DOST-EXECOM MEETING NO. R2022-08
27 July 2022; AMCEN Board Room, MIRDC Compound
OPENING PRAYER to be led by UNDERSECRETARY RENE U. SOLIDUM, JR. (9:00 - 9:05 AM/5 minutes)
A. Approval of the Provisional Agenda (9:10 - 9:15 AM/5 minutes discussion)
B. Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting (9:20 - 9:30 AM/10 minutes discussion) [Days 1 and 4 minutes sent on 11 July; Day 3 minutes sent on 18 July)
C. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [9:35 - 9:55AM/20 minutes discussion]
D. Councils' Update on the EXECOM Action Sheet
PCAARRD - Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (10:00 - 10:15 AM/15 minutes discussion)
PCIEERD - Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (10:20 - 10:35 AM/15 minutes discussion)
PCHRD - Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (10:40 - 10:55 AM/15 minutes discussion)
NRCP - Dr. Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay (11:00 - 11:05 AM/5 minutes discussion)
E. Status of DOST-GIA Funds (Allotment and Cash) - Asst. Secretary Maridon O. Sahagun (11:10 - 11:20 AM/10 minutes discussion)
F. Remarks from USec. Renato U. Solidum, OIC, DOST (11:25 - 11:55 PM/30 minutes)
L U N C H B R E A K (12:05 -1:00 PM/55 minutes)
G. Programs/Projects for Discussion:
| No. | Target Time of Presentation/ Q&A | PROGRAM/PROJECT | S&T FIELD/FUNCTION | IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY | Status |
| 1 |
1:05 PM |
ESTABLISHMENT OF VIROLOGY AND VACCINE INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (VIP) Generation of a Plant Virus Vector for Protein Expression and Functional Gene Analysis in Abaca and Banana |
R&D 1.a |
ITDI |
DONE
|
| 2 |
1:25 PM |
NICER: MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS GROUP (MBG) - CENTER FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING AND Project 3. 3D-Abi: Development and Performance Evaluation of Biocompatible Materials and Pore Design Structure for 3D Printed Artificial Bone Implants |
R&D - Biomedical Devices 1.a |
ITDI |
DONE |
| 3 |
1:45 PM |
Test Application of Air Classification Technology for Plant Proteins, Starches and Fibers From Philippine Mung Bean as Food Ingredients |
R&D - Food Innovation 1.a |
UPD-College of Home Economics and ITDI |
DONE |
| 4 | 2:05 PM (30 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES ON INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM FOR THE BETTER STATE OF HEALTH (SIBS Program) Project 1. An Evaluation of Nutritional Status, Body Composition, and Dietary Intakes of Filipino Pediatric Patients with Inborn Errors of Intermediary Protein Metabolism Project 2. Development of Milk Formula for Individual with Maple Syrup Urinary Disease Project 3. Development of Recipes for Filipino Children Aged 3-10 Years Old with Maple Syrup Urine Disease Project 4. Molecular Characterization and Understanding the Genotype-Pphenotype Correlation Among Existing and Newly Diagnosed MSUD Cases in the Metabolic Registry of UP NIH-IHG |
R&D Health 1.a |
FNRI |
DONE |
| 5 | 2:35 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
SETUP: Upgrading the Production of Fiberglass Boats Through the Acquisition of 5-Axis CNC Cutter Automatic Bender and 3D Scanner of Ajis and Aqua Sports in Opol, Misamis Oriental |
Technology Commercialization 1.b |
Ajis Dive and Aqua Sports Incorporated / DOST Region X |
DONE |
| 6 |
Future Earth Philippines Program (FEPP): Philippines, Manila Bay: Coastal Ocean Assessment for Sustainability and Transformation (PhilCOAST) Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023(Year 2 of 3 Years) |
Policy Advocacy 1.d |
NAST |
DONE | |
| 7 |
Development of a Local Cloud-Based Digital Apparel Prototyping Platform of the PTRI-Textile Product Development Center as a Response to the "Now Normal" |
R&D Others 1.a |
PTRI |
DONE | |
| 8 |
Blockchain-Based Novel System/Application for Transparent Traceability of Halal-and-Tayeb Cacao Products Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 |
R&D - Emerging Technology(Food) |
University of Southeastern Phils. (USeP) |
DONE | |
| 9 |
DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) Solar PV Resource and Installation Assessment Using Geospatial Technologies (SINAG) Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years) |
R&D - Alternative Energy 1.a |
UP-National Engineering Center (NEC) |
DONE | |
| 10 |
SMART CITIES SOLUTION TO URBAN FLOODING (SMART Turf) PROGRAM Project 1. Drainage Crawler/Probe Development for Drainage Inspection (DraCrawla) Project Project 2. City-Wide Urban Flood Modeling Project (CURB) Project 3. Interconnected Poste Kits for Environmental Sensing (POSTE Project) Program Duration: 30 August 2022 - 29 August 2023 (Year 2 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Environment/ Disaster Mgt. 1.a |
