DOST-EXECOM MEETING NO. 2021-08B (DAY 2)
28 September 2021; 9:00 AM; Videoconferencing
OPENING PRAYER to be led by Asst. Secretary MARIDON O. SAHAGUN
A. Approval of the Provisional Agenda (5 minutes discussion)
B. Programs/Projects for Discussion:
| No. | Target Time of Presentation/ Q&A | PROGRAM/PROJECT | S&T FIELD/FUNCTION | IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY | Status |
| 1 |
9:15 AM |
MULTIPARAMETRIC EVALUATION OF GESTATIONAL TROPHOBLASTIC DISEASES (GTD) AMONG FILIPINO WOMEN TO PREDICT MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION, DISEASE PROGRESSION, AND RESISTANCE TO CHEMOTHERAPY Project 1. The Use of Clinical, Ultrasound, and Genetic Parameters in Predicting Malignant Transformation or Development of Persistent Trophoblastic Disease (PTD) Among Cases Clinically Diagnosed with Hydatidiform Mole Project 2. Proteomic Identification of Predictive Biomarkers for Malignant Transformation in Complete Hydatidiform Moles Project 3. Determinants of Treatment Response in Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia |
R&D Health 1.a |
UPM
PGH
UPM |
Done |
| 2 |
9:45 AM |
HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM FOR PINOY (HAPPY) SENIOR CITIZENS: Promoting Quality Life among Older Filipinos through Food and Nutrition Solutions Project 2: Development and Pilot-Scale Production of Innovative Food Products for Older Filipinos Project 3: Managing the Nutritional Needs of Older Filipino with Due Attention to Protein Nutrition and Functional Health (MANO PO) Study Project 4: Determination of Effect on Cognition Function of Potential Functional Food for Healthy Aging Among Older Filipinos |
R&D Health 1.a |
FNRI | Done |
| 3 | 10:15 AM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
MECO-TECO JOINT COOPERATION PROGRAM: Development of a Nanotechnology Biosensor System for Monitoring of Health Biomarkers |
R&D Health 1.a | AdMU | Done |
| 4 | 10:35 AM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM: Development of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle System with vis-NIR Sensors for Soil Nutrient Mapping of Agricultural Farms |
R&D Agriculture 1.a | CavSU | Done |
| 5 | 10:55 AM (30 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
MULAT BLISTT– Modelling and Understanding Landslide EvenTs in BLISTT (Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay)
Project 2. Project CALaMI-T – Cordillera Administrative Landslide Monitoring Integrated Toolbox |
R&D Disaster Management 1.a |
UP-Baguio University of the Cordilleras |
Done |
| 6 | 11:25 AM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Solidarity Vaccine Trial in the Philippines: Randomized Trial of Candidate Vaccines for COVID-19 |
R&D Health 1.a | UP-Manila | Done |
| 7 | 11:45 AM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
CRADLE: Development and Pilot Testing of Tree Climbing-Harvesting Device and Mobile Dehusker for Coconut |
R&D Agriculture 1.a | USeP | Done |
| 12:05 - 1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK | |||||
| 8 |
1:05 PM |
Smarter Philippines through Data Analytics R&D, Training and Adoption (SPARTA) |
R&D Innovation HRD 1.a |
DAP |
Done |
| 9 | 1:25 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Philippine Science Centrum Travelling Exhibits: A Platform for Creating Science Interest Among Students in Selected Geographically Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) |
S&T Promotion 1.a |
PFST |
Done |
| 10 | 1:45 PM (20minutes discussion and Q&A) |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM: Marine and Onshore Geophysical Investigations of the Manila Subduction Zone |
R&D Environment & Disaster Mgt. 1.a |
NIGS |
Done |
| 11 | 2:05 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
A Study Evaluating The Safety And Immunogenicity of Mixing Different COVID-19 Vaccines And Vaccine Platforms in Filipino Adults |
R&D Health 1.a |
PSAAI |
Done |
| 12 | 2:25 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
MALNUTRITION REDUCTION PROGAM
Project 2: Monitoring and Evaluation of MRP DOST-PINOY |
R&D Health 1.a |
FNRI |
Done |
| 13 | 2:45 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Development of Science and Technology Promotions through Integrated and Systematic Marketing Solutions (DOST-PRISMS) |
Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.a |
TAPI |
Done |
| 14 | 3:05 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
NEWTON AGHAM RESEARCHERS LINK PROGRAM: Developing Smart Environmental Resilience Solutions for Coastal Areas in the Philippines: Susceptibility, Adaptation and Mitigation Measures: SEACAP |
Policy Advocacy 1.d |
BSU |
Done |
| 15 | 3:25 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
NICER: INDUSTRIAL TREE PLANTATION SPECIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Project 3. Analysis, Characterization, and Utilization of Wood Wastes from Tree Farms and WPPS in Caraga Region for Industrial Symbiosis
|
R&D Agriculture 1.a |
CSU |
Done |
| 16 | 3:45 PM (10 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Strengthening of Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plan Information System (ISP-IS) for Improved R&D Management |
Policy Advocacy 1.d |
PCAARRD |
Done |
| 17 | 3:55 PM (20 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
Philippine Comprehensive Nationwise Construction Resources Technical Evaluation (Philippine CoNCReTE) |
R&D others 1.a |
UPD-NIGS |
Done |
| 18 | 4:15 PM (10 minutes discussion and Q&A) |
DOST HALAL S&T PROGRAM: Project 9. Operationalization of Halal Verification Laboratories (HVLs) of DOST CALABARZON, DOST 11, DOST-12 and MOST-BARMM in Support to Halal Assurance System |
Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d |
DOST CALABARZON REGION |
Done |
C. Tabulation and Discussion on the Ranking of New Programs/Projects Discussed from July to September 2021 (4:30 - 4:45 PM/15 minutes discussion)
D. Other Matters:
D.1. Approval of Proposals for Funding under the PCIEERD Startup Grant Fund Program [Dr. Enrico C. Paringit] (startups registered for more than 3 years) [4:50 - 5:05 PM/20 minutes discussion]
D.2. Projects Within the Approving Authority of the Undersecretary for Research and Development (5:10 - 5:20 PM/10 minutes discussion)
D.3. Presentation of the "DOST Food Safety Program Roadmap 2023-2027" (5:25 - 5:55 PM/30 minutes discussion)
E. Report on Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (6:00 - 6:15 PM/15 minutes discussion)
F. Adjournment of Day 2 EXECOM Meeting (6:20 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