DOST-GIA EXECOM MEETING NO. R2024-05
09 July 2024; OSEC Conference Room; 4th Floor DOST Main Building
OPENING PRAYER to be led by the Secretariat (9:00 - 9:05 PM/5 minutes)
A. Approval of the Provisional Agenda (9:10 - 9:15 PM/5 minutes discussion)
B. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting (9:15 - 9:20 PM/5 minutes discussion)
C. Programs/Projects for Discussion:
No. |
Target Time of Presentation/ Q&A | PROGRAM/PROJECT | NATURE OF REQUEST/S&T FIELD/ FUNCTION | IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY | Status |
NRCP New Project | |||||
1 |
9:25 AM |
Conduct of the National Science, Technology , and Innovation Week 2024 Celebration
|
Seven (7) Months |
DOST Regional Office No. X (lead), DOST Regional Office No. VIII, OUSECSTS |
DONE
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PCAARRD Ongoing Programs/Projects for Renewal | |||||
2 |
iCRADLE: Improving Sugarcane Productivity in Low-Yielding SRA-Blocked Farms Through Pilot Testing of Auto Furrow Irrigation System and Nutrio® Biofertilizer |
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Agriculture 1.a |
Central Luzon State University (CLSU) | DONE | |
3 |
iCRADLE: AI-Based Non-Invasive Grading System for Durian (AIDurian) |
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Agriculture 1.a |
UP-Mindanao (UPMin) | DONE | |
PCAARRD Ongoing Programs/Projects with Reprogramming Request | |||||
4 |
NICER:CACAO R&D CENTER
Project 1. Molecular Fingerprinting of Cacao Parental Recommended HYVs and True Criollo Ensuring Multiplication of Quality Planting Materials (QPMs) for Increased Productivity and Profitability
Project 2. Upgrading of the Cacao Gene Bank for Conservation and Management in Cacao Varietal Improvement
Project 3. Development of Optimized Post-Harvest Processing Approaches for Improved Quality of Cacao Beans |
Use of UB During the Extension Period R&D - Agriculture 1.a |
University of Southern Mindanao (USM) | DONE | |
5 |
9:45 AM 0:15 |
FUTURE EARTH PHILIPPINES PROGRAM (FEPP): Philippines, Manila Bay: Coastal Ocean Assessment for Sustainability and Transformation (PhilCOAST)
|
Use of UB During the Extension Period R&D - Environment 1.a |
NAST |
DONE |
PCHRD Ongoing Programs/Projects for Renewal | |||||
6 |
10:00 AM |
ONE ARM: ONE HEALTH APPROACH IN THE CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN GREATER MANILA AREA
Project 1. Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria in Samples of Patients Admitted in Tertiary Hospitals in Metro Manila Project 2. Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance from Nasal, Oropharyngeal, and Fecal Samples Obtained from a Community in Tondo, Manila Project 3. Characterization of Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance in Food Handlers and Food Sources in a Community In Tondo, Manila Project 4. Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Selected Hospital Wastewater, Community Wastewater, and Surface Water in Metro Manila |
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB and Unreleased Funds R&D - Health 1.a |
University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) |
DONE |
7 |
10:30 AM |
NICER: ESTABLISHING THE INTEGRATED PROTEIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (IPRDC): A BIOTECHNOLOGY FACILITY FOR HEALTH
Project 2. Scaling Up and Optimization of Protein Production Project 3. Building Open-Source Instrumentation for Fermentation and Protein Purification Project 4. Development of Chemical Tools and Materials for Protein Purification
|
Y3 Renewal with Carryover of Y2 Unreleased Funds R&D - Health 1.a |
Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU) |
DONE |
8 | 11:00 AM 0:30 minutes discussion & Q&A |
SECURING THE HEALTH OF THE FILIPINO FOR THE NEXT MILLENIUM: THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS AND TRANSLATION CENTER (NIH NCTTC)
Project 4. Development and Validation of Clinical Research Teaching Modules |
R&D - Health |
UP-Manila (UPM) | DONE |
9 |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP): Innovative Approach in Delivering Syringic Acid Using Metal Organic Framework as Drug Carrier
|
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Health |
ITDI | DONE | |
10 |
IMMUNOLOGICAL MODELS FOR MEDICALLY USEFUL NOVEL ENTITIES (IMMUNE): Project 1. Immune-OMICS
|
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Health |
Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) | DONE | |
PCHRD Ongoing Programs/Projects with Reprogramming Requests | |||||
11 |
DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM: SinoPhil CHARRME: China-Philippines Cooperation for Harnessing and Accelerating Research and Resources on Microvesicles and Exosomes (Development of Exosome Probe Chip as Potential Diagnostic for Autoimmune Diseases)
|
3rd Extension and Release of Y2 Unreleased Funds R&D - Health |
