Table of Contents

1 DIFFUSION OF KNOWLEDGE & TECHNOLOGIES

Technology Commercialization
Technology Diffusion

12 GENERATION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE & TECHNOLOGIES

R&D Priority Programs
Alternative Energy
Environment
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals

Other Priority Programs

Nano-Technology
Bioceramics
Surface Coatings

Patents

27 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

28 DELIVERY OF QUALITY S&T SERVICES

Information Services
Linkages

33 FINANCIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Organizational Chart
Key Officials
Director’s Message
It is with great pride that I present to you the 2006 Annual Report of the Industrial
Technology Development Institute highlighting its significant contributions to the DOST
8-point agenda, which supports the national goal of accelerating the country’s economic
growth.

In 2006, we provided technology support and helped build capacities of 80 enterprises

nationwide. I believe that our expanded efforts in upgrading capacities and improving the
productivity of the micro-, small and medium enterprises in the regions as well as in
stimulating the development of new enterprises made a significant difference and
remarkable impact in the regions’ economic landscape as we rally around what we
consider the anchor program of the Department – the Small Enterprises Technology
Upgrading Program (SET-UP). The DOST Regional Offices have truly complemented our
energies by providing vigorous support to all our endeavors. With more financial support
coming from the DOST, we hope to see 25 projects implemented in 2007 targeting around
100 enterprises to benefit from technological support and manpower training.

We have made ourselves very visible in the implementation of several laws and programs
of the government such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, National Metrology Act, and
the National Solid Waste Management Program, to mention a few, by making available
our developed technologies and our experts in the various fields of science. With the
imminent signing into law of the Biofuels Act, we made public some of our research
outputs on alternative fuels where the most recent one is using Jatropha curcas as
biodiesel. With another alternative fuel in the offing, we hope to duplicate our technology
commercialization success on coco-methyl ester (CME) as biodiesel.

Our search for new knowledge to develop new and innovative technologies is always
driven by our passion for finding the applications of science and technology in the market
that would translate to useful products and services at the same time safeguard the
health and safety of the people and of the environment.

I would like to believe that industry and other entities in the playing field have now
recognized the significant presence of ITDI in the field of science and technology.
Partnerships forged with local organizations continue to prove this as we generate more
contract researches in 2006 summing up to almost 1000 contract projects and services.
International linkages likewise proved the relatively growing recognition of our strength in
the S&T arena, which on the other hand have helped us also generate additional
resources for our research endeavors by leveraging the modest facilities and expertise we
have.

As in the past years, I always emphasize the need to sustain our efforts, to continue on
honing our skills and to embrace changes as we reengineer our work processes to improve
our efficiency and effectiveness. Let us continue to exude enthusiasm and professionalism
in our work and inspire others to help in our country’s bid for progress.

NUNA E. ALMANZOR, Ph.D.

Director
DIFFUSION OF & Technology
Commercialization
KNOWLEDGE AND
ITDI Enters into a Licensing Agreement
TECHNOLOGIES with RAPC on Coco Methyl Ester
Technology Transfer
Realizing its vision of propelling industrial
development, ITDI was able to create viable
technologies that are cost–effective and affordable
to micro, small and medium-scale enterprises
(MSMEs) that would provide more job opportunities. Considered a
breakthrough in the
Technology generators were able to transfer their
R&D outputs into tangible results via enterprise commercialization of
alternative fuels, Rasza
development. R&D results were also passed on to
existing enterprises aimed at improving their Agro Produce
Corporation (RAPC), in
productivity, true to ITDI’s rallying call “Our
Business Is Industry.” Measurable results on San Pablo City entered
into a non-exclusive
technologies transferred were realized through the
active participation and support of the DOST licensing agreement with
ITDI on the production
Regional Offices.
of coconut methyl ester
(CME) or bio-diesel. The
Continuous technical assistance, monitoring
and training that cater to technology adoptors’ agreement with RAPC is
in response to the
needs were rendered on the following: styro-oven;
coconut methyl ester; acetator; biomass-fired coffee government’s call for the
roaster; water retort; calamansi juice drink use of bio-fuels (fuels
from plants) amidst
concentrate; essential oil extractor; high purity
salt; virgin coconut oil, and bioreactor. environmental concerns
on poor air quality as
well as goals to achieve
energy supply security
and affordability of fuels
and lessen dependence
on imported oil. Mr.
Romulo M. Awayan,
president of RAPC signed
the agreement in
November 2006 as the
first private sector
licensee for the
production of CME for a
period of five years.
Utilizing the
abundance of coconuts in
the country, the CME
technology
developed by
ITDI is
environment-
friendly, has
lesser
greenhouse gas
emission,
operates on
conventional
engines and can
be used and blended
with diesel. Moreover,
CME has superior
lubricity and detergency
properties, safe on
storage, non-toxic and is
biodegradable. Republic
Act No. 9367 or Biofuels
Act of 2006 mandates
the use of bioethanol at
5% blend with gasoline
within 2 years of the
effectivity of the Act,
10% within 4 years.
Biodiesel on the other
hand, should be used at
1% blend within 2 years
from effectivity of the
Act, 2% within 4 years.
ITDI will
continuously monitor and
assist in the production
of the biodiesel and will
provide training to the
plant personnel.
Meanwhile, RAPC assures
ITDI that they will
conform to the
standards. This licensing
agreement with RAPC
will hopefully encourage
other manufacturers to
invest on the technology.
Melting Oven Recycles Plastic Wastes into 1. c/o Joel Quintana 1 unit each for Silay,
Value-Added Products E.B. Magalona Victoria, Talisay, Bago,
Sagay and Manapla,
Negros, Occidental
innovations.
As an added
2. Mayor G. Flores 1 unit for Iloilo, Miagao
benefit, the
technology 3. Dr. Judea Millora 3 units for Boracay,
partially solves Caticlan, Aklan
the gargantuan 4. Dr. Galang, Swar 1 unit for Quezon City
garbage Plan Miriam College
problem posed 5. Mayor Duterte’s 1 unit for Davao City
by these waste Office
materials. 6. Councilor Archibald 1 unit for Cebu City
7. Ben Linatoc 1 unit for Lipa, Batangas
Above-named 8. Glen Concepcion 1 unit for Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Foamed technology utilizes 9. Mayor O. Rodriguez 1 unit for San Fernando,
polystyrene or styropor another waste - used Pampanga
and sando bag plastic cooking oil, for melting
wastes, the most the waste materials. The
common discarded complete system consists
packaging materials that The technology Since the melting
of steel casserole with has 2 awards: Second oven is portable and can
clutter and clog drains cover, a double -
and esteros can now be Prize Winner - Likha be brought to where the
jacketed oven body, LPG Award, Creative garbage is,
melted with a stand- burners, steel downspout
alone, portable and Research category in the transportation cost is
and a chimney with hood National Inventors Week minimized, thus
affordable melting oven. for exhaust of smoke and
The melted wastes can (NIW) Competition 2005; increasing the
gas emission. Toxicity First Prize also in the profitability of the
be molded into value- tests on its gas
added products such as NIW 2006. In the PESO technology. The plastic
emissions conducted at Challenge, it qualified as recycling innovation has
blocks, tabletop tiles, the Environmental
pots, and lately, into FINALIST (results drawn national interest
Division of ITDI and awaited early in 2007). with the articles in
novelty items like National Chemistry
figurines. To date, the Said award is patterned August 2004 issue of
Instrumentation Center after the MIT $ 100k Entrepreneur Magazine
technology has been of Ateneo de Manila
adopted locally by about Entrepreneurship entitled “Styrofoam and
University attest to theCompetition, the most back” and Nov. 6, 2005
20 adoptors. Some have safety of use of the
developed different prestigious of its kind in issue of Manila Bulletin
developed oven. the USA. Such awards entitled “Styropor
product lines using the
melting oven, which now validate the feasibility Recycling Addresses
The latest studies conducted by Urban Solid Waste
costs approximately technology adopter is the MAPUA Institute of
PHP 80,000. Problem.” It was also
Local Government Unit of Technology, Polytechnic featured in Kabuhayang
San Fernando, University of the Swak na Swak, hosted
The melting oven Pampanga, for whom
has been improved and Philippines, De La Salle by Amy Perez on
ITDI conducted a training University, Ateneo de Channel 2. Moreover,
is now mechanized with on the operation of the
the incorporation of a Manila University, Far the technology will soon
styro-oven. Another Eastern University, be published in Maxim
motor. It can melt 50 kg potential taker (‘06) is
of waste materials in 2 University of the International Magazine.
the Barangay Council of Philippines and Asian Patent application for the
hrs. The technology San Teodoro,
generators conducted Institute of Management, Utility Model of the
Municipality of Mabini, (ITDI inclusive), which process has been
lecture-demonstrations Batangas. Other
leading to adoption by all indicate that the filed/assigned a patent
technology adoptors technology is indeed number.
several takers who have include:
come up with product profitable.

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Water Retort Sterilizes Packed Foods Isabela Cooperative Produces
Ready-to-Drink Calamansi juice
for food processors
to shift to retort
pouches as an the product,
alternative with brand
packaging for name Isabela
thermally was improved
processed by ITDI-
products. A retort Packaging R&D
pouch is preferable Center (PRDC).
due to the high Previously,
cost of tin cans and glass calamansi was
ITDI designed a jars. Pouches are tapped solely
technology improvement lightweight, easy to for the
using combined steam open, environment- production of
and water, (instead of friendly as these could Realizing the Wagas soap.
pure steam) to sterilize be recycled into value - abundance of calamansi
packed foods (in tin added products, cut during its peak season, ITDI’s enterprise
cans, flexible pouches or down on process time the Isabela Citrus module for calamansi
glass jars). Fabrication of and conform to Growers Development juice drink concentrate
the ITDI-designed water regulations of thermally Cooperative (ICGDC) of can process 500 kg of
retort costs about processed foods. Aurora, Isabela adopted calamansi within an 8-hr
PHP 350,000 as against ITDI’s technology on operation. It consists of
its imported counterpart In June 2006, the calamansi juice drink an ITDI- fabricated
at PHP 750,000. This is National Development concentrate. The hydraulic press, filter
capable of sterilizing 64 Authority (NDA), Quezon cooperative now with stainless steel trays,
pouches of 1.5 kilogram City adopted the produces and sells the a thermal kettle and a
capaity or 50 pouches of technology for the design concentrate in two sizes: filling machine. The
2 kg-capacity. and set up of its water 1 L at PHP 80 and 500 entire production system
circulation retort facility mL at PHP 40. Total is modular & mobile and
The technology which ensures the quality sales of 1,120 and 8,960 can thus be transported
has a marked advantage of fresh milk or milk bottles soared from to calamansi farms not
of being able to sterilize blend products, free from September ‘05 to only to take advantage
foods packed in either microorganisms, with a December ’06 from initial of the fruit’s seasonal
rigid or flexible shelf life of 6 months. sales of 600 and 900 glut but also to control
containers. The During the year, bottles, respectively. farm gate price for the
foremost reason is the technical assistance in From the concentrate, farmers’ benefit. The
introduction of counter the installation and the cooperative shifted process also proves
pressure to prevent improvement of a steam to a more consumer- suitable for other citrus
containers from bursting. retort, heat penetration preferred ready-to-drink varieties.
It has an average and distribution tests and calamansi juice, which
come-up time (time it lecture-demonstrations sells at PHP 15 per 500 For the year,
takes for the product to on food preservation and mL and PHP 12.50 per technical intervention
reach required Good Manufacturing 355 mL. and monitoring of
temperature for heat Practices were conducted existing processing
sterilization) of 28.35 for Escaba Foods Profits could be facilities on sweetened
minutes set to a Corporation in San Pablo maximized when calamansi concentrate
processing temperature City. In previous years, production of calamansi were conducted
of 116oC. Come-up time design and fabrication of concentrate is done only purposely for Good
and cooling time, are water retort was during peak season when Manufacturing Practice
much faster than the transferred to cost of the fruit ranges (GMP)/plant set-up
ordinary steam retort. NDA-Davao & Cebu (food from PHP 75 to PHP 150 requirements,
manufacturers) per 30 kg- bag compared identification of
The water retort cooperative. to PHP 1,000 plus during technology gaps and
provides an opportunity off season. Packaging of status of

