The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) features world-class Pinoy technologies and innovations during its annual National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) this coming July 24-28, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Dubbed “Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness”, the weeklong event will engage the public in interactive and exciting exhibits, and lively forums and discussions featuring the different DOST projects and programs that are aimed at enhancing every Filipino’s life through science, technology, and innovation.

The 2015 NSTW will then again zero in on the Eight DOST Outcomes which all focus on strengthening the country’s industries, SMEs, human resource capabilities, e-governance, and disaster preparedness.

With the theme Technology-backed Local Industries for Global Competitiveness, the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), as the lead agency for Outcome 3 or Industry Competitiveness, will be showcasing the latest DOST technologies and state of the art facilities that are now helping to boost local industries. Industriyaman is the banner for Outcome 3.


For its anchor exhibit, the Centrally-powered Hybrid Road Train or CRT, a project headed by the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) will be presented. Exhibit goers may go inside the train’s head coach which will be displayed inside the SMX Hall but for a more interactive experience, they can try the free demo ride. Demo rides going around SMX will be conducted everyday at a scheduled time in the morning and one in the afternoon.

This year, PCIEERD will be featuring its Intelligent Transport System Program and Energy-related projects such as the Smart Grid, Smart Wire, Nanowire, and Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Station better known as Charm. In addition, the EcoSep, an organomineral technology which was used to deodorize the wastewaters of Boracay in time for the APEC Summit will also be featured.

Other technologies to watch out for in the Outcome 3 booth include the Forest Products Research and Development Institute’s (FPRDI) Bamboo Veneer Lathe, Bamboo Flattening Machine, and other Bamboo preservation methods. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), on the other hand, will be showcasing their laboratories/facilities that can be tapped by local companies for various needs and purposes. This includes ITDI’s Food Innovation Center, Advanced Material Testing Center (ADMATEL), the Rubber Testing Facility, Proficiency Testing Center, and Nanotechnology Laboratory. Aside from this, ITDI will also feature their Metrology in Industry and Cleaner Production Project.

Further, MIRDC will be exhibiting their testing facility in support of automotive components and parts and food processing equipment that they have developed. As for the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), the Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles, a P54-M project that will help put tropical fabric in mainstream market as well as the Regional Handloom Center, and their Natural Dyes and Silkscreen Printing Technology will be featured. The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) will also be featuring their Radiation Processing technology through electron beam and gamma radiation. PNRI’s tracing of pollutants through isotopic and nuclear techniques and other nuclear and allied services will also be introduced to the public.

The line-up of forums for Outcome 3 includes ITDI’s “Nanotechnology: Small but Terrible” on July 24, PTRI’s “Forum on Employee’s Uniform Quality Assurance Program” on July 25 and PTRI’s “That Thing Called Kawayan” on July 28. For its part, PCIEERD will be having the forum entitled, “Be Road Smart: The Philippines’ Intelligent Transport System and New PUV Standards” also on July 28.

Also part of the 2015 NSTW are the Regional Science and Technology Fairs to be held in select locations in North Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao from August to November. These science and technology fairs will be held to further promote the DOST technologies in the regions. Admission is free for all of these events. (Arlyn Joy P. Amata, PCIEERD)