The Science for Change (S4C) Program

Science for Change (S4C) Program

Department of Science and Technology

2019 Regional Research Conference

“Research Innovation in Higher Education in the Milieu of 4th Industrial Revolution”13 December 2019, La Union

Research Innovations

Contributory to National Development

Global Innovation Index (2014-2019)

STRENGTHS:

◆ 6th : Research talent

◆ 8th : ICT services exports

◆ 9th : Firms offering formal training

◆ 18th : Graduates in science & engineering

◆ 20th : Trade, competition & market scale

◆ 25th : High & medium high tech

manufacturers

WEAKNESSES:

◆ 123rd : Scientific & technical articles

◆ 119th : Ease of starting a business

◆ 112th : Expenditure on education

◆ 108th: Tertiary inbound mobility

◆ 99th : Online creativity

◆ 98th : Gross expenditure on R&D

◆ 96th : Pupil-teacher ratio

◆ 91st : New businesses/thousand population

◆ 43rd : Global R&D Companies

BIG LEAPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

in 2019:

◆ 1st : High-tech net exports

◆ (new category)

◆ 14th: Knowledge absorption

◆ (from 32nd, 18 places)

◆ 25th : University/industry research

◆ collaboration (from 56th, 31 places)

◆ 40th : Creative Goods & Services

◆ (from 104th, 64 places)

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ASTHRDP & ERDT Graduates 2008-2019

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105 Disciplines

•ASTHRDP awarded scholarships for 5,564 MS and 1,179 PhD

•ASTHRDP graduates: 2,111 MS and 304 PhD

26 Disciplines

•ERDT awarded scholarships 2,524 MS and 395 PhD

•ERDT graduates 1,027 MS and 125 PhD

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DOST 5,264,014,000 6,718,440,000 8,185,719,000 7,554,281,000

DA 2,200,688,000 1,791,572,000 2,359,161,000 2,812,423,000

DENR 2,231,518,000 635,519,000 778,174,000 761,904,000

Dep Ed 69,000,000 73,784,000 1,526,094,000 1,909,794,000

DILG 69,314,000 77,881,000 84,317,000 86,680,000

DOF 29,323,000 34,107,000 40,359,000 41,676,000

DOH 58,853,000 75,896,000 215,653,000 134,446,000

DOLE 25,037,000 31,696,000 33,887,000 18,782,000

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DTI 37,441,000 40,071,000 29,144,000 38,694,000

ARMM 26,221,000 27,791,000 0 27,544,000

SUCs 2,149,700,000 2,632,001,000 2,049,227,000 2,148,481,000

BSGC 653,941,000 693,219,000 482,347,000 992,736,000OTHER EXECUTIVE

OFFICES 9,543,971,000 835,485,000 921,579,000 767,909,000TOTAL National R&D Budget 13,015,050,000 13,667,462,000 16,705,661,000 17,295,350,000Total GAA (National Budget) 2,138,604,596,000 2,499,486,952,000 2,861,527,550,000 2,685,485,754,000

Ratio of National R&D Budget

against National Budget (GAA) 0.61% 0.5% 0.6% 0.6%

R&D Budget of Government Departments

Based on Unified Accounts Code Structure (UACS), 2016-2019

DOST REGIONAL

R&D INVESTMENT The bulk of R&D spending in the

PH comes from public sector with

60% of total expenditures.

Most of the R&D activities

are concentrated in NCR,

Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

and Region III (Central

Luzon)

NCR, RIII,CALABARZON,

2,984,865, 80%

Other Regions,

764,155, 20%

YEAR 2016 (in PHP'000')

DOST REGIONAL R&D INVESTMENT

Region

DOST Grants-in-Aid

(GIA) Program supports

inclusive growth and

innovation by ensuring

that its R&D funding

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New Metrics:

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Harmonized National R&D Agenda

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Agriculture,

Aquatic and

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Health

Industry,

Energy and

Emerging

Technology

Disaster Risk

Reduction and

Climate Change

Adaptation

(DRR CCA)

National

Integrated

Basic

Research

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(NIBRA)

Science for the People Approach

I. PROGRAM EXPANSION

II. NEW PROGRAMS

SCIENCE FOR CHANGE PROGRAM

III. S&T Human Resource Development

UNESCO Benchmark380 R&D personnel per million

population

Additional number of R&D personnel

required to meet benchmark in 5

years (2022)

16,652 STEM personnel working in

R&D (headcount)

Niche Centers in the

Regions (NICER) for

R&D

Establish R&D Centers in the

regions to contribute to

regional development.