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commercialization. 20L, after 7 days of included as service),
These were conducted conditioning. Vinegar manual on the operation, Bioreactor
for Aklan State obtained has a titrable which includes
University - Aklan; acidity of 4.5% or higher propagation and other To date, a total of
Isabela Citrus Growers compared with that of its services i. e., in the 22 bioreactors were
Development commercial counterpart, start-up operations, installed in different sites
Cooperative (ICGDC) - at 4%. Coconut sap, training on the throughout country,
Aurora, Isabela; Pinuyak spent mango syrup, operation, trouble- tapping the services of
Farmers Multipurpose pineapple/fruit juices, shooting. After-sales
Cooperative (PINF-MPC) and other raw materials service is also provided
- Lala, Lanao del Norte; with fermentable sugar as an added service for
and Tugdaan Food like juice from fruit technology takers within
Processing Center in wastes (e.g. pulps, peels Metro Manila.
Naujan, Oriental
Mindoro. Technlogy Adoptors Vinegar # of
Product Acetator
Units
Acetator Produces
Claire Ablan coco vinegar 1
Natural Vinegar Quezon City ITDI-accredited
Lt. Mario Chico coco sap 1 fabricators. Lately, 5
Javier, Leyte
bioreactors have been
Jose Zabarte molasses vinegar 1
installed as follows: 3
Tui, Batangas
Dr.Roberto Guarte coco vinegar 1
units of ST 500 type in
LSU Baybay, Leyte Boracay; and 2 units of
Mrs. Ricafort coco vinegar 1 ST 1,000 in La Trinidad,
LGU, Pagbilao, Quezon Benguet. In addition, a
FARDEC-PACAP, Bohol coco vinegar 2 500 kg/day unit has
Tools & Concepts for coco sap vinegar 9 been commissioned in
Development Inc. Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Also,
(TCCD), Tolosa, Leyte a demonstration facility
A 200 L acetator, Agripa , Bohol coco vinegar 1 has been installed in
designed and fabricated Mayor Abalon coco vinegar 1 Muntinlupa City. Orders
by ITDI for a continuous UEP Catarman from Muntinlupa, Tanay,
24-hr production has Mr. Kintanar coco vinegar 1 La Trinidad, Mabini
shortened the period for Mandaue, Cebu &Tanauan, Batangas for
vinegar production from CLSU, Munoz, Nueva Ecija coco vinegar 1
a total of 10 additional
the traditional Dr. Felomino Mamuad coco vinegar 1
units were received
fermentation time of 2 PCC-CLSU, Munoz,
Nueva Ecija before end of 2006.
months to 1 day, after a These will be fabricated
7-day conditioning during the first quarter
Total number of units 21
period. Twenty one units 2007. Four models of
of acetator have been composting bioreactors
& pomace) could be A Business
purchased for the for accelerated
processed in the Opportunity Plan (BOP)
adoption of the composting of
acetator. Technology- proposes to sell 1- L
technology on producing biodegradable municipal
takers are listed herein, bottle @ PHP 19. With a
(natural fermentation) solid wastes have
with the respective unit production cost of
vinegar. This technology already been
vinegar type: PHP 14.71, it estimates
hopes to displace or commercialized, namely:
an annual income of
totally eradicate the ST 500 (500 kg/day), ST
The Industrial PHP 30,577 and a cash
practice of preparing 1000 (1000 kg/day), RT
Research Foundation payback period of 2.9
vinegar from non-food 2000 (2 tons/day) and
(IRF), ITDI’s marketing years for an investment
grade glacial acetic acid, RT 3000 (3 tons/day).
arm, manages the of PHP 68, 781 in a
water and cloudifier by
distribution of the plant with a capacity of
dishonest traders. The Moreover, the
acetator kits. ITDI 7,200 L per year.
acetator allows for a technology for the mass
provides buyers with the
daily harvest of 15 – production of the
kit (assembly of its parts

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microbial inoculant has estimated to cost about
also been completed and PHP 60,000 (2005
is now ready for figure). The salt refining
technology transfer. The system with an
technology makes estimated monthly
available the production capacity of 20 sacks at
of the much-needed 50 kg per sack (2
garbage-eating microbes batches per day at
to jump start the 20-days operation/mo.)
fast-rate aerobic produces high purity salt
composting inside the with 95% to 97% NaCl.
bioreactor at a This would definitely
competitive cost. A facilitate the process of
technology package has iodization (adding iodine
been prepared for the in salt). Iodization
adoptors. allows salt producers to
be fully supportive of the
ASIN LAW or RA 8172.
& Technology The law promotes a
national salt iodization
Diffusion program to eliminate
iodine deficiency disorder
(IDD) and achieve a new
breed of healthier, more
intelligent, more
Gonzaga, Cagayan economically empowered
and globally competitive
Produces High Purity Filipinos. The use of
Salt Using ITDI’s iodized salt prevents
goiter and conforms with
Fractional Distillation the Fortification Law that
prescribes
addition of
micronutrients to
food to prevent
malnutrition.
To
address the
problem of low
quality salt
produced from
the traditional
A prototype cooking method
in Gonzaga, Cagayan,
developed in 2005 on
ITDI’s innovation on salt ITDI rendered technical
refining via fractional assistance in the
establishment of salt
crystallization method
continues to serve as a production facilities.
demonstration facility at Three of its barangays
the Institute. The namely Sta. Cruz, Ipil
process uses a rice-fired and Amunitan benefited
furnace, a dissolution from the facilities using
fractional crystallization
tank, a stainless steel
evaporating pan, iodizing method of the seawater,
machine and sealer without the need of
refining. Before the blower and temperature
technology transfer, only control instrument. It
85%-90% salt was costs approximately
generated by the crude PHP 800,000, a cheaper
method, which contains alternative compared
large amounts of various with its imported
impurities. counterpart, which is
Recrystallization was worth PHP 3 million
needed to improve the pesos (PHP 2M, if
salt quality and purchasing a second-
consequently meet the hand, German type).
requirements of
iodization. A Business The coffee
Opportunity Plan roaster, which can be
prepared May 2006 fired with available
proposes a selling price biomass in the area (rice
of PHP 300 per pack (@ hull, corn cobs, etc) can
40kg) with a unit cost of produce 80 -100 kg in an
PHP 173.82. This
promises an annual net
hour and produces coffee
comparable to its
income (after tax) of commercial counterpart.
PHP 84,319 and a cash An enhancement of the
payback period of 2.96 system includes
of 86 packs of salt at 40 installation of a
kg each. thermo-electro-
mechanical control for
Biomass-Fired Roaster temperature monitoring.
Coffee roasting is the
Produces Quality latest application of
ITDI’s gasifier-combustor
Coffee (as heat source)
technology.
Previous
applications
include: baking,
brick-making,
noodle- frying,
citronella
extraction and
candle-making.
Continuous
technical
assistance is
available in the
Reynante Rozul, a fabrication, operation
farmer from Amadeo,
and maintenance of the
Cavite adopted the ITDI- coffee-roasting system
designed biomass- fired from the Institute. The
coffee roaster in his
system can be
commercial production of transferred through a
coffee. The coffee
licensing agreement.
roasting system consists The gasifier can be
of a gasifier- combustor, fabricated by
roasting drum, furnace, ITDI-accredited
oscillating cooling pan,
bean classifier, suction
fabricators.
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Medium Heat Retains Nutrients in Virgin
Coconut Oil (VCO)
microbial and enzymatic
activities thus stabilizing
quality and prolonging
shelf life of VCO. To
ensure low moisture
level, a final step of
vacuum drying is
employed that further
prolongs the shelf-life of
the oil. The process
leads to retention of the
purest and unaltered
form of coconut oil,
hence the term virgin.
The consumers’
growing awareness of
the food and health
Modifying the wet benefits of VCO, aside
process with the use of a from its use in the
centrifuge in milk cosmetics,
separation in a relatively pharmaceutical, herbal
shorter time (less than 8 soap and aroma therapy
hr) and heating for about industries has led to the
90oC shows that ITDI increased consumption of
technology has a the product. In fact, the
competitive edge over country’s export volume
other methods to soared from 1.8 MT in
produce VCO. Contrary 2001 to 475.30 MT
to the popular belief that (equivalent to PHP 1.6M)
heating destroys the in 2005.
nutrients of coconut,
analyses of the product To provide
proved that the fatty acid technical assistance
profile, especially lauric through training and use
acid has not been of facilities, the Institute
altered. Lauric acid, said has maintained its
to be an important enterprise module (EM)
component of breast milk for the production of
improves immune VCO. ITDI’s facilities
system and has a consist of a grater, milk
powerful antimicrobial extractor, centrifuge,
effect that can kill a wide jacketed kettle, oil filter,
variety of infectious filling tank and vacuum
organisms. Heating, dryer capable of
indirectly by the use of processing 500 nuts per
steam or hot water shift and cost about
jacket avoids exposure of PHP 500 thousand. These
the oil to high can be leased for
temperatures and PHP 5,200 per day,
inactivates both
depending on the period
of use (in days), based
on the production
volume. One of the
users of ITDI facilities is
the Association of
Employees for Scientific
Endeavors (AESE) of
ITDI. Its president
acknowledges expansion
of its capital from a
meager amount over a
three-year period.
Moreover, members
attest to claims of health
benefits by users, amidst
competing commercial
brands. In fact,
production can not meet
the growing demand of
its consumers of the 230
mL bottle at PHP 125
each.
Hydro-Steam Jacketed
Extractor Improves
Essential Oil
Production
ITDI’s hydro-
steam jacketed essential
oil extractor has
increased in initial
capacity from 25 to 125
kg. Designed by ITDI
and fabricated by a
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private fabricator, with
ITDI’s supervision, the
extractor is equipped
with a steam pressure
release valve and
pressure gauge. It has a
cohobation cylinder,
which makes it more
efficient, a loading
mechanism and a chain
block. Fabrication cost
was estimated to be
about PHP 170,000.
This improved
model was installed at
Bgy. Poblacion, Sapian,
Capiz upon the request
of the Golden Ladies
Organization, a non-
governmental
organization. The NGO,
aware of the potential of
about 20,000
ylang-ylang trees planted
along Capiz’ national
roads and highways,
benefited from ITDI’s
continuous technical
assistance on the on site
production of essential
oils from citronella and
eucalyptus.
With this
technology
enhancement, a
successful enterprise
development on
essential oil extraction
could minimize the
country’s dependence on
imported essential oils
estimated at 90% of the
country’s requirement of
US$ 56.61M (Jan.- Oct.
2005 figure). Essential
oils are being used in
various consumer
products such as
perfumes, cosmetics,
personal care products,
pharmaceuticals,
candles, food additives,
beverages, toilet and
household products and
other chemical products.
Technology Business Incubators
FACILITY CLIENT PROCESS/PRODUCT
Technology
Business Incubators Food Dehydration Cavite Apparel Vacuum Frying of: Pineapple,
(TBIs) are facilities that Malate, Manila Potatoes &
allow for ‘incubation’ of Bananas
businesses by providing
Marigold Bananas
client/partners the use of Commodities Corp.
facilities and equipment Maybunga, Pasig City
for trial production and
market- testing of Exquisite Garlic & Onion
certain products prior to Sta. Rosa, Laguna
commercialization.
KSK Food Products Garlic & Onion
Available TBIs Bigoy, Caloocan City
include: Virgin Coconut
Sievas de San Jose Langka,Tahong
Oil (VCO); fruit Rosario, Cavite & Squid
processing; liquid food
products processing; Ryuki Fujinohara Tahong &
laundry soap & other Parañaque City Talaba
personal care products;
water retort; Lorna Placerda Spray Drying of: Dalandan, &
glassblowing; essential Tarlac Pito-pito
oil extraction; and plastic Extract
recycling facilities.
Mary Jane Madling Calamansi
Through the incubators, Sta. Mesa, Manila Extract
clients have gained
confidence/ competency
and have thus been able Romeo N. Dizon Egg Yolk
to market test their San Fernando City,
intended product/s. The Pampanga
following are the list of
clients who benefited T. Sison Commercial Drum Drying of : Chicken &
Pangasinan Vegetable
from the use of these
Broth
facilities.
ECJ Farms Marketing Freeze Drying of: Durian
Makati City

