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Biopolymers to find own PH market Nanoclay, a versatile clay-based material, has been optimized. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) developed nanoclay with food packaging applications among others even as it is used as a multifunctional additive or filler in polymer nanocomposites as rheological or soft solids modifiers, gas absorbents, and drug delivery carriers. |
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DOST-ITDI offers new way to pack Lechon The Industrial Technology Development Institute(DOST-ITDI), through its Packaging Technology Division (PTD), developed an improved packaging system that can extend the freshness and shelf life of pork lechon. This transport packaging system also protects the product from damage resulting from handling and transport. Likewise, packing time is shortened and packaging costs are reduced. Gone are the days of limp and unappetizing lechon. The fiesta-favorite can now be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. |
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Prof FTP, 2 Philanthropist Ladies Visit DOST-ITDI Ms. Rose Zamora and Ms. Minerva Tanseco, have focused their philanthropy efforts on livelihood and entrepreneurship activities especially for marginalized communities. Ms. Zamora herself chairs two foundations while Ms. Tanseco was very keen towards exploring various livelihood opportunities she can share through her own charity works, thus their enthusiasm in learning that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) has livelihood training programs and R&D innovations that could pique their interest. |
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DOST Region I, PSTO Benchmark and Tour ITDI Aiming for more collaboration and to benchmark with DOST-ITDI, the delegation from DOST Region I journeyed from the North to the DOST Compound in Bicutan to visit the Institute on May 10, 2023. The visiting party was composed of the Provincial Directors, namely Mr. Jonathan M. Viernes (La Union), Mr. Benjamin S. Mercado, Jr. (Ilocos Norte), Engr. Jordan L. Abad (Ilocos Sur), and Engr. Arnold C. Santos (Pangasinan). With them were Ms. Adelisa C. Florendo, Officer-In-Charge for Field Operations, and Ms. Lena C. Rosario of the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL). |
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DOST-ITDI, Prof FTP Agree to Develop New Shelf-Stable Pet Food On May 4, 2023, the DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), through its Food Processing Division (FPD), has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with no less than the former secretary of the DOST, Prof. Fortunato T. Dela Peña, to develop a shelf-stable pet food product from ground pork liver pate. |
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DOST-ITDI, Vision College of Jeonju Sign MOU for Electrification, Renewable Energy The signing of another Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) and Vision College of Jeonju is the next step in this continuing collaboration, which is aimed to foster cooperation on academic and educational exchanges regarding electrical control technologies and other related engineering fields. Moreover, this partnership aims to conduct developmental projects that will help improve the electrification status in the Philippines. |
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2 Schools have Simultaneous Study Tours at DOST-ITDI DOST-ITDI had its morning blessed with two schools visiting simultaneously on April 25, 2023:Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) and First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH). Both parties shared common motives for their educational trips, which were to promote out-of-the-box learning and to familiarize the students with the industry setting of their chosen fields. |
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LGU- Dapitan City Benchmarks DOST-ITDI Food, Environment Tech DOST's Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) welcomed the visiting party of LGU Dapitan City as the latter held a benchmarking visit to DOST agencies on April 20, 2023. The 10-person party was led by Zamboanga del Norte Provincial S&T Director Mr. Nuhman M. Aljani and Dapitan City OIC-CID Mr. Ryann Z. Elumba, along with Mr. Rhemil C. Palileo of the Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. |
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IPM training series levels up HR moxie In support, its Intellectual Property Management (IPM) Team, is racing to speed up the enculturation of an innovation mindset among its researchers through an IPM Training series under the program “Building a Culture of Innovation in ITDI.” On February 14-15, 2023, ITDI initiated its first installment of the series with the"Introduction to the ITDI IP Audit and Strategy (IPAS) Report” attended by 25 participants. |