R&D Leadership

(RDLead) Program

Engage R&D experts to lead in

strengthening the research

capabilities of the Higher

Education Institutions (HEIs) and

Research Development

Institutions (RDIs).

Collaborative Research and

Development to Leverage

Philippines Economy

(CRADLE) Program

Create synergistic academe-industry

relationship to invigorate Philippine

R&D.

Business Innovation

through S&T (BIST) for

Industry Program

Facilitate the acquisition of

strategic and relevant

technologies by Filipino

Companies to support R&D

activities.

Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and Development Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness

Objectives:

• To accelerate industrial competitiveness by capacitating HEIs in the Regions to undertake quality research that will promote regional development

• To provide institutional grant for HEIs in the Regions for R&D capacity building to improve their S&T infrastructure

Priority Areas of Funding: Sectors identified in HNRDA

NICER Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D

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How to become a NICER?

How to become a NICER?

Any HEI with

proven competence

track record and projects with

impact on local industrymay apply.

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NICER Program

Characteristics of a good NICER proposal

Endorsed by the

Regional Development Council

unique

across regionsCollaborative

project of HEIs

clear roadmap of R&D activities and outputs

Products / ProcessPatents

PlacesPolicies

Publications

People Services

NICER Program

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF NICER

Importance to National Strategies

Expand pool of R&D Institutions

Relevant to the Region

Best among the proposed centers in the field or area

Good experience

NICER Program

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

1. The proposed R&D center shall be a multi-year project (max of 3 years) w/ clear

roadmap of R&D activities and outputs.

2. The proposed center should have at least three (3) R&D project proposals. The

appropriate Council shall regularly monitor the R&D center. Failure to deliver

the expected output after Year 1 will be grounds for project termination.

3. Each R&D Center that will be estbalished under the NICER Program will be

implemented as an R&D program consisting of institution building and related

projects, for funding under the DOST-GIA Program

4. The thrust of each R&D center will be consistent with the HNRDA 2017-2022

and aligned with the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022

5. The R&D Centers will be anchored on industry needs as identified by the

Regional Development Council (RDC).

NICER Program

Sea Cucumber R&D Center

P72M, MSU-N

Renewable Energy R&D Center

P48M, AdDU

Crustacean Center

P25M, SSU

Freshwater Fisheries Center

P18M, ISU

Biodiversity Center

P17M, CTU

Envi. Informatics Center

P38M, UP CebuMollusk Center

P52M, UPV

DRRM-Health Center

P69M, UPM

Sweet Potato R&D Center

P25M, TAU

Tamarind R&D Center

P35M, PSAU Pili R&D Center

P46M, BU

Potato R&D Center

P31M, BSU

Industrial Tree Plantation

Species R&D Center

P19M, CSU

Center for Astronomy R&D

P33M, RTU

Establish R&D Centers in the Regions

Simulate Science, Technology and Innovation

and

Accelerate Regional Development

Niche Centers in the Regions for R&D

Citrus R&D Center

NVSU

NICER

Native Pig R&D CenterP21M, MSC

Halal Goat R&D Center

P35M, SKSU

NICER Program

CAR Benguet State University

Potato R&D CenterEnhancement of potato production system to boost the potato industry

• 86% of national production

(main potato producer of the country)

• best growing area in the country

CORDILLERA PROBLEM/GAP

Target outputs and outcomes

• Database of the quarantine importance pest and diseases

• Clean planting materials and variety

• Potato Disease incidence map in CAR

• Protocol on potato aeroponics

• Increased production of quality seed supply by 30%

• Improved seed storage technology

• 300 trained farmers and increased farmers’ income by at least 25%

AGRICULTURE

• low production of quality potato

seed supply

• yield loss caused by pests and

diseases in the region

• No standard in seed storage

system in the region

• BSU is the lead agency for Potato R&D• With established potato seed production R&D

since 1990s

Benguet State University (BSU)

NICER Program

R-II Nueva Vizcaya State University

Citrus Resources R&D Center Enhancement of citrus productivity in volume and fruit quality

• 42% of mandarin produced in

the country (PSA 2018)

