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The Department of Science and Technology Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST PTRI) has concluded this year's National Textile Convention or Telacon with the theme Weaving Circularity in commemoration of Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month. The two day event was held in the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

In his keynote during the event, PTRI Director Dr. Julius Leano Jr emphasized "SusTELAbility" which focuses on attaining sustainability in the textile industry. He said that sustainability is the ability of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. He showcased the various ways PTRI was able to contribute in having a sustainable textile industry through the circular economy where recycling of previously waste matter is done through the creation of new textile. He also showcased how PTRI is able to use non conventional textile raw materials such as bamboo and water hyacinths and convert them to usuable fabrics.

It is wonderful to note that technology is bringing about significant changes in the textile industry.

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DOST-NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly. #dost #OneDOST4U #dostPH

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TECHNICOM TO SUPPORT CSU'S PEANUT DIGGER

TECHNICOM TO SUPPORT CSU’S PEANUT DIGGER by Dyann C. Daniel

Peanut is a traditional legume crop extensively grown in the sandy loam soils along the delta plains of Cagayan Valley (Region 2). It is primarily used for fuel, fiberboard, fodder, butter, milk, and oil. The Philippines is in the top 48 countries of overall world production with a share of about 29,301 MT. The cultivation of peanut crops relies heavily on animal and human power. Likewise, postharvest operations have been observed to cause a negative impact, resulting in high harvesting losses and aflatoxin contamination levels of more than 15 ppb in domestically-produced peanuts.

To address these issues, Cagayan State University (CSU), successfully produced three (3) peanut mechanization technologies in the last five years: the peanut sheller-sorter, the peanut stripper/thresher cum pod sorter, and the intelligent aerated bulk storage for in-shell peanuts. CSU proposed a localized innovative design of the peanut harvesting technology – the Peanut Digger – to further complement these technologies.

Seeing the potential contribution of CSU’s Peanut Digger to the country’s sustainable development, DOST-TAPI’s Technology Innovation for Commercialization (TECHNiCOM) Program recently approved the project and will be supporting its prototype improvement/ iteration, pilot and field testing, and market testing. The Program also previously granted the Grain Bagger of Isabela State University (ISU) assistance with its commercial model prototyping and pilot-testing.

Read more here: http://www.tapi.dost.gov.ph/news/199-isu-s-grain-bagger-bags-technicom-grant.

Getting inspiration from the country’s need for agricultural mechanization, Dr. Jose Guzman, Project Leader of CSU’s Peanut Digger project, said: “… [W]e hear the bottlenecks of every local peanut farmer. This local innovation could be more cost-effective than globally imported models.”

CSU’s Peanut Digger is expected to be essential in strengthening and boosting the local peanut industry by speeding up harvest operations and increasing the capacity of farmers to produce high-quality peanuts while reducing labor costs and losses. CSU’s Peanut Digger is a tractor-mounted, Power Take-Off (PTO) driven machine that digs the peanut plant from the soil, and elevates it to the conveyor, which removes excess soil, and inverts the plant. It was designed to meet the demands and standards of peanut growers, farmers, traders, and their consumers.

“… [T]o achieve a sustainable food production system and implement resilient agriculture, the adoption of technologies that increase the production and productivity of the local farmers is a major priority,” Dr. Guzman finally added.

TECHNiCOM’s 2nd Wave of Call for Proposals officially ended on 31 August 2022. For an opportunity to innovate similar impactful pre-commercialization projects, check updates via http://www.tapi.dost.gov.ph/call-for-proposals/technicom. You may also call 8837 2071 local 2153, or email info@tapi.dost.gov.ph for inquiries.

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S - Science and T - Technology A - and R - Research B - Based O - Openly O - Operated K - Kiosk S - Station STARBOOKS is an innovation of the Department of Science and Technology to augment the research and learning tools in public schols and communities. It stores a wealth of information and does not need an internet connection to fully function. Through its development partner Children's Hour, Sun Life Foundation donated 10 of these kiosks to 5 public schools in Bohol in continuation of their support to the beneficiaries of Project 120 classrooms. Here is grade 5 student Maegan exploring the digital books stored in this digital library. #sunlifeph #brighterworldbuilder #dostph #childrenshourph (at Antequera Central Elementary School)

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Hear The Whistle of The Waves

Photo Credits to @alouncara of Deviant Art

In my 16 years living under this planet’s atmosphere, I still have not demystified a thing. However, with my love for the ocean and interest for effervescent sea creatures, I think I might be able to reword the former sentence.

These days, the news about oarfishes washed ashore in the various places in the Philippines sparked the curiosity of the Filipino people. Not only the oarfishes were disturbed, even rarely seen sunfishes, dolphins, and dugongs were swept by the turbulent currents and found struggling on the shore’s surf.