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DOST-ITDI pursues staff continuing education program On 16 March 2023, TSD-ITDI initiated its continuing education program with its second of a series course on Intellectual Property Management (IPM) titled “Customer Discovery” for nearly 30 researchers and technical support staff. |
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ITDI, UK forge knowledge exchange on energy DOST-ITDI opened access to knowledge exchange and economic partnerships on energy during a study tour and conference with UK's innovation agency and 10 UK companies on March 13, 2023. |
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Congress S&T Committee Tour ITDI, Other DOST Agencies In support of the Department of Science and Technology's pursuits in science, technology, and innovation, the Congressional Committee on Science and Technology, led by committee chair and Aklan 1st District Cong. Carlito S. Marquez, with members of the committee and staff, visited some of the facilities of DOST agencies namely Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), and Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) on March 8, 2023. |
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DOST-ITDI, DOST-NCR, and Kalakal Universal Ventures Ink MOA on Solid Waste Management Technologies On February 16, 2023, the DOST ITDI, DOST – NCR, and Kalakal Universal Ventures signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for contract research on the DOST – ITDI-developed electric plastic densifier. |
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ITDI, SWISSPHARMA Ink TLA and MOA for ITDI Technologies Following the signing of its Memorandum of Understanding with the Institute in October 2022, SwissPharma Research Laboratories, Inc. (SPRLI) has sealed the deal with DOST’s Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) to adopt not just one or two, but eleven ITDI-developed technologies! The ceremonial signing of the Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was held at the NML Conference Room on February 8, 2023. |
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DOST-ITDI's Power Backup System finds new home in former FNRI staff's company On February 6, 2023, Dr. Gracia Fe B. Yu, manager of a Bataan-based company, entered into an agreement with DOST-ITDI as the new technology adopter of the ITDI-developed Power Backup System (PBS). Dr. Yu inked the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ITDI along with DOST Region III during a ceremony at the Metrology in Chemistry Conference Room. The PBS will soon be installed at her company’s facility in Morong, Bataan. |
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DOST-ITDI Develops Porous Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications from Local Nanomaterials The Industrial Technology Development Institute, one of the Research and Development (R&D) institutes of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI), continues to expand its R&D efforts to help uplift local industries through improved productivity and boost the socioeconomic growth of the country. In pursuit of this objective, one of the areas currently being explored by the institute is using local nanomaterials as nanocarriers for drug delivery. |
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DOST-ITDI, URC ink MOA to collaborate on plastic wastes pyrolysis project Earlier today, 31st January 2023, the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Industrial Technology Development Institute, one of the research and development institutes of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI), and the Universal Robina Corporation (URC), a manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer snack foods, beverages, flour, sugar, while also into agro-industrial ventures involving primarily hogs and animal feeds, materialized. |
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Malaysian halal agency cites Halal Food R&D Facility: Awards excellence in compliance certificate The Malaysia Halal Consultation and Training Agency, International Halal Integrity Alliance Ltd. (MHCT/IHIA) awarded ITDI the Certificate of Excellence in Halal and Hygiene Compliance (2022-2023) on January 23, 2023. |
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MiC year-end promotional activity
Join us as we wrap up this year with a Promotional Activity on December 21, 2022, via Zoom! Participating laboratories will know the latest updates on our Reference Materials (RMs) and upcoming accuracy-based Proficiency Testing (PT) schemes.
Participants will also receive one bottle of our newly developed Philippine Reference Material for Total Hardness in Water and a chance to win exciting prizes in the raffle. Interested participants may register through this link:
See you there!
