CAR.

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There were 31 contestants in the regional level competition. The winners were as follows: 1st prize winner – Ms. Lourdes Ampal 2nd prize winner- Ms. Lilian G. Abing 3rd prize winner – Ms. Antonia Dagoyen 4th prize- North Sanitary Camp c/o Mr. Virgilio Orca, Jr. 5th prize winner – Ms. Constancia Ang-ayan Likewise, the product of a DOST-assisted enterprise in CAR was submitted as entry to the 2009 DOST Tropical Fruit Wine Competition on November 11, 2009 at SM-Sta. Rosa, Laguna during the Southern Luzon Cluster S&T Fair. This competition was conceptualized primarily to determine outstanding tropical fruit wine in the country and to promote the availability of local fruit wines to consumers at large. The Jason’s duhat wine from CAR garnered third place in the duhat wine category.

Northern Luzon Cluster S&T Fair

As member of the Northern Luzon Cluster, DOST-CAR assisted/participated in the Northern Luzon Cluster S& T Fair held at SM City Rosales, Pangasinan on December 3-6, 2009. Four DOST-assisted

MSMEs in CAR such as 1)Nor-Ref Food Products (ground coffee), 2) Jane Hardwoven and Native Crafts (woven products), 3) Arellano Silver and Handicrafts (silver jewelry and papercraft), and 4) PRAJ Gift Shop (woven products) had also participated to further promote their products.

Judging of the rice wine entries during the regional level completion.

DOST Northern Luzon Cluster Booth at the Northern Luzon Cluster S&T Fair held at SM City Rosales last December 3-6, 2009.

DOST-CAR’s cooperator, the Nor-Ref Food products, producers of Kalinga Brew, display their products during the fair at SM City Rosales.

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S & T Forum

Fora on solid waste management were conducted in Baguio City and in Apayao Province in coordination with the LGUs. The DOST generated technologies related to solid waste management such as bioreactor,

styro-plastic densifier , biogas digester, waste plastic bags in asphalt paving mixer, and vermicomposting were disseminated. These fora were participated by barangay officials and residents. The agency has scheduled a consultative/dialogue meeting with the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) in the different provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region to promote and encourage

local entrepreneurs to avail of the different programs of DOST especially that of the Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP). The consultation-dialogue, which was spearheaded by Dr. Ben D. Ladilad in coordination with the Provincial S&T Directors was held in the various Provincial S&T Centers of Abra, July 16, 2009; Ifugao, July 15, 2009; Kalinga, July 28, 2009; Apayao, July 30, 2009; Urban S&T Center, August 4, 2009; and Benguet, August 5, 2009.

Participants for the activity came from the various industry sectors namely food processing, furniture, GDH, marine and aquatic resources, horticulture, and metals and engineering. Some existing cooperators of the agency likewise attended the dialogue.

Baguio City MSME Consultation- Dialogue last August 4, 2009 at the PCCI, Baguio City. A total of 55 MSMEs attended the activity organized by the USTC-Baguio City and PCCI.

Ifugao MSME Consultation- Dialogue last July 15, 2009 at the Provincial Livelihood Center, Lamut Ifu-gao. A total of 85 participants joined the dialogue organized by the PSTC-Ifugao.

Benguet MSME Consultation-Dialogue last August 5, 2009 at the DOST-CAR Conference Hall. A total of 55 participants attended the activity organized by the PSTC-Benguet.

Technology investement forum on Solid Waste Management for the Barangays of Baguio city dated April 17,2009 at Baguio City Hall

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Library Services

After settling to a more accessible site in 2009 at the UC campus, the DOST-CAR Regional Library has gradually served more customers. An annual total of 1,735 consisting mainly of students have availed

of the S & T information services. The investigatory projects still remain as the main materials being used as references. Meanwhile, the office has added six units of new computer desktop and two printers to accommodate the increasing number of users. The computers were used as an online public access catalog, and at the same time for researching educational information through the Internet.

In the last quarter of the year, letters and brochures have been disseminated to the different elementary and high schools as part of the S & T information and promotion services. Hence, it is expected that the previous number of users will greatly increase.

Press Releases

A total of 37 press releases, both from DOST-CAR and media outfits were published in local and community papers in the region. The press releases focused on the agency’s programs, projects and

activities for the year. In addition, press conferences, “Kapihan sa Benguet”, and radio guestings were conducted by the regional office as well as the different Provincial S&T Centers.