• 30-40 tons/day trading of fresh

fruits during peak seasons

Cagayan Valley

Target outputs and outcomes

PROBLEM/GAP• Technology for enhancing yield

and fruit quality

• Processing of harvested fruits

and product development

Nueva Vizcaya State University

• With existing Citrus RDE Center established in 2007

• successful in the production of quality planting materials,

product development and technology transfer

• Produce at least 10,000/year disease-free planting materials of citrus

• Cost-effective system for managing major insect pests and diseases

• Pilot citrus-based products for enterprise development

• sustainable management of citrus production, postharvest, and

marketing in Cagayan Valley

AGRICULTURE

Major Accomplishments/Latest updates

• From 2008 to 2016, it implemented 3 DOST funded R&D

projects on citrus pest and disease control and tech transfer.

• NVSU maintains strong collaboration with local offices of

DOST, DA, LGU, and other neighboring HEIs.

• NVSU has established a name in Citrus R&D and has gained

the trust of the industry.

NICER Program

R-III Tarlac Agricultural University

Sweet Potato R&D CenterSustainable production of climate-smart sweet potato

Central Luzon

Target outputs and outcomes

-Top 3 SP-producing region

(5,981 hectares of crop land area)

- 74.97% of SP in Central Luzon

comes from Tarlac

Tarlac

PROBLEM/GAP

• Incidence of Insect Pests and

Diseases ranges from 45-70%

causing yield loss of 50% to

total crop failure

• No identified resistant variety

Tarlac Agricultural University

has a proven track record in SP R&D

• 44 SP researches

• 2010 Best High Impact Productivity

Enhancement Program by NEDA

• 2008 National PAG-ASA Award by CSC for

SP Project

• Optimized SP clean planting materials

• Spatial information on Suitability, Pests, and Climate-Risk Vulnerability

• Integrated Crop Management for SP Production

• Increased in SP yield and income of farmers by 20%

• 50% reduction of SP virus incidences

• 10 % increase in land utilization for SP production (550-600 hectares)

AGRICULTURE

NICER Program

R-III Pampanga State Agricultural University

Tamarind R&D Center Improvement of the quality and production of tamarind through S&T

intervention

-Top 2 tamarind-producing region (1,407 metric tons in 2015)

Central Luzon

Target outputs and outcomes

- 1st in Central Luzon in terms of

volume of production

Pampanga

PROBLEM/GAP• Low production and supply

• Yield loss due to insect-pests

and diseases and pod breakage

• Fragmented processing and

marketing system

Pampanga State Agricultural University

• With existing PSAU Tamarind RDE Center

established in 2010

• successful in the commercialization of sweet

tamarind

• Improvement of Sour and Sweet Tamarind Varieties

• S&T-based Production Management Strategies

• Value Chain Analysis and Marketing

• increase yield from 3.36 tons/ha to 4.36 tons/ha (national level),

• increase yield of sour tamarind in Central Luzon to 5 tons/ha, reduce

yield loss by at least 15%, and

• increase net income of growers from PhP 21,700 – PhP 28,210 (30%).

AGRICULTURE

NICER Program AGRICULTURE

R-V Bicol University

Pili R&D CenterImprovement of propagation system for enhanced supply

of pili nut

BICOL

-80% of pili trees in PH (142.34 thousand trees)

-Pili trees are endemic in the Bicol Region

PROBLEM/GAP

TARGET OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES

BICOL UNIVERSITY

• Existing pili plantation

(Standing pili trees in BUCAF (450),

CBSUA (200), DEBESMSCAT (200)

• Presence of expert pool /researchers

(from production to postproduction/postharvest level)

• Initiated researches & technology development in pili

• High quality planting materials

• Conservation of Pili genetic germplasm

• Ordinance on disease management

• Convergence of pili stakeholders to enhance international

and local market potential.

• Prerequisite to the design of pest disease management strategies

• Unavailability of superior quality

planting materials

• Limited institutional support on

production development

& lack of pilinut supply

• Unavailability of cost saving

postharvest and processing

facilities

• Poor marketing systems

NICER Program

R-II Isabela State University

Freshwater Fisheries CenterDevelopment of artificial breeding and culture techniques of high