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NMD staff bags best use of data science award in gender-responsive labor migration hackathon An artificial intelligence solution by an ITDI staff with his team bagged the best use of data science in the recently held Dataquest 2022: Gender Responsive Labor Migration Hackathon. Mr. Christian D. Laurio, RCh, from the National Metrology Division (NMD), and his team, DARNA (Detection of Anomaly in OFW Recruitment Posts thru ARtificial NeurAl Network) bested 15 other qualifying entries in the said event. |
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DOST-ITDI, BEPCO collaborate to market ready-to-eat chicken egg ITDI and the Batangas Egg Producers Multipurpose Cooperative (BEPCO), an agricultural cooperative in San Jose, Batangas Province, inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to adopt the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Chicken Egg. |
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ITDI-PNRI to engage in joint climate change, disaster risk reduction research On 22nd August 2022, the Industrial Technology Development Institute and Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST ITDI-PNRI) through the Advanced Device and Materials Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen research and development collaboration related to the parties’ individual mandates, individual research projects, and to reinforce the exchange of scientific and technical information regarding the agreed research projects. |
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Taking advantage of the abundance of agricultural crops, particularly Okra or Lady Finger, and the huge volume of off-specification okra pods that are rejected by the export market, DOST-ITDI explored the potential of this raw material to produce okra flakes or sheets by dehydration techniques using drying equipment such as the hot-plate, oven, and cabinet drier. The flakes or sheets can then be further |
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DOST-ITDI, ZAMCOR ink MOA for Pet Care, Better Soap Products ZAMCOR Soap and Detergent Manufacturing, which produces various home care products as dishwashing liquids, liquid soaps, and others, has teamed up with DOST’s Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) for the contract research project, “Development of Pet Shampoo and Pet Deodorizer and Analysis of Existing Detergent, Soap, and Cleaning Formulations”. |
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Philippine Packaging, F&B Industries Visit ITDI's SPTL/GPL "This facility is for you." So said DOST-ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones as she welcomed delegates from the Philippine Industry Association (PIA) into the Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory (SPTL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL) during their tour in the morning of July 28, 2022. |
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DOST urges PH food groups to adopt HAS DOST is urging Philippine food groups to adopt the Halal Assurance System (HAS) in an effort to boost the country's bid to make the Philippine Halal Industry a champion. |
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ITDI: 121 taong pagtugon sa larangan ng Agham, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon sa Makabagong Panahon Noong ika-1 ng Hulyo 2022 nagdiwang ang ITDI ng ika-121st Taong Anibersayo ng pagkakatatag na may temang “ITDI@121: Agham, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon, Tugon sa Pagharap sa Makabagong Panahon."
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DOST-ITDI to launch book "100 Technologies to Shift the Philippine Product Manufacturing Index" The book leaves a message that as the decades unfolded, ITDI's 100 technologies allowed the manufacturing and services sectors to face globalization, cope with increased product complexity, and heightened customer demands. |
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ITDI-GAD Paternal Care Webinar honors fathers, father figures Dr. Zorayda V. Ang, ITDI Deputy Director for Administrative and Technical Services, and ITDI-GAD Chair, opened the webinar with Retired Col. Luis Marciano P. Navera of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) as special guest and resource person Col. Navera is a GAD Resource Pool (GRP) member who specializes in the provision of training on Gender Sensitivity, Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines, GAD Analysis, and Basic GAD concept, Gender Evaluation Framework, and VAW-related laws. |
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DOST-ITDI Brings Salt Technologies to Occidental Mindoro Salt processors in Occidental Mindoro got a tech boost as ITDI turned over its salt harvester and transferred its salt washer technologies at a ceremony held on June 22, 2022 at the Processing Plant of the Tamaraw Salt Producers Cooperative (TAMACO) in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. |
