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SCMST-PH, DOST -ITDI, NUST Pakistan host 4th APCoMS 2025 NUST Pakistan and DOST-ITDI, through SCMST-Philippines, hosted the 4th International ASEAN Pakistan Conference on Materials Science (APCoMS 2025) on May 5 to 8, 2025. |
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NUTRIDENSE now licensed to produce DOST-ITDI-developed RTE food products Nutritious ready-to-eat food variants are soon to fill the market shelves as Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation has officially secured a Technology Licensing Agreement (TLA) with the Department of Science and Technology—Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI). |
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Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corp. adopts DOST-ITDI's ready-to-eat (RTE) food technologies The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) and Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corporation signed a technology licensing agreement (TLA) to commercialize three innovative ready-to-eat (RTE) food products developed by DOST ITDI’s Packaging Technology Division (PTD). |
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DOST-ITDI, IAC renews commitment to strengthen industry collaboration The DOST-ITDI Industry Advisory Council (IAC) renewed and sealed partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during the 18th committee meeting held on March 26, 2025, at Schneider Electric Philippines Inc., Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. |
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DOST-ITDI, PIA jointly promote govt programs DOST-ITDI, through its Information and Documentation Section (IDS), is collaborating with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) to explore a new venue for promoting its programs, technologies, and services through a press conference series with the first held on April 4, 2025 at the PIA Auditorium in Quezon City. |
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PH salt tech in 50th Geneva Inventions The Philippines, with DOST-ITDI as one of its representatives, will be joining more than 800 exhibitors from 640 companies and universities, 160 private inventors and researchers, and 650 media practitioners. |
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Joining the celebration for excellence in sustainability and governance was the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute’s (DOST-ITDI) Director Annabelle V. Briones who was honored as one of the Honorary Public Servants of the Year for Excellence in Governance and Strong Institutions during the 8th Nation Builders and MOSLIV Awards Night, which took place on March 21, 2025, at the Grand Ballroom of Okada Manila. |
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DOST-ITDI partners with Unilab Education to enhance STEM students' learning development The Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has partnered with Unilab Education, a subsidiary of United Laboratories Inc. (Unilab) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 10, 2025 at Unilab’s Bayanihan Center in Mandaluyong City. |
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DOST-ITDI concludes series of seminars on Safe Spaces Act The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) concluded on February 25, 2025 the series of Divisional Seminars on the Safe Spaces Act or Republic Act No. 11313 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations with the 10th and last leg participated by employees from the Office of the Director, Office of the Deputy Directors, Planning and Management Information Services, and Technological Services Divisions. |
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Sustainable, eco-friendly packaging at ProPak PH 5th Edition Three new, green packaging materials from the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) take center stage at ProPak Philippines 5th Edition held on February 12-14, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. |
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ProPak 5th Edition: DOST-ITDI displays new, green packaging products The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) along with DOST National Capital Region are joining more than 250 exhibitors from various countries showcasing packaging technology innovations during the 5th Edition of ProPak Philippines to be held on February 12-14, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. |
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DOST-ITDI develops SRM on electrolytic conductivity The Department of Science and Technology through its Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has developed a new commercial standard reference material (SRM) on electrolytic conductivity (EC). |
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DOST-ITDI Researchers Join 2025 Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Cohort The Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is proud of its two distinguished researchers for making it to the prestigious 2025 Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) cohort organized by the United Kingdom’s Royal Academy of Engineering |
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Agitating batch retort to increase shelf-life, food quality The Department of Science and Technology—Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is introducing ultramodern equipment, the agitating batch retort. This multifunctional retort thermally processes food packaged in cans, glass jars, and pouches to preserve food products for a minimum shelf life of one year. |
