DOST-EXECOM MEETING NO. R2023-02

22 February 2023; AMCEN Board Room; 2nd Floor, AMCEN Building, MIRDC Compound

 

OPENING PRAYER to be led by DIRECTOR CESAR PEDRAZA (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 - 9:25 AM/5 minutes discussion) [sent on 06 and 09 February 2023]

C. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [9:30 - 9:45AM/15 minutes discussion]

D. Councils' Update on the EXECOM Action Sheet

     D.1 NRCP - Dr. Bernardo N. Sepeda (9:50 - 10:05 AM/10 minutes discussion)

     D.2 PCAARRD - Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (10:10 - 10:35 AM/15 minutes discussion)

     D.3 PCIEERD - Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (10:40 - 10:55 AM/15 minutes discussion)

     D.4 PCHRD - Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (11:00 - 11:05 AM/5 minutes discussion)

E. Status of DOST-GIA Funds (Allotment and Cash)  - USec. Maridon O. Sahagun (11:05 - 11:15 AM/10 minutes discussion)

F. Report on Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (SPD) [11:20 - 11:30 AM/10 minutes discussion) 

G. Secretary's Remarks (11:35 - 12:05 PM/30 minutes)

 

L U N C H  B R E A K (12:10 -1:00 PM/50 minutes)

 

H. Programs/Projects for Discussion:

 

PART 1: NEW PROGRAMS/PROJECTS FOR FUNDING

No. Target Time of Presentation/ Q&A   PROGRAM/PROJECT S&T FIELD/FUNCTION   IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY Status 
1

1:05 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

iCRADLE:  Improving Sugarcane Productivity in Low-Yielding SRA-Blocked Farms Through Pilot Testing of Auto Furrow Irrigation System and Nutrio Biofertilizer

Date of PCAARRD's Endorsement: 03 February 2023

 

 

R&D - Agriculture 1.a

 

Central Luzon State University (CLSU)

 

 

 DONE

 

2

1:25 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

iCRADLE:  AI-Based Non-Invasive Grading System for Durian (AIDurian)

Date of PCAARRD's Endorsement: 03 February 2023

R&D - Agriculture 1.a

University of the Philippines-Mindanao (UPMin)

 DONE  
3

1:45 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

Three Year Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Legislative Advocacy Program 

Date of NRCP's Endorsement: 20 January 2023

Policy Advocacy 1.d

DOST-Dept. Legislative Liaison Office (DLLO)

 DONE
4

2:05 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

Advanced Surface Coatings for Lightweight Alloys Used in Aerospace Applications

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 20 January 2023

Year 2 Duration:  01 February 2023 - 31 January 2024 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

R&D - Space Technology 1.a

UP-Diliman

    DONE    
PART II: RENEWAL OF ONGOING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
5

2:25 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

NICER: COASTAL ENGINEERING R&D CENTER

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 19 January 2023

Project 1. Coastal Erosion Trends and Management Strategies in Region 1

Year 2 Duration:  01 February 2023 - 31 January 2024 (Y2 of 3 Years)

R&D - DRR 1.a

UPD

 DONE  
6

2:45 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

3D PHILIPPINES:  3D VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF SURFACE AND SUB-SURFACE DATA IN THE PHILIPPINES

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 19 January 2023

Project 2. Optimization of the GeoRiskPH Integrated System Through Risk Assessments, Site Suitability Models and 3D Visualizations to Aid Policy and Decision-Making (3D Earth Risk)

Year 3 Duration: 01 February 2023 - 31 January 2024 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

R&D - DRRCCA 1.a

PAGASA

 DONE 
7

3:05 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

Comparative Study Between Standard Methods and Philippine Made PM and CO Measuring Devices

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 06 January 2023

Year 1 Duration (PCIEERD Funds): 17 January 2023 - 16 January 2024 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

R&D - Others 1.a

ITDI

 DONE 
8  

NICER: R&D CENTER FOR ADVANCED BATTERIES

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 27 January 2023

Project 1. Advanced Cathode Materials for Next Generation Batteries (NextGen)

Project Duration: 01 January - 31 Decembe 2023(Year 2 of 3 Years) 

Suspended since 01 January 2023

R&D - Industry

University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD)

  DONE
  3:05 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

Project 2.  REBcell: Rechargeable Edison Battery Cell for Long-Lasting High Energy Density Applications

Project Duration: 01 January - 31 Decembe 2023

(Year 2 of 3 Years)

Suspended since 01 January 2023

R&D - Industry

University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD)

 DONE  
9  

NICER: CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES & CO\MPLIANCE  (ENVITEC)

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 31 January 2023

Project 4: NanoSiliCage (NSC): Nanocaged Silicate Composite for Treatment of Wastewater from Valenzuela City Plastic