List of 2009 DOST-CAR Press ReleasesPublications

Title Date of Publication Name of PublicationDOST to host adventures in Trav-eling Centrum Show

January 9, 2009January 11, 2009

Sun*Star BaguioBaguio Midland Courier

Philippine Science High School System announces qualifiers for the new PSHS-CAR

January 15, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST holds training for Kalinga food processors

January 25, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST helps give light to remote Abra barangay

February 22, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST holds label making con-test

March 5, 2009 Sun*Star Baguio

DOST releases P32M to KASC for landslide mitigation study

March 8, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST holds SOEP event March 8, 2009 Baguio Midland CourierGraphic Artists stand out in pack-aging and labeling design contest

April 4, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST announces slots for MS & PhD scholarship programs

April 12, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

MSMEs in CAR get help from SETUP

May 17, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST holds livelihood techno training in city

May 17, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

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DOST FNRI holds forum about food technologies

May 24, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST promotes tapuey making May 24, 2009 Baguio Midland CourierDOST announces exam for an-nual scholarship

May 31, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

Companies avail of DOST prod-uct promotion support

June 7, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

PSHS-CAR now open June 28, 2009 Baguio Midland CourierContest for Pinoy inventors is open

July 5, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST Scholarship deadline on Sept. 30

July 27, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST tells PSHS applicants to pass requirements early

August 9, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

Gov’t creates task force to strengthen technology research & development

August 21, 2009 PIA News Reader

First NL invention contest held in city

August 23, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

UB shines in invention contest September 9, 2009 Baguio Midland CourierSmall entrepreneurs in MP get help from DOST

September 9, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

Science building to rise at Bilibid September 20, 2009 Baguio Midland CourierPSHS hails top 5 scholars in Cor-di

September 27, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST help replicate forgotten de-signs of Cordillera art of weaving

September 29, 2009 Business Mirror

DOST assists small entrepreneurs in Mountain Province

September, 2009 Mountain Province Monitor

Mountain Province welcomes DOST Secretary

September, 2009 Mountain Province Monitor

Science and Technology Center soon to open in MP

September, 2009 Mountain Province Monitor

NAST asks Pinoy Scientists to present research outputs

October 4, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST aligns program to give as-sistance to SMEs

November 22, 2009 Baguio Midland Courier

DOST-CAR warns public against extortionists

December 5&6, 2009December 6, 2009

Sun*Star BaguioBaguio Midland Courier, ZigZag Weekly, Northern Dispatch

City dads approve school site for PSHS-CAR in Baguio

December 12, 2009 December 13, 2009

Sun*Star BaguioBaguio Midland Courier

Baguio inventors win in national contest

December 15, 2009December 20, 2009

Sun*Star BaguioBaguio Midland Courier

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To enable the smooth transition of functions of the newly transferred PTRI staff to DOST-CAR the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit conducted an In-house Hands-on Training

on office automation. Basic Microsoft Applications (MS Word) and spreadsheet trainings were conducted to re-tool and familiarize them with such tools. The ICT equipment of the DOST-CAR Regional Office including the six (6) Provincial S&T Centers and the Urban S&T Center. Aside from the regular maintenance of the computer units in the agency, the ICT unit likewise assists in the acquisition of IT equipment needed by the agency.

Last March 20, 2009, the ICT staff assisted in the implementation of the Packaging and Labeling Design Contest sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology-CAR at the University of the Cordilleras. Assistance includes being a part of the Technical Working Committee and Secretariat for the activity’s implementation.

The training was conducted by ICT staff, Mr. Shadler A. Isidro and Mr. David Greg S. Agaya on April 3, 2009 at the DOST-CAR Conference Hall.

The library services was improved by providing free Internet access to users and researchers in Baguio City and La Trinidad. The transfer of the library to the Urban Science

and Technology Center in Baguio City has enabled it to expand its library services which was made possible through the assistance of the ICT unit in terms of acquisition of equipment and cabling of the library’s Local Area Networking (LAN).

The unit continuously updated of the DOST-CAR Website in the www.car.dost.gov.ph domain, courtesy of the Advanced Science and Technology Institute’s (ASTI) Domain Name Servers. Regular programs, projects and activities are posted in the site for easy access of information to Internet users. In addition, the two systems developed in-house, namely the scholarship and inventory system is maintained and regularly updated.

In support to MIS program of the agency, several computers were upgraded using licensed software during the 4th quarter of this year amounting to about P600,000.00. This activity is set for completion in 2010.

MIS / ICT DEVELOPMENT

ICT staff, Mr. Shadler A. Isidro and Mr. Dave Greg S. Agaya conduct trainings on office automation on April 3, 2009 at the DOST-CAR Conference Hall.

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Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP)

The DOST-CAR conducted the Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program at the Saint

Louis University and Baguio College of Technology from May 4-29, 2009. There were 104 incoming RA 7687 freshmen scholars who participated in the Study Management Seminar-Workshops and the Refresher Courses in English, Math and Computer Education. The participants were provided with stipends; however, equivalent amount of their absences from the sessions were deducted.