If these found rare land visitors were disturbed, how much more the people who perhaps were also perturbed lest the recent appearances mean something, like an occurrence of an earthquake?

I looked for information about oarfishes (Regalecus glesne) and I found out that they are situated at the middle of the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones of the ocean with a depth of 200 meters (656 feet) to 1,000 meters (3,281 feet). They stay in the part where there are little or no currents at all for they cannot survive in the raging shallows of the ocean. In addition, once they rise to the surface, instant death awaits.

Same through with the sunfishes (Mola mola) which are in the same zone as with the oarfishes, they do not stay long on the surface because contrary to its name, prolonged exposure to high-temperature areas may lead to the species’ diorientation and eventual death. 

Since we know that any creature’s first instinct is survival, it is impossible and not coincidental that a big number of a certain kind will face their early death and in a short period of time. It is obvious that there is something behind these appearances.

However, I cannot conclude with certainty as I formulated the possible explanation for the said matter by what is apparent only. Although I also do not want for a destructive earthquake to happen, it seems like we just need to be prepared all the time especially that we still do not have the capacity to predict any occurrence of the aforementioned natural phenomenon.

For the meantime, we just have to wait for another whistle of the wave. 

May the Earth behave.

03/03/17

10:45 p.m.

Miagao, Iloilo

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DOST explores tephra from Taal Volcano as construction admixture

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FAPAS UK raises bar for PH canned meat analysis; DOST-ITDI passes intl proficiency test

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FAPAS UK raises bar for PH canned meat analysis; DOST-ITDI passes intl proficiency test

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The Department of Science and Technology Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST ITDI) has recently concluded their Innovation Convention (iCON) where they presented the various services they offer to the public. This includes packaging for food, advanced materials testing among others. #NewsMediaNest #dost #dostph #itdi #icon #sti #science #technology #initiatives (at Acacia Hotel Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clpe_gCvk8O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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71st PhilAAST National Convention To Be Held at the Historic Manila Hotel

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ISU’S GRAIN BAGGER, BAGS TECHNICOM GRANT

ISU’S GRAIN BAGGER, BAGS TECHNICOM GRANT by Dyann C. Daniel

From humankind’s earliest efforts at agriculture over 10,000 years ago, little has changed in the challenges associated with grain storage. Efforts to seal and protect grain stores against losses to spoilage and pests have led to countless approaches to grain storage systems, giving way to globalization. Despite many advances in grain storage construction techniques, the challenges have remained the same while the need for flexible on-site grain storage continues to increase.

Isabela State University in the Isabela Province, Philippines, with a mandate of providing advanced instruction in the agricultural and natural sciences as well as in technological fields, took action on these trials by innovating a Self-Propelled Riding Type Grain Collector (Bagger) for Solar Dried Grains. The project was recently approved for TECHNiCOM funding following the Program’s 1st Wave of Call for Proposals.

The machine, having a high capacity of 360-380 cavans (18-19 tons) per hour, can collect solar-dried grains on paved roads and save them from possible wetting due to sudden rainfall. With over 80 percent of farmers, related cooperatives, and traders using solar drying, this technology has an economic advantage in the quality and quantity production of solar-dried crops.

Dr. Joel M. Alcaraz, Project Leader of ISU’s Grain Bagger project, firmly considers employing machines in agricultural production to significantly increase labor productivity and projected income of farmers and for the Philippines to compete with its Asian neighbors.

“…[I]n order to attain sustainable development in the country, locally designed and manufactured machines that are developed based on the demand of the local farmers are a prerequisite,” he added.

With the technical and commercial viability of ISU’s Grain Bagger, DOST-TAPI’s Technology Innovation for Commercialization (TECHNiCOM) Program is funding its pre-commercialization activities, specifically on commercial model prototyping and pilot-testing. The ISU is expected to fabricate commercial models of a self-propelled riding type grain collector and conduct their testing in different areas of Isabela.

Together with TECHNiCOM, the Grain Bagger will be able to fulfill the need to develop an affordable but high-capacity tool in the market for the target farmers and related cooperatives, especially with ISU’s advocacy to provide ease and comfort to every Filipino farmer in the country.

“Our local people and their increasing losses in agricultural production inspire me to introduce this simple machine that will lighten their work, particularly in drying crops on pavements,” Dr. Alcaraz stated.

ISU’s Grain Bagger is not just another innovative tool but something that can pave the way for other promising agricultural innovations – a feat that is challenging but worthwhile.

TECHNiCOM has opened its 2nd Wave of Call for Proposals in July 2022 and welcomes similar impactful pre-commercialization projects to apply.

For more information about the Call for Proposals, visit http://www.tapi.dost.gov.ph/call-for-proposals/technicom. You may also call 8837 2071 local 2153, or email info@tapi.dost.gov.ph for inquiries.

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The Department of Science