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Final Mapping Technology Colloquium and the Launching of DOST-Supported Innovation Centers to be Held in Zamboanga City

A string of activities supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will take place on February 16, 2017 in Zamboanga City.

These will be the 6^th Phil LiDAR 1 Mindanao Cluster Colloquium, the Inauguration of the Zamboanga Peninsula Food Innovation Center (ZPFIC), and the Launching of the Innovation Center for Metals and Engineering.

Gracing all three events as guest of honor will be no less than the DOST Secretary Fortunato T. De la Peña, accompanied by the Zamboanga City Mayor, Hon. Ma Isabelle G. Climaco-Salazar, and other key officials and personalities.

6^th Phil LiDAR 1 Colloquium

LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, uses laser technology to generate detailed, high-resolution 3D maps for flood and hazard simulations. The maps generated through LiDAR also aid in planning, construction, and energy resource mapping.

Since its implementation, the SUCs and HEIs of the Phil LiDAR 1 program in Mindanao have organized 5 different colloquiums across the island, with themes revolving around the use of LiDAR products in different areas. These colloquiums have since helped to continuously augment and improve the knowledge of these institutions in the use of the said technology.

Hosting the culminating meet will be the Ateneo de Zamboanga University. With the theme: “Retrospect. Deliver. Realize.”, the final colloquium will emphasize on looking back at the processes and experiences of the program’s 5 SUCs and HEIs, and how their respective outputs will affect the realization of the project’s vision: to strengthen the capacity of partner stakeholders and communities in terms of disaster resiliency thru the use of LiDAR products.

Day 1 of the colloquium takes place at Palacio del Sur, with registration beginning at 7:30AM.

ZPFIC Inauguration

The DOST funded project amounting to 3,319,387.50PhP houses equipment and other food processing facilities developed by the DOST. The Zamboanga Peninsula Food Innovation Center’s primary focus will be the development and processing of new food products. The center’s functions will also include product innovation and diversification to maximize the value-adding of agricultural and fishery resources, the upgrading of manufacturing operations and processing systems, the standardization of local processing technologies, package designing for regional products, technology commercialization, and the strengthening of research, development, and extension services.

Hosted by the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology (ZSCMST), the unveiling and tour of the food innovation center will be held at the ZSCMST ZPFIC and Octagon Hall at Fort Pilar, from 10AM to 12NN.

The Innovation Center for Metals and Engineering

The launching of the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) College of Engineering and Technology (CET) innovation center envisions the strengthening of the CETs linkage to the university’s colleges, and the establishment of connections with other learning institutions and industry sectors in the region through a common research and development facility.

The project, amounting to 5,155,332.31PhP, funded through the DOST Grants-in-Aid program, aims to assist WMSU in upgrading the CETs existing laboratory facilities, develop R&D activities to support the region’s industry needs, and improve the said college’s educational capabilities.

The event is scheduled to run from 3PM to 4 PM at the WMSU-CET grounds.

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 and look for John Apolinario or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9 (Bon Padayhag, DOST IX Press Release)

FGD on the value-adding of fishery By-products held by DOST-IX & industry stakeholders

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and major players of the fisheries industryin the City convened today for a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session on the value-adding of fishery by-products at the Garden Orchid Hotel in Zamboanga City.

This initial FGD focused on exploring viable R&D collaboration options with the industry, and establishing a solid and meaningful network relationship between the government, the academe, and the fisheries industry. Among a number of topics, the group centered on market-driven R&D in the regions to solve local industry problems and prioritizing by-products of the tuna and sardines processing industry for value adding.

Attending the FGD were owners and plant managers of Seacoast Top Choice Food Corporation, Bigfish Foods Corporation, Universal Canning Incorporated, PERMEX Producer and Exporter Corporation, and Mega Fishing Corporation.

Also present were experts and representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry, Western Mindanao State University, and the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences & Technology.

Facilitated by no less than the DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Brenda L. Nazareth-Manzano, Dr. Anthony C. Sales, Regional Director of DOST XI and Dr. Ma. Patricia V. Azanza, Director of the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), Engr. Niñaliza Escorial, Chief, ITDD of thePhilippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), and the abovementioned parties succeeded in identifying the following priority areas:

Human resource development on value analysis/value engineering

The base-lining of information on current fishing practices (capture to postharvest)

R&D on existing by-products:

Fish Oil	Decorative items
Fish Scales	Fish Proteins
Collagen	Fish Bones
Chitin	Flavors
Tile / Particle Board (Construction Materials)	Fish powder
Imitation Pearl	Skin

R&D on new Products:

Fish Loaf
Sausage
Sardine Roll
Fish Spread

R&D on operations:

Waste Management
Water Sources
Methane as Energy Source

Members of the group have stated that additional meetings are expected, and progress on the activities will closely be followed.

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 or text 0917 705 4686. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9 (Bon Padayhag, DOST IX Press Release)

DOST Food Safety Program stakeholders meet to finalize program pre-implementation details

07 February 2017 - Stakeholders of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Food Safety Program convened to put the finishing touches before moving toward the program's implementation stage.

Tying the results of their discussions during a meeting on the DOST Integrated Halal Program held earlier (details on fb.com/DOSTRegion9), Dr. Ma. Patricia Azanza, Director of the DOST- Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and Dr. Anthony C. Sales, DOST XI Regional Director, led the team in laying out the details for the Food Safety Program's 4 major components:

Research and Development (R&D) - which will involve meetings with the Undersecretaries of partner government agencies and non-government organizations for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) integration, and other technical aspects like matrix and contaminant prioritization, and the cascading / acquisition of existing / new technologies.

Knowledge Transfer - which will include policy development, advocacy programs, and the deployment of technologies identified through R&D.

Human Resource Development - Develop methods to capacitate DOST personnel in addressing issues concerning food safety.

Laboratory Testing - Enhance laboratory capabilities to test and identify emerging food contaminants and pathogens.

The team, made up of members from the Department of Science and Technology IX (DOST-IX), the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), and the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD), envision that by 2022, the program will be able to live up to their guiding theme: "Safe and culturally acceptable food for everyone. By everyone. Through Science, Technology and Innovation."

For more information, please call (062) 991-1024 or text 0917 722 4118 and look for Ms. Rosemarie S. Salazar. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DOSTRegion9 (Bon Padayhag, DOST-IX Press Release)