valued freshwater species

Cagayan Valley

✓ -High freshwater fisheries potential

✓ 520 km Cagayan River and

✓ Magat Dam with a 1.08 billion m³

storage capacity

AQUATIC & MARINE

Isabela State University

Target outputs and outcomesMajor Accomplishments/Latest updates

PROBLEM/GAP

• With 20 R&D Centers

• 2015 Most Outstanding Research Institution in the

Philippines by the DOST-PCAARRD

Ludong Project

• Information on fishing grounds and Protocol for artificial

breeding and fry production

Eel Project

• Formulated diet with azolla and water spinach for rearing

performance and resistance against pathogenic bacteria

• Cost-effectiveness of the feed diet

Ludong Project

• Identified 11 fishing grounds of Ludong in Cagayan and

Isabela

• Assessed the rearing performance of Ludong

Eel Project

• Evaluated the phytochemical constituents of ethanolic extract

of azolla and water spinach; tannins and saponins

Ludong Project

• Limited information on artificial breeding

techniques for fry production

Eel Project

• Disease and mortality caused by pathogenic

bacteria

• High cost of eel feeds

Equipment

NICER Program AQUATIC & MARINE

R-VI University of the Philippines Visayas

Center for Mollusk R&DSustainable Management of Mollusk Fisheries And Product Utilization

• share equivalent to 160T MT or 17.9% of the

country’s total production of Mollusk Species

- (http://countrystat.psa.gov.ph)

Western Visayas

MOLLPAN Project

• 91 Mollusk species were derived in Panay

from 3 mollusk classes:

• Upgrade the research facility of UPV

• Conduct a fisheries monitoring program (catch rates

& annual catch);

• Investigate the population and reproductive biology

of the selected species as input info to their sound

utilization, rational management and conservation

SEM

CHNS/O analyzer

XRD

• 1 year value of squids

harvested from the

southwest Visayan Sea and

landed in Concepcion, Iloilo

worth PhP 22M/yr

Microtome

Stereomicroscope

Tissue Processor

Target outputs and outcomes

Major Accomplishments/Progress

NICER Program

R-VIIISamar State University

Crustacean R&D Center Enhancement in productivity of the commercially-valuable crustaceans

Eastern Visayas

Target outputs and outcomes

Major Accomplishments/Latest updates

- ranked 2nd in 2005 and decreased to 4th

in 2011 of among the highest regional

crab producer of the country

PROBLEM/GAP

AQUATIC & MARINE

Samar

-Alarming declined of blue swimming crab affecting the poorest of the poor fishermen.

• resource depletion due to the

overfishing and destructive fishing

• low productivity in crab aquaculture

Samar State University • has a proven track record in implementing DOST, CHED &

other funding institution

With Regional Fisheries School and adequate human

resource.

• Improved income of fishers/farmers by improving productivity

of crabs, and penaeid shrimps

• Achieve sustainable level of blue swimming crab and other

crustacean resources

• The CPUE for crab entangling net was about 0.0348

kg/panel-hr; for crab lift net was about 0.0086 kg/lift net-

hr ; crab pot CPUE of 0.0028 kg/pot-hr. The CPUE of the

three types of fishing gear for blue swimming crab indicated

a very low catch rates.

NICER Program

R-X Mindanao State University Naawan

Sea Cucumber R&D CenterSustainable utilization, population genetic diversity, and

mariculture of high value sea cucumber

Why Sea Cucumber R&D?

- PH is a major global player in the

commercial trading of sea cucumber

- Sea cucumber is valued around P4-8,000

(US$200) per kilo dried

PROBLEM/GAP

Target outputs and outcomesMindanao State University Naawan

• long track records on sea cucumber research

since 2011

• now capable of producing at least 10,000 1st

stage juveniles per operation

• Provide vital information on the status of sea cucumber fisheries

towards sustainable production and effective resource management;

• Develop a viable mariculture technology for the production of H.

fuscogilva juveniles for stock enhancement and development of

sustainable livelihood from sea ranching activities in northern

Mindanao.

• Producing grow-out stocks of

sea cucumber in sea pens

and/or through sea ranching

• Survivability rate of 0.05%

only

AQUATIC & MARINE

NICER Program

R-IVB Marinduque State College (MSC)

Philippine Native Pig Center Sustainable breeding stocks and production of Mardaduke Native Pig

