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
0:20
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

Conduct of the National Science, Technology , and Innovation Week 2024 Celebration

 

Seven (7) Months
S&T Promotion
1.d

DOST Regional Office No. X (lead), DOST Regional Office No. VIII, OUSECSTS 

 DONE

 

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
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

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
0:30
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

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
0:30
minutes
discussion &
Q&A

NICER: ESTABLISHING THE INTEGRATED PROTEIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (IPRDC): A BIOTECHNOLOGY FACILITY FOR HEALTH 


Project 1. Enzyme Production: Cloning, Fermentation, Expression and Characterization at Small Scale

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 3. Unified Data and Safety Monitoring of Clinical Trials in the Philippines

Project 4. Development and Validation of Clinical Research Teaching Modules

R&D - Health
1.a

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
1.a

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
1.a

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
1.a

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
1.a

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)

 

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
1.a

Caraga State University DONE
 17  

Enhanced Research and Development Leadership to Foster an Inclusive Research Ecosystem (RDLEAD FIRE)

 

Year 2 Renewal 

Innovative HRD
1.c

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
1.a

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
Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 26 April 2024

 

 

Project 1. Sustainable Meltblown Nonwoven Textiles for Mask Filters and Packaging Application

 

Use of UB During the Extension Period

R&D - Others
1.a
 

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

 

Additional Funding ICT Infra
1.d

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