DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting R2025-09
1 August 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. Secretary's Remarks (9:30 -10:00 AM/30 minutes)
C. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [4:20 - 4:35 PM/15-minute discussion]
D. 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 |
| PCAARRD-Endorsed New Programs/Projects (Non-DOST Agencies) | |||||
| 1 |
9:20 AM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
CAVES BIOTECH: Exploring Center for Cave Ecosystems Research (CAVES) BIOresources for Select and BioTECHnological Potential |
1.a - R&D Budget Portfolio |
UPLB |
DONE |
| 2 |
9:40 AM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
THE DOST ST&I FORESIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Project 4. A Strategic Communication Plan: Mainstreaming the PAGTANAW 2050 |
1.d | NAST | DONE |
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PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Projects For Renewal |
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| 3 |
10:00 AM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
StabiLign: Sustainable Lignin-Based Soil Stabilizer Technology from Waste Woods and Recycled Concrete for Pavements |
R&D Reconstruction Sector 1.a |
University of Mindanao | DONE |
| 4 |
10:20 AM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
ENHANCING HERITAGE PRESERVATION: ADVANCING EVIDENCED-BASED CONSERVATION THROUGH ADVANCED NDT AND ALTERNATIVE, COMPATIBLE MATERIALS (EPOCH)
Project 1. Innovative NDT for Heritage Conservation for a Resilient Past (INHERIT)
Project 2. Developing Innovative Retrofitting Interventions Compatible for Heritage Structures |
R&D - Others 1.a |
BISU
MSU-IIT
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DONE |
| 5 |
11:35:00 AM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
Test Application of Air Classification Technology for Plant Proteins, Starches and Fibers from Philippine Mung Bean as Food Ingredients |
R&D -FOOD 1.a |
UPD & ITDI | DONE |
| PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Projects For Renewal | |||||
| 6
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11:10 PM 30 mins discussion/Q&A |
NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE (NUCYCLE) RESEARCH PROGRAM PHASE I
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R&D -Energy 1.a | PNRI | DONE |
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Project 1. Front-End: Nuclear Materials Exploration and recovery (NuMER) |
R&D -Energy 1.a | PNRI | |||
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Project 2. Nuclear Reactor Technology Assessment and Develoopment (NURAD) Project 3. Back-End: Strategy for Radioactive Waste Management (StRAW)
Project 4. Establishment of Nuclear Plant Simulator and Analyzer Facility for R&D and Capacity-Building for the Philippines Nuclear Energy Program (NuSIM) |
R&D -Energy 1.a | PNRI | |||
| 7 |
11:40 PM 20mins discussion/Q&A |
Establishment of Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers in Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII and CARAGA |
S&T Facilities Upgrading 1.D. |
MIRDC | DONE |
| LUNCBREAK (12:01-1:00 PM/ 1 HOUR) | |||||
| 8 | CrimeXperience: Immersive XR Crime Scene Simulation in the Philippine Context | R&D-Others | University of the Cordilleras | DONE | |
| 9 | Capacity Building forFailure Analysis of Semiconductor Samples | Innovative HRD 1.c | ITDI | DONE | |
| 10 |
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I-CRADLE: Improving Sugarcane Productivity in Low-Yielding SRA-Blocked Farms Through Pilot Testing of Auto Furrow Irrigation System and Nutrio Biofertilizer Application Date of PCAARRD Endorsement: 11 July 2025 Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025 (Year 2 of 2 Years) Approved Extension: 01 August 2025 - 30 April 2026 (9 months) Date of PCAARRD Approal of the Extension Period: 05 June 2025 |
R&D - Agriculture 1.a | Central Luzon State University (CLSU) | DONE |
| PCIEERD Ongoing Programs/Projects With Reprogramming Renewal | |||||
| 11 |
1:05:00 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
ISCOPE: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES ON CONCRETE PETROGRAPHY: APPLICATION ON RESILIENCE BUILDING
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R&D Construction Sector 1.a |
UP-NIGS | DONE |
| 12 |
1:20 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
NICER: R&D CENTER FOR ADVANCED BATTERIES:Project 3. Advanced Lead Acid Batteries with Embedded Ultrasonics (ALAB-EU) |
R&D -Energy 1.a |
Technology Institute of the Philippines (TIP) | DONE |
| PCHRD NEW PROJECTS | |||||
| 13 |
1:35PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) Development of an African Swine Fever (ASF) Proof-of-Concept Dendritic Cell-Targeted Yeast Oral Vaccine Delivery System using an EGFR Peptide Immunogen |
R&D -Health 1.a |
University of Santo Tomas (UST) | DONE |
| 14 |
1:55 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) ReNuBone (RNB): Revolutionizing Orthopedic Health with Carbon Nanodot-Infused Bioactive Glass from Oyster Shells and Onion Peels |
R&D -Health 1.a |
De La Salle University | DONE |
| 15 |
2:15 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) GAMOTFlavi: Generating an Array of traditional Medicine Options for the Treatment of Flavivirus Infections using Philippine Medicinal Plants |
R&D -Health 1.a |
UP-Manila(UPM) | DONE |
| 16 |
2:35 PM 30 mins discussion/Q&A |
MECO-TECO JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP) Integrated Structure-Guided Discovery and Preclinical Evaluation of Multi-Targeting Small Molecule Inhibitors for Dengue and Zika Viral Protease and Polymerase ) |
R&D -Health 1.a |
ITDI | DONE |
| PCHRD Ongoing Programs/Projects with Reprogramming Requests | |||||
| 17 |
2:55 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
NICER: ESTABLISHING THE PROTEIN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (IPRDC): A BIOTECHNOLOGY FACILITY FOR HEALTH
Project 1. Enzyme Production: Cloning, Fermentation,
Project 2. Scaling Up and Optimization of Protein Production
Project 3. Building Open-Source Instrumentation for Project 4. Development of Chemical Tools and Materials for
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R&D -Health 1.a |
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) | DONE |
| 18 |
3:25 PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
NICER: CENTER FOR VECTOR OF DISEASES OF PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR REGION IV (CVDPHIL, REGION IV)
Project 1. Establishment of Reference Susceptible Aedes
Project 2. Development of Bio-Mosquitocidal from Local Strain of Bacteria, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and B. subtilis
Project 3. Biological Control of Mosquito Vectors, Aedes spp. Using Natural Organisms |
R&D -Health 1.a |
De La Salle University (DLSU) | DONE |
| 19 |
3:50PM 20 mins discussion/Q&A |
NICER: RESEARCH CENTER FOR REHABILITATION/ SPORTS MEDICINE (OPLAN ATLETANG PINOY)
Project 1. Integration of Inertial Measurement Unit with Surface Electromyography in the Assessment of Hamstring Injury
Project 3. Development of Software Measuring Patellar Tendon Displacement in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
R&D -Health 1.a |
University of Santo Tomas (UST) | DONE |
E. Adjournment of the DOST-GIA EXECOM Meeting (5:00 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