Summer Practical Training Program (SPTP)

The DOST-SEI scholars in the junior/senior years were required to undergo a Summer Practical Training Program to enrich practical experience along their fields of specialization thus, preparing

them for future employment. There were 18 scholars that have undergone the training and have received their stipends after they have submitted the required documents.

The DOST-CAR Regional Director, Dr. Ben D. Ladilad gives his Opening Remarks during the Opening Cer-emonies of the Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program

Seated in front, Director Ben D. Ladilad, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations – Dr. Osmond B. Belmonte, Faculty and Staff and in-coming freshmen scholars.

The participants showing what they have learned during the workshops and lectures during the Summer Orienta-tion Enrichment Program.

S & T SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) and Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Human Resource Development Program

Applications of scholarships were made available every year for Master’s and Doctorate (MS & PhD) programs in priority S & T areas through the implementation of the Accelerated Science and Technology

Human Resource Development Program and graduate scholarships’ application for priority engineering courses and related fields through the Engineering Research and Development for Technology Human Resource Development Program. Completed application and other documentary requirements were submitted personally or by mail to DOST-SEI or Councils.

Master’s DegreeSchool Course No. of Scholars

SLU Pharmacy 6UP Los Baños Veterinary Medicine

Agricultural EngineeringBotany

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DLSU Chemical Engineering 1UP Diliman Mathematics 1TOTAL 11

Doctoral DegreeSchool Course No. of Scholars

UP Diliman Chemistry 6SLU Biology 6UST Medical Physics 3UP Manila Public Health 1UP Los Baños Statistics

Human Nutrition11

TOTAL 11

DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarships

Out of the 898 hopefuls from the Cordillera Administrative Region who took the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Examination in November 15, 2008, there were 123 qualifiers. Under the RA 7687

program, 18 qualified for the Bridging Education in Science and Technology for Indigenous People (BEST for IP), six (6) for the BS with Bridging, 16 for the Ladderized, 44 for the BS Regular and 22 for the Merit B. Under the Merit A program, there were 17 qualifiers.

At present, there are 394 DOST-SEI Undergraduate scholars enrolled in CAR; 253 scholars are 2004 to 2008 awardees and 141 scholars are 2009 awardees from CAR and grantees endorsed from other regions. Also, there were 40 scholars who graduated for the year 2009.

The application for the 2010 DOST-Science Education Institute Undergraduate Scholarships started as early as July 2009. There were 1016 applicants from the Cordillera Administrative Region. The

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examination took place at the testing centers in Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Kalinga, Ifugao and Mt. Province in November 15, 2009. Results for the qualifiers will be announced sometime in April 2010.

Philippine Science High School (PSHS)

The DOST-CAR assisted in the preparation and finalization of the memorandum of agreement relative to the immediate introduction of initial developments to the identified permanent sites for

the establishment of the Philippine Science High School - CAR Campus. At present, the PSHS-CAR campus is temporarily housed at the Domogan Building at the Baguio City National High School – San Vicente Annex in San Vicente, Kennon Road, Baguio City. An arrangement for the permanent site for the establishment of the PSHS-CAR campus is now in progress.

Every year, the Philippine Science High School opens applications for the National Competitive Examination for in-coming freshmen. The DOST-CAR assisted in the information dissemination, processing of application forms and distribution of test permits to qualified examinees. There were 118 students who applied at the CAR regional office, others directly filed their application forms at the PSHS-CAR campus, and 442 applied at the Provincial Science and Technology Centers (PSTC) in Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, and Mt. Province. The examination was conducted at the specified testing centers in PSTCs and Baguio City in November 7, 2009. Results shall be announced as early as January 2010.

Cordillera Association of Regional Executives (CARE)

The CARE scholarship is awarded to poor but intelligent and deserving students. Initial applicants from the provinces are screened by the Provincial Science and Technology Directors and endorsed

to the regional office for final interview by the Chairman of the scholarship committee and members from other line agencies. The criteria for the selection are based on the socio-economic status and the scholastic records of the applicants.

At present, there are eight on-going CARE scholars and four graduates. The DOST-CAR Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations, Dr. Osmundo B. Belmonte, being the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, evaluates the academic performances of the scholars and ensures that financial assistance are released on time.

Ms. Josie Pondevida, the Examiner from ITDI, in the administration of the 2010 DOST-SEI Examination

The examinees of the 2010 DOST-SEI examination held at the University of the Cordilleras Audito-rium in November 15, 2009

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S & T LINKAGINGThe DOST-CAR has maintained its inter-agency linkages/networks in the region. The linkages with provincial, regional, and national line agencies, SUCs, LGUs, and NGOs were maintained for the promotion and implementation of S&T projects/activities in the provinces/city in the region.