Year 2 Duration:  1 January - 31 December 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Suspended since 01 January 2023

R&D - Industry 1.a

UPD

DONE 
10  

SCALING UP CLIMATE INFORMATION SERVICES FOR SOCIETAL BENEFITS (CLIM'ÚP)

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 27 January 2023

Project 1. Development Of High-Resolution Observation-Based Gridded Sub-Daily Climate Data For The Philippines(ClimGridPH)

Year 3 Duration:  01 March 2023 - 28 February 2023 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

Project 2. Development of Prediction and Warning System on Sub-Seasonal Scale of Extreme Events Associated with Monsoon in the Philippines  (Monsoon@Ph)

Year 3 Duration:  01 March 2023 - 28 February 2023 (Year 3 of 3 Years)

R&D - DRRCCA 1.a

PAGASA

  DONE
PART III. REPROGRAMMING OF ONGOING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
11 3:45 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)

Science for the People - DOST Book Series 2021 

Date of NRCP's Endorsement: 08 February 2023

Approved Duration: 15 February 2021 - 14 February 2022

Approved 1st Extension:  15 Febuary - 30 April 2022 (2.5 mos.)

Approved 2nd Extension: 01 May - 30 August 2022 (4 mos.)

April 11, 2022

Approved 3rd Extension: 01 September 2022 - 15 February 2023 (6.5 mos.)

Proposed 4th Extension: 15 February - 14 September 2023 (6 mos.)

S&T Promotion 1.d

CAN Property Holdings Ltd. Corp. (CPHLC)

 DONE  
 12 4:00 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

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

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 05 January 2023

Project 4. Development of Artificial Groundwater Recharge Facility for Drought and Flood Mitigation

R&D - Environment 1.a  DENR-ERDB- Watershed and Water Resources Research, Development and Extension Center (WWRRDEC)  DONE  
13 4:15 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

Technical Support for DOST Regional Food Innovation Centers (RFICs) 

Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 17 January 2023

Year 2 Duration: 01 March 2022 - 28 February 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 01 March 2023 - 28 February 2023 (12 mos.)

Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d ITDI  DONE   
14  

Strengthening Technology Transfer and Commercialization at PhilRice 

Date of PCAARRD's Endorsement: 03 February 2023

Year 2 Duration: 16 April 2022 - 15 April 2023 

Extension Period: 16 April 2023 – 31 December 2023 (8.5 mos.)

Innovative HRD 1.c PhilRice   DONE
15  

NICER: NATIVE CHICKEN R&D CENTER

Date of PCAARRD's Endorsement: 03 February 2023

Project 1. Enhancement of Breeding and Feeding Management Systems for Increased Productivity of ZamPen Native Chicken

Year 2 Duration:  1 April 2021 - 31 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 1 April 2023 - 31 December 2023  (9 months)

Project 2. Molecular and Nutrient Evaluation of ZamPen Native Chicken

Year 2 Duration:  1 April 2021 - 31 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 1 April 2023 - 31 December 2023  (9 months)

Project 3. Production Development, Promotion and Marketing of ZamPen Native Chicken

Year 2 Duration:  1 April 2021 - 31 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 1 April 2023 - 31 December 2023  (9 months)

R&D - Agriculture 1.a Western Mindanao State University (WMSU)  DONE 
16  

DDHP: MARINE COMPONENT PHASE II

Date of PCHRD's Endorsement: 13 February 2023

Project 1. Anti-Pain and Anti-Neurodegeneration Drug Candidates: Discovery and Development

Year 3 Duration: 01 September 2021 - 31 August 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years)

First Extension: 01 September 2022 - 28 February 2023 (6 months)

Second extension: 01 March 2023 - 31 August 2023 (6 months)

Project 2. Anti-Infective and Anticancer Drug Candidates from Marine Microorganisms, Sponges and Other Microorganisms: Discovery and Development

Year 3 Duration: 01 September 2021 - 31 August 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years)

First Extension: 01 September 2022 - 28 February 2023 (6 months)

Second extension: 01 March 2023 - 31 August 2023 (6 months)

R&D - Health 1.a UPD-Marine Science Institute (MSI)   DONE
17 4:30 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

Solidarity Vaccine Trial in the Philippines: Randomized Trial of Candidate Vaccines for COVID-19

Date of PCHRD's Endorsement: 13 February 2023

Y2 Duration: 01 October 2021 - 31 March 2022  (6 months) 

First extension: 01 April 2022 - 31 March 2023 (1 Year)

Proposed Second Extension: 01 April 2023 - 30 September 2023 (6 months)

R&D - Health 1.a UPM-Philippine General Hospital (UPM-PGH) DONE 
18  4:45 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