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DOST-ITDI Introduces Philippine-Developed Commercial Electrolytic Conductivity Standards The Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), through its National Metrology Division (NMD), proudly announces the launch of its first commercial electrolytic conductivity (EC) standard. This landmark achievement marks a significant step forward in enhancing the accuracy and reliability of chemical measurements in the Philippines. The initiative underscores DOST-ITDI's dedication to bolstering the nation’s metrology infrastructure and supporting its scientific and industrial sectors. |
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ITDI Director Briones talks with IBC 13: Promotes thermally processed RTE/D food products IBC 13 led the production of the Presidential Communications Office's interview shoot under its Food Security and Resilience Legacy Campaign with DOST-ITDI pushing for its "Kasarapang Pinoy na Pinoy Program" as one of DOST's banner legacies. |
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ITDI joins the 2024 Propel : Showcases biosensors for microbe detection DOST-ITDI joined stakeholders in the launch of the DOST Program PROPEL held on December 4, 2024, at The Manila Hotel in Ermita, Manila City. PROPEL, is an initiative to empower Filipino scientists, innovators, and startup businesses to turn ideas into market-ready solutions. |
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EBD Researchers Receive the First Filemon D. Tanchoco Scientific Discoverer Award Researchers from the Environment and Biotechnology Division (EBD) of the Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) were honored with the first-ever Filemon D. Tanchoco Scientific Discoverer Award. The recognition was presented on December 4, 2024, at the Manila Central University (MCU) for their work on the SAFEWATRS Mobile Water Disinfection System. |
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The Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) proudly presented its Pack of Hope Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Chicken Arroz Caldo at the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) launch of science-based Ready-to-Eat Food (RTEF) initiatives. The event, which also unveiled Project LAWA (Local Adaptation to Water Access) and Project BINHI (Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest for the Impoverished), was held on December 2, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center. |
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GFMIC, Inc. confers accounting, budget systems award to DOST-ITDI The Government Financial Management Innovators Circle (GFMIC), Inc. conferred to DOST-ITDI the 2024 eNGAS and eBudget System User Entity Award in rites during the 2024 GFMIC Membership Conference held on November 20 to 22, 2024 at the Crown Legacy Hotel in Baguio City. |
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AGAP, Inc. cites DOST-ITDI as 2023 Most Outstanding Accounting Office AGAP President Ester A. Aldana and COA Chairperson Hon. Gamaliel A. Cordoba awarded DOST-ITDI as one of 2023's Most Outstanding Accounting Offices in rites during the 2024 AGAP (Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines) Annual Convention-Seminar held on October 9 to 12, 2024 at the IC3 Convention Center, Cebu City. |
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DOST-NAST cites DOST-ITDI for industrial design, utility model, international publication awards The National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST) cited DOST-ITDI in three major award categories in rites during the 2024 DOST Intellectual Property Awards Ceremony held on November 25, 2024 at the Vivere Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. |
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On November 20, 2024, the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and South Korea’s Korea Testing and Research Institute (KTR) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is aimed at nurturing innovation and addressing climate change. |
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ITDI features RTE Pack of Duty Food Series in 2024 Korea Invention Fair DOST-ITDI, through its Packaging Technology Division (PTD), joined the DOST Philippines delegation to the 2024 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) held on November 27-30, 2024 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. |
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DOST-ITDI joins MMDA's Road to Zero Waste with SWM innovations DOST-ITDI joined the Metro Manila Development Authority's (MMDA) move to reduce waste through the Road to Zero Waste Summit held on November 10-11, 2024 at the UNILAB's Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. |
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DOST-ITDI develops SAFEWTRS technology benefitting Region 1 to access safe drinking water Clean water is life! Thanks to the Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) for developing a water filtration system called “SAFEWATRS” capable of treating unclean water and producing potable drinking water in some areas of the Ilocos Region. |
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DOST-ITDI swears into office its two new Division Chiefs Today, November 14, 2024, two new division chiefs, Engr. Marianito T. Margarito as the Chief of Materials Science and Ms. Theresa Marie N. Chan-See as Chief of Technological Services were sworn into office by Dr. Annabelle V. Briones, Director of the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology. |