DOST Secretary Alabastro with Assistant Secre-tary Yorobe and DOST-CAR Regional Director La-dilad discuss with Abra Provincial Governor, Hon. Bersamin, some S&T projects in the province. During the visit to Abra on Feb. 20, 2009.

DOST Secretary Alabastro discusses with Ifugao Provincial Governor, Hon. Baguilat, issues concerning S&T projects in the province during the Secreatry’s visit to Ifugao on Sept. 17, 2009.

In her visit to Mountain Province on Sept. 18, 2009, DOST Secretary Alabastro led the ground breaking for the construction of DOST building in the province. The Secretary was assisted by DOST-CAR Regional Director Ladilad and Dr. Fiar-od who represented the LGU-Mountain Province.

During the visit to Kalinga on Sept. 19, 2009, DOST Secretary Alabastro with Assistant Secretary Yorobe and DOST-CAR Regional Director Ladilad discuss with Kalinga Provincial Governor, Hon. Diasen, officials of Kalinga-Apayao State College, and Balik Scientist Dr. Dan Peckley regarding S&T projects in the province.

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HARRDEC

DOST-CAR provided full support to the activities of the Highland Agricultural Resources Research and Development Consortium (HARRDEC) by their regular attendance to the meetings of the Regional Research and Development Coordinating Council (RRDCC), Regional Applied Communications Group, Regional Management Information Service Group and the Regional Techno-Gabay Group.

DOST-CAR is a partner member agency (PMA) of an SCU, the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology (ASIST) and the LGU’s of Bucay, Abra; Sadanga, Barlig, and Natonin, Mountain Province. Various Science and Technology Based Farm (STBF) projects were approved for implementation namely: Dried Mango Production for ASIST; Organic (Heirloom) Rice Production of Barlig, Mountain Province; Dried Beans Production and Packaging of Sadanga, Mountain Province; and Abaca Enhancement of Natonin, Mountain Province. The STBF projects will showcased the effectiveness of S&T interventions in improving productivity and income of progressive farmers and the focus commodity or product of the Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center. Likewise the S&T interventions address the gap or opportunities in the Magsasaka Siyentista (MS) farms based on the analysis of the technical weaknesses in the existing MS practice and best available Research and Development (R&D) results.

CIERDEC

The consortium continued to expand its membership with the addition of one member from the academe. The field of expertise was also expanded as the need to do R&D in the different sectors of the economy was strongly felt. Henceforth, there has been a heightened desire to do collaborative and multi-disciplinary research among the consortium members in order to answer the perceived R&D needs of the region. More research proposals were thus contributed by the member agencies to come up with a consolidated and program-based approach to access R&D funds. While such scheme undeniably sits well with the interest of the consortium by promoting the sharing of expertise across disciplines, donor agencies may not respond favorably well considering that the country is way off in the horizon in national R&D spending, about 0.14% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2007.

Two laboratory-scale researches on locally produced food crops were completed during the year with the end-in-view of boosting local vegetable production by the farming sector. Up-scaling to pilot stage has been well contemplated and is now being evaluated by PCIERD. Meanwhile, two proposed research programs on ethnic food and micro-hydro resource assessment are already with PCIERD for further study.

After the formulation of the Energy R&D Agenda in the past year, its relevance and importance to industry in the context of regional development became apparent to the eye of planners and leaders. This has prompted the consortium to initiate the drafting of the Industry R&D Agenda towards the end of the year. Consequently, the integration of the two agenda will define the more specific areas where R&D resources will be poured in, so that knowledge creation and wealth

Mr. Melchor P. Deponio presents the Energy R & D Agenda to CIERDEC members and guests.

Dr. Rogelio D. Colting, President of Benguet State University, Mr. Re-nato T. Goco, Chief of Party-USAID project and Mrs. Edna Tabanda, ECAP director, share their com-ments on the agenda.

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generation maybe better rationalized through research.

There was a preferential attention given to the development of human resources in the production sectors, particularly the SMEs. The consortium took active role and involvement in coordinating and facilitating various trainings, seminars and fora for small and medium enterprises as well as for local government units. A pool of graphic artists and designers was also organized to facilitate the efficient design of product labels for local businesses. Promising results were already realized toward this end and the consortium shall continue to spearhead developmental efforts along this endeavor.

The consortium finally initiated discussions with member institutions in the academe to assist in the development of the critical mass of R&D manpower in the engineering field.

A total of Php 1,148,729.19 was generated for the operational expenses from various sources. The breakdown of which is presented in Table 7.

