DOST-EXECOM MEETING NO. R2022-08

27 July 2022; AMCEN Board Room, MIRDC Compound

 

OPENING PRAYER to be led by UNDERSECRETARY RENE U. SOLIDUM, JR.  (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 - 9:30 AM/10 minutes discussion) [Days 1 and 4 minutes sent on 11 July; Day 3 minutes sent on 18 July)

C. Matters Arising from the Previous Meeting  (Ms. Armela K. Razo) [9:35 - 9:55AM/20 minutes discussion]

D. Councils' Update on the EXECOM Action Sheet

     PCAARRD - Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (10:00 - 10:15 AM/15 minutes discussion)

     PCIEERD - Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (10:20 - 10:35 AM/15 minutes discussion)

     PCHRD - Dr. Jaime C. Montoya (10:40 - 10:55 AM/15 minutes discussion)

     NRCP - Dr. Marieta Bañez Sumagaysay (11:00 - 11:05 AM/5 minutes discussion)

E. Status of DOST-GIA Funds (Allotment and Cash)  - Asst. Secretary Maridon O. Sahagun (11:10 - 11:20 AM/10 minutes discussion)

F.  Remarks from USec. Renato U. Solidum, OIC, DOST (11:25 - 11:55 PM/30 minutes)

L U N C H  B R E A K (12:05 -1:00 PM/55 minutes)

G. Programs/Projects for Discussion:

 

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) 

ESTABLISHMENT OF VIROLOGY AND VACCINE INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (VIP)

Generation of a Plant Virus Vector for Protein Expression and Functional Gene Analysis in Abaca and Banana

R&D 1.a

 ITDI 

DONE 

 
2

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

NICER: MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS GROUP (MBG) - CENTER FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING AND
BIOLOGICAL SOFT MATERIALS

Project 3. 3D-Abi: Development and Performance Evaluation of Biocompatible Materials and Pore Design Structure for 3D Printed Artificial Bone Implants

R&D - Biomedical Devices 1.a

ITDI

 DONE 
3

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

Test Application of Air Classification Technology for Plant Proteins, Starches and Fibers From Philippine Mung Bean as Food Ingredients

R&D - Food Innovation 1.a

UPD-College of Home Economics and ITDI

 DONE 
4 2:05 PM
(30 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES ON INBORN ERRORS OF METABOLISM FOR THE BETTER STATE OF HEALTH (SIBS Program)

Project 1. An Evaluation of Nutritional Status, Body Composition, and Dietary Intakes of Filipino Pediatric Patients with Inborn Errors of Intermediary Protein Metabolism

Project 2. Development of Milk Formula for Individual with Maple Syrup Urinary Disease

Project 3. Development of Recipes for Filipino Children Aged 3-10 Years Old with Maple Syrup Urine Disease

Project 4. Molecular Characterization and Understanding the Genotype-Pphenotype Correlation Among Existing and Newly Diagnosed MSUD Cases in the Metabolic Registry of UP NIH-IHG

 R&D Health 1.a

FNRI

  DONE
5 2:35 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

SETUP:  Upgrading the Production of Fiberglass Boats Through the Acquisition of 5-Axis CNC Cutter Automatic Bender and 3D Scanner of Ajis and Aqua Sports in Opol, Misamis Oriental

 Technology Commercialization 1.b

Ajis Dive and Aqua Sports Incorporated / DOST Region X

 DONE
6  

Future Earth Philippines Program (FEPP): Philippines, Manila Bay: Coastal Ocean Assessment for Sustainability and Transformation (PhilCOAST)

Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023(Year 2 of 3 Years)

 Policy Advocacy 1.d

NAST

 DONE
7  

Development of a Local Cloud-Based Digital Apparel Prototyping Platform of the PTRI-Textile Product Development Center as a Response to the "Now Normal"
Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023 (Year 2 of 3 Years)

 R&D Others 1.a

PTRI

 DONE
8  

Blockchain-Based Novel System/Application for Transparent Traceability of Halal-and-Tayeb Cacao Products

Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

 R&D - Emerging Technology(Food)

University of Southeastern Phils. (USeP)

 DONE
9  

DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP)

Solar PV Resource and Installation Assessment Using Geospatial Technologies (SINAG)

Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

 R&D - Alternative Energy 1.a

UP-National Engineering Center (NEC)

 DONE
10  

SMART CITIES SOLUTION TO URBAN FLOODING (SMART Turf) PROGRAM

Project 1. Drainage Crawler/Probe Development for Drainage Inspection (DraCrawla) Project

Project 2. City-Wide Urban Flood Modeling Project (CURB)

Project 3. Interconnected Poste Kits for Environmental Sensing (POSTE Project)

Program Duration: 30 August 2022 - 29 August 2023 (Year 2 of 3 Years)

 R&D - Environment/ Disaster Mgt. 1.a

Cebu Institute of Technology University (CITU) 

University of the Philippines - Cebu 

University of San Carlos (USC)

 DONE
11  02:55 PM
(20 minutes
discussion and
Q&A)

DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP)

Key Technological Research of Philippines and China on Portable Power Generation Based on Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and Agricultural Biomass Pre-Treated by Co-Hydrothermal Process

Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

 R&D - Alternative Energy 1.a Mindanao State University (MSU) - Iligan Institute of Technology (IIT)  DONE 
12   03:15 PM
(20 minutes
discussion and
Q&A)

Establishment of Metals and Engineering Innovation Centers in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR, Regions I, II, III,and X)

Year 2 Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2023(Year 2 of 3 Years)

 Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d

MIRDC

 DONE 
13  

DOST-MOST JOINT RESEARCH PROGRAM (JRP):

Epidemiology, Evolutionary Dynamics and Phylogenetic Analysis of Rabies Virus in the Philippines

Year 2 Duration: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023(Y2 of 2 Years)

 R&D - Health 1.a

DA-Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

  DONE
14  

Exposure Assessment of Food Chemical Contamination in Metro Manila: A Pilot Total Diet Study Approach

Year 3 Duration: 01 August 2021 - 31 July 2022
Extension Period: 01 August 2022 - 30 April 2023 (9 months)

 R&D - Others 1.a

FNRI

  DONE
15   03:35 PM
(15 minutes
discussion and
Q&A) 

Rapid Appraisal of the Status of the Status and Prospects of Rabbit Meat Industry in the Philippines

Approved Duration: 01 December 2021 - 30 June 2022 (7 months)
Proposed Extension Period: 01 July - 30 November 2022 (5 months)
Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 23 June 2022

Policy Advocacy 1.d 

 PCAARRD  DONE
16 3:50 PM
(15 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)   

NICER: BOONDOCK: A MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING CENTER TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUC-TURE AND UPLAND WATER SECURITY

Project 2. Improving the Livelihood of MSMEs thru Cable Supported Water and Transport Infrastructure
Year 2 Duration: 01 June 2022 - 31 May 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

  R&D -Environment 1.a

St. Louis University (SLU)

 DONE
17 4:05 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A)  

Establishment of the PTRI Medical Textile Testing Laboratory

Approved Duration: 16 November 2020 - 15 November 2021 (1 Yr.)
1st Extension: 16 November 2021 - 30 June 2022 (7.5 months)
2nd Extension: 01 July 2022 to 15 November 2022 (4.5 months)

 Provision of Quality S&T Service 1.d PTRI  DONE 
18     4:25 PM
(20 minutes 
discussion and
Q&A) 

ACCELERATED R&D PROGRAM FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS:

Implementation of the RDLead Program

Year 4 Duration: 01 January - 30 June 2022 (last 6 months of Year 4)
Proposed Extension Period: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2022(12 months)
Date of PCIEERD's Endorsement: 30 June 2022

 Innovative HRD 1.c  NRCP  DONE
19   

VIROLOGY AND VACCINE INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES (VIP)

Project 1. Isolation and Purification of Philippine Common Viruses with Medical Importance and Pandemic Potential for Antigen-Antibody Studies

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

Project 7. Antigenic Peptides as Potential Candidates for Covid-19 Vaccine Development

Year 2 Progra Duration: 01 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 (Year 2 of 3 Years)

R&D - Health 1.a

 

Additional Carryover of Year 1 UB

  

 

Carryover of Y1 UB

 

  

Additional Y1 UB for Carryover 

 

Carryover of Y1 UB

 

 

 

Carryover of Y1 UB

 

 

 

 ITDI

 

 

 

ITDI

 

 

ITDI

  

 

ITDI

 

 

 

SLMC

 DONE 
20  

TECHNICAL BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19


Project 2. Rational Design and Structural Modifications of ACE2 Inhibitors from Terrestrial Plants

Y2 Duration: 01 June 2022 - 30 May 2023 (Year 2 of 2 Years)

 R&D - Health 1.a UPM  DONE 
21   

EXPANDED CAPABILITY BUILDING IN R&D IN GENOMICS: ESTABLISHMENT OF GENOMICS CONSORTIA AND CORE FACILITIES IN MINDANAO AND VISAYAS

Project 2. Establishment of Genomics Consortium and Core Facility in Visayas

Y2 duration: 01 February 2021 - 31 January 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years)
First extension: 01 February 2022 - 31 July 2022
Second extension: 01 August 2022 - 31 January 2023

 R&D - Health 1.a UPV  DONE 
22  

A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH THE PHILIPPINE GENOME CENTER - PROTEIN, PROTEOMICS AND METABOLOMICS (PPM) FACILITY


Project 1. Installation and Operation of the Philippine Genome Center - Protein, Proteomics and Metabolomics (PPM) Facility

Year 2 Duration: 16 January 2021 - 15 January 2022 (Y3 of 3 Years)
First Extension: 16 January 2022 - 15 July 2022 (6 months)
Second Extension: 16 July 2022 - 15 January 2023
(6 months)

 R&D - Health 1.a  PGC DONE 

 

H. Tabulation and Discussion on the Ranking of New Programs/Projects  (5:00 - 5:10 PM/10 minutes discussion)

I. Report on Liquidation of DOST-GIA Projects  (5:15 - 5:25 PM/10 minutes discussion)

J. Adjournment of EXECOM Meeting  (5:30 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