Pilapil Int’’l. Enterprises Cabinet Drying: Fruits &

Meycauayan, Bulacan Vegetables

Benjamin Ang Fruits &

Ermita, Manila Vegetables

Alter Trade Corporation Fruits &

Bacolod City Vegetables

Mr. Pete’s Kitchen Station Dehydration of: Lemongrass

Cainta, Rizal

Virgin Coconut Oil Helen Grace Aranda VCO

Production - Las Piñas City
Modified Wet
Processing Method Sunrise Virgin Coconut Oil VCO
Mandaluyong City

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 FACILITY CLIENT PROCESS/PRODUCT

Virgin Coconut Oil Sanchez Mina Integrated VCO

Production - Cooperative Service
Modified Wet Cagayan
Processing Method
Malou Gervacio VCO
Las Piñas City

Jupri Delantar, Tarlac

Claire C. Alba, Quezon City VCO

Water Retort Ready Foods Manufacturing

Corporation, Makati City

Thermal Processing Ramed Food Manufacturing Strawberry Puree

Line Caloocan City & Stabilized Corn

Phil-Asia Neutraceutical Yacon Juice

Quezon City

Hi-las Marketing Frozen Mango Puree

Corporation, Taguig City

Jocelyn Chua Bottled Gulaman Juice

San Juan, Metro Manila

Jose Amparo Fish Farm Bottled Bangus in Oil

Butuan City

Fil Choice Food Industries, Chick & Green Peas in Cans

Inc., Malabon, M.M.

GS Manufacturing Services, Banaba Herbal Drink

Inc., Quezon City

Glassblowing NCA Lab. Phils., Inc. Repair of: Glasswares

Makati City

Pancake Haus, Inc. Burette

Makati City

Ronald Mariblanca Slight Glass

Las Piñas City

Luisita C. de Guzman, Ph.D. Fabrication of: 2 Glass

UP Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo Reactors

Ma. Lourdes Aquino Glass Melting

Bacoor, Cavite

Linden Technologies Phils., Calibration/Etching of

Inc., Parañaque Graduated Cylinder

Soap Making Atikha, Inc. Soap & Personal Care Production

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Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)
Leads to Appropriate S&T Intervention for
SMEs
The Institute’s
active participation in the
Small Enterprises Tech-
nology Upgrading
Program (SET-UP) of
DOST served as an
effective channel for
ITDI’s technologies to
reach a wider segment of
micro, small and medium
scale enterprises
(MSMEs). These
constitute the backbone
of our economy. MSMEs
look up to ITDI for
solutions to problems on
technology developments
in their desire to be
competitive.
Continuous
technology needs assess-
ment (TNA) among tech-
nology takers was
conducted for prio-
ritization in the DOST-
SET-UP funding, from
among those who
wanted to avail of the
program. The TNA
activities were done in
coordination with the
department’s regional
offices which paved the
way for ITDI’s technical
assistance after the
approval for SET-UP
funding.
Fora were
conducted in CARAGA
and CAR to disseminate
information about
bioreactor units for a
more thorough under-
standing leading to
smooth techno-transfer
process. Analysis &
recommendation was
focus in the delivery of to Saudi nationals
appropriate S&T through S&T
intervention and information/technology
tech-transfer. exchange. DOST-NCR
on the other hand,
collaborated for the
Training conduct of training on
also prepared for the
“Safe & Proper Use of
technology needs of a ITDI conducted Food Additives” for
coffee processor in over 100 training members of the
Kalinga and accelerated programs on PHILFOODEX.
vinegar production in technologies/processes
Region 1 for possible including livelihood Other training
funding from SET-UP. projects, which benefited covered Cleaner
Needs appraisal for more than 3,000 Production: technologies
quality improvement of participants. These such as those conducted
sugar cane juice and covered food processing, for the International
muscovado were also metrology, personal care Wiring Systems, Tarlac
completed for producers product formulations, Productivity Council,
in Piat, Cagayan and cleaner production Betafoam Manufacturing
Bacolod. In Tacloban technologies, and the province of
City, needs evaluation environmental Negros Oriental.
was conducted for the management, solid Likewise, the IPCT also
establishment of a waste management, conducted CP assessors
common service facility packaging & other training in the NCR,
for micro and small food services. Regions 4, 6, and 10, in
processors, focusing on
cooperation
dried fruits.
with the
DOST
The technology
Regional
needs review of two
Offices.
producers of tablea
(chocolate) from San
Lastly,
Isidro and Mati, Davao
to enhance
City for the quality
packaging
improvement of their
development
products was
in the regions
completed. Calamansi
in support of
juice producers in South
In collaboration SET-UP and
Cotabato; and 3 banana
with the Technical the SME Development
processors in South
Education & Skills Plan, PRDC trained 29
Cotabato and Sultan
Development Authority packaging coordinators
Kudarat were also
assessed. Needs (TESDA) and the General on Basic Packaging
appraisal on dried Organization of Technical technology. It also
Education & Vocational conducted 24 Packaging
seaweeds production for
3 clients from Training (GOTEVOT), the & Labeling Seminars in
Institute conducted a the regions.
Catayongan, Natandol
and Ipil of San Jose, 3-week training program
on Food Processing for 9 For livelihood
Occidental Mindoro and
instructors from the technologies and
1 client from Alibog,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. metrology/ metrology-
Magsaysay, Occidental
The training package related training, the
Mindoro was completed
formed part of the following table shows the
for the year. Technology
needs assessment has country’s commitment to summary of the 2006
given ITDI the proper KSA in providing support activities.
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Technology/Processing Venue # of
Participants
26) Recycling of Styropor MSD, ITDI-IRC 10
1) Ampalaya tea FPD, ITDI 7 & Sando Bags
2) Banana Chips FPD, ITDI 11 27) GMP on Strawberry DOST, CAR 22
3) Banana Kalinga, Apayao 13 Processing & Fruits
4) Basic Glass Blowing Los Baños, Laguna 11 & Vegetable Dehydration
5) Basic Skills on Mango Sto. Domingo, 28) Thermal Processing San Pablo City 23
Ilocos Sur 13 & Retort Operations
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur 49 29) GMP, Camote & Guimaras, Iloilo 23
Mango Processing Batac, Ilocos Norte 28 Ube Processing
FPD, ITDI 18 30) Introduction to Shelf Life DOST, Bicutan 26
Dehydrated Mango FPD, ITDI 4 Studies of Food Products
CENMACO Inc., 31) Safe & Proper Use of DOST, Bicutan 29
San Juan, Mla. 5 Food Additives DOST, CAR, Benguet 15
Mango (Dried & Puree) FPD, ITDI 14 DOST, Cagayan De Oro 51
Mango & GMP Bulalacao, 32) Salt Production & San Jose, Occ.
Mindoro Or. 26 Iodization Technology Mindoro 22
Mango & Banana ITDI, Bicutan 9 33) Coconut Processing Surigao Island 20
34) GMP Awareness Los Baños, Laguna 33
6) Brick & Pottery Semirara Mining Lamut, Ifugao 21
Corp. 23 35) Energy Audit Mekeni, Food Corp.,
7) Calamansi FPD, ITDI 7 Pampanga 20
Tagudin, 36) Energy Audit Training Tower Inn, Davao City 20
Ilocos Sur 33 Course for SME’s
8) Candle Siquijor, Siquijor 32 37) Fish Drying Cum GMP & Socorro, Oriental
9) Cashew apple, nut Mabiga, Bataan 40 Plant Visit Mindoro 44
38) Glaze Preparation/ San Fernando,
processing, duhat
Application Pampanga 12
wine making
39) Production of Essential Oil CMD, ITDI 10
10) Fish FPD, ITDI 25
40) Food Processing Tech. FPD, ITDI 9
11) Hair Shampoo BOI, Makati 26
Training Programs
Kalibo, Aklan 23 41) Resin Bonded Artware La Paz, Iloilo City 18
12) Herbal Soap BOI, Makati 26 & Fiberglass Making Guimaras, Iloilo 29
13) Meat FPD, ITDI 20 42) Yacon & Lemongrass FPD, ITDI 5
Alay Buhay, QC 20 Processing
Victoria, Oriental 43) Composting Bioreactor Agusan del Sur 35
Mindoro 28 Technology
Gil Puyat Ave., 44) Verification of Price Marikina City 25
Makati 25 Computing Scales which
14) Mushroom Culture MGD, ITDI 9 Include Inspection/
& Spawn Production Milandec Foundation, 55 Verification Digita
Cagayan de Oro City Balances
Candelaria, Quezon 19 45) Geomechanical Testing/ MSD, ITDI 5
Marinduque 13 Evaluation of Clays for
Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija 7 Landfill Application
Capiz 9 46) Shelf Life Studies of BSU, Bulacan 22
15) Peanut Butter FPD, ITDI 14 Food Products
16) Personal Care Products CMD, ITDI 8 47) Expression of Uncertainty TRANSCO, Q.C. 17
17) Sampaguita Processing TLRC, Lucena City 40 in Measurements Iligan City 20
18) Sauces & Condiments FPD, ITDI 10 TRANSCO, Davao City 19
19) Shampoo Making Bagong Barrio, NML, ITDI 17
Cal. City 29 48) Introduction to Mass NML, ITDI 26
20) Smoked Fish Lobo, Batangas 24 Metrology
21) Soap Making CMD, ITDI 22 49) Calibration of Analytical/ NML, ITDI 24
Pasay City 221 Precision Balances
Biñan, Laguna 19 50) Verification of Weighing Parañaque, City 19
22) Soapmaking Using Odiongan, Romblon 42 Scales
Soapstock for CME plant 51) Proper Use & Calibration TRANSCO, Davao City 17
23) Sweet Potato Castillejos, Zambales 29 of Liquid at Glass
24) Tinapa/Boneless Bangus Bagong Barrio, Thermometer &
Cal. City 25 Temperature Gauges
25) Virgin Coconut Oil FPD, ITDI 52 52) Non-Contact Temperature NML, ITDI 54
Measurement

