DOST-GIA EXECOM MEETING NO. R2025-01

08 January 2025; 9:00 AM; OSEC Conference Room; 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 (9:20 - 9:25 AM/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 
PCAARRD New Programs/Projects
 1

 9:30 AM

20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

VIROLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH PROGRAM: Development of Mitigating Strategies for the Coconut Cadang-Cadang Threat 

High Throughput Application of Improved Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-qPCR) for the Detection of the Coconut Cadang-Cadang Disease

Date of PCAARRD Endorsement: 12 December 2024

R&D - Agriculture 1.a 

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) - Albay 

Research Center

DONE
PCHRD New Projects for Funding
 2

 9:50:00 AM

20 minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Clinical Validation of Rapid Diagnostic for Detecting HIV Drug Resistance Including Integrase Strand-Transfer Inhibitor Resistance

R&D - Health 1.a

UP Manila (UPM)

DONE
PCIEERD New Programs/Projects for Funding
3 10:10:00 AM
0:20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Nanofiller-Enhanced Cassava Starch/Carrageenan Composite Films for High-Strength and Heat-Sealable Food Packaging

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement:  28 October 2024

R&D - Food Sector 1.a

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)  
4 10:30:00 AM
0:20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Integration of Paper Waste-Derived Nanocrystalline Cellulose with Banana Pseudo Stem Fiber as Sustainable and Biodegradable Foam (Nanafoam) for Cold Chain Storage

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement:  28 October 2024

R&D - Food Sector 1.a

Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)  
5 10:50:00 AM
0:20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Establishment of Food Safety Management Protocol in Diasters and Emergencies

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement:  11 September 2024

S&T Service 1.d

DOST-CALABARZON DONE
PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Projects for Renewal
6     

From Waste to Wealth: Hydrometallurgical Strategies for Bench Scale Extraction of Critical Rare Earth and Strategic Elements from the Philippine Coal Fly Ash and Other Environmental Applications

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 20 November 2024

Year 2 Duration: 01 February 2025 to 31 January 2026 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

R&D - Environment 1.a 

 MSU-IIT/PCIEERD

 DONE
 7 11:10:00 AM
0:20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Smarter OneLab for Industry 4.0 Through Testing and Calibration, Education and Discovery (OneLab for TED)

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 27 December 2024

Year 3 Duration: 01 January - 31 December 2025 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

Provision of Quality S&T Service  1.d

DOST Regional Offices  and RDIs (lead - DOST Reg. IX)

DONE 
 8

11:30:00 AM

0:20

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

PHA-Based Composites for Commodity Polymer Products Developmennt (PH-App)

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 27 December 2024

Year 2 Duration: 12 February 2025 - 11 February 2026 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

R&D - Industry 1.a 

UPLB

 

DONE
9

11:50:00 AM

0:20

minutes discussion &

Q&A  

HYDROGEN SEEP: Sustainable Rock-Derived Energy Exploration in the Philippines

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement:  27 December 2024

Year 2 Duration: 14 January 2025  -13 January 2026 Year 2 of 2 Years)

 

R&D - Energy Sector 1.a

PNRI

DONE
 10

1:00:00 pM

0:20

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

Green Fragrance with Purpose: Extraction, Characterization, and Functionality of Selected Non-Wood Forest Products as Scent Product

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement:  03 January 2025

Year 2 Duration: 01 March 2025 - 28 February 2025 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

R&D - Others 1.a

FPRDI

 

DONE 
PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Projects with Reprogramming Request
11  

Standardization and Validation of Chemical Test Methods on Allergen and Preservatives Among DOST Laboratories

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 13 December 2024

Year 3 Duration: 01 October 2024 – 30 September 2025 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

Date of DOST-GIA EXECOM Approval of Year 3 Renewal: 06 November 2024

R&D - Food Sector  ITDI  DONE
12

1:20:00 PM

0:15

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

 

NICER: ESTABLISHMENT OF SMART WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT R&D CENTER

Project 2.  Integrated Assessment and Analysis of Hydraulic Assets for Sustainable and Resilient Flood Control Infrastructure

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 23 December 2024 

Year 3 Duration: 15 November 2023 to 14 November 2024 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

Suspension Period: 15 November 2023 to 12 December 2023

Approved Extension Period: 15 November 2024 to 14 February 2025 (3 months)

Date of PCIEERD Approval of the Extension Period: 12 September 2024

R&D - Environment 1.a  Cagayan State University (CSU) DONE  
13

1:35:00 PM

0:15

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

 

NICER: PROGRAM BOONDOCK: A MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING CENTER TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND UPLAND WATER SECURITY 

Project 2. Improving the Livelihood of CAR MSMEs thru Cable Supported Water and Transport Infrastructure

Date of Endorsement: 07 November 2024 

Year 2 Duration: 01 June 2022 - 31 May 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

1st Extension: 01 June 2023 - 29 February 2024 (9 months)

2nd Extension: 01 March - 30 November 2024 (9 months)

Proposed 3rd Extension: 01 December 2024 to 31 May 2025 (6 months)

R&D - Others 1.a   St. Louie University (SLU)  DONE
14

1:50:00 PM

0:30

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

 

NICER: COASTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT R&D CENTER

Date of Endorsement: 12 December 2024 

Project 2. Assessment, Monitoring, and Prediction of Coastal Flooding of Selected Municipalities in Region I

Project 4. Enhancing Coastal Design and Infrastructure Intervention through the Establishment of Wave Testing Facility

Program Year 3 Duration: 27 December 2023 - 26 December 2024 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

Approved Extension Period: 27 December 2024 - 26 June 2025 (6 months)

Date of PCIEERD Approval of the Extension Period: 15 November 2024

R&D - Environment 1.a  Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)   DONE
15

2:20:00 PM

0:15

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

 

SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THRU CIRCULAR ECONO-BASED UTILIZATION OF AGRO-INDUSTRIAL WASTES FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURES WITH CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION CONSIDERATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS

Date of PCIEERD Endorsment:  19 November 2024

Project 1. Development of Market-Ready Admixtures and SMART Lightweight Foam Concrete with Passive Energy-Regulating and Self-Reinforcing Properties from Agro-Industrial Wastes for Roof Screeds, Roof Insulation and Wall Applications

Year 3 Duration: 18 April 2023  17 October 2024  (Year 2 of 2 Years)

Approved Extension Period: 18 April 2024 - 17 April 2025 (12 months)

Date of PCIEERD's Approval of the Extension Period: 30 September 2024

R&D-Construction Sector 1.a  MSU-IIT DONE
16

2:35:00 PM

0:15

minutes

discussion &

Q&A 

 

DIGITALIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE HANDLOOM WEAVING INDUSTRY 

Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 26 December 2024

Project 2. Digitization of Philippine Textiles to Protect and Sustain the Handloom Weaving Sector 

Year 3 Duration: 11 September 2024 - 10 September 2025 (Year 3 of 3 Yrs.) 

DOST-GIA EXECOM Approval of Year 3 Renewal: 06 November 2024 (without carryover of Year 2 UB)

R&D - Textile  Industry PTRI  DONE 

D. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting  (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [2:55 - 3:10 PM/15-minute discussion]

E. Status of DOST-GIA Funds: Allotment and Cash (Dir Racquel P. Alvendia)  [3:15 - 3:25 PM/10-minute discussion)

F. Report on the Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (Dir. Racquel P. Alvendia) [3:30 - 3:40 PM/10-minute discussion]

G. Adjournment of the DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting (3:45 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