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FIC Marketing Academy rolls out new grab-and-go foods Science Chief Fortunato T. De La Peña will be rolling out some 32 new grab-and-go foods during the Food Innovation Center Marketing Academy's (FIC Marketing Academy) graduation exercise for its first batch of "food designers" on June 25, 2022 at UP Town Center in Quezon City. |
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On Monday, 20th June 2022, the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) unveiled the newly established Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory (SPTL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL). Both laboratories are funded by DOST-GIA and implemented by the ITDI-Packaging Technology Division (PTD). |
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DOST-ITDI conferred its PQA Level 1 Still beaming with pride from its Gawad SIDHA win, DOST’s Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) proudly accepted its Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Program Level 1 in a conferment ceremony held at the rooftop conference room of DOSTITDI’s Metrology in Chemistry Laboratory on May 17, 2022. |
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DOST-ITDI wins Gawad Sidha Award Amongst the research and development institutes (RDIs) and sectoral councils of DOST, the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) emerged the winner for the Gawad SIDHA Award for RDIs and Councils. Gawad SIDHA is granted by DOST’s Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) to the winning institute for its utmost support of TAPI and its activities. The award was conferred during the Launching of the DOST-TAPI Roadmap and Stakeholders’ Recognition held on May 13, 2022 at the Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City. |
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2022 Call for Proposals (CFP) for its HUMAN RESOUCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HRDP) under the Building the Capacity of Researchers, Scientists and Engineers (RSEs) for the Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology (IEET) |
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7 modern day heroes advance virology research in the Philippines The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) spearheaded the establishment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines or the VIP. Recognizing that the journey towards its establishment is long and arduous, seven (7) virology experts were engaged through the Balik Scientist Program (BSP) to assist the VIP’s flagship projects implemented through the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI). |
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DOST-ITDI develops a new Power Backup System as a UPS alternative The Deparment of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), in its desire to provide an alternative solution to interrupted power supply and outages, has developed a power backup system that has the same functionality as the typical Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. |
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New milk alternative from RTD coconut, mungbean will be out soon The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), as one of the prime movers of Science and Technology (S&T) in the Philippines, adheres to its mandate of generating new knowledge, technologies, and innovations, providing technical services establishing advanced laboratory facilities to help local industries and entrepreneurs. |
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DOST-ITDI Halal R&D Facility awarded a Certificate of Accreditation The Industrial Technology Development Institute’s (DOST-ITDI) Halal R&D Facility was awarded a Certificate of Accreditation by the International Halal Integrity Alliance (IHIA) Ltd., Malaysia, on November 1, 2021. The official awarding of the certificate was conducted on March 23, 2022. |
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Yesterday, March 23, 2022 DOST-ITDI Director Annabelle V. Briones was featured as a “Woman in Science” and told her story and experiences about being a mother, a scientist and a public servant live on air via the segment of DOSTv Science for the People, “ExperTalk Online.” |
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DOST-ITDI is PQA Level 1 awardee Earlier today, March 23, 2022, DOST-ITDI received the Recognition for Commitment to Quality Management - Level 1 during the virtual 2021 Philippine Quality Award Conferment Ceremony. ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones acknowledged the award together with Dr. Christine Marie C. Montessa, Deputy Director for R&D, and Dr. Zorayda V. Ang, Deputy Director for Administrative and Technical Services. |