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S&T Promotion Activities

To expand achievement: the

awareness on the “Improvement of
Institute’s capabilities, Packaging Technology for
products and services, Philippine Products in the
ITDI continually pursued Regions”, via a press
promotional activities on conference during its
its latest R&D launching. ITDI
developments. R&D prepared 13 press
breakthroughs or R&D releases resulting to
innovations that address published articles in
certain concerns of the various news dailies
industry i.e., waste (unmonitored). Likewise,
disposal, cleaner broadcast releases
environment, cheaper resulted to 19 television
product alternatives or exposures and 30 radio
import substitutes must interviews for its
be brought to the technology promotion.
attention of prospective
users before they can be ITDI was also
utilized. able to gain media
mileage with its
Notable among expertise tapped for the
these activities are oil spill in Guimaras and
exhibits and technology/ the passage of the
trade fairs such as the Biofuels Act. It was
annual National DOST noteworthy to hear ITDI
S&T Fair, ITDI experts talk about
Foundation Anniversary technology innovations
(cum techno-clinic), on bioreactor composting
FEATI University’s 60th technology, jatropha
Anniversary, National curcas, styropor plastic
Confederation of waste recycling, biofuels
Employees, Go Negosyo technology, to mention a
(Market Market) and few. Amidst these
Independence Day promotional activities,
showcasing ITDI ITDI believes that
technologies. nothing beats exemplary
accomplishments in
The Institute also stirring up industrial
enhanced its linkage with development that would
media friends from create more job
television, radio, cyber opportunities for our
and print channels with people.
the continuous farming
out of press and
broadcast releases.
Toward the end of the
year, ITDI boosted its
Packaging R&D Center’s
(PRDC’s) milestone

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GENERATION OF & R&D Priority Programs
NEW KNOWLEDGE & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

TECHNOLOGIES Jatropha Oil for Methyl Ester Production

esterification
using acid and
base catalyst.
During the year Research and Yield of jatropha
2006, ITDI has development (R&D) methyl ester
implemented 104 R&D activities were in (JME) is 80-90%
projects that address accordance with the S&T based on the
pressing national national priority areas, weight of oil. The
problems and industry namely: alternative physico- chemical
needs. Twenty-five of energy, environment, properties of
these are contract biotechnology, samples of JME
researches with private pharmaceuticals and In support of the produced in the
companies and other priority areas. government’s efforts of laboratory complied with
individuals. Sixteen New knowledge and exploring possible the standards for
projects have funding technologies generated alternative sources of coconut methyl ester,
assistance from the are elucidated by the energy due to the based on the Philippine
Grants-In Aid Program of following highlights of present global oil National Standards (PNS)
the DOST and 1 from a accomplishments and via problems, studies have for petroleum products.
foreign funding scientific publications and been conducted to
institution-Japan patents applied/granted optimize the processing The same
International this year. parameters and procedure was followed
Cooperation Agency conditions in the for dried jatropha seeds
(JICA). The rest have transesterification of oil submitted by the
funding from the national extracted from the seeds Philippine Forest
coffers. of jatropha curcas, Corporation for
locally known as extraction and
“tuba-tuba.” esterification of oil.

The process
involves 2 stages of

Physico-Chemical Properties of JME

PROPERTY MEAN/RANGE
VALUE

Flash point Pensky MartensoC, min. 150

Kinetic viscosity @40oC, mm2/s 4.34
Water & sediments % vol. Max. <0.05
Sulfated ash % mass max. 0.02-0.04
Sulfur @ mass max. 0.001
Copper strip corrosion 3 hrs. @50oC max. Pass
Cetane number, min. 57.2
Carbon residue, 100% sample, % mass max. 0.05-0.11
Acid number, mg. KOH/g, max. 0.37
Free glycerine, % mass, max. 0.02
Total glycerine, % mass. Max. 0.22
Phosphorus, % mass, max. <0.001

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Rice Hull Gasifier Portable Biogas
Combustor Cuts Digester
Down Cost
for High
Temperature
Ceramic Firing
The MARIWASA
Siam Ceramics
recognized the need to
reduce the company’s
high operating expenses
on fuel and electricity The rapidly
bills. An ocular inspection increasing cost of
and evaluation of liquefied petroleum gas
technologies at ITDI led (LPG) triggered the
the company to search for an alternative
collaborate with the to LPG to help alleviate
Institute for the conduct our country’s energy
of trial runs on the crisis. Biogas can be
production of gas using derived from the
the ITDI-developed microbial digestion of
gasifier combustor locally available
technology for high biodegradable wastes i.e. sufficient for the cooking
temperature firing of household or kitchen
their ceramic products. wastes, animal manure,
and other non-toxic
Test runs organic materials in a
biogas digester. It is a
conducted by the plant
personnel using coconut mixture of gases
shell resulted to a 3-4% produced by
savings on fuel methanogenic
consumption in the firing microorganisms under
process. The ITDI anaerobic conditions.
research team rendered Methane is the major
trouble shooting during component (50-70%) of
biogas, which can be
trial runs of the system.
used as fuel for cooking.
The experiment The biogas digester or
encouraged MARIWASA reactor provides the
Siam Ceramics to proper conditions to
fabricate 2 modified convert the organic
gasifiers at 4 &12 cubic materials or wastes into
meters as part of their biogas. Animal manure,
continuing efforts to use chicken dung, and/or
biomass as heat source kitchen wastes are mixed
for ceramic production. with water at a ratio of
1:2 and fed to the
digester to produce
biogas, which burns with
a blue flame. The sludge,
which is produced as a
by-product of the
digestion process, can be
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dried and used as involves several factors
organic fertilizer or soil i.e. topography, location,
conditioner. soil/ground water
condition and the
The ITDI Portable character of waste to be
Biogas Digester can be disposed.
made from plastic or
metal tanks. It has an RA 9003 requires
inlet where substrates of
animal manure, kitchen
all local government
units (LGUs) to construct
wastes, and water sanitary landfills by
mixture are loaded, an 2007. As stated in the
outlet for sludge, a head IRR of said law, landfill
space and an outlet pipe shall be provided with
for biogas and water 2-barrier system for
sealed to prevent the environmental protection
entry of air or oxygen measures. The lining
and maintain anaerobic system contributes a
conditions. The plastic significant cost to the
drum portable biogas construction of a sanitary
digester loaded once a landfill and has put the
week with a mixture of 4 LGUs to a halt in the
kg animal manure and 8 establishment of a
L of water can produce sanitary landfill. The use
about 400 L of biogas of natural soil offers the
per day. This quantity is best alternative and the
least cost compared to
needs of a family of 4. synthetic materials.
Studies show that
natural clays are
geologically stable and
ENVIRONMENT can be used for longer
periods compared with
man-made materials.
Clays offer good
Clay Liner resistance to
System Boosts temperature, settlement
and load stresses.
Sanitary Landfill
A couple of years
Establishment ago, ITDI had already
developed a technology
A liner system in
for sanitary landfill liner
a sanitary landfill for
using clay as base
solid waste disposal
material. Likewise,
serves as a barrier to
testing equipment for
restrict the flow of
evaluating soil/clay
leachate to the ground
water or surrounding materials to determine if
they are suitable for
environment. It also
landfill were fabricated.
controls the migration of
gas generated as well as
This year, the
ingress of groundwater
ITDI was able to develop
into waste mass. The
the total system of
selection of suitable
setting up a sanitary
lining system is a
landfill. The system
complex process that
consists of design with
basic parameters in the
installation of clay liners
as well as the process of
installing/laying and
compacting of the landfill
clay liner. Preparation of
the manual for the
system to include
sourcing and the
identification of clay
materials and post
evaluation activities was
initiated.
Pili Shell Promises
to be a Better
Source
of Activated Carbon BIO-
A pili shell-based
activated carbon
promises to be a good
venture for the local
entrepreneurs. Activated
carbon from wood and
peat is declining due to
environmental concerns.
Pili shell is a potential
activated carbon source
since it has properties
similar to those of
coconut shell.
Carbon dioxide
route was pursued in the
activation of pili shell
because it is easy to
control and it uses less
energy compared with
steam activation.
Moreover, the presence
of carbon dioxide made baffles where the Conduct of test
the rate of gasification wastewater flows runs on a bigger scale
uniform. continuously in an are underway to
upward and downward determine operating and
The pili manner. Each maintenance cost as well
shell-based activated compartment contains as other applications,
carbon has an iodine packing materials or a e.g. in the treatment of
value of 1,200-1,300 bed with appropriate poultry and piggery
mg/g which makes it medium for biological industries.
more superior in quality growth to develop and
than the commercial colonize. Solids are
activated carbon from retained by settling in
coconut shell produced the upflow region of each
by steam. The product’s chamber.
Bioremediation for
high iodine value makes Residual Oil Spill
it applicable in the The project
removal of gaseous designed, fabricated and Recovery
pollutants. tested a bench-scale in
The project
the treatment of
developed a low-cost
wastewater from food
processing industries technology that will allow
recovery and/or
utilizing different types of
biological treatment of
packing materials was
TECHNOLOGY determined. Organic residual oil spills and oil
contaminants in water.
loading rate and
hydraulic retention time Waste or wastewater
effluent containing
Anaerobic Filter Bed in aerobic digestion were
studied as well. residual oil was allowed
Baffled Reactor to pass through
Results indicate reversible adsorbent to
(AFBR) that highest reduction recover oil from the
Offers Treatment rate was attained at 48 liquid. Chicken feather
hrs of hydraulic retention was used and it
Option for Varied at a flow rate of 6.5 L accumulated and trapped
Types of Wastewater per day and 0.23 g residual oil spills thus
Carbon Dioxide on facilitating transfer for
Demand (COD) /L/day. off-site bioremediation
As far as packing
materials are concerned, Trapped oil was
the following results biodegraded using
were obtained: 90% for microorganism in order
COD - foam & ceramics, to reuse the adsorbent.
72.7% on Total Psuedomonas aeruginosa
Suspended Solids - and 3 other oil-eating
ceramic packing microbes, isolated for the
materials, and 22.7% on oil-contaminated waters
Total Solids - foam near the Pandacan oil
packing materials. depot where the
The AFBR is a biodegrading agents and
compartmentalized bunker C oil served as oil
The AFBR can
horizontal anaerobic sample for bench scale
treat a wide variety of
reactor for the treatment
of various wastewater wastewater types. There experiments.
is no gas separation
effluents. The reactor is A 50 L bioreactor
involved, no moving
divided into set-up was designed for
parts, no mixing and it
compartments by series off-site bioremediation of
does not require special
of hanging and standing residual oil spills. This
biomass.
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bioreactor maximizes scale in a tannery facility At the Institute, lemongrass oils as the
bioremediation surface using a continuous pili and coconut oil were active ingredients was
area, microbial bioremediation process. combined to produce found more effective
population density, trans-free margarine. It than the commercially
natural aeration and it
minimizes viscosity PHARMA- was produced by mixing
the combined oils with
available products.
Using the Plantar test or
resistance as well. If CEUTICALS milk solids and other Hargreaves method, the
successfully ingredients i.e. butter balm exhibited 80%
commercialized, the flavor, whey protein, etc. protection as against
technology is envisioned
to form part of an oil spill
Trans-free Instead of hydrogenating
the oils, palm stearin
67% protection of its
commercial counterpart
contingency plan that margarine was used to attain the upon bio-assay in
can provide quick desired consistency of parallel test with
response mitigating the finished product. Sprague-Dawley rats (at
option in cases of The trans-free margarine a dose of 0.50g/kg body
accidental oil spills. obtained contains 80% weight).
fat and melts at 35–400C
just like the The balm was
Microbial commercially available subjected to dermal
Bioremediation ones. irritation test using adult
albino rabbits. The
Clears Wastewater Pili oil is similar to product tested on the
Effluents olive oil and contains skin of male albino
saturated fatty acids rabbits showed similar
of Industrial Acid Commercial mostly, palmitic, stearic reaction with
margarine is generally
Wastes made by hardening
and oleic acids while
coconut oil is composed
commercially available
product, which served as
vegetable oil by bubbling predominantly with positive control. Results
A bioremediation
in hydrogen at high 86.5% saturated fatty indicate that the product
technology for industrial
temperature. Margarine acids, 5.8% mono- will cause no significant
acid wastes that can
prepared using this unsaturated fatty acids, irritation on human skin.
neutralize acidic wastes
process contains less and 1.8% poly- The product also
effluents while reducing
saturated fat compared unsaturated fatty acids. remained stable (for 2
heavy metal content has
with butter but contains years) as far as analgesic
been developed. Local
large amounts of property and physical
microbial isolates were
potentially more harmful properties are
used to neutralize acidic
trans-fat resulting from concerned. The ITDI
tannery wastes effluent
within 8 hours with 80%
the hydrogenation Local Analgesic balm costs 35% cheaper
reduction in heavy
process. Trans-fats
increase bad LDL
Balms than the commercially
metals. The available product, which
cholesterol, triglycerides costs PHP 16-20.
bioremediation study
and insulin levels and Shelf-life studies &
used corn cobs to
reduce beneficial HDL stability tests are
immobilize the
cholesterol, which may on-going.
microorganisms.
trigger heart attacks.
Voluminous researches This project was
This technology
over the past decades chosen Finalist in the
may provide an
indicate that National Invention
economically viable and
consumption of Contest ’06 under the
environment friendly
trans-fatty acids Creative Research
option to chemical
promote heart disease, Category (from 300
treatment in removing
cancer, diabetes, Analgesic balms entries). A Filipino-
heavy metal
immune dysfunction, are traditional medicines owned company & a
contamination in
obesity and reproductive used to relieve pain and business foundation are
industrial wastewater
problems. Health experts discomfort. The 2 potential takers of this
effluents. The process
advocate reduction in ITDI-developed balm technology.
will be tested on pilot
trans-fatty acids intake. with ginger and