Southern Tagalog and Marinduque Province

Target outputs and outcomes

PROBLEM/GAP

• Erratic supply and sustainability

• Improvement of the

reproduction performance

• Productivity and profitability of

Markaduke native pig

• Marinduque as the lead producer of native

pigs for the lechon market in Metro Manila

• Supplied an average of 47,565 native pigs

(3,964 head/mo) from 2012 to 2017 at

6.73% average increment in the volume of

supply

• Estimated to contribute about P118 million

pesos annually to the agriculture sector

• improved MSC research farm facilities with 150-sow level

• Established 10-hectare forage crops plantation for sustained supply of

feeds

• Established multiplier farms and farmer-beneficiaries farms

• Reduced pre-weaning mortality of piglets and increased reproductive

efficiency of sows

• Trained researchers and technical staff

LIVESTOCK

NICER Program

R-XII Sultan Kudarat State University

Halal Goat R&D CenterHalal goat science sustained by S&T and innovation

Muslims1.8 billion around the world10% of Filipinos are Muslims, 93% resides in Mindanao

QurbaniSacrificial animal offered during religious Muslim festivities, slaughtered and distributed to the poor

PROBLEM/GAP

Target outputs and outcomes

• develop a halal-compliant supplement for goats • evaluate the market opportunities and product positioning strategies

for optimum profitability• Intensify the promotion of halal goat enterprises • capacitate selected personnel with specialized trainings on halal

animal health and nutrition, processing, marketing, auditing, and halal business management

LIVESTOCK

• Rollout FLS-HGEM to more farmersto ensure “halalness” from production to

processing

• Development of alternative naturally derived feed supplements

• Appropriate marketing of developed products

• have produced several outputs on halal goat, foremost of which were the protocols on halal goat production, quality assurance, transport & marketing, and slaughtering.

Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU)

NICER Program ENVIRONMENT

R-VII University of the Philippines Cebu

Center for Environmental InformaticsProviding technological solutions to environmental problems

Cebu | Central Visayas

Target outputs and outcomes

-ICT, Tourism, and Agri Hub

- 11th Top Global Outsourcing Destinations 2018

- 8th World’s Best Islands

- Dried Mango Capital

Problems / Gaps• Water scarcity

• Biodiversity loss

• ‘Dying’ mango trees

• Population exposure to hazards

• Low supply of IT professionals

University of the Philippines Cebu

• CHED Center of Excellence in IT Education

• CHED Center of Development in Environmental Science

• Generate maps of potential water sources in Cebu

• Support biodiversity conservation, ecotourism

• Improve mango production through reduction of

losses due to pests/diseases

• Provide technical services for disaster risk reduction

and mitigation

Major Accomplishments/Progress

• Groundwater potential maps for 46 LGUs

• 24 species distribution maps of native trees, birds

• Mango monitoring app

• Bird and Biodiversity Mapping Apps

• Bird transect map (21 species, 84 individuals) for

Nug-as Key Biodiversity Area in Alcoy, Cebu

• UP-Augustinians Partnership for Climate-Smart

Community in Dumanjug, Cebu

NICER Program

R-VII Cebu Technological University

R&D Center for BiodiversityFlora and Fauna Assessment Using PBMS in Cebu Island KBA’s

Cebu Key Biodiversty Areas

Target Outputs and Outcomes

• Important bird area in Central Visayas

• A habitat to the critically endangered birds and

plants species: Cebu flowerpecker, Brown

Dove, Black Shama and Cebu Cinnamon

Cynometra cebuensis (IUCN)

PROBLEMS/GAPS

• Lack of information on floral and faunal diversity in Cebu island KBAs

• World’s most critical endemic bird areas in the country

• extinction of many native trees, birds, and other wildlife species

Major Accomplishments/Latest updates• Two published articles on Flora/Fauna(June 2019 issue–PJS)• Two guidebooks for flora & fauna (Mt. Lantoy-w/ approved ISBN)• One barangay ordinance passed in Canbantug, Argao• Database for flora & fauna/species distribution map/model• 31 biodiversity monitoring plots established in 4 KBAs (as of July 2019) • 30 persons trained in biodiversity monitoring protocols

• Assessed floral & faunal diversity in four KBAs in Cebu

• Developed data-base for flora & fauna

• Improved information available for decision-makers (LGUs)

• Established visible conservation landmarks w/in the four KBAs

• Established demonstration areas as bases for forest

restoration/rehabilitation of degraded areas w/in the KBAs

ENVIRONMENT

NICER Program

R-XIII Caraga State University

Industrial Tree Plantation Species CenterUpgrading the wood-based industry through technology

enhancement and innovative product designs

CARAGA

Target outputs and outcomes

-Timber Corridor of the Philippines

-The tree farming business gives a net

income of USD 4,545 to 5,681 to farmers

on a per hectare basis (2015).