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ITDI's biodiesel antifreeze to boost foreign sales Cleotilde A. Bulan, head of the Industrial Chemicals Section at the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), stressed the need of local processors for a locally-produced antifreeze agent that would complement the Philippine biodiesel from coconut. Adding that the biodiesel industry sector needs "this" to ensure that the coconut methyl ester (CME) or cocobiodiesel can compete in the world market. |
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DOST-ITDI develops new biodiesel from rubber seed oil In 1937, G. Chavanne of the University of Brussels in Belgium discovered how to produce biodiesel from palm oil using the process now called transesterification. Since then, the world has been steadily "harvesting" - neither fruit nor vegetable produce - but oil from six of the best biofuel sources. These include sugar cane, palm oil, oilseed rape, wood, soybeans, and algae. |
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Duterte, Lopez to confer PQA Award to DOST-ITDI Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, DTI Chief Ramon M. Lopez, and DTI-Competitiveness Bureau Director Lilian G. Salonga will grant the Philippine Quality Award or PQA to the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) in rites on March 23, 2022. |
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Call for Applications to the Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering with Specialization in Nanotechnology (by Research) |
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ADVISORY: FRAUDULENT SOLICITATION IN ANY KIND USING THE NAME OF THE ITDI DIRECTOR |
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Matrix RMs for Contaminants and Toxic Elements in Food and Water Now Available for Sale The Metrology in Chemistry (MiC) Section of the National Metrology Laboratory (NML) is tasked to disseminate the metrological traceability of chemical measurements in the country. Reference materials (RMs) for food and water produced by MiC are now available for use as materials for method validation and quality control. The reference values of the measurands are accuracy-based values obtained using higher-order methods. |
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PTD unboxes Philippines' first Simulation Packaging Testing Lab Earlier today, December 21, 2021, the Packaging Technology Division (PTD-ITDI) opens the country’s first Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory (SPTL) and Green Packaging Laboratory (GPL) in an inaugural ceremony held physically and virtually via the Zoom Meeting and Facebook Live platforms. |
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DOST-ITDI concludes 2021 Tech Offering: Halal Personal Care Earlier today, December 14, 2021, ITDI concluded this year's technology offering themed as “LET’S TALK JAMIL: Halal Personal Care (Exploring the Muslim World of Beauty)." Showcased in the offering were Halal-compliant personal care products such as moisturizing lipstick, lip balm, whitening toothpaste, moisturizing and whitening soap, and shampoo with hair-growing properties which were formulated by the Standards and Testing Division's (STD-ITDI) research team led by its former chief, Dr. Rosalinda C. Torres. |
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DOST-ITDI opens first MiC Laboratory in PH DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Pena, DOST-ITDI Director, Dr. Annabelle V. Briones; Undersecretary for Research and Development, Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevarra with special guest and keynote speaker DTI Secretary, Hon. Ramon M. Lopez, opened today November 9, 2021 the Philippines' first Metrology in Chemistry Laboratory (MiC Laboratory). |
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DOST-ITDI to open first Metrology in Chemistry Laboratory in the Philippines The Philippines' first Metrology in Chemistry Laboratory will be inaugurated on November 9, 2021. Science Secretary Fortunato T. De La Peña will lead the event together with the Director of DOST-ITDI, Dr. Annabelle V. Briones. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez will be the keynote speaker. |
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DOST-ITDI engages PNP via virtual tour of facilities Yesterday, October 25, 2021, the Philippine National Police Directorate for R&D and personnel visited DOST-ITDI’s four state-of-the-art testing facilities namely, Advanced Devices and Material Testing Laboratory (ADMATEL), Standards and Testing Division (STD) Laboratories, National Metrology Laboratories (NML), and Material Science Division’s (MSD) – Nanotechnology and Materials Development (MATDEV) laboratories. |
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DOST-ITDI inaugurates VIP's Biosafety Level 2+ Laboratory The Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology (DOST- ITDI) inaugurates today, 21 October 2021, its Biosafety Level 2+ Laboratory of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP). |
