4 Message from the Secretary 6 Message from the Director 9 Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP). With this, the initial projects of the Philippine Institute of Virology and Vaccines will be carried out safely and securely.
Development of a Fermentation Product (Kimchi-Filipino adaptation) from
Locally-grown Vegetables Using Indigenous LAB Isolates as Starter
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Processing of Anti-freezing Agent for Biodiesel
CHEMICALS
2021 HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMPLETED R&D PROJECTS
Catalytic Hydrogenation and Transesterification of Highly
Bench-scale Production of Curcumin from Philippine Turmeric Using
Isolation, Characterization and Utilization of Waste Lignin in
Bench-scale Production, Verification of Optimized Parameters and Sensory
Natural Hydrocolloid as Alternative Emulsifier and Stabilizing Agent from
Development of Uninterruptible Power Back-Up System Using Motor Control for
Electrical Load
ENERGY
Scale Up of Power Back-Up System for Large Equipment
The electrical recovery process continued using copper-graphite electrodes and an upright cell design and determined the optimum current and pH for the setup. The electrolysis process was then applied to the wastewater, except for the effluent whose copper concentration was too low to be detected by atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS).
Dissolved Copper Removal from
Semiconductor Wastewater Effluent by Electrowinning Process
ENVIRONMENT
Improving the Quality of Deep-Fat Fried Cassava Chips
FOOD PROCESSING
Development of Alternative Techniques for Okra Flakes/Sheets Processing
Establishment of Food Safety System for High Risk Bakery Products for Public
Natural Flavorings from Local Sources as Food Additive
Optimization of Spray Drying of Flavors from Fermented Fish and
Shrimps
Development of New Shelf-Stable Food Products from Fruits, Grains and
Market Testing of FIC Technologies/
Products through Collaboration with Existing Adopters
Establishment of Halal Assurance System for Processing Selected
Development of Emulsified Meat Products (Sausage, Nuggets and
Scale-up Production, Stability, and Application of Natural Colorants for
R.V. Parcon
3D Printed Carbon-based Flexible Piezoresistive Wearable Sensor for
MATERIALS SCIENCE
Development of Bioinspired Composite Membrane Separators for Advanced
Development of an Antimicrobial Wound Dressing from Bacterial
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Porous Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery Applications
Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide
Nanoparticles (SPIONs) from Natural Mineral Deposits for Industrial and
Environment, Health and Safety Research on the Risk Assessment of
PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
Establishment of Shelf Life and Safety of Chilled Ready-to-Heat and Freshly
Development of Intelligent Packaging Colorimetric Sensor as Total Volatile
Development of Antioxidant Film Based on Chitosan Containing Spent Ground
Exposure Assessment of Filipino
Consumers to Benzophenones Migrated from Paper and Paperboard Used as
Shelf Life Extension of Fresh-cut Pineapple Through the Application of
Development and Assessment of Bacterial Cellulose Derived from Fruit
Upgrading and Enhancing the Capacity of the Packaging Technology Division in
LIST OF 2021 COMPLETED PROJECTS
Deposits for industrial and biomedical applications - Phase 2 of P.A.N. Development of an antimicrobial wound dressing from bacterial cellulose-nanoclay. Development of Bio-Inspired Composite Membrane Separators for Advanced Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Phase 1: Bio-Inspired Composite Fabrication.
PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES DEVELOPED
It is a stable, ready-to-drink creamy drink made from mung bean and coconut milk with the addition of vanilla or other suitable aromas; and is a good source of amino acids, protein, fiber and lauric acid. It is packaged in a retort pouch for easy distribution during accidents and emergencies and is stable for at least 5 months without refrigeration. It is a shelf-stable and ready-to-eat suman consisting of sticky rice and a boiled beef ingredient, making it "Rice and Ulam on the Go!".
It is suman, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat, consisting of glutinous rice and a plant material component (soy protein), making it "Rice and Ulam on the Go!" You can have it as a meal/snack or emergency food during disasters.
PLACES AND PARTNERSHIPS ESTABLISHED
ITDI - FEATI - NU - FEIP: This partnership with the Finite Element Institute of the Philippines (FEIP), National University (NU) and FEATI University aims to promote the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), which will benefit the students, engineers will benefit scientists and researchers in academia, research institutions and industry. ITDI - CSU: The DOST-ITDI - Cagayan State University (CSU) will handle the transfer of the abaca fiber composite. This MOA grants CSU the license to adopt, use, create, manufacture and/or pre-commercialize the technology for the production of abaca fiber composites, especially in the manufacture of the body/hood of its e-trike .