Table 7. Financial Resources of CIERDEC for CY 2009

Sources Amount (Php)

PCIERD (FY Oct 2008-October 2009) 200,000.00DOST-CAR 502, 117.52Other Member Agencies 155,280.00Others Government Agencies as co- implementors LGU NGOs Participants

44,820.00

193,711.6746,000.00

6,800.00

TOTAL (Php) 1,148,729.19

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FINANCIAL & HUMAN RESOURCEFINANCIAL

For Calendar Year 2009, the Department of Science and Technology-Cordillera Administrative Region received the total amount of Forty Eight Million Nine Hundred Seventy Nine Thousand Five Hundred

Eight Pesos only ( P 48, 979,508.00 ) by way of Special Allotment Release Orders (SARO) and Advice of Sub-allotments (ASA), and per the Department’s Agency Budget Matrix ( ABM ) for the regular operations of the agency. Out of this regular allotment, savings in the amount of Three Hundred Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Eighty Nine Pesos & 02/100 only (P 316,689.02 ) was reverted and the amount of Eleven Million Forty Thousand Forty One pesos & 15/100 only (P 11,040,041.15 ) was forwarded as continuing appropriation, purposely for the construction of Science and Technology Innovation and Provincial Centers in Abra and Kalinga and for the purchase of equipments for various SET-UP projects. Aside from the regular funding, the agency has also received a total amount of sixteen million nine hundred forty four thousand three hundred forty five and 39/100 ( P16,944,345.39) from other sources to augment other projects and activities conducted within the year. Table 8 shows the summary of allotments received:

PROJECT TITLE/OPERATIONS SOURCES OF FUNDS AMOUNT RECEIVEDI. Regular OperationsRegular Operations Regular Appropriation 43,131,620.00Regional Program Management and Opera-tion

DOST SET UP 1,682,648.00

Various SET UP Projects DOST SET UP 4,165,240.00Sub-total 48,979,508.00

II. Other PurposesScholarship Program (RA7687) DOST-SEI 11,747,992.00 Rationalized Upgrading of the DOST Re-gional Standards and Testing Laboratories – Y3

PCIERD 1,735,642.00

MPEX TAPI 1,141,590.00 National Invention Contest TAPI 619,380.00 Northern Luzon S & T Fair TAPI 570,000.00 Farmer’s Information and Technology Ser-vices

PCARRD 295,000.00

Establishment, Implementation and Mainte-nance of Management Systems in all DOST RDIs and Regional Offices

PCIERD 232,829.72

Multi Crop Food Processing Center LGU-Apayao 200,000.00

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eDOST-Infrastructure Project 120,000.00 Regional Rice wine Competition DOT-CAR 102,911.67 Extreme Weather Observation Protocol for Provincial S & T Officers

PCIERD 96,000.00

CIERDEC members 75,000.00 Northern Luzon S & T Fair DOST-STII 8,000.00

Sub-total 16,944,345.39

GRAND TOTAL P65,923,853.39

Included in the regular appropriations of DOST-CAR for CY 2009 is the construction of Science and Technology Innovation and Provincial Centers in Abra, Kalinga and Mountain Province, amounting to fifteen million pesos ( P 15,000,000.00 ). The design of these provincial centers were completed and construction is targeted to be completed by year 2010. With regard to income collected for the year 2009, the DOST-CAR Regional Standards Testing Laboratory (RSTL) was able to surpass its targeted collections by 43%. The RSTL generated a total cash collection of one million seven hundred eighteen thousand five hundred seventy seven and 50/100 pesos ( P 1,718,577.50) as payment for services rendered vis-a-vis its targeted collection for the year amounting to one million two hundred pesos ( P 1,200.000.00) . human resource

The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) conducted numerous recruitment, selection and placement activities in CY2009. A number of employees of the

agency applied for retirement, while others were promoted and transferred to other agencies within the Department, opening doors for vacancies, both under the Technical and Finance and Administrative Services. It has been a policy of the agency to ensure that qualified and competent personnel are hired or placed to perform the required duties and responsibilities identified. In accordance to accepted processes, the following personnel were duly appointed:

Position Name of Appointee Date of AppointmentSenior Science Research Specialist Nancy A. Bantog March 16, 2009Science Research Specialist II Eufresnie Ann D. Simbajon April 1, 2009Science Research Specialist I Dexy M. Catacutan April 1, 2009Administrative Aide IV (Clerk) Alfonso P. Berto, Jr. April 1, 2009Administrative Aide IV (Driver) Herly C. Agbalog April 1, 2009Senior Science Research Specialist Alfonso K. Berto May 4, 2009Science Research Specialist II Max Bernard M. Codamon May 4, 2009Science Research Specialist II Jasmin L. Donaal May 4, 2009Science Research Analyst Alicia A. Balacua May 4, 2009Administrative Aide IV Aileen Myrna P. Malangen July 13, 2009Science Research Specialist II Sheila Marie Singa- Claver November 16, 2009Science Research Analyst Melecio F. Balangen, Jr. November 16, 2009