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DOST-ITDI concludes online talk show with"Pagtatasa ng TNS" Earlier today, September 6, 2021, ITDI held a virtual concluding event titled “Pagtatasa ng TNS (TekNegoShow)” participated by select industry partners, stakeholders, DOST and other government agencies, and friends who are also advocates of science and technology. |
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DOST welcomes VIP Balik Scientists Yesterday, August 13, 2021, Science Secretary Fortunato T. De La Peña welcomed aboard the Virology Institute of the Philippines (VIP) Program seven Filipino Balik Scientists during a virtual courtesy call aired via ITDI's Facebook Page and YouTube Channel. |
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VIP game plan in full swing, targets 2023 opening Having leapt the drawing board, the game plan for the Virology and Vaccine Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines or VIP is now in full swing with DOST Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara declaring in a DOST Kapihan interview held on May 25, 2021 a target opening of 2023 to 2024. |
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Dr. Ang is new ATS-ITDI Deputy Director Earlier today, August 12, 2021, Dr. Zorayda Vazquez Ang took her oath to office as the new Deputy Director for Administrative and Technical Services of DOST-ITDI. The oath taking ceremony was led and administered by DOST Secretary Fortunato T. De La Peña who was joined by Dr. Diana L. Ignacio, Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Management, Management Services, and Special Concerns, and ITDI Director, Dr. Annabelle V. Briones. |
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MATDEV rolls out new AM services Inaugurated late last year, the Materials Development Laboratory or MATDEV has started rolling out its additive manufacturing services after its introduction to the public on March 25, 2021. Riding on the wheels of novelty, MATDEV proposes an energy-efficient and waste-reducing technology. It employs the technology of additive manufacturing (AM), which is how objects are created in 3D printing. It is called additive manufacturing because the build process adds instead of subtracts raw material. |
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A Hub for Eco-sustainable R&D with MMIC Inaugurated in February 2021, the Modular Multi-industry Innovation Center (MMIC), dubbed as InnoHub sa Pinas, is the innovation hub catering for product development for the food and pharma-neutraceutical industries. It is a collaboration between ITDI’s Chemicals and Energy Division (CED) and Food Processing Division, offering state-of-the-art equipment under three R&D lines: Nut and Seed Oils Line, Mix Blend Powders Line, and Liquids and Emulsions Line. These equipment may be used in research and development on various innovative products and processes. |
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Nanoclay from bentonite ore as composite filler Know more about Nanoclay Production in DOST-ITDI’s #TekNegoShow Special Edition, an off-the-cuff online business talk show on technology, which will air narratives and insights of technology generators, business people, and the consuming public on how they perceive a featured technology. #TekNegoShow Special Edition can be viewed through ITDI’s Facebook account www.facebook.com/ ITDIDOSTUpdates wIth a weekly Thursday afternoon show date. |
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Abaca fiber-reinforced boat to set sail The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) developed an abaca fiber-reinforced composite material. It is a green composite material from abaca fiber mixed with the polymeric resin used in producing parts/accessories for the different modes of transportation. In developing the technology, DOST-ITDI utilized vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) or resin infusion process, an innovative technique in fabricating abaca fiber-reinforced composites in more complex structures for different transport modes such as tricycle roof, fuselage for drones, and boat body. |
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DOST-ITDI Launches TekNegoShow Special Edition Earlier today, July 8, 2021, DOST-ITDI launched an online business talk show titled “TekNegoShow” Special Edition via the social media platforms Facebook and YouTube. Industry partners, Manly Plastics, Inc. and Optiwhite, Inc., shared their experiences as technology adopters and their perception about ITDI technologies and services. |
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ITDI Director Briones joins ranks of 2021 Asian Scientist 100 Once again ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones brought honor to DOST and the Philippines with her joining the ranks of the 2021 Edition Asian Scientist 100. She received the recognition for designing a mosquito ovicidal/larvicidal trap system aimed at reducing population of second-generation dengue mosquitos in the country. She also received the 2020 Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Applied Science Research last year for the same project. |