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 A collaborative
project with UST Recover Pectin from Calamansi Wastes
Hospital, Department of
Dermatology has used
the ITDI-developed To
analgesic balm for a utilize wastes
clinical study in from 2
comparison with calamansi juice
Lidocaine, a common processing
local anesthetic. companies,
ITDI produced
pectin
conforming to
specifications
Essential Oils from Sweet Basil for of the United
Treatment of Impetigo Calamansi is the States Pharmacopeia
most abundant citrus (USP). Pulp, seeds and
fruit in the Philippines. peels were kept frozen to
dermatophytes avoid microbial
Its peels, pulp and seeds
were likewise contamination &
comprise about 69% of
done in enzymatic degradation.
the total weight of the
collaboration with These were processed in
fruit. Calamansi
UST Hospital, batches prior to
processing plants
Department of extraction of pectin.
normally generate 10 –
Dermatology for Process includes thawing
20 tons of calamansi
the research of frozen wastes for 3-4
wastes daily. These are
projects namely: hours; soaking in boiling
‘resources’ for high value
“A Single Blind water or introduction of
products i.e., USP grade
Randomized steam for 5 minutes;
pectin & pectin-based
Controlled Trial on rinsing under running tap
Another health care products.
the Anti-candidal Activity water; drying
collaborative work with Pectin is an important
of the Essential Oil of (oven-dryer) at 60°C for
UST Hospital, polysaccharide with
Lemongrass and 1.0% 2-3 days; and packaging
Department of applications in foods,
Clotrimazole Solution in plastic bags. These
Dermatology has applied In-Vivo,” and “Clinical pharmaceuticals, among
other industries. are then ready for
the Institute’s technology Study on the extraction of pectin.
on extraction, analysis Antidermatophytic
and determination of In the food
Activity of Lemongrass Laboratory scale
antimicrobial activity of industry, it is used in
Oil.” extraction was carried
essential oils from the jams, jellies, frozen
foods and more recently, out under optimized
leaves of sweet basil On the other conditions; pH,
(Ocimum basilicum) for in low-calorie foods as
hand, ITDI formulated a temperature and ratio of
in-vivo study on the fat and/or sugar
body spray based on the sample to acidified
treatment of Impetigo in specifications of substitute. In the
pharmaceutical industry, water. Yield of pectin
children. Synthesis Enterprise (a produced was 14.4%
it is used to reduce blood
private company) with based on dried calamansi
The preparation cholesterol levels and
the objective of providing wastes.
of lemongrass oil gastrointestinal
long-lasting, cooling,
solutions with varied disorders. Other
soothing and
concentrations, the applications include use
moisturizing effect on the
analysis of its in edible films, paper
body.
physico-chemical substitutes, foams and
properties and the plasticizers, etc.
conduct of minimum
inhibitory concentration
and minimum fungicidal
concentration with

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& Other Priority Programs SURFACE
ENGINEERING
NANO-TECHNOLOGY
distances. Experimental Heat-resistant paints
Polymer Based Nonofiber by Electro- trials on other blends/
formulations are The project has
Spinning underway to optimize been undertaken in
parameters in the cooperation with the
production of nanofibers. Paint Industry and the
ITDI PNOC Geothermal Plant.
aims to BIOCERAMICS It aimed to develop a
synthesize heat resistant paint
solutions suitable for use at PNOC
and Load Bearing Power plants. The 3
compare the geothermal plants
morphology, Hydroxyapatite- operated by PNOC
thermal and consume large volumes
electrical
Alumina of this type of paint for
properties Bio-Composite the maintenance of
of the support pipelines and
different Calcium other infrastructure.
of applications from
polymer based phosphate ceramic, Heat-resistant paint is
medical to consumer
nanofibers. particularly made from silicone or
products and industrial
hydroxyapatite is used high build epoxy-based
to high-tech applications
The non-woven for biomedical paint and it is imported.
for aerospace,
industry generally applications because its The project evaluated
capacitors, transistors,
considers nanofibers as chemical composition the competitive
drug delivery systems,
having a diameter of less and crystalline structure performance of locally
battery separators,
than one micron, is similar to the inorganic manufactured high
energy storage, fuel
although the National substance found in the resistant paints.
cells, and information
Science Foundation human body particularly
technology
(NSF) defines nanofibers in the bones and teeth. Test results
as having at least one showed that the
Activities for 2006
dimension of 100 nano- The Material formulated aluminum
included setting up of
meter (nm) or less. Science Division has epoxy-based and
electrospinning process
Nanofiber is derived from successfully developed heat-resistant paint can
and processing of
nanometer, a scientific porous bioceramic withstand and resist heat
polymer-based nano-
measurement unit materials containing up to 2000C. The paint
fibers using Polyaniline &
representing one billionth hydroxyapatite (HAp) film resistance after
polycapro lactone-based
of a meter or 3-4 atoms and tri-calcium heating is indicative of
solutions and
wide. phosphate (TCP) for better corrosion-
characterization of
orbital and orbital plate protective ability of the
morphological and
Nanofibers are an implant. However, due to paint. The economic
internal microstructure.
exciting new class of low mechanical strength, competitiveness of the
Electrospinning is a
material used for several HAp, cannot be used for paint has likewise been
unique and simple
value added applications bone implant. The study evaluated to establish its
process that produces
i.e. medical, filtration, conducted trials to suitability as
ultra thin fibers ranging
barrier, wipes, personal increase its mechanical replacement of imported
from a few nanometers
care, composite, strength through the paints.
to several micrometers.
garments, insulation, development of a
Results showed that the
and energy storage. bio-composite,
morphology of the fibers
Special properties of combining it with
is a function of polymer
nanofibers make them alumina for bone
composition, viscosity
suitable for a wide range implant.
and feed-to-collector

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 areas. When the catch is called jam or ‘halayang
Corrosion Properties of Zinc/Zinc plenty and the price of ube’. It can likewise be
Alloy-Coated Steel Under Different fish is low, they can
process their catch into
used in a variety of
desserts as a flavorant
Philippine Environment Conditions dried products with the for pastries, bakery
use of the solar dryer. products, ice creams,
The ITDI- fabricated tarts, among others.
This project which ITDI has dryer (25-30 kg/batch
runs for a period of identified 4 exposure cap.) consisting of a tray Substitution of
7-years (2006 to 2013), sites for the sample steel enclosed in a drying ordinary plastic with
will evaluate the sheets and contract chamber, utilizes solar retortable pouches as
performance properties agreements have been energy as heat source. packaging for ube puree
of local zinc & zinc finalized. The 4 exposure The air is forced in and increased its shelf life
alloy-coated steel sheets. locations have been out of the dryer using from 3 to 8 months at
Commonly known as GI cleared and prepared. vertical axis wind turbine ambient conditions. The
sheets, these are These are: a) Agromet, system. Initial testing of preparation of ‘ube’
generally used in the Los Baños, Laguna for the almost completed powder on the other
construction industry rural atmosphere, open prototype dryer was hand, was improved by
(roofing, siding/walling). field (far from vehicular done to determine the integrating pre-drying
There are no existing emissions); b) Bureau of potential energy derived treatment to the fresh
standards for commercial Product Standards, DTI, from the system, which ‘ube’ tuber. This also
GI steel flat sheets Makati, for urban can supply energy for brought about an
intended specifically for atmosphere; c) National supplementary heaters. increase in shelf life of
housing/building Power Corporation ‘ube’ powder up to 3
construction. Currently, Compound in Calaca, The use of this years without
there are efforts being Batangas, for marine equipment will make the refrigeration. Since ‘ube’
done by the Bureau of industrial atmosphere; traditional drying process is seasonal, these
Product Standards of the and d) Steel Asia in for fish and other marine developments are
Department of Trade and Meycauayan, Bulacan, products compliant to welcome as year round
Industry and concerned for industrial Good Manufacturing supply of ‘ube’ is
industry sector to atmosphere. Practices (GMP) thereby assured.
develop and formulate improving quality of our
standards on the dried produce. The improved ube
roofing/siding steel powder was used in the
sheets.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT/ formulation of local
delicacies, ‘halaya’,
Performance FABRICATION OF IMPROVEMENT OF fudge and jams. Products
using the improved ‘ube’
properties shall be
evaluated based on the EQUIPMENT FOOD PRODUCTS powder exhibited longer
dry film properties before shelf life, compared with
and after natural those using fresh
exposure to the Solar Wind Coastal Improved ‘Ube’ tubers.
elements. Retrieval of Dryer Offers Puree/Powder Two small-scale
samples shall be done
every year starting 2007 Upgrade of Drying ‘Ube’ or purple producers from Rizal and
while assessment of Silang, Cavite were
exposure conditions
for GMP Compliance popularone
yam is of the most
food crops of the trained on the
continues on a quarterly Philippines. Agricultural technology and were
ITDI designed & able to showcase their
basis. The project is data for 2005 showed a
fabricated a low-cost
being implemented in
solar wind coastal dryer total of 5,980 ha. planted products at an exbibit in
cooperation with Filipino
that is envisioned to with ‘ube’, which produce SM Mega Mall.
Galvanizers Institute, 29,256 MT of ube tubers.
serve as an
which is represented ‘Ube’ is usually cooked
“uninterruptible” drying
jointly by Puyat Steel with sugar and
facility for use by
Corporation and Union consumed as dessert
fishermen in the coastal
Galvasteel Corporation.