Pursuant to the Rationalization Plan of the Department of Science and Technology, ten (10) personnel from the Philippine Textile Research Institute were transferred to DOST-CAR to complement

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the twenty-seven (27) existing regular personnel, as follows:

Position Name of IncumbentSenior Science Research Specialist Arnold M. InumpaScience Research Specialist II Zoraida R. EspirituScience Research Specialist II Fernando C. Pinos-anScience Research Specialist I Pepito M. ToringScience Research Specialist I Fermin O. Bayeng, Jr.Science Research Analyst Michael K. AllanScience Aide Magdalena B. MenziScience Aide Evelyn A. SicatScience Aide Catherine M. KimbonganScience Aide Nelson S. Dao-ines

In addition to the ten (10) transferred employees, the agency was also granted an additional Science Research Specialist II position, which is now occupied by Angel L. Maguen effective July 1, 2009. To continuously improve the efficiency and competency of the employees, the Department provided avenues for seminars and/or trainings under the Staff Development Program. Enumerated below are the various relevant trainings attended by the Regional and Provincial Staff for their respective professional growth:

TITLE OF TRAINING PARTICIPANTS DATENano Constructor and Non-Linear Video Editing Training

Eufresnie Ann D. Simbajon February 4-5, 2009

Seminar/ Workshop on Financial Management

Shela Lorraine T. CosalanMagdalena B. MenziMae Lany V. Bangnan

February 5-6, 2009

Seminar/Workshop for Quality Managers w/ Reference to DOST-GIA program, “Establishment, Implementation and Maintenance of Management Systems in all DOST-RDIs and Regional Offices”

Zenaida J. Baucas February 26-27, 2009

Training on STBF Proposal Packag-ing for FITS Team Members

Alfonso K. Berto February 26-27, 2009

ISO 9001:2000 Orientation Semi-nar for New Entrants

Transferred Personnel from PTRI to DOST-CAR and other entrants

March 6, 2009

Seminar on Documentation of ISO 9001:2000 for New Entrants

Transferred Personnel from PTRI to DOST-CAR and other new entrants

March 13, 2009

Seminar on RA 9485- Anti Red Tape Act of 2007

Fermin O. Bayeng, Jr. Fernando C. Pinos-an

March 31, 2009

Enhancement of Technical Capabili-ties of DOST-PSTDs through Experi-ential Learning at DOST RDIs

PSTDs of Kalinga and Benguet March 23- April 3, 2009

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Local Study Tour to ICIERD, DMMSU Nancy A. Bantog Melchor P. Deponio Eufresnie Ann D. Simbajon David Greg S. Agaya

April 2, 2009

Basic Course on Microsoft Office Application

Transferred Personnel form PTRI to DOST-CAR

April 3, 2009

Training on Principles of Web Development/ W3C Standards, Ac-cessibility, Basic Database Manage-ment and Web Security

Melchor P. Deponio May 4-8, 2009

First Batch Seminar/Workshop on Total Quality Management to Improve the Productivity of DOST Regional Offices

Maria Rowena C. Madarang Nova Consuelo B. Santos

May 13-14, 2009

Website Administrative Course/ Workshop

Pepita S. Picpican Sheila Marie Singa- Claver

May 13-14, 2009

Extreme Weather Observation Pro-tocol for Provincial S&T Officers

Nancy A. Bantog Menandro B. Buenafe Debbie Glynn V. Manangkil Genna B. Jallorina Norberto M. Cobaldez Alfonso K. Berto Arnold M. Inumpa

May 18-22, 2009

Assessor’s Training/ Workshop on Cleaner Production

Menandro B. BuenafeDebbie Glynn V. ManangkilGenna B. JallorinaAlfonso K. BertoArnold M. InumpaEufresnie Ann D. SimbajonNancy A. BantogNorberto M. Cobaldez

May 25-29, 2009

Training on Quality Control of Ref-erence Cultures and Culture Media

Jamie Beth B. Galian May 26-28, 2009

Second Batch Seminar/Workshop on Total Quality Management to Improve the Productivity of DOST Regional Offices

Shela Lorraine T. Cosalan Pepita S. Picpican

May 27-28, 2009

Conversion of Templates to Joomla 1.5 and Photoshop for DOST Web-masters Consortium members

Melchor P. Deponio May 27-29, 2009

6th Midyear Forum of the Regional Council of Personnel Officers- CAR

Maria Rowena C. MadarangNancy A Bantog

June 9-10, 2009

e-DOST Program Change Manage-ment Orientation

Melchor P. Deponio June 17, 2009

Gender Sensitivity and GAD Main-streaming Training

Shela Lorraine T. Cosalan June 17-19, 2009

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Seminar/Workshop on Communicat-ing Biosafety for DOST Personnel