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DOST-ITDI develops okara-based food products, gears for market entry The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI), responding to the health-conscious populace's clamor for nutritious food and drink products, has explored and tapped the potential of okara or soya pulp to produce highly nutritious and protein-loaded beverages and pastries. |
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DOST-ITDI Honored with Maturity Level 2 Award by Civil Service Commission In recognition of its commitment to improving its human resource management systems, the Department of Science and Technology’s Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) was awarded the prestigious Maturity Level 2 in the Human Resource System under the Enhanced Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). |
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Dr. Quizon is new ITDI Director III On October 8, 2024, Dr. Janet F. Quizon is officially the new Director III of the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology. Dr. Quizon was sworn into office by DOST Sec. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. at the Office of the Secretary’s Conference Room, DOST building in Bicutan, Taguig City. |
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Engr. Ceruma earns prestigious back-to-back Engineering Certifications Engr. Divine Rhea J. Ceruma, a Science Research Specialist II at the Chemicals and Energy Division (CED) of the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), has achieved significant milestones in her professional career by obtaining two highly regarded engineering certifications. |
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DOST-ITDI Cosmetics R&D Laboratory secures Halal Certification The Industrial Technology Development Institute’s (DOST-ITDI) Halal Cosmetics Research and Development Laboratory under the Standards and Testing Division (STD) acquired its Halal Certification from the International Halal Integrity (IHI) Alliance Ltd., Malaysia on August 9, 2024. |
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DOST-ITDI Salt Technologies win at the 2024 NICE Presidential Awards The Department of Science and Technology's Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has been honored with the 2024 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) Presidential Awards for its two innovative salt technologies. |
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A ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding took place on August 1, 2024, with the key players from the Philippine government, the private sector, and the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) inked the agreement to work on the newly launched government project “Timbangan ng Bayan”. |
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GovMedia Conference and Awards 2024 is a pinnacle event where innovation meets recognition. It recognizes outstanding government projects and initiatives in the Asia Pacific, highlighting trends and best practices transforming the public sector. ITDI takes pride in the DOST OneLab’s recognition highlighting its role in enhancing testing, calibration, and technical services to support the country's economic evolution. |
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ITDI-STD presents a food safety study on nitrite at the APFAN International Workshop 2024 The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) - Standard and Testing Division (STD) through Ms. Ma. Rachel V. Parcon, RCh, MSc, Chief Science Research Specialist of the STD participated in the 2024 Asia Pacific Food Analysis Network (APFAN) International Workshop with the theme "Advancing Food Analysis, Safety and Testing Standards for Global Comparability" held on 15-17 July 2024 at the Everly Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia. |
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ITDI@123: Siyensiya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon Alay ay Solusyon at Oportunidad sa Bagong Pilipinas Noong ika-1 ng Hulyo 2024 nagdiwang ang ITDI ng ika-123 taong Anibersayo ng pagkakatatag na may temang “Siyensya, Teknolohiya at Inobasyon Alay ay Solusyon at Oportunidad sa Bagong Pilipinas.” |
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DOST-ITDI becomes one of the esteemed partners of Shimadzu Philippines After the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI), Shimadzu Philippines Corporation (SPC), and Shimadzu Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd (SAP) sealed their fruitful and continuous partnership with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in December 2023, this milestone paved the way for DOST-ITDI’s recognition as one of SPC’s esteemed partners during the company's "A Toast for Excellence" held at the Grand Hyatt Manila last July 11, 2024. |
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DOST-ITDI joins RSTW and 1st Leg of HANDA PINAS Exhibitions in Ilocos Norte The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) joined and participated as an exhibitor during the 2024 RSTW and HANDA PINAS Exhibitions held back-to-back and simultaneously in one venue on July 3-5, 2024 at Plaza Del Norte Hotel in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. |