PROBLEM/GAP

• Develop a geo-database of ITPs in Caraga Region using RS and GIS;

• Document the various tactics and maneuvers performed by the different

intermediaries of the wood industry in Caraga Region; and

• Analyze and characterize supply of wood residues and develop

innovative products with market potential.

• lack of provisions in the social,

environmental and ecological

aspects that guarantee the

sustainability of the entire

system

ENVIRONMENT

• The Center will provide science-based information to guide

the wood industry players in making informed decisions

related to their enterprise.

• The innovation on wood and by-product utilization will also

enhance the productivity of tree farms on a per hectare

basis.

Caraga State University

• has implemented various PCAARRD-funded ITP projects

• with existing Center for Robotics, Automation and Fabrication Technology (CRAFT) which will assist in the

development of new products using tree farms residues

NICER Program HEALTH

R-NCR University of the Philippines Manila (UPM)

DRRM-Health R&D Center

UP Manila

Target outputs and outcomes

• houses the HEAD (Health Emergencies

and Disaster) Study group

• Health Sciences center of the UP System

Problems / Gaps• disaster-prone country

• Inefficiency in terms of avoiding disasters, saving lives,

or mitigating the effects of disasters

• No particularly focused in disaster risk reduction

management on health.

Major Accomplishments/Progress

Development of software and response trainings for disaster risk

reduction and management in health

• Developed Disaster Resource Mapping and

Damage Assessment Software

• Developed MHPSS Triage Tool

• Developed training module for incident

management

• Conducted disaster simulation trainings using

• Trained over 250 participants from different

disaster-related agencies

• Improved disaster response, decreased

morbidity and mortality during disasters

• Resource mapping and damage

assessment software

• Establishment of mental health triage

system

• Disaster simulation tools and laboratory

.

NICER Program

NCR Rizal Technological University

Center for Astronomy R&DFostering astronomy and space science technologies in the

country

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Metro Manila

Target outputs and outcomesMajor Accomplishments/Latest updates

PROBLEM/GAP

- A hub to harness knowledge and skills in

delivering astronomy and space science

technologies.

• To prepare scientific workforce in the

fourth industrial revolution in the field of

astronomy and space science era;

• To address the unrecognized light

pollution problem as pilot-study in

Mandaluyong and Pasig City;Rizal Technological University

• RTU is the pioneering HEl that specializes in

Astronomy and Space Science.

• Has the most sophisticated astronomical

equipment in the country

• Establishment of a hub for astronomy and space science

technology;

• Develop Pollution Luminance Device and Pollution Luminance

Mobility Device to measure the amount of light pollution as pilot-

study in Mandaluyong and Pasig City.

• Catered 207 students (senior high schools, undergraduate,

graduate), faculty, and researchers in the capacity building in

astronomical research activities;

• Provided research facilities for Balik Scientists in the field

of astronomy and astrophysics, and space sciences to

exercise their expertise in the country.

NICER Program

R-XI Ateneo de Davao University

Renewable Energy R&D CenterResearch on appropriate and sustainable energy systems

• Need for clean and reliable energy

• Renewable Energy Act of 2008

• Increased access to electricity in Mindanao

ENERGY

Davao Region

Target outputs and outcomesMajor Accomplishments/Latest updates

PROBLEM/GAP

• No R&D center and laboratory that

pursue research and commercialization

for emerging energy generating

technologies

Ateneo de Davao University

• Has a recognized R&D center on renewable energy since 2011

• A pioneer in the country in the installation of solar PV facility

• Has track record of researches in the area of energy harvesting technologies,

missionary electrification, and energy policy

• Establish of ORE and CSP Laboratory

• Integrate ocean energy (primarily tidal energy) into Mindanao’s energy mix

• Integrate concentrated solar power into Mindanao’s energy mix

• Build partnership among Mindanao’s research institutes to define the

sustainability roadmap of the R&D center

• Design and procurement stage for ORE

• Design and procurement stage for CSP

• Has convened the institutional partners and have

conducted capacity building

1 Country

with unique Resources

1,943*Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

17 Regions

Center per Region per Year

VISION

NICER Program

Engage R&D experts to lead in Strengthening

the research capabilities of the HEIs and RDIs

RDLead R&D Leadership

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• in establishing and/or upgrading NICERs/RDIsLEAD

• and capacitate local researchers, scientist, and engineers TRAIN

• policy recommendationsPROVIDE

• and/or update manuals, protocols, and modulesDEVELOP

What is the ROLE of the RD Leader?