DOST-ITDI will assist CSU in establishing the manufacturing facility, train its personnel and provide necessary assistance during the technology transfer activity.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION
QUAD MEDIA PROMOTION
The use of social media or digital platform has continuously improved DOST-ITDI's online presence and has steadily contributed to increased engagements with various stakeholders; showing significant growth against targets. This pandemic, in particular, has enabled the institute to continue to deliver its mandate and serve its public, especially MSMEs. With limitations on face-to-face transactions, the institute capitalized on live streams, virtual tours, webinars and online technology videos.
Social Media Metrics (DOST ITDI Updates)
MMIC 2. I-Salt
Furthermore, through this StratComm project, 59 staff members tasked with communicating STI and those in R&D/technical departments more or less involved in communicating/promoting their respective projects and programs were provided training.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Antique Project
Corporate Social Responsibility
Setting up a start-up and operation of a trickling filter system for nitrate removal. DFA-TCCP for Livelihood Training Program for Filipinos in Sri Lanka – Ube Powder, Ube Chips, Ube Butterscotch, Ube Halaya, Nata. Technical assistance for the initiation of cooperation for the extraction of essential oils MOA (Training) In 2021, 13 agreements were concluded with various clients for the institute, categorized as follows: five training, four technical assistance, one pre-commercialization and three licensing technological.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS
In 2021, 13 agreements were concluded for the institute with different customers, divided as follows: five training courses, four technical assistance, one pre-commercialization and three technology licenses. In addition, 57 support services were carried out to facilitate technology transfer and commercialization through various events, such as advisory meetings, technology pitches, webinars, inspections, technology audits, participation in fairness opinion evaluations, technology offerings and IP management training. In line with the Institute's technology transfer programme, two guidelines have been adopted and implemented this year, namely:
The mentioned guide includes a three-stage process, which includes: technology audit, market review and assessment of technology and investment readiness level (TRL).
TECHNICAL SERVICES
PAPERS PUBLISHED AND PRESENTED
PUBLICATIONS
From the thermal analysis, there was no change in the glass transition of the polymer and no improvement in the thermal stability of the nanocomposites. The mechanical properties of PBz are greatly improved by thermally induced ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of the oxazine ring. The study aims to determine the effect of different particle sizes and raster angle at a given fiber concentration that can affect the mechanical properties of the composite by developing a printable composite filament made of Polylactic Acid.
The study concludes that the mechanical properties of the PLA-Coco Coir composite improve with a certain particle size and raster angle in 3D printing.
PAPERS/POSTERS PRESENTED
Establishing metrological traceability of nanomaterial size measurement in the Philippines through the behavior of a local person. Mock Proficiency Test (PT) Scheme for Aerobic Plate Counting in Flour: A Pilot Study for the Establishment of Food Microbiological PT Schemes in the Philippines. Metrological traceability of nanomaterial size measurement in the Philippines by conducting a local interlaboratory comparison.
TITLE OF PAPER PRESENTED CONFERENCE/EVENT Iron Modified Nanozeolite Sorbent for Ceramic Water Filter 70th Annual PhilAAST Convention.
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
DOST-ITDI Hosts Hybrid International Conference on Additive Manufacturing 2021 and Winnovation Techfest
The best presenters for the parallel sessions and the poster session were also recognized during the event. Likewise, the most ingenious and creative contributions to the 3D Printing Winnovation Techfest were recognized during the closing ceremonies of ACAM 2021. Jason Pechardo of MedEco from UP Diliman for “3D Printed Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI) Adapter for Ventilator as Emergency COVID Response” ”, a native 3D printed MDI for local hospitals, especially in the time of pandemic, while the main prize for the aesthetics category was given to designer Christian Noel Lim Chua for the fully articulated Robot Action Figure Collectible Toy, “Sentinel”, an original design, fully 3D printed in parts, and is super poseable.
Drandreb Earl Oracion Juanico from the Technological Institute of the Philippines and "Customized Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) Add-ons" by Dr.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Filter cartridge for granular adsorbers in domestic purification system Patent hybrid natural fiber based composites for boat structures and the manufacture.
POLICIES
PNS ISO adhesives – adhesives for bonding parquet to subfloor – test methods and minimum requirements PNS ISO structural adhesives – A standard database of properties. PNS ISO adhesives – Guidelines for the manufacture of adhesively bonded structures and reporting procedures suitable for the risk assessment of such structures. PAB-DTI LA/SR03 – Requirements for use of PAB laboratory, inspection body and participation in proficiency testing.