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 LIST OF R&D PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED
(Regular and Assisted)

PROGRAM/PROJECT TITLE STATUS

Alternative Energy
• Transesterification of Jatropha Oil for Methyl Ester Production Completed

• Commercial Prototype Development of Biomass-Fired Coffee Roasting

System (TECHNICOM assisted)

• Recovery and Purification of Glycerine as By-Product from Methyl Ester Ongoing

Production (DOST-GIA assisted)

• Commercial Prototype Development of the Activated Carbon (AC)

Technology: AC Production by Fluidized Bed Method (DOST-GIA assisted)

• Anhydrous Alcohol Production

• Formulation of a Plant Based Bio 2T Oil

• Fluidized Bed Combustion of Rice Hull for Efficient Drying Applications

• Steam Generation Using the ITDI Rice Hull Gasifier for Industrial
Applications

• Design, Fabrication and Performance Testing of a Jatropha Oil Expeller

• Co-gasification of Low Grade Coal and Biomass as Alternative Energy

Source for SMEs by Fluidized Bed Gasification

• Design and Fabrication of an Innovative Bench-Scale Flash Pyrolysis System

• Demonstration Facility for Biogas Technology

• Development of a Low-Cost Portable Type Biogas Digester

Biotechnology
• Bioremediation and/or Recovery of Residual Oil Spills Completed

• Bench Scale Microbial Remediation of Industrial Acid Wastes: Chromium

fromTannery Waste Water

• Development and Improvement of Microbial Inoculant for Specialized

Solid Waste: Mango Pineapple and Calamansi Peels

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• Accelerated Composting of Municipal Solid Wastes: Design of Completed
Bioreactor and Improvement of Microbial Inoculant

• Application of Phytase to Animal Feed

• Pilot Scale Validation Studies on the production of High Temperature

Tolerant Agaricus Mushroom Specie

• Pilot Production of Nata de Coco by Submerged Process

Environment
• Glass Ceramics from Waste Flourescent Lamp Glass Tubes Completed

• Study on the Environment Compliance of the ITDI Styro Melting Oven

• Characterization of Wastes from Mining and Semi-conductor Industries

• Environmental Impact Assessment of ITDI Technologies

• CME Derivatives as Substitute to Organic Solvents in Industrial Completed

Clean-up Processes

• Geosynthetic/Composite Liners Using Polyester Fiber and Local Bentonite

• Performance Testing of Activated Carbon Fiber from Textile Wastes Ongoing

• Processing of Pili Shell into Activated Carbon

• Improvement of Current Processes and Operation in Manufacture of

Muscovado Sugar

• Cleaner Production Assessment of Companies under the Small

Enterprise and Technology Upgrading Program (PCIERD assisted)

• Processing/Utilization of Natural Perlite for the Development/

Production of Ceramic Filters (Air and Water)

• Application of Sanitary Landfill Clay Liner (DOST-GIA assisted)

• Utilization of Waste Plastic Bags in Asphalt Mixes for Road Pavement

• Comparative Study of Removal of Toxic Metals from Wastewater

Using Natural, Modified and Synthetic Zeolite

• Development of an Anaerobic Filter Bed Baffled Reactor (AFBR)

for Wastewater Treatment (DOST-GIA assisted)

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Pharmaceutical/Health
• Bench-Scale Production and Clinical Study of Natural Based Completed
Analgesic Balm

• Compounding of Fragrances for Personal Care Products

• Enterprise Module for Liquid Laundry Soap, Liquid Dishwashing,

Liquid Detergent and Fabric Conditioner

• Enterprise Module on the Production of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

• Laboratory Synthesis of Trans-free Margarine from Tailored Coconut Ongoing

and Pili Oils

• Utilization of Calamansi Wastes for the Production of High Value

Products: Dietary Fiber

• Bench-Scale Production of USP Grade Pectin and Other Health

Care Products from Calamansi Wastes (DOST-GIA assisted)

• Production of Carrageenan Oligomers from Eucheuma species

Other Priority Areas

• Reformulation of Bone China Using Waste Bone China Wares Completed

• Development and Characterization of a High Resistant Paint Suitable

for PNOC Geothermal Power Plants and Other Related Industries

• Energy Conservation and Management Capability Building for

the SMEs (PCIERD assisted)

• Synthesis of Polymer-Based Nanofibers by Electrospinning Ongoing

•
• Production of Magnetic Nanoparticles Using Ion-Exchange Resins
and Zeolites

• Processing/Utilization of Marble Dust/Chips to Precipitated Calcium

Carbonate for Industrial Applications

• Sodium Activation/Modification of Natural Zeolites for Detergents

as Replacement for Sodium Tripolyphosphates

• Peromance Testing og Sodium Modified/Activated Natural Zeoolites

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• Determination of Corrosion Performance Properties of Zinc and Ongoing
Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Exposed Under Different Types of
Philippine Environment

• Load-Bearing Hap/Al Biocomposite by Thermal Spray/Sputter

• Development of ‘Ube’ Puree in Retortable Pouches Completed

• Application Studies of ‘Ube’ Powder in Selected Food Products

• Development of Vacuum Processed Products: Crablets, Yakon and ‘Ube’

• Development of Minced Products from Tilapia

• Development of Green Mango Puree, Minimally Processed Green

Mango Slices, and Mango Halves in Syrup Packed in Glass Jars
and Tin Cans

• Development of an Improved Production Technology for Muscavado

• Establishment of the Shelf Life of the ITDI Modified Wet Process Ongoing
Virgin Coconut Oil

• Utilization of CSM Protein (Latik) Generated after VCO Manufacture

• Development of Tea Based Low Calorie Beverage

• Development of Standards for Ethnic Foods:Canton Noodles,

Smoked Fish & Ube in Syrup

• Development of Low Sugar Fruit Jams

• Pilot Production For Commercial Market Testing of Bottled Balut

• Design and Fabrication of 1000 Liter Acetator Completed

• Fabrication and Evaluation of Solar Wind Coastal Food Dryer Ongoing

• Development of Packaging Systems in the Post-Harvest Handling

and Distribution of Fresh Vegetables : Carrots and Cabbage

• Improvement of Packaging Technology for Philippine Food Products

in the Region (JICA assisted)

• Development of Appropriate and Innovative Packaging for Banana Products

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 RESEARCH CONTRACTS IMPLEMENTED

Product Improvement of Pesto Sauce Gourmet Farms, Incorporated

Basilico Herb Cheese Spread and Dressings Silang, Cavite

Product Improvement of Suman Sauce Jose T. Vela

Congressional Ave., Quezon City

Product Development of Canned Adobo Spread Valentine Apolinario

North Bay Blvd., Navotas, Metro Manila

Development of Standards for Ethnic Food Products Bureau of Food and Drugs
Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Product Development of Tea Powder Mix from Ampalaya, Bensin Siaw

Ginger and Banaba Del Monte St., New Era, Quezon City

Development of Trauma Plate for Bullet Proof Defense Contracts Corporation of the Vest
Using Silicon Carbide Phils., Ermita, Manila

Product Improvement of Dried Lady Finger Banana See’s International Food Mfg. Corporation
Cubao, Quezon City

Development of Light Calamansi Juice Drink Concentrate Mapagmahal Foods

and Ready to Drink Calamansi (light) Talon, Las Pi¤as City

Product Development of Instant Brown Rice Beverage Marilyn Maningas

Corinthian Gardens, Quezon City

Development of Calamansi Juice Extract and Mango Arnie D. Del Rosario

Puree in Retortable Pouch ADB Ave., Garneet Road, Ortigas Center,
Pasig City

Development of Monolithic Refractory using Combined Assistco Energy & Industrial Corporation
Local/Imported Materials Mañalac Industrial Estate,
Bagumbayan, Taguig City

Development of a Formulation for a Body Synthesis Enterprises

Spray Utilizing Natural Essential Oils De La Salle University, Manila

Determination of Corrosion Performance Puyat Steel Corporation

Properties of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Exposed Puyat Steel Compound, EDSA,
under Different Types of Philippine Environment Mandaluyong City

Union Galvasteel Corporation

Brgy. Real, Calamba City, Laguna

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Application of the ITDI Gasifier Combustor for High Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, Inc
Temperature Ceramic Firing Bo. San Antonio, Sto. Tomas, Batangas

Improvement of the Existing Dried Ginger Pinagdanlayan Rural Improvement

Processing Plant at Dolores, Quezon Club Multipurpose Cooperative
Pinagdanlayan, Dolores, Quezon

Development of Instant Powdered Mixes with Roger E. Ocampo

Tabon-Tabom San Miguel Village, Makati City

Development of Mango Salad Dressings Ed Roceles

White Plains, Quezon City

A Single Blind Randomized Controlled Trial on the Jacqueline Lullette Young Ty

Anticandidal Activity of the Essential Oil of Arnelfa C. Paliza
Activity of the Essential Oil of Lemon Grass and 1% Department of Dermatology,
Clotrimazole Solution In Vivo University of Santo Tomas Hospital
España, Manila

ITDI Gasifier Combustor as Heat Source for Squash Broswell Noodle Factory
Noodle Frying Sitio Talahib, Brgy. Trinidad, Calbayog City

Development of Vegetable Pate Moonbake, Inc

Moonwalk Village, Las Pi¤as City

Product Development of Cornick as Snack Food ADA Manufacturing Corporation

Rizal Ave., Ext., Cagayan City, Isabela

Treatment of Impetigo in Children Using the Marilyn T. Young-So

Essential Oil of Ocimum Basilicum (sweet basil) Leaves UST Hospital, Department of
Dermatology, España, Manila

Development/Improvement of Food Products Kababaihan ng Maynila Foundation

and Trial Production Runs on the Developed Products Opalo St., San Andres, Manila

Clinical Study of Natural Based Analgesic Balm Jeanne Marie B.Reyes

University of Santo Tomas Hospital,
Department of Dermatology,
España, Manila

Extraction and Analysis of Tannin from Banaba Leaves and Annabelle G. Ledesma, MD
Banaba Tea and Formulation of Lotion Utilizing the Extract University of Santo Tomas,
from Banaba Leaves Department of Dermatology,
España, Manila

Product Development of Rambutan in Syrup Provincial Gender & Development Center

Pelong, Aloran, Misamis Occidental

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 SCIENTIFIC PAPERS PUBLISHED

