DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting R2025-05
10 June 2025; 9:00 AM; OSEC Conference Room; DOST Main Building
OPENING PRAYER to be led by by the Secretariat (9:05 AM/5 minutes)
A. Approval of the Provisional Agenda (9:10 - 9:15 PM/5 minutes discussion)
B. Programs/Projects for Discussion
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No. |
Target Time of Presentation/ Q&A | PROGRAM/PROJECT | NATURE OF REQUEST/S&T FIELD/ FUNCTION | IMPLEMENTING/ MONITORING AGENCY | Status |
| PART I. NEW PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | |||||
| DOST R&D Institutes | |||||
| 1 |
9:20:00 AM 35 minutes discussion & Q&A |
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON NATIONAL REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR MEASUREMENT TRACEABILITY Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 24 May 2025 Project 1. Design and Development of a Low-Pressure Gas Flow Standard System for Traceable Gas Flowrate Calibration in the Philippines Project 2. Establishment of National Reference Standard Calibration Systems for Ventilator Analyzers, Sphygmomanometers and Blood Pressure Simulators Project 3. Design and Development of NML's Force Calibration for Weigh-In-Motion Systems of Truck and Aircraft Scales Project 4. Development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Unit for Traceable Calibration of EV Charging Stations in the Philippines Project 5. PROJECT pH: Primary Potentiometric Certification of Reference Buffer Solutions Project 6. Strengthening Laboratory Competence in the Philippines Through Proficiency Testing Scheme for Aflatoxin in Peanuts and Peanut Based Foods |
R&D - Others 1.a |
ITDI/PCIEERD
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DONE |
| 2 |
9:550:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Development and Safety Evaluation of Natural UV Filters from Philippine Agricultural ByProducts for Cosmetic Application Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 24 May 2025 |
R&D - Process Sector 1.a | ITDI/PCIEERD | DONE |
| 3 |
10:15:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
VIROLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH PROGRAM (VRP)
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R&D - Health (Infectious Diseases) 1.a | ITDI/PCHRD | DONE |
| 4 |
10:35:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
VIROLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH PROGRAM (VRP): ARBO-IMBIODEV: IMMUNE BIOLOGICS DEVELOPMENT FOR CRITICAL ARBOVIRUS INFECTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES Project 3. Hepatic and Immune Responses to Lipid Nanoparticles (LNP) in a Dengue-MASLD Model: A Preclinical Study on Vaccine Safety and Disease Interaction Date of PCHRD Endorsement: 22 May 2025 |
R&D - Health 1.a | ITDI/PCHRD | DONE |
| DOST S&T Service Institutes | |||||
| 5 |
10:55:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Probablistic Tsunami Inudation Hazard Assessment and Mapping in the Philippines (PRISTINE) Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 24 May 2025 |
S&T Promotion 1.d |
PHIVOLCS/PCIEERD | DONE |
| 6 |
11:15:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Communicating DOST Impact Through Broadcast Program (Science Pinas Season 2)
Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 23 May 2025 |
S&T Promotion 1.d | STII/PCIEERD | DONE |
| DOST Central Office | |||||
| 7 |
11:35:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Support to Research Dissemination: Streamlining the Research Dissemination of DOST-Funded or Implemented Projects Date of NRCP Endorsement: 09 May 2025 |
Innovative HRD 1.c | DOST-OUSec for STS | DONE |
| 8 |
11:55:00 AM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Conduct of the National Youth Science, Technology and Innovation Festival 2025 Date of NRCP Endorsement: 09 May 2025 |
Innovative HRD 1.c | DOST-OUSec for STS | DONE |
| L U N C H B R E A K (12:10 - 1:00 PM/50 minutes) PART II. RENEWAL OF ONGOING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS |
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| NRCP-Monitored Project | |||||
| 9 |
1:05:00 PM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
GAGAMBA (GAMOT MULA SA GAGAMBA AT MANANALIKSIK PARA SA BAYAN): AN OMICS-GUIDED BIOPROSPECTING OF PHILIPPINE SPIDERS): Project 2. Bioactivity and Pre-clinical Pharmacologic Analysis of Venom Components Date of NRCP's Endorsement: 08 May 2025 Year 3 Duration: 01 June 2025 - 31 May 2026 (Year 3 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Basic Research 1.a. | University of Santo Tomas (UST) | DONE |
| PCHRD-Monitored Programs/Projects | |||||
| 10 |
INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE MONITORING IN AEDES FOR SUSTAINABLE DENGUE VECTOR CONTROL (IRMAE) Project 1. Aedes Insecticide Resistance Status (AIRS) in NCR Project 2. Insecticide Resistance Survey and Tracking in Aedes Vectors of Dengue Through Molecular Tools (AeRTrackS) Year 3 Duration: 01 July 2025 - 30 June 2026 (Year 3 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a |