HEIs / RDIs Assisted

RD Lead Program Map(17 RD Leaders)

• 10 Regions• 4 Luzon• 3 Visayas• 3 Mindanao

• 13 HEIs• 5 Luzon• 5 Visayas• 3 Mindanao

• 2 RDIs• 2 Luzon

RDLead Program

CNSC: NICER for

Queen Pineapple

MSU-Naawan: NICER for Sea

cucumber

CRADLEcreates synergistic relationship between the

academe and the industry with the goal of

invigorating Philippine R&D

Industry to identify a

problem

Partner HEI or RDI to undertake the

R&D to find solution *may be in cash, kind or person-hour

support for the academe

Maximum funding is 5M, for

1 to 3 years

HEI/RDI should have at least 1

partner company

Partner company will adopt

the R&D output

Partner company will

provide 20% counterpart*

More than Php 100 M grantedTotal amount of project grants from 2017 to Q4 2019

24 Approved CRADLE ProjectsFrom 2017 to Nov 2019

15 Regional CRADLE CaravansAimed at inclusive regional growth and catered to more than 500 industry and

academe participants

CRADLE Program

Call for Proposals by the NumbersAbout 1 out of 5 compliant proposals were approved for the 2017 & 2018* Call

Sectoral Engagementbased on number of the CRADLE approved projects

Synergize Academe-Industry Research

Undertaking to Improve Productivity

through Development of Banana Diseases

Surveillance System

Val A. Quimno Rosanna Tuason-Fores

“Using modern-day technologies to create apps that can track and forecast the

spread of diseases that plague banana plantations”

CRADLE Program

Metabolomics as Tool for the Discovery of

Hypocholesterolemic Natural Products

from Pineapple

Dr. Jonel P. Saludes

“In search of new and novel compounds in pineapple that can lower cholesterol”

Dr. Joey I. Orajay

CRADLE Program

PCOPEIA: Predictive Chromatography of

Organic Plant Extracts with Intelligent

Agents

Dr. Drandreb Earl O. Juanico Dr. Isagani D. Padolina

“Using AI to standardize sambong extracts for therapeutic medicine”

CRADLE Program

Development of a Cost-Competitive

Aquafeed from Lab-lab

Dr. Alvin B. Culaba Mr. Phillip L. Ong

“Utilizing Lab-lab biomass to make affordable and high quality aquafeeds”

CRADLE Program

Reinventing Ice Cream Into a Functional

Food Matrix

Prof. Bryan Rey R. Oliveros Ms. Clarice Angela Hau

“Creating ice cream with good bacteria for healthier digestion”

CRADLE Program

Development of Chicken Egg White

Powder and Granules from Low Value

Edible Shell Eggs

Dr. Maria Patricia V. Azanza Ms. Judit Alday-

Mangmang“Transforming low value eggs to high

quality egg white powder and granules”

CRADLE Program

PISOLAR: Payment Innovation for SHS

Ownership by Lay Away Routine

Engr. Filmann T. Simpao, MoE Engr. Reyman Zamora

“Innovating digital payment by integrating cloud-based technology and

localized prepaid collection schemes”

CRADLE Program

Enhancement and Market Validation of

Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor

Deposition Industrial Prototype for

Nitride- Based Coatings

Dr. Magdaleno R. Vasquez Jr. Mr. Alfonso M. Azurin

Photo by Misael Bacani, UP MPRO

“Improving the durability of industrial tools through plasma deposition”

CRADLE Program

Post-Treatment of Food Processing

Wastewater Effluent for Nutrient Removal

Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguera Mr. Vincent L. Kawsek Photos from CENMACO website

“Developing solutions to treat wastewater for environmental regulation compliance”

CRADLE Program

Fermentation and Purification Research to

Produce Food Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade

and Polymer Grade Lactic Acid

Dr. Sylvia B. Concepcion Mr. Henry Soesanto

“Revolutionizing starch as raw material for standardized lactic acid for food, medicine

and industrial applications”

CRADLE Program

Micropropagation of selected genetically-

verified, superior bamboo to protect the

environment and develop an alternative

wood industry

Dr. Ramon A. Razal Mr. Joel G. Jimenez

“Producing high-quality bamboo planting materials through tissue culture”