Cebu Institute of Technology University (CITU) University of the Philippines - Cebu University of San Carlos (USC) |
DONE | |
| 11 | 02:55 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) Key Technological Research of Philippines and China on Portable Power Generation Based on Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Agricultural Biomass Pre-Treated by Co-Hydrothermal Process Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years) |
R&D - Alternative Energy 1.a | Mindanao State University (MSU) - Iligan Institute of Technology (IIT) | DONE |
| 12 | 03:15 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Establishment of Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR, Regions I, II, III,and X) Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023(Year 2 of 3 Years) |
Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d |
MIRDC |
DONE |
| 13 |
DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP): Epidemiology, Evolutionary Dynamics and Phylogenetic Analysis of Rabies Virus in the Philippines Year 2 Duration: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023(Y2 of 2 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a |
DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) |
DONE | |
| 14 |
Exposure Assessment of Food Chemical Contamination in Metro Manila: A Pilot Total Diet Study Approach Year 3 Duration: 01 August 2021 - 31 July 2022 |
R&D - Others 1.a |
FNRI |
DONE | |
| 15 | 03:35 PM (15 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Rapid Appraisal of the Status of the Status and Prospects of Rabbit Meat Industry in the Philippines Approved Duration: 01 December 2021 - 30 June 2022 (7 months) |
Policy Advocacy 1.d |
PCAARRD | DONE |
| 16 | 3:50 PM (15 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
NICER: BOONDOCK: A MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING CENTER TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUC-TURE AND UPLAND WATER SECURITY Project 2. Improving the Livelihood of MSMEs thru Cable Supported Water and Transport Infrastructure |
R&D -Environment 1.a |
St. Louis University (SLU) |
DONE |
| 17 | 4:05 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Establishment of the PTRI Medical Textile Testing Laboratory Approved Duration: 16 November 2020 - 15 November 2021 (1 Yr.) |
Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d | PTRI | DONE |
| 18 | 4:25 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
ACCELERATED R&D PROGRAM FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS: Implementation of the RDLead Program Year 4 Duration: 01 January - 30 June 2022 (last 6 months of Year 4) |
Innovative HRD 1.c | NRCP | DONE |
| 19 |
VIROLOGY AND VACCINE INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (VIP) Project 1. Isolation and Purification of Philippine Common Viruses with Medical Importance and Pandemic Potential for Antigen-Antibody Studies 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 Project 7. Antigenic Peptides as Potential Candidates for Covid-19 Vaccine Development Year 2 Progra Duration: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 (Year 2 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a
Additional Carryover of Year 1 UB
Carryover of Y1 UB
Additional Y1 UB for Carryover
Carryover of Y1 UB
Carryover of Y1 UB |
ITDI
ITDI
ITDI
ITDI
SLMC |
DONE | |
| 20 |
TECHNICAL BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19
Y2 Duration: 01 June 2022 - 30 May 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a | UPM | DONE | |
| 21 |
EXPANDED CAPABILITY BUILDING IN R&D IN GENOMICS: ESTABLISHMENT OF GENOMICS CONSORTIA AND CORE FACILITIES IN MINDANAO AND VISAYAS Project 2. Establishment of Genomics Consortium and Core Facility in Visayas Y2 duration: 01 February 2021 - 31 January 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a | UPV | DONE | |
| 22 |
A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE PHILIPPINE GENOME CENTER - PROTEIN, PROTEOMICS AND METABOLOMICS (PPM) FACILITY
Year 2 Duration: 16 January 2021 - 15 January 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a | PGC | DONE |
H. Tabulation and Discussion on the Ranking of New Programs/Projects (5:00 - 5:10 PM/10 minutes discussion)
I. Report on Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (5:15 - 5:25 PM/10 minutes discussion)
J. Adjournment of EXECOM Meeting (5:30 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