TITLE of SCIENTIFIC PAPER NAME / E-MAIL PUBLICATION DATE PUBLISHED

AUHTORS Name / Type of Journal

A Non-Cellulolytic, Dr. Natividad Mendoza Philippine Journal of Science December ‘06

Thermophilic Xylanolytic mgd@dost.gov.ph (PJS)
And Pectinolytic Fungus, vidadmendo@yahoo.com
Thermomyces T.E. Caliwara
Lanuginossus C1a Noel Unciano
mgd@dost.gov.ph

Preparation and Dr. Lina dela Cuesta Philippine Journal of Science December ‘06
Mechanical Properties of the msd@dost.gov.ph (PJS)
UP and HIP Fabricated Engr. Severino T. Bernardo
Aluumina Ceramics verber@dost.gov.ph
Manolo Mina
Girlie Sison
Seong Jai Cho
Keizo Vematsu

Production of High Dr. Claro M. Santiago, Jr. University of Perpetual Help February ‘06
TemperatureTolerant Button claronph@yahoo.com Rizal (UPHR) Journal of
Mushroom in Lowland Areas mgd@dost.gov.ph Research (Official Publication
of the UPHSD R&D Center),
Philippines Vol. 8, No. 1

Evaluation of pDNA-PEI- Annabelle V. Briones Proceedings of the 20th June ‘06

Carrageenan Complex in avbriones2003@yahoo.com IUBMBJ International
Gene Delivery cmd@dost.gov.ph Congress Biochemistry and
of Molecular Toshinori Sato Biology and the 11th
FAOBMB Congress,
Kyoto, Japan

Microstructural Development Dr. Blessie A. Basilia Proceedings of the October ‘06

Pani-EB Ultrafine Fibers blessie_basilia@yahoo.com Samahang Pisika (SPP),
Vol. 3, The 24th SPP
National Physics Congress,
Ateneo de Davao Univ.
Davao City, Philippines
ISSN Pub. 1656-2888/06
@ Samahang Pisika ng
Pilipinas

Study of the Effect of
Bentonite as Filller on the
Permeability of Geosynthetic
Clay Liners
Dr. Blessie A. Basilia ISSN Pub. 1656-2888/06 October ‘06
blessie_basilia@yahoo.com @ Samahang Pisika ng
msd@dost.gov.ph
Ruben C. Loberiano
Rubenloberiano@yahoo.com
msd@dost.gov.ph

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& Patents

Type of Patent: UTILITY MODEL

Cognizant of the
TITLE/INVENTORS/REGISTRY NUMBER Date Filed
importance of
Intellectual Property
Rights (IPR) and of the
fast pace of
1. Process for Preparing Jatropha Methyl Ester from June 2, ‘06
developments in
Extracted Oil of Jatropha Curcas (Tuba-Tuba)
scientific endeavors, the
C. A. Bulan, B. A. Redublo, W.O. Ambal, A.V. Briones,
Institute researchers
C.H.Viernes, J.C. Umali, M.A. Villanueva
applied for patents under
R.N. 2-2006-000230
the Utility Model
category, some of their
2. Modified Plastic Block from Polystyrene and Low Nov. 13 ’06
major ‘breakthroughs’ in
Density Polyethylene
2006. Included in the
M.M. Navarro, E.L. Bedia, N. Develos, A. Monsada,
list is a patent applied
E. de Chavez, M. Redondo, R. C. Loberiano,
some years ago but its
P.S. Braganza, Jr
patent was granted only
R.N. 2-2006-000485
this year.
3. Bioactive Glass Using Eggshell Nov. 13 ’06
P.S. Braganza, Jr., R.G. Abdon, B.T. Doma, Jr.
R.N. 2-2006-000486

4. Manufacture of Tiles from Electrostatic Precipitator Nov. 13 ’06

(EP) Dust
P.S. Braganza, Jr., T. V. Navarro, J.B. Salvador,
B.A. Visaya, R.C. Loberiano, W. Demiar, R. Jimenez,
G. Santos, M. Daan
R.N. 2-2006-000487

5. Apatite Wollastonite Bioactive Glass Ceramic Using Nov. 13 ’06

Bone Ash
P. S. Braganza, Jr, E.L. Bedia, E. Suavillo, M.J. Calagui
R.N. 2-2006-000489

6. Apatite Mica Bioactive Glass Ceramics Using Bone Ash

Nov. 13 ’06
P.S. Braganza, Jr, E.L. Bedia, E. Suavillo, J.B. Salvador,
R.V. Rubi, B.T. Doma, Jr.
R.N. 2-2006-000488

7. Multi-layered Filter Face Mask Utilizing Non-Woven Aug. 09 ‘04 &

Polyester Fabric Impregnated with Titanium Dioxide Sept. 30 ‘05
J. P. Reyes, L.C. Dela Cuesta, L.G. Daan & and granted
S.T. Bernardo Mar. 06, ‘06
RN 2-2004-000339

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
In preparation for
the impending
Rationalization per EO
366, a review of the
qualifications, training,
plans & goals of all
employees has been In
preparation for the
impending conducted
and was made a focus of
the Human Resources
Management group for
‘06. The Change
Management Team was
preoccupied with its
rationalization efforts but
inspite of these, ITDI
continued to enhance its
manpower capabilities
for a more responsive
manpower complement
to handle functions
embodied in the
proposed structure.
To facilitate the
grant of benefits that
form part of the
rationalization package,
the 75 employees who
signified to be
rationalized out were
enlightened. Twelve
personnel on the other
hand, continued pursuing
advanced studies leading
to masters’ and
doctorate degrees in the
fields of polymer
engineering, chemical
engineering, chemistry,
food science, statistics,
genetics, development
communication and
public administration.
Nineteen have enrolled in
master’s degree
programs, 10 in
doctorate programs.
To further hone As of December
skills and for professional 31, 2006, ITDI has a
advancement, the total of 550 itemized
Institute has fielded out positions, 376 of which
354 employees to 104 were filled up. These
local and foreign include 25 contractual
training/seminars/ positions funded by
workshops/conferences local/foreign-assisted
in 2006. Forty of the projects.
training courses were
sponsored by foreign
organizations and were Personnel Complement
held in Japan, Thailand,
Malaysia, Vietnam,
Australia, Switzerland, Male Female TOTAL
Canada, Sri Lanka, By Itemized Positions 550
Taipei, Italy, Indonesia, Filled 157 219
Korea, Myanmar and Unfilled 175
India. The rest, Contractuals (charged 25
including in-house agaisnt DOST-GIA)
seminars, were held in By Educational
the country. In-house Attainment
seminars consisted of Doctorate Degree 11
scientific paper Technical 2 7
presentations and Non-Technical 2
echo-seminars on
short-term training Masters Degree 55
courses availed of by Technical 14 27
ITDI personnel. Non-Technical 4 10
Enrolled for Doctorate 10
ITDI conducted 4 Degree
technical seminars on Technical 3 7
metrology-chemistry, Non-Technical 1
development of Bachelors Degree 222
conformity assessment Technical 62 132
systems in the ASEAN Non-Technical 7 21
countries and industrial Enrolled for Master’s 19
electronics. Capability Degree
enhancement via Technical 3 16
non-formal training Non-Technical 1
continued within the year
in different fields.
BS 68 20 88
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DELIVERY OF
QUALITY S&T
SERVICES
To enhance the
capability of the Institute
in the delivery of its
services, the Institute’s
Standards and Testing
Division acquired new
equipment for its
Microbiology and
Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratories thru
DOST-GIA Project
entitled:
“Implementation and
Maintenance of
Laboratory Accreditation
in all DOST Laboratories
in accordance with
ISO/IEC17025”. Early
this year, the
Microbiology Laboratory
was awarded its
Certificate of
Accreditation to
PNS/ISO/IEC
17025:2000.
The Philippines,
through the National
Metrology Laboratory
(NML) hosted the 12th
Meeting cum Planning
Workshop of the
Developing Economies
Committee (DEC) of the
Asia Pacific Metrology
Program (APMP) last July
‘06. The APMP strategic
plan included support to
developing economies in
acquiring international
traceability of
measurements and
international recognition
Testing, Analyses and
Calibration Services
assistance
& other
services
amounted
to PHP 6M.
R&D and
of measurement
techno-
capabilities. NML’s
transfer
capability is enhanced
agreements
through APMP via
generated
training of technical
31 % of
personnel, exchange of
said
experiences &
amount. Sixty-nine
information and
percent (69%) on the
inter-comparison
ITDI rendered a other hand were derived
measurement standards
variety of scientific and from various technical
with other metrology
technological (S&T) services, which included
laboratories within and
services to bolster the package development,
outside the region.
needs of its clients - the energy audits,
Packaging industry and the general environmental
public. Testing, analysis verifications, training,
services have been
and calibration, ITDI’s use of facilities, repair of
enhanced with the
major S&T services, laboratory equipment,
acquisition of testing
equipment that generated the bulk of the among others.
determine migration, Institute’s income, which
amounted to PHP 10.7 M Representative
strength, oxygen
technical services
permeability, color fading from 2,672 clients
served. provided under contract
of printed packaging
agreements during the
materials.
year are as follows:
Contract Cirimar
Services Laboratories, Inc. had its
kitchen cleaner spray
tested for efficacy as
Income derived spot disinfectant on
from 998 contract contaminated surface at
agreements for technical the STD. Results
indicated a
99.9%
reduction in
the number
of micro-
organisms
within 30
seconds.
Gilvan
Packaging
Corporation
had its
flexible food
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packages e.g. stand-up was developed. Four
pouches evaluated for Packaging Research and label designs were also
microbial load on the developed for banana
surface. Results Development chips for launching in a
indicated zero count for food-selling mission in
coliform. The Philippine the Middle East. The
Accreditation Office shelf stable boiled
(PAO) of the Department banana in retort pouches
of Trade and Industry was launched at the
conducted a BPSLAS-PTB Agrilink Trade Fair.
Inter-laboratory
Comparison Exercise on With the objective
Chemical Testing of Milk of making Philippine
Powder. Through the products globally
participation of ITDI, competitive through the
milk samples were application of innovative,
determined to be appropriate and/or
sufficiently stable up to advanced packaging
30 days. technologies, PRDC
developed ready-to-eat
shelf stable ethnic foods
in retort pouches e.g.
The Packaging Thru a pork adobo and
Research and collaborative project with vegetable rice and 4
Development Center the Department of Trade other meat-based
(PRDC) collaborated with and Industry (DTI), 5 products.
the Benguet Farmers generic packaging
Federation, Inc. for the designs were developed In addition coco
development of for a diversified product water in aluminum cans
Packaging Systems in line – e.g. Marine/ (conforming to USFDA
the post harvest handling aquamarine, fruit chips, regulations), 76
and distribution of fresh processed meat, nuts packaging designs for
vegetables (carrots and and gift boxes for food and non-food
cabbage) in Benguet. assorted products. products were also
Trials conducted in developed. It is
Madaymen, Kibungan In support of the noteworhty that barong
and Paoay, Atok using DOST SET-UP and SME and buntal materials in
plastic crates showed a Development Plan for the gift boxes designed by
6% decrease in losses regions, 21 label designs PRDC were given out as
mostly to handling and have been designed & tokens for APEC Ministers
transportation. Initial developed. A brand & & other DOST guests.
studies on the carrier bag were likewise Moreover, generic
development of Modified developed for use in the packaging designs for
Atmospheric Packaging promotion of Pampanga dried fruits, tropical fruit
(MAP) for fresh cut products in the USA. juices and bakery
vegetables e.g. cabbage products/pastries have
indicated a shelf life of at To increase the been developed and
least 5-7 days. The marketability of banana- printed. These have been
PRDC concept of a based products in both adopted and currently
distribution center for domestic and export used for products being
fresh produce in La markets, appropriate and promoted.
Trinidad, Benguet was innovative packaging
adopted by DA and was technologies have been
granted funds for conducted. This year, a
implementation. carrier box/gift box for
latundan/lakatan banana