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DOST-ITDI food processing facility on wheels showcase at PAASE Symposium Exhibit On July 15-16, 2024, the Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) joined the Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Symposium Exhibit held at the Baker Hall of the University of the Philippines Los Banos. |
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DOST-ITDI and PFST Forge Partnership to Promote Science and Technology In a landmark collaboration, the Department of Science and Technology-IndustrialTechnology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) and the Philippine Foundation of Science and Technology (PFST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The agreement aims to foster the promotion of science and technology across various sectors, facilitate the transfer of DOSTITDI-developed technologies to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other stakeholders, and develop mutually beneficial programs and projects. |
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DOST-ITDI Wins Prestigious Institutional Energy Management Award at AEE 2024 Regional Awards In recognition of its outstanding efforts to optimize its energy management, the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has been honored with the Institutional Energy Management Award at the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) 2024 Regional Awards for the Asia Pacific Rim Region. |
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DOST-ITDI launches its Airspeed Laboratory on World Metrology Day 2024 The Department of Science and Technology's Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), through its National Metrology Division, celebrated the World Metrology Day on May 21, 2024, by unveiling its state-of-the-art airspeed laboratory. |
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DOST Tech on Wheels "FoodtrIP" is rolling to Mindoro this April 2024 The FoodtrIP or Food on the road innovation and processing is a model processing plant on wheels with modules for different sections and processing auxiliaries. DOST MIMAROPA’s thermal processing truck features a water retort capable of producing shelf stable food products. This deployable food processing facility aims to extend the reach of STI-based, value-adding interventions for the agri-fisheries sector of MIMAROPA |
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DOST joins SIDA Council to tip up salt industry On March 11, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act 11985 or the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act" or SIDA. With SIDA, science, technology, and research will pave the way for key government agencies to work through the maze of policies, economics, marketing, and other support services to enable salt farmers to bring back the glory days of the industry. |
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DOST represents Philippines in the UN S&T Global Cooperation Exhibit in Switzerland 15 April 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) represented the Philippines in the United Nations (UN) S&T Global Cooperation Exhibit in Switzerland organized by the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) Secretariat held from April 15 to 19, 2024. |
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DOST-ITDI's water, salt innovations cited in the 49th Geneva Inventions Exhibition The world's largest annual event devoted exclusively to invention cited two of DOST-ITDI's water and salt innovations. The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) held on April 17-21, 2024, at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland, showcased 1,035 entries from around the world, including 2 from DOST-ITDI and 9 from other DOST line agencies. |
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27th UNCSTD in Switzerland boosts KEEP UK-ITDI's hydrogen energy shot In its 27th session, CSTD emphasized two priority themes: “Data for Development” and “Global Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation for Development.” Here, the Philippines, represented by DOST through three of its agencies, namely, DOST-ITDI, DOST-FPRDI, and DOST Region XI, showcased projects currently being implemented through international collaboration to acknowledge the second priority theme. |
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DOST-ITDI IAC holds 2024 TechClinic on "Greening the BLUE" focused on 2022 EPR Law The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) held the 2024 DOST-ITDI Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) TechClinic with the theme “Greening the BLUE“ on March 14, 2024 at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. |
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RFICs-key to wealth creation, Science Chief "Food innovations open the door to the universal accessibility of food. But, our Regional Food Innovation Centers or RFICs elevate innovation to the next level," Science Chief Renato U. Solidum Jr. said in his message during the FIC Summit held on February 15, 2024 in Manila City. |
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DOST-ITDI developed Ready-To-Drink Cacao beverages soon to hit the market Cheer up, chocolate lovers! The Industrial Technology Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ITDI) has introduced its newly developed Ready-To-Drink Cacao beverages to the public with the recently concluded product press launch titled “2024 Cacao Cultural Ceremony on Shelf-Stable Beverages from Philippine Tablea” held on February 22, 2024 at the DOST-ITDI STICA-KM Platform in Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila. |
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