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VIP game plan in full swing targets 2023 opening Having leaped the drawing board, the game plan for the Virology and Vaccine Science and Technology Institute of the Philippines or VIP is now in full swing. DOST Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara declared in a DOST Kapihan interview held on May 25, 2021, the target opening of the VIP would be from 2023 to 2024. |
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Bounty Harvest Farm inks MOA to adopt DOST-ITDI's Vacuum Fried Langka The DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) has developed its technology on vacuum-fried langka (jackfruit), for which it has found an adopter, Bounty Fresh Farm. |
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CENMACO signs up to filter wastewater in fruit plant The Central Macaroni Co. Inc. (CENMACO), known for the tropical fruits beverage brands Gina and Luzona, is working with the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and DOST-NCR the setting up and operate a trickling filter system for the removal of nitrates and phosphates in its wastewater. |
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DOST contends with Philippine Halal issues Following a longer pause than expected after WHO declared the COVID-19 disease in 2020 as a pandemic, DOST is visibly boosting efforts on its Halal S&T Program to overcome issues attendant to the industry. On June 29 to 30, 2021, the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) will be conducting a webcast series on Halal Awareness and Halal Critical Control Points (CCPs). |
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DOST-ITDI develops nanoclay from bentonite ore Some of the products derived from nanoclay are biodegradable nanocomposite films for green packaging (food and cutleries); halloysite nanoclay-filled epoxy molding compound for integrated circuit packaging; recycled polycarbonate-layered silicate nanocomposites (PLSN); local bioactive polymer nanofibrous scaffold for tissue engineering; and nanostructures fibrous membrane for wastewater treatment. |
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Emergency Disinfection System ensures potable drinking water The DOST-ITDI developed an Emergency Disinfection System (EDS), which helps ensure the availability of potable drinking water during flooding, earthquakes, typhoons, and other catastrophes. With EDS, water-borne illnesses can be prevented, and chances of survival may increase. |
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DOST-ITDI webcasts MMIC to 12 TASK-assisted firms The Industrial Technology Development Institute is reclaiming its post in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. It will webcast a forum on its newest facility, Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Center (MMIC) or InnoHub sa Pinas, on June 25, 2021 via the Zoom Meeting platform. |
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DOST-ITDI inks pact with new vinegar acetator fabricator ITDI signed the pact with Lozada Machineries Corporation (LMC), a private company engaged in fabrication of machines/equipment. The licensing engagement is part of ITDI’s promotional strategies which aims to increase the number of local fabricators thus decreasing national dependence on imported equipment. |
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DOST-ITDI introduces mungbean-coco drink The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) introduces mungbean-coco drink, a refreshing non-dairy, nutritious drink developed from mungbean or monggo and infused with coconut cream for an alternative drink lactose-intolerant consumers. |
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DOST-ITDI develops isotonic drink for rehydration The drink helps prevent dehydration, maintains the body’s balance of electrolytes, and supplies energy during or after heavy physical activities. It utilizes coconut water which is very rich in potassium, and contains a considerable amount of sodium, magnesium, and chloride. |
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ITDI has new Deputy Director for Research Dr. Christine Marie Capule Montesa is DOST-ITDI’s new Deputy Director for Research and Development. A local of Quezon City, the 47-year old licensed chemical engineer will be formally sworn in before DOST Secretary Fortunato T. De La Peña on April 15, 2021. |
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DOST-ITDI holds industry, stakeholder's forum for MMIC InnoHub sa Pinas is an industrial processing facility with multifunctional/multi-application modular unit operation equipment that can be retrofitted to accommodate different manufacturing lines.