Sheila Marie Singa- Claver June 24-25, 2009

First National Summit on Mechani-zation in Aquaculture w/ the theme Makabagong Pangisdaan Tungo sa Masaganang Pamumuhay

Alfonso K. BertoDebbie Glynn V. ManangkilGenna B. Jallorina

June 24- 25, 2009

Training on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points

Alicia A. BalacuaFernando C. Pinos-anGenna B. JallorinaDebbie Glynn V. ManangkilNancy A. BantogDexy M. CatacutanFermin O. Bayeng, Jr.Zenaida J. BaucasPepita S. PicpicanEufresnie Ann D. Simbajon

July 6-10, 2009

Seminar on Advanced IQA Review Shela Lorraine T. Cosalan July 14, 2009Seminar on Effective Management Review

Maria Rowena C. Madarang July 15, 2009

Seminar on Effective Implementa-tion of Document and Data Control

Nova Consuelo B. Santos July 16, 2009

GIS Applications Training on Tech-nological Breakthroughs by DOST Balik Scientist

Melchor P. DeponioShadler A. Isidro

July 27-28, 2009

Internal Quality Audit Seminar under ISO 9001:2000 for New Entrants

Newly hired DOST-CAR employees July 31, 2009

Website Migration Training Shadler A. Isidro August 11-14, 2009Philippine S&T Resource Informa-tion System: Software Requirements Specification Workshop

David Greg S. Agaya August 12-13, 2009

Training on Project Management for SET UP Implementers

Menandro B. BuenafePepita S. PicpicanGenna B. JallorinaArnold M. InumpaAngel L. MaguenAlfonso K. Berto

August 25-28, 2009

Seminar/ Workshop on Calibration of Glasswares

Jamie Beth B. GalianEduardo V. Isabela, Jr.

August 27-28, 2009

Training on Gabi Processing Maricel B. RigatesCatherine M. KimbonganFernando C. Pinos-an

August 26-27, 2009

Training on Bayanihan V5 for Desk-top Users

David Greg S. Agaya September 15, 2009

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First national Summit on the Culture and Processing of Shellfishes w/ the theme “ Enriching Fisherfolks’ Lives Through Culture and Processing of Shellfishes’

Genna B. Jallorina September 23-24, 2009

DOST Performance Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting System Workshop for Regional Offices

Pepita S. PicpicanMelchor P. Deponio

October 20-22, 2009

Training on Technical Secretariat Services

Pepito M. ToringAngel L. MaguenAlicia A. BalacuaAileen Myrna P. MalangenFernando C. Pinos-an

November 23 – 27, 2009

Briefing on the National Guidelines on Internal Control Systems

Shela Lorraine T. CosalanMaria Rowena C. Madarang

November 26, 2009

14th Zonal Commodity Research and Development Symposium Cum Technology Road Show for Fisheries

Debbie Glynn V. Manangkil December 1 – 4, 2009

Seminar on the amendments of the IRR of RA 9184

Maria Rowena C. MadarangNova Consuelo B. SantosShela Lorraine T. Cosalan

December 2 – 3, 2009

Tax Seminar for Wine Manufactur-ers/Producers

Shela Lorraine T. Cosalan December 11, 2009

DOST Webmasters Consortium Evaluation

Melchor P. Deponio December 15 – 16, 2009

Enhancement Program for Property and Supply Officers

Magdalena B. Menzi December 15 – 17, 2009

Orientation on the Conversion of ISO9001:2000 to 2008 version

Maria Rowena C. Madarang December 16, 2009

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Awards/Recognitions Received by DOST and DOST-assisted Cooperators in CAR, CY 2009

Office/Cooperator/Address

Title of Award Date/Venue Sponsoring Agency

DOST-AbraPSTC-AbraLagangilang & Bangued, Abra

Most Supportive OTOP Partner Agency (Provin-cial Winner and Region-al level)

September 10, 2009/ Bangued, AbraSeptember 15, 2009

OTOP-DTI

Mr. Carlo T. Balneg Carlo’s Bamboocraft & FurnishingsBumagcat, Tayum, Abra

Most Outstanding OTOP SME (Provincial Winner)

September 10, 2009/ Bangued, Abra

OTOP-DTI

Most Outstanding OTOP SME (Regional Winner)

September 15, 2009/ Baguio City

OTOP-DTI

Pondo sa Sipag, Puhu-nan sa Tiyaga Search 2009 (Provincial Win-ner)

October 22, 2009/ Taguig City

Sipag at Tiyaga Founda-tion Phils. Inc. (c/o DTI)