CRADLE Program

Development of a Design Guideline Using

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for

Semiconductor Packages

Dr. Aristotle Ubando Mr. Enrique M. Sonoy, Jr. Photos from IMI website

“Utilizing computational methods to optimize prototype designs prior to

physical production”

CRADLE Program

Development of Novel

Radiopharmaceuticals for Management and

Detection of Early Stage Prostate Cancer

Ms. Joannna Michelle E. Chua Mr. Dominic N. Velasco Photos from RHI website

“Utilizing radioactive compounds for the prevention of prostate cancer”

CRADLE Program

ZURFACE: Surface Modification of Natural

Zeolite for the Adsorption of Textile Dye

Dr. Gil Nonato C. Santos Ms. Eleanor M. Olegario Photos from Saile website

“Developing natural soil minerals into high-value products that could help in

textile waste mitigation”

CRADLE Program

Demeter's Eye: An Embedded System for

Detection and Mapping of Witchbroom’s

Disease on Cassava

Dr. Irma T. Plata Mr. Daniel F. Medina

EDCOR Development Cooperative

“Creating web and android-based system that can detect, recognize and map the spread of

Witches’ Broom of Cassava”

CRADLE Program

Development of Decontaminating Machine

of Rice Hull as Litter Floor for Broiler

Breeder Production

Dr. Marvin M. Cinense Esmeraldo B. San Pedro, DVM Photos from Cobb website

“Developing a decontaminating machine for litter materials that will help improving the

growing environment for chicken”

CRADLE Program

Fish Hydrolysates from Marine Fish Species

Dr. Jose P. Peralta Isagani D. Padolina

“Developing new products that are easily

digestible and nutritious from marine

resources”

CRADLE Program

Development and Pilot Testing of Tree

Climbing-Harvesting Device and Mobile

Dehusker for Coconut

Dr. Roger C. Montepio Alex l. Sinajon Migdonio C. Clamor, Jr.

Photos from Franklin Baker Website

“Developing tree-climbing and de-husker devices suitable to the needs of

coconut farmers”

CRADLE Program

Development of a System that Can

Determine and Classify the Layout

Correctness of Integrated Circuit Layout

Blocks using Machine Learning

Engr. Lorena C. Ilagan Christian Raymund K. Roque

CRADLE Program

“Creating an Artificial Intelligence system

that could accurately check circuit designs”

Design and Development of a Mechanical

Garlic and Cashew Chipper

Engr. Melanie B. Cabrera

“Advancing the competitiveness of the local cashew and garlic industries of Pampanga through mechanization”

CRADLE Program

Edelyn S. Cañero

Development of De-Oiling Equipment for

Deep Fried Peanuts and Garlic Chips

Engr. Faye Baret

“Developing a de-oiling machine to improve the quality of local peanut products”

CRADLE Program

Susan S. Suba

Development of Wastewater Treatment

Equipment for Wet-type Finishing Spray

Booth

“Enhancing the capability of the Finishing Spray Booth (FSB) equipment to minimize

pollutant effluents”

CRADLE Program

Edward Paul S. Marasigan Rico S. Urquico

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Enhanced Forecasting Model for Complex

Water Supply Systems of the East Service

Area of Metro Manila

“Creating a forecasting model that could aid in providing water supply in different

delivery channels”

CRADLE Program

Dr. Christopher Monterola Arnold Jether A. Mortera

Integrated and Intelligent Sensors and

Actuators (IISA) for Intelligent Factories:

Non-Intrusive Sensor-based Prescriptive

Maintenance Platform for Wire

Manufacturing Factory

“Developing a machine-eye that would watch-out for anomalies and prevent

equipment failure”

CRADLE Program

Jose Alfredo A. De Vera III Jason Jose

BIST Business Innovation Through

S&T for Industry

BIST Program facilitates the acquisition

of strategic and relevant technologies

by Filipino companies for immediate

incorporation in their R&D activities.

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a. Licensing of technology

b. Outright purchase of technology

c. Acquisition of hardware/software for R& D

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The Science for Change (S4C) Program

Science for Change (S4C) Program

Department of Science and Technology

2019 Regional Research Conference

“Research Innovation in Higher Education in the Milieu of 4th Industrial Revolution”13 December 2019, La Union

Research Innovations

Contributory to National Development