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DOST-ITDI to pivot backend innovation through its webcast @ Innohub sa Pinas The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), in its bid to contribute to industrialization and progress through R&D initiatives, will conduct a webcast for its newly opened Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Center (MMIC) or InnoHub sa Pinas on March 31, 2021. |
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DOST-ITDI leads talk on AM technology DOST-ITDI conducted on March 25, 2021 the AMCen-MATDEV (Additive Manufacturing Center Materials Development) Stakeholders' Forum via the Google Meeting Platform. ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones welcomed guests and participants. She was followed by DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara and DOST Secretary Prof. Fortunato T. De La Peña who delivered their messages. |
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The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is gathering industry, academe, government, and non-profit organizations in a stakeholders' forum to be held on March 25, 2021, via the Zoom Meeting platform, to present MATDEV Laboratory’s current and future activities on additive manufacturing (AM). |
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ITDI pursues backend innovation, inaugurates MMIC The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) will be inaugurating the country’s first innovation hub on February 18, 2021. DOST Secretary Fortunato T. Dela Peña, together with Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, and ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones, will be opening to the public the Modular Multi-Industry Innovation Center (MMIC) or "InnoHub sa Pinas" located at the CED and MMIC Building at the DOST Complex in Taguig City. |
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DOST-ITDI invites Fabricators for Vinegar Acetator Kit The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is inviting local developers to become licensed fabricators of the ITDI-developed vinegar acetator kit. The move intends to increase the country’s self-sufficiency of local fabricators thereby decreasing dependence on imported equipment. |
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Which is which, meter or metre? Can you spot the difference between the words meter and metre? Well obviously, let’s not talk about the spelling. Oftentimes, they are used interchangeably and many are oblivious what they really mean. Did you know that there is indeed an interesting story behind these words? Now, let’s take a sneak peek as we unfold a few pages of history. |
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AMCen-MATDEV Evaluates Air Filter Alternatives for UST Hospitals Ventilators The UST Hospital sought the help of the AMCen-MATDEV Team of the DOST-ITDI in evaluating the characteristics of alternative types of air filtration materials for their respirators. This was to determine which among the available air filter alternatives has the closest characteristics or performance to the type of filter the hospital typically uses in their respirators and ventilators – critical instruments given this COVID-19 crisis. |
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DOST-ITDI Develops Respirator, Ventilator Parts for Covid-19 Patients The MATDEV (Multiple Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing Project) Team, using Fused Deposition Modeling and Markforged Mark Two 3D printers developed the prototype to assist hospitals as they easily run out of respirator valves. These valves connect patients in intensive care to breathing machines. |
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DOST-ITDI expands distribution of RTE foods/drinks in NCR, other regions Some 7,000 packets of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and drinks were distributed by DOST-ITDI to cities in Manila and three other regions as the country continues to fight off the COVID-19 pandemic. Undeterred by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) now in place in Luzon island, DOST-ITDI continues to provide interventions to help our countrymen cope with the challenges as we battle this pandemic. |
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DOST-ITDI helps fight COVID-19 with 3D printed face shields In response to this national emergency, the DOST-ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones, through MATDEV Team Leader and Chief of the Materials Science Division (MSD-ITDI) Dr. Blessie A. Basilia, produced 3D printed face shield holders based on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology. This technique enables the fabrication of optimized face shield digital design using thermoplastic filaments. |
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DOST-ITDI joins frontliners, brings RTE foods to 6 Metro Manila, Davao cities At a time when most of us are staying at home for safety due to COVID-19, a team from DOST-ITDI’s (Industrial Technology Development Institute) Packaging Technology Division (PTD) braved the streets and their safety last March 26, 2020 and delivered relief foods we call “Pack of Hope” which means that in every pack is a hope to address hunger. |
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PDEA, NML round up for “Tamang Sukat Lagi” NML trains PDEA on accurate measurement In support of its War Against Drugs program, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is rounding up its drugs fighting numbers as 45 of its chemists and laboratory staff from around the country undergo a seminar-workshop on mass metrology on March 2 to 20, 2020 at the National Metrology Laboratory (NML-ITDI) in Bicutan, Taguig City. |
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Takatsuji, APMP award 2019 DEN to PH :Ebarvia, first Pinay awardee Dr. Toshiyuki Takatsuji, of the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of Japan and chair of the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme (APMP), awarded the 2019 Developing Economies NMI (DEN) Award to Dr. Benilda S. Ebarvia, Assistant Scientist and head of the Metrology in Chemistry (MiC) Laboratory of the National Metrology Laboratory (NML-ITDI) in rites at Le Montage in Sydney, Australia on December 4, 2019. |
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Through R&D, DOST-ITDI and Kai-Anya Food, Inc. step up commercial viability of RTE Arroz Caldo DOST-ITDI was visited by a technology taker seemingly inspired with an idea that has been brewing in her mind for quite a while – that is, to improve her product and hopefully, widen its reach and create its own market niche. |