Best Productivity Im-provement Program (Micro Enterprises – Industry Category)

October 29, 2009/ Bay-view Park Hotel, Manila

National Wages Pro-ductivity Commission (NWPC) c/o DOLE

Mr. Arturo T. Talledo Talledo’s Miki Commer-cialMudiit, Dolores, Abra

Most Outstanding OTOP SME (Provincial Level – Nominee)

September 10, 2009/ Bangued, Abra

OTOP-DTI

Mr. Valentine VicerraVFM Food ProductsSta. Marcela, Apayao

Pondo sa Sipag, Puhu-nan sa Tiyaga Search 2009 (Provincial Win-ner)

October 22, 2009/ Taguig City

Sipag at Tiyaga Founda-tion Phils. Inc. (c/o DTI)

Ms. Grace AgtinaOur Tribe Food Prod-ucts (Kalinga Blend)Tabuk City, Kalinga

Most Outstanding OTOP SME (Provincial Winner)

September 10, 2009/ Tabuk City, Kalinga

OTOP-DTI

Most Outstanding OTOP SME (Regional Winner)

September 15, 2009/ Baguio City

OTOP-DTI

Ms. Maria QueJason’s WineLonglong, La Trinidad, Benguet

3rd Place, 2009 DOST Tropical Fruit Wine Competition

November 11, 2009Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Southern Luzon Cluster - DOST

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Office of the Regional Director Regional Director

Planning OfficerAdministrative

Assistant

––

Technical Services Assistant Regional

Director for TS

Provincial Science and Technology Centers/ Urban Science and Technology Center

MIS Officer

R & D Finance and Administrative

Services Assistant Regional

Director for FAS

S&T Info. & Promo Center

S&T Librarian/ Abra PSTD

RegionalStandards &

TestingLaboratory (RSTL)

Budget Admin. Officer

S&T Info. Officer

Apayao PSTD Accounting

Accountant Regional S&T HRD Center Microbiological

Laboratory Technical Manager

ScholarshipCoordinator

Technology Transfer and

Commercialization Center

Benguet PSTD Cashiering

Admin. Officer Microbiologist

Ifugao Supply and Property

Supply Officer PSTD

Mt. Province

ChemicalLaboratory

Coordinator

Consultancy Technical Manager

Human Resource Human Resource

Management Officer

General Support Services

General Services

PSTD

BaguioUSTD

KalingaPSTD

Coordinator Chemist

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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DIRECTORYPROVINCIAL S&T CENTER ADDRESS TEL/FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS

DOST-CAR Regional Offier

Dr. Ben D. LadiladRegional Director

Km. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet

(074) 422-0981 422-2214 422-0979

bdladilad@yahoo.com

ABRA MR. MENANDRO BUENAFE

ALICIA BALACUA

BENJAMIN M. LAS MARIAS

ASIST Campus Lagangilang, Abra

Provincial Capitol, Bangued

0919-694-1260 (074)752-8681 0919-899-5768

0921-252-5706

menandro_buenafe@yahoo.com

aabalacua@yahoo.com

APAYAO ENGR. DEBBIE GLYNN V. MANANGKIL

NELSON DAO-INES MARICEL RIGATES

Luna Apayao 8313 0927-568-2104

0908-383-7256 0929-260-4121

debbie_vm@yahoo.com

BAGUIO DR. NANCY A. BANTOG

ZORAIDA ESPIRITU

DAVID GREG S. AGAYA

JUN BERTO

University of the Cordilleras Gov. Pack Road, Baguio City

(074) 619-42950921-284-5392

0915-552-5123

0922-305-8667

0909-567-7057

nabantog@yahoo.com

dg_agaya@yahoo.com

BENGUET DR. ARNOLD M.INUMPA KM. 6 La Trinidad, Benguet

0920-293-8097 (074) 422-2404

arinumpa@yahoo.com.ph

IFUGAO ENGR. GENNA B. JALLORINA

MAX BERNARD M. CODAMON

Provincial Livelihood Center, Mabato-bato, Lamut, Ifugao

0916-323-5874

0920-832-9616(074)382-2138 (dswd)

gbjallorina@yahoo.com

KALINGA MR. ALFONSO K. BERTO

DEXY M. CATACUTAN

Old Capitol Bldg. Bulanao, Tabuk, Kalinga

0921-315-7185

0915-353-6143

alfonberto@yahoo.com

dmascat2004@yahoo.com

MT. PROV-INCE

MR. NORBERTO M. COBALDEZ

FERNANDO C. PINOS-AN

2nd floor, Tafaleng Bldg. Banawe-Samoki Road Samoki, Bonto, Mt. Province

0910-916-8538

0920-546-9755

ncobaldez_06@yahoo.com.ph

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