DOH - Metro Manila Center UP Diliman (UPD)
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DONE | |
| 11 |
1:25:00 PM 30 minutes discussion & Q&A |
NICER NEOLIMB: CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOBILITY Project 1. Prosthetic Socket Development Using Renewable Materials Project 2. Development of Printable BioLiner for Prosthetic Devices Project 4. Remote Scanning and Fabrication of Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices and Service Delivery |
R&D - Health 1.a | University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc. (UERMMMCI) | DONE |
| 12 |
1:55:00 PM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
VIROLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH PROGRAM (VRP): Evaluation of Acinetobacter baumannii Bacteriophages Against Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Infections as Alternative Modality for Therapy (AbOT-GAMOT) Date of PCHRD Endorsement: 22 May 2025 Year 2 Duration: 01 July 2025 - 30 June 2026 (Year 2 of 3 Years) |
R&D - Health 1.a | University of Santo Tomas (UST) | DONE |
| 13 |
2:15:00 PM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
MECO-TECO Joint Research Program (JRP): Diet Control AI Model Designed for Chronic Disease Patient-Based on Personal Health Record and International Data Exchange Date of PCHRD Endorsement: 22 May 2025 |
R&D - Health 1.a | UP Manila (UPM) | DONE |
| 14 |
2:35:00 PM 30 minutes discussion & Q&A |
CENTER FOR MODERNIZED MARITIME TRANSPORT SYSTEM (CMMTS) Project 1. Hull Design Standard for Philippine Seawater Typolog Project 3. Design and Development of Marine Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Prototype |
R&D - Health 1.a |
University of Cebu (UC) Cebu Technological University (CTU) |
DONE |
| 15 |
3:05:00 PM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
Sediment Evaluation and Development of Intervention (SEDI): S&T-Based Approach for Sustainable Management of Reservoirs and River Basins Date of PCIEERD Endorsement: 21 May 2025 |
R&D - Health 1.a | Isabela State University (ISU) | DONE |
| PART III. REPROGRAMMING REQUEST OF ONGOING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | |||||
| PCHRD-Monitored Programs/Projects | |||||
| 16 |
3:25:00 PM 20 minutes discussion & Q&A |
NICER: INSTITUTE OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES (IBEHT): R&D CENTER FOR MEDICAL ROBOTICS Date of PCHRD Endorsement: 19 May 2025 Project 1. SELLA Project: EEG-Integrated Wheelchair Power Unit for Patients with Physical Disabilities Year 2 Duration: 01 June 2023 - 31 May 2024 (Year 2 of Years) 1st Extension Period: 01 June - 31 October 2024 (5 months) Date of PCHRD Approval of the 1st Extension Period: 31 May 2024 2nd Extension Period: 01 November 2024 - 31 May 2025 (7 months) Proposed 3rd Extension Period: 01 June - 30 November 2025 (6 months)
Project 3. SIGLA: Depression Recognition and Analysis from EEG: Towards Virtual Reality-Based Therapy Program Year 2 Duration: 01 June 2023 - 31 May 2024 (Year 2 of Years) 2nd Extension Period: 01 November 2024 - 31 May 2025 (7 months) Proposed 3rd Extension Period: 01 June - 30 November 2025 (6 months) |
R&D - Health 1.a | De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila | DONE |
| 17 |
3:45:00 PM 15 minutes discussion & Q&A |
NICER NEOLIMB: CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON REHABILITATION AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOBILITY Date of PCHRD Endorsement: 16 May 2025 Project 3. Enhancement of the Gait Measurement System Using A Digital Inclinometer Year 2 Duration: 15 May 2024 - 14 May 2025 (Year 2 of 2 Years) Approved Extension: 15 May 2025 - 14 February 2026 (9 mos.) Date of Extension Approval: 06 May 2025 |
R&D - Health 1.a | University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center Inc. (UERMMMCI) |
DONE |
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PCIEERD-Monitored Programs/Projects |
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| 18 |
4:00:00 PM 15 minutes discussion & Q&A |
MICROGRIDTERPRISES in GIDA thru CEST: Installation of Microgrid Renewable Energy Systems and Establishment of Agri-Agro Microenterprises in Geographical Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas in Selected Provinces of Davao Region through Community Empowerment through Science and Technology Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 05 May 2025 Year 2 Duration: 02 December 2024 – 01 December 2025 (Year 2 of 2 Years) DOST-GIA EXECOM Approval of Year 2 Renewal: 16 December 2024 |
Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d | DOST Region XI | DONE |
C. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [4:20 - 4:35 PM/15-minute discussion]
D. Status of DOST-GIA Funds: Allotment and Cash (Dir Racquel P. Alvendia) [4:40 - 4:50 PM/10-minute discussion)
E. Report on the Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects (Dir. Racquel P. Alvendia) [4:55 - 5:05 PM/10-minute discussion]
F. Adjournment of the DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting (5:19 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