University of San Augustin (USA) | DONE | |
12 | 11:30 PM 0:30 minutes discussion & Q&A |
VIROLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH PROGRAM (VRP)
Project 2. Combination Therapy: Lytic Bacteriophages and Plant Extracts against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Project 3. Detection of Food and Water-Borne Bacterial Pathogens Using Phage-Based Diagnostics Project 4. De Novo Synthesis of Non-Infective Zika Pseudovirus As Reference for Diagnostics and Vaccines Development |
Use of UB During the Extension Period R&D - Health 1.a |
ITDI | DONE |
LUNCH BREAK 12:00 - 1:00 PM | |||||
PCHRD Ongoing Programs/Projects with Reprogramming Requests | |||||
13 | 1:00 PM 0:20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
REHEAL: Radiation-Engineered Hemostatic Agents as Life-saving Devices - Clinical Investigations of Safety and Efficacy in the Management of Traumatic Bleeding in Hospital Emergency Settings |
Commencement of Implementation, Use of Funds to be reverted from Treasury, Release of Remaining Year 1 Funds, Change in Objectives and Methodology (as prescribed by the Ethics Review Board) R&D - Health |
PNRI | DONE |
PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Project for Renewal | |||||
14 | 1:20 PM 0:20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Development of Multi-Mission Unamanned Aircraft System (UAS)
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Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Disaster Mitigation 1.a |
Holy Angel University (HAU) | DONE |
15 | 1:40 PM 0:20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Test Application of Air Classification Technology for Plant Proteins, Starches and Fibers from Philippine Mung Bean as Food Ingredients |
Year 2 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Food Processing 1.a |
UP Diliman (UPD) and ITDI | DONE |
16 |
NICER: CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE MINERAL AND MINING OPERATION USING INDUSTRY 4.0 (SUMMO) Project 1. ICT4RM 2.0 Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation of Mining Resources and its Contribution Using Collective Intelligence Project 3. Industry 4.0 Learning Factory for Mining Engineering and Geology in the Academe and Mining Industry Using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Technologies
|
Year 3 Renewal with Carryover of Year 1 UB R&D - Others |
Caraga State University | DONE | |
17 |
Enhanced Research and Development Leadership to Foster an Inclusive Research Ecosystem (RDLEAD FIRE)
|
Year 2 Renewal Innovative HRD |
NRCP | DONE | |
18 |
CRADLE: Foamed and Innovative Biochar Ingredients with Environmentally Recycled Plastic in Concrete (FIBER Plastic in Concrete)
|
3rd Extension and Use of Year 2 Unreleased Funds During the Extension Period R&D - Others |
De La Salle University (DLSU) | DONE | |
19 | 2:05 PM 0:15 minutes discussion & Q&A |
SPUNLAID NONWOVENS R&D: SUSTAINABLE MELTBLOWN AND SPUNBONDED NONWOVEN TEXTILES PROGRAM
Project 1. Sustainable Meltblown Nonwoven Textiles for Mask Filters and Packaging Application
|
Use of UB During the Extension Period R&D - Others |
PTRI |
DONE |
20 | 2:20 PM 0:15 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Stabilization of Network Infrastructure for the Information System (IS) Harmonization of the DOST System
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Additional Funding ICT Infra |
DOST-PES |
DONE |
D. Secretary's Remarks (2:40 - 3:10 PM/30 minutes)
E. List of Big-Ticket R&D Programs/Projects for DOST-GIA Funding (USec. Leah J. Buendia) [3:15 - 3:35 PM/20 minutes discussion]
F. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [3:40 - 3:55 PM/15 minutes discussion]
G. Councils' Update on the EXECOM Action Sheet
G.1 NRCP - Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda (4:00 - 4:05 PM/5 minutes discussion)
G.2 PCAARRD - Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (4:10 - 4:20 PM/10 minutes discussion)
G.3 PCHRD - Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (4:25 - 4:35 PM/10 minutes discussion)
G.4 PCIEERD - Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (4:40 - 4:50 PM/10 minutes discussion)
H. Status of DOST-GIA Funds: Allotment and Cash (Dir Racquel P. Alvendia) [4:55 - 5:05 PM/10 minutes discussion
I. Report on the Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (SPD) [5:10 - 5:20 PM/10 minutes]
J. Other Matters: Projects Approved Within the Authority of the Undersecretary [5:25 - 5:35 PM/10 minutes discussion]
K. Adjournment of the DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting (5:40 PM)
Legend (Function):
1.a R&D
1.b Research and Development Results Utilization (RDRU)
1.c Development of Human Resources and R&D Institutions for the S&T Sector (DHR & R&D for the S&T Sector)
1.d Provision of Quality S&T Services, Policy Advocacy, S&T Promotion