The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) conferred awards for seven (7) research and development (R&D) project teams for their outstanding implementation of different innovation activities.

Accorded the Excellence in Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Award are:

1. PERPSAT1: University of Perpetual Help System (UPHS) Amateur Satellite Ground Station Development of the UPHS DALTA in Las Piñas. This technology allows students and faculty members to communicate with artificial satellites in space. 

(4th from left) Project Leader, Engr. Lorena Ilagan of the University of Perpetual Help Las Piñas with the DOST Executive Director Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (6th from left) during the awarding of the Excellence in Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Awards as part of the celebration of the PCIEERD’s evaluation conference held in Makati City on June 19, 2024. The project being awarded is titled “PERPSAT1: UPHSD Amateur Satellite Ground Station Development.”.

2. Kwadra 1905 Technology Business Incubator (KTBI) implemented by the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U).

 (4^th from left) Project Leader Karlo Sira of the Iloilo Science and Technology University with the DOST Executive Director Dr. Enrico C. Paringit (3^rd from left) and Engr. Niñaliza H. Escorial, Deputy Executive Director of PCIEERD (2^nd from left), during the awarding of the Excellence in Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Awards as part of the celebration of the PCIEERD’s evaluation conference held in Makati City on June 19, 2024. The project being awarded is titled “Establishment of the DOST-ISAT U K’DRA 190 Technology Business Incubator (KTBI).

3. The establishment of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Research Laboratory (SoFFRel) in Pangasinan State University. This laboratory housed advanced tools including an Industrial 3D Printer, Desktop 3D Printer, 3D Laser Printer, and consumable materials for 3D printing. 

(4th from left) Project Leader Mr. Rex Basuel of the Pangasinan State University together with the Executive Director, Dr. Enrico C. Paringit of DOST-PCIEERD (2nd from left), and the other representatives of the Human Resources and Institution Development Division during the awarding of the Excellence in Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Awards as part of the celebration of the PCIEERD’s Evaluation Conference held in Makati City on June 19, 2024. The project being awarded is under the Institution Development Program, titled "Solid Free from Fabrication Research Laboratory (SoFFRel).

4. The LMS Solutions Philippines which developed an integrated school management and content library system for K-12 schools. This technology reduces workload among teachers by digitally managing school operations like student enrollment, faculty monitoring, learning management, and assessment reporting which are usually assessed by various regulatory and educational accreditation agencies.

(3rd from left) Project Leader Jonald Justine Itugot of LMS Solutions Philippines OPC is joined by the officers of DOST-PCIEERD during the evaluation conference and awarding of the Excellence in Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Awards held in Makati City on June 19, 2024. The project being awarded is titled "Enhancement and Validation of Cerebro (An Integrated School Management and Content Library System for K–12 Schools).

5. Mindanao State University – Naawan’s NanoTox Project which accurately assesses the toxicity level of various nanomaterials. This project paves the way for safer nanotechnology applications and responsible development of nanomaterials. 

(3rd from left) Project Leader Dr. Rey Capangpangan from Mindanao State University-Naawan with the DOST PCIEERD team and other staff from MSU during the awarding ceremony of the Excellence in the Project Implementation and Completion (EPIC) Awards held in Makati City on June 19, 2024. The project being awarded is titled "In Solico Nanotoxicology Evaluation of Engineered Nanomaterials: Bridging the Data Gap on Experimental Approaches for Toxicity Appraisal with Implications to Nanomaterials Risk Assessment and Nano-Safety."

6. The Ateneo de Manila University in partnership with the Philippine National Police for the Basic Training Course for PNP Personnel on the Fundamentals of Chemical Safety and the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). The project trained PNP- Firearms and Explosives Office (FEO) personnel in basic chemistry, necessary for safe handling of firearms and explosives, detecting illicit activities, conducting investigations, and collaborating with field experts.

006 (8th from left) Project Leader Dr. Fabian Dayrit of the Ateneo de Manila University with the PCIEERD team during the awarding ceremony of EPIC for the project titled “Basic Training Course for PNP Personnel on the Fundamentals of Chemical Safety and the Safety Data Sheet." The event is held on June 19, 2024, in Makati City.

7. The PECTIN-CARRAGEENAN MIXTURES: High Precision Characterization of Hydrogel Heterogeneity Properties with Optical Tweezers and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) Imaging of the University of San Carlos in Cebu City.

(3^rd from left) Project Leader Romel Bacabal of the University of San Carlos, during the awarding ceremony of EPIC for the project titled “PECTIN: CARRAGEENAN MIXTURES: High Precision Characterization of Hydrogel Heterogeneity Properties with Optical Tweezers and FESEM Imaging." The event is held on June 19, 2024, in Makati City. 

DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. lauded the research teams who received the EPIC awards.  “We look forward to the project outputs of our researchers being used by the Filipinos in the long run. Our desire to have our citizens benefit from our R&D outputs powers the strong drive to push towards technology commercialization,” he said.