BREAST CANCER IN THE PHILIPPINES: GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING OF BREAST CANCER AMONG FILIPINOS AND DEVELOPMENT OF BREAST CANCER MAMMOSPHERE ASSAY TOWARD INDIVIDUALIZED CANCER MANAGEMENT

Date of PCHRD's Endorsement: 15 February 2023

Project 1. Next Generation Sequencing-Based Expression Profiling of Breast Cancer Among Filipinos and Prediction of Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Locoregionally-Advanced Breast Cancer in Filipinos

Y2 Duration: 01 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years) 

Extension Period: 01 March to 31 December 2023  (10 months)

R&D - Health 1.a Philippine General  Hospital (PGH) DONE 
 

Project 2: Generation of Breast Cancer Mammosphere as Potential Approach Towards Individuallized Cancer Management

Y2 Duration: 01 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 01 March to 31 December 2023  (10 months)

R&D - Health 1.a Philippine General  Hospital (PGH)   DONE
19   4:45 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 
  

SURGICAL DEVICE INNOVATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) INFRASTRUCTURE, CAPACITY BUILDING AND INCUBATION PROGRAM: PROPOSAL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA (UPM) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (UPCM)-PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL (PGH) SURGICAL INNOVATION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (SIBOL)

Date of PCHRD's Endorsement: 15 February 2023

Project 1. iFIX: Design and Fabrication of External Fixator 

Year 2 Duration: 16 March 2022 to 15 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 16 March to 15 December 2023 (9 months)

R&D - Health 1.a     UPM-PGH  DONE 

Project 2. Operating Room Programmable Electronically Targeted Active Lighting System (OR PETALS)

Year 2 Duration: 16 March 2022 to 15 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 16 March to 15 December 2023 (9 months)

 

 UPM DONE

Project 3. i-Blood: A Compact Device for Measuring Intraoperative Blood Loss in Used Surgical Gauze and Laparotomy Packs 

Year 2 Duration: 16 March 2022 to 15 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 16 March to 15 December 2023 (9 months)

 UPM DONE

Project 4. Establishment of the UPCM-PGH Surgical Innovation Biotechnology Laboratory 

Year 2 Duration: 16 March 2022 to 15 March 2023 (Y2 of 2 Years)

Extension Period: 16 March to 15 December 2023 (9 months)

UPM DONE

I. Other Matters:

    I.1. Request of Projects Approved Within the Approving Authority of the Undersecretary for Research and Development (5:25-5:35 PM/10 minutes discussion)

PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE S&T Field/Function IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY

I.1.A. Development of Theoretical and Computational Models Based on Percolation Theory Leading Towards Durable Material Design

Year 2 Duration: 01 January to 31 December 2022 

Extension Period: 01 January to 30 June 2023

Date Approved:  27 December 2022

R&D - Others 1.a Mapua University/PCIEERD

I.1.B. JST-UKRI DOST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND ACTION NEXUS  FOR DEVELOPMENT STAND: Integrated Network-Based Management for  Sea Coasts (InMSEA)

One Year Duration: 01 February 2022 - 31 January 2023

Extension Period: 01 February 2023 - 30 April 2023

Date Approved:  02 February 2023

R&D - Others 1.a UPD-Institute of Biology/PCIEERD 

I.1.C. CRADLE: Pilot Testing of Packaging Technology Developed for Frozen Durian using Locally Produced Packaging Materials

Date Approved: 02 February 2023

R&D - Others 1.a ITDI/PCIEERD

I.1.D. MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP):  Sustainable Green Energy from Hydrogen Evolution Reaction via 2D Janus Nanosheet Electrocatalysts (SGEHER2DNANO): Density Functional Theory Calculations

Year 2 Duration: 01 March 2023 - 29 February 2024 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

Date Approved: 07 February 2023

R&D - Nanotechnology 1.a UPLB-IMSP

   

I.2. HANDA PILIPINAS: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Nationwide (USec. Sancho A. Mabborang) 
            [5:20 - 5:40 PM/20 minutes discussion]

 

I.3. Request for the 4th Extension - Technical Support and Evaluation of the Hybrid Electric Train (HET Operation) [5:45 - 6:05 PM/20 minutes discussion]

 Approved Duration: 19 August 2020 - 18 August 2021 (1 Year)

 1st Extension Period: 19 August 2021 - 03 January 2022 (4.5 months)

 2nd Extension Period with Additional Funding (P6,460,226.00): 04 January - 18 August 2022 (7.5 months)

 3rd Extension Period: 19 August 2022 - 19 February 2023 (6 months)

 Proposed 4th Extension Period: 20 February - 20 August 2023

 

    I.4. Updates on the DOST-EXECOM Policy Meeting and Project Site Visits in Region V (Ms. Armela K. Razo)  [6:05 - 6:15 PM/10 minutes discussion]

J. Adjournment of 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