PNS ASTM D3838:2020: Standard Test Method for pH of Activated Carbon PNS ASTM D4607:2020: Standard Test Method for Determination of Iodine Number of Activated Carbon.
GOVERNANCE
Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The Standards and Testing Division successfully completed its 3-day remote assessment for PNS ISO/IEC laboratory accreditations for chemical, microbiological and mechanical testing on 12-14 October 2021 conducted by the assessment team of the Philippine Accreditation Bureau of the Department of Trade and Industry (PAB-DTI). Remote assessment by the Standards and Testing Division on 12-14 October 2021 for PNS ISO/IEC Laboratory Accreditation of its 4 Testing. Furthermore, STD also successfully renewed its laboratory accreditation for mechanical and physical testing of rubber pipes and uPVC pipes under the Bureau of Philippine Standards – Department of Trade and Industry (BPS-DTI) on November 22, 2021.
It has also successfully renewed its accreditation as a drinking water testing laboratory, which was granted on September 22, 2021 by the Department of Health - Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (DOH-HFSRB).
Philippine Quality Award (PQA)
ITDI's Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Points System (GFPS) through the Technical Working Group conducted a total of six (6) GAD learning and development webinars on GAD core concepts (3 groups), mental health and well-being, sensitivity gender-based, and post-retirement health and well-being.
Gender and Development (GAD)
During the celebration of Women's Month on March 2021, the Institute launched the #MyWonderJuana and. They reviewed the current status of the Institute's GAD mainstreaming for the policies, people, empowerment mechanisms and programmes, projects and activities (PPAs) and were able to identify key objectives, key result areas, key performance indicators and strategies per pillar of the GAD Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework ( GMEF). From the efforts of the TWG members and the ITDI GAD FPS secretariat, the Institute was able to come up with its GPB for 2022.
DOST-ITDI also participated in the celebration of the 18-Day Campaign Against Violence Against Women (VAW).
Anti-Red Tape Unit (ARTU)
For a completely contactless transaction, DOST-ITDI launched an electronic payment system (e-Payment) in September 2020 and began to gain the trust of its customers in 2021. For internal organizational operations, ITDI has developed several information systems to capture, process and maintain data. Technical Services Information Systems facilitate customer requirements for technology transfer, facility utilization, extractions, shelf life and other technical services provided by our Research and Development Department.
The payment order (OP) in the accounting department facilitates the creation of OP from confirmed transactions of technical services information systems.
DOST-ITDI Information System Initiatives
The DOST-ITDI Online Customer Portal (www.itdi.com.ph) is a single touch point website that enables customers to post their queries and inquiries about ITDI's various services such as technical services, webinars, trainings and seminars. The ITDI e-payment system was also adopted and implemented by other DOST agencies, MIRDC and PNRI. The ExeCom members and the Secretariat during the 2021 Planning Workshop held at One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites on 2
During this two-day event, the objectives and achievements of the 2021 Operational Plan and Budget (OPB), issues and concerns of the divisions, as well as the objectives of the 2022 OPB were discussed.
Annual Planning Workshop
Following their deliberations, the ExeCom drafted the 2022 plan anchored on DOST agency goals, including: increasing the funding sources for R&D initiatives; promotion and acceleration of technology transfer; involving start-ups, SMEs and industries in STI initiatives;.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Torres was awarded the Distinguished Alumna in the Field of Science and Technology Award from the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Santo Tomas (UST). She received her master's degree in chemistry in 1993 and her doctorate in chemistry in 2009 from the same university. In October, the Chemistry Lab was awarded a Laboratory of Excellence Certificate for an excellent PT result in the analysis of chloride and nitrate in water, organized by the South Korean accreditation body, Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).
The laboratory also received excellent performance in the Proficiency Testing Schemes organized by Metrology in Chemistry of the National Metrology Laboratory (NML).
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
For this year, the agency's R&D program received the largest budget with PHP 169.35 million, followed by GAS with PHP 118.59 million, then the Technical Services program with PHP 97 million, and finally, the Technology Transfer Program with PHP 26.65 million PHP. Amidst the devastating effects of the pandemic, ITDI was able to provide technical services to its stakeholders and generated an amount of PHP 5.25 million.
HUMAN RESOURCE
ITDI LONG-TERM PLAN
ITDI ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Research & Development
Technical Services
Administrative Services
2021 DOST-ITDI Executive Committee
Department of Science and Technology
Driven by Innovation