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 were required to undergo
Cleaner the ETV. As this
Production developed, 22
technology vendors have
Technologies applied for ETV.
Under the project
with the International
Center for Environmental
Technology Transfer
(ICETT) entitled Capacity
Building for Regional
Capabilities on Cleaner
Production, Energy
Efficiency and
Environmental
Management Systems,
CP Assessments for 11
The Integrated companies have been
Program on Clean conducted.
Technologies (IPCT)
initiatives on As part of ITDI’s
Environmental intervention to the
Technology Verification Muscovado Industry,
(ETV) resulted to the assessments on the
issuance of the production and product
Department of quality have been
Environment and Natural conducted by IPCT staff
Resources (DENR) and for the following
Department of Science participating mills:
and Technology (DOST) Gerona Muscovado Mill
Joint Administrative (Tarlac), Aqulino Escaner
Order (AO) No. 1, Series Mill (Antique), JABAFA
of 2006 on the adoption Mill (Iloilo). The project
of ETV Protocol. The aims to optimize and
Joint AO aims to standardize the
prescribe the ETV manufacturing process
Protocol developed under for muscovado sugar to
IPCT; define the enhance its
authority of DOST as the competitiveness.
primary agency in the
implementation of ETV, For the past 3
with DENR to issue final years, ITDI has
clearance for undertaken studies on
environmental the utilization of different
technologies for local wastes as alternative fuel
commercialization and raw materials in the
manufacture of cement
Technology for Holcim Philippines,
proponents seeking Inc. (formerly Union
endorsement from the Cement Corp.). The
National Solid Waste study conducted in ‘06
Management showed that use of
Commission and those contaminated pet food as
offering their technical alternative fuel in
solutions to the oil spill cement kilns is feasible
incident in Guimaras at controlled feed rate.
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Second National Inventory of
Dioxins and Furans
annual release of dioxins
and furans is 457.731 g
Toxic Equivalent per
annum (TEQ/a). Open
burning emitted the
highest levels of dioxins
& furans, followed by
disposal, land filling and
heat/power generation.
The
Philippines has
been mandated to
maintain source Through the
inventories and release inventory, major
estimates of persistent sources, estimate
organic pollutants releases and relative
(POPs), which are mainly contribution to the
dioxins & furans as part different environmental
of the Stockholm media were identified.
Convention. Anent this, The sectors to which
the Institute has further reduction
collaborated with the measures of dioxin &
Environmental furan releases and
Management Bureau of starting points for
the DENR for the adoption of best
compilation of the available techniques and
dioxins & furans emission best environmental
inventory, using the practices were
standardized toolkit prioritized. The
developed by the UNEP . computer-based
estimation, built mainly
Key activities on the standardized
include documentary toolkit was also
review to identify source developed. It contains
categories and the database of the
sub-categories of dioxins major source categories
and furans; collection of and sub-categories of
primary and secondary dioxins & furans, protocol
data through surveys/ of the inventory
site visits/process assembly and the default
classification and source emission factors.
identification. Based on
the inventory, total
Energy Audit INFORMATION SERVICES

Access to This year, ITDI

information for research has adopted the
purposes has been made Electronic National
possible through the Government Accounting
e-library. ITDI is part of System or e-NGAS,
the DOST core libraries which enables the
(as ScINET member). Institute to generate
Through e-library, the financial information
institute is linked with expeditiously. The
the Department of Commission on Audit
Agriculture (DA), The (COA) has promulgated
National Library (TNL), the adoption of this
the University of the system, envisioned to
Energy audit is a annual savings of Philippines System provide accounting &
good starting point for PHP 20.33 M. Two of (Diliman, Los Banos, auditing innovations in
implementation & control these companies are part etc), the Commission on government financial
of an energy of the agreement with Higher Education systems.
conservation program. MERALCO in 2005. Said (CHED), and the rest of
The Institute, through its collaboration sought to the DOST-ScINET agency
Fuels and Energy determine potentials for members. The ITDI
Division conducted energy optimization. The Special library has
energy audits in 4 4 companies/ served 1,794 users in
companies/establish- establishments assessed ’06.
ments, which generated are:
an aggregate potential The ITDI-MIS
served as the
Company Address Scope of Audit Potential coordinating hub for the
Annual Tests, Analyses and
Income Calibration Information
(M PHP) System (TACIS) member
agencies in harmonizing
De La Salle Univ. Lighting systems; chillers, 2.53 on-line Client Quotation
College of cooling tower; air handling unit, Technical Service
St. Benilde split type air conditioners
Request, Laboratory, and
Phil. Recyclers Inc. Air compressors & compressed 0.80 Financial Modules.
air system, electric motors,
cooling towers

Euro-Med Air compressors, chillers 20.29

Laboratories cooling towers, air handling
units, electric motors

Hoc Po Feeds Corp. Electric motors, biomass 4.71

boiler and steam system,
air compressors, lighting

TOTAL 28.33

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 ITDI-developed producers/ growers in
LINKAGES technologies, conduct of the country.
technology fora and
training and facilitation The Institute
A collaborative
of technology transfer to renewed its commitment
program with academe
the families of overseas to the Food and Nutrition
initiated with the Mapua
Filipino workers. Information Network or
Institute of Technology in
NUTRINET, an
2004 was followed by
PRDC established organization consisting of
MOA for FEATI
its linkage with the members from academe,
University, The latter
International Trade industry, government
was inked during FEATI’s
Center in Geneva, agencies engaged in
60th anniversary
Switzerland through the Food & Nutrition/related
celebration in March
Packit Export Packaging R & D.
2006. Under this
showcasing profile
agreement, ITDI
packaging technology in The Institute
researchers and FEATI U
the country. maintains its scientific
students undertaking
linkage with the Japan
their thesis join hands in
To upgrade and Internationl Cooperation
pursuing projects that
promote the welfare & Agency (JICA), the Asia
are relevant to ITDI’s
interest of the Pacific Metrology
programs/projects.
beneficiary families of Programme (APMP) and
the Gawad Kalinga the APEC Network for
IPCT collaborated
Housing Program of the Materials Evaluation
with the International
Couples for Christ (CFC) Technology (ANMET).
Center for Environmental
through the Gawad On-going undertaking
Technology Transfer
Kabuhayan Program, the with JICA includes
(ICETT) for capacity
ITDI entered into a projects with the PRDC
building of regional
collaborative undertaking while international
capabilities on Cleaner
with TEKTON Guild exchange on
Production, Energy
(socio-economic ministry measurements standards
Efficiency and
of CFC) and PROMAP & capabilities and
Environmental
Foundation, Inc. Under personnel training for
the agreement, metrology continues with
ITDI will conduct APMP.
training and assist
in setting up
facilities for
livelihood
technologies like
food processing,
soap making and
other products.

Management Systems. Balikatan

Farmers Multi-Purpose
The Overseas Cooperative (BFMPC) of
Workers Welfare Rosales, Pangasinan
Administration (OWWA) initiated a collaborative
of the Department of undertaking with the
Labor and Employment institute to revive the
and ITDI entered into an Philippine Mushroom
Agreement to Society (PMS) and
complement efforts in provide a forum for
the preparation of a exchange of information
compendium of among mushroom

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FINANCIAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT

Financial
resources management
in 2006 has been marked
with the challenge of
COMPARATIVEBUDGET
2001-2006
& development and
(P'000)
application- PHP 57.7M
120,000
(47%); promotion &
marketing, PHP 7.8M

‘producing’
appropriations at the
right time for the
Institute to come up with
A M O U N T P H P ( '0 0 0 )
100,000
(6%); technical
80,000
services, PHP 24.1M,
PERSONALSERVICES
(19%); evaluation, 60,000 MOOE
coordination and CAPITALOUTLAY

targeted results and monitoring of programs 40,000

grant the necessary PHP 5.0M, (4%); and
20,000
incentives for its general administrative
personnel. & support services, PHP 0
29.2 M (24%). 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
From the national YEAR
coffers, allocation for the
year was pegged at the On top of the
2005 level despite the budget received from
expanding needs of its the national coffers, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
researchers. ITDI was ITDI received additional Balance Sheet (As of December 31, 2006)
constrained with a funds from the DOST-
meager budget of Grants- in-Aid amounting ASSETS
Current Assets
PHP 121.2M, PHP 97.3M to PHP 24.12M. PHP Cash PHP 715,216.79
of which was allotted for 18.5 M was utilized and a Receivables 32,730,788.62
salaries and other portion of said fund shall Inventories 303,830.32
personnel benefits while be utilized in 2007. With Prepayments 7,777,116.47
Other Current Assets 884,788.73 PHP 42,411,740.93
PHP 23.9 M is allotted for the release of the Investment 271,790.00
maintenance and other additional funding from Property, Plant & Equipment
operating expenses DOST-GIA, ITDI (Net of accumulated
(MOOE). researchers produced Depreciation) 242,830,829.91
Other Assets 30,590,148.99
award-winning outputs,
Toward the vying in various research TOTAL ASSETS PHP 316,104,509.83
second quarter however, competitions.
ITDI was granted
LIABILITES
supplemental budget for ITDI is endowed Current Liabilities
capital outlay of with top-seed experts/ Payable Accounts 250,349.00
PHP 1.5M for the unique expertise, Inter-Agency Payables 29,598,646.03
purchase of R&D enabling fund-sourcing Other Liability Accounts 1,455,528.87 PHP 31,304,523.90
equipment & PHP 0.3M from foreign funding TOTAL LIABILITIES 31,304,523.90
to augment operating agencies. This year, we
expenses funding received PHP 0 .35M EQUITY
requirement. These from: GERIAP/UNEP, Government Equity 284,799,985.93
increased total budget PHP 0.16M; and TOTAL EQUITY 284,799,985.93
over last year’s at 1%. SIDA/SMI, PHP 0.19M.
PHP 3.63 M from TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY PHP 316,104,509.83
Of the total DOST-GIA/PCIERD-GIA,
amount, expenditures and from payments for
were as follows: research the conduct of ETV.

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 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Department of Science and Technology
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

DIRECTOR
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, R&D DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ATS
ECONOMICS & RURAL TECHNOLOGY FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE
PLANNING DIVISION & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION (ADM)
(EPD) DIVISION (RTID) DIVISION (FMD)

R&D Divisions

CHEMICALS & ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION FUELS & ENERGY

MINERALS DIVISION (CMD) (EnD) DIVISION (FED)

FOOD PROCESSING MICROBIOLOGY & GENETICS MATERIALS SCIENCE

DIVISION (FPD) DIVISION (MGD) DIVISION (MSD)

Technical Services Divisions

NATIONAL METROLOGY STANDARDS & TESTING

LABORATORY (NML) DIVISION (STD)

Program / Center

INTEGRATED PROGRAM ON PACKAGING R&D CENTER

CLEANER TECHNOLOGIES (PRDC)
(IPCT)