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J. Emmanuel Pastries, a pili nut processing business which started out on a Php 500 capital and now a multi-million business, is the very first Best National adoptor of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).

SETUP is one of the priority programs of DOST that aims to boost small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) productivity and competitiveness by assisting them in adopting technological innovations to improve their operations.

When asked about the main ingredients for their success, J. Emmanual Pastries co-owner Maria Lomibao said that these include “small capital, perseverance, faith, and DOST.”

Ms.Lomibao was very grateful of the recognition their company got on top of all the help extended by DOST. “My husband and I are overwhelmed by DOST’s generosity,” she said, as she accepted the plaque of recognition.

J. Emmanuel Pastries availed of SETUP in 2003 to acquire additional equipment for the company. One of the company’s acquisitions was the gasifier which utilized waste pili shells as fuel for the cooking. The company was able to solve the problem of accumulating waste from the pili shells and realized a 50-percent savings from its fuel consumption with the use of the gasifier, a technology developed by Industrial Technology Development Institute of DOST.

Aside from the gasifier, the company also acquired roasting machine, vacuum sealer, oven, foot sealer, extractor, evaporator, bottle sterilizer, and stainless table. In addition, the company improved its plant layout and design. Its employees also underwent training activities on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliance to ensure the quality of their products.

Ms.Lomibao shared the ways in which the company benefited from the DOST program.

The sealer is acquired through DOST-SETUP.

 

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We at the Department of Science and Technology have taken note of the issues and grievances raised by DOST-PAGASA employees with respect to the availment of Magana Carta benefits as provided under Republic Act 8439.

 

Hence, we are now working toward a proper resolution to this in conjunction with other government institutions.

 

Rest assured that the Department is prioritizing this matter and is standing in full support for the long-term financial security and well-being of its most precious resources – its people.

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There’s something science for everyone at the upcoming National Science and Technology Week to be held on July 10-14, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia. The five-day annual event is designed to offer something for everyone, young and old, laymen and science-minded, students and professors, entrepreneurs and inventors.

 

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-led event has the theme “Science, Technology and Innovation: Working Together for Growth and Development.”

 

The celebration kicks off on July 10’s opening program with special messages to be delivered by the Guests of Honor, Secretaries Proceso Alcala (Department of Agriculture), Gregory Domingo (Department of Trade and Industry), Armin Luistro (Department of Education), and Enrique Ona (Department of Health).

 

Along with Science Secretary Mario Montejo, the Guests of Honor will open the NSTW exhibit that features the latest products and services on information and communications technology, agriculture, electronics, renewable energy, energy-saving devices and food processing among others. Exhibitors will include inventors, beneficiaries of DOST programs, government and academic institutions. A scientific convention will also take place simultaneously at the Manila Hotel.

 

An interactive activity by the DOST’s Philippine Science High School will open on the second day, July 11, to be followed by Technology and Industry, and Scientific Forums. Alongside is a forum entitled “The Science Behind Project NOAH” that will have University of the Philippines experts Dr. Carlos Primo David and Dr. Enrico Paringit talk about Rainfall Forecasting and LIDAR mapping, respectively.

 

Another highlight of the day is the awarding of outstanding researchers, inventors and young scientists to be conferred by National Academy of Science and Technology, DOST’s advisory council, to be held at the Manila Hotel.

 

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“This will be a smart campus,” so said Science Secretary Mario Montejo on his plans for the Philippine Science High School - Soccsksargen campus during its groundbreaking ceremony at Brgy. Paraiso, Koronadal City on June 22, 2012. The campus is latest PSHS campus to be constructed.

“We’ll make this new campus really unique, not only in curriculum but also in physical structure and design of the buildings and architecture. This campus will stand out,” he added.

The PSHS system, also endearingly called “Pisay,” is under the administration of the Department of Science and Technology. Pisay campuses prepare students for science careers, thus designing their curriculum with science and mathematics in focus but balanced with humanities and the arts.

The newest PSHS will rise on a five-hectare land worth P7.3 million donated by the South Cotabato province. The campus will comprise academic buildings, research and laboratory facilities, dormitory, and other facilities to complete the learning experience of students.

“Hindi po kayo manghihinayang sa budget na ibibigay nyo,” Dr. Josette Biyo, executive director of the PSHS system, said. “We promise to give your kids the best education.”

Earlier, Sec. Montejo reported that PSHS students from the Western Visayas campus bagged the grand champion title in the ASEAN+3 Junior Science Odyssey held June 10-17, 2012 in Brunei Darusallam. Meanwhile, while another set of PSHS students from the PSHS-Central Luzon (Clark) students won four silver and one bronze medals in the same tilt, bringing a total of 12 medals for the Philippine team.

“This just proves that PSHS students are world class,” said Sec. Montejo.

Philippine Science High School- Soccsksargen groundbreaking. Science Sec. Mario Montejo, DOST-12 Director Zenaida Laidan, Gov. Arthur Pingoy, PSHS System Executive Director Josette Biyo, and Koronadal Mayor Peter Miguel show their unified support to the establishment of the PSHS- Soccsksargen by laying the capsule and sealing the landmark for the future site of the so-called “smart campus” in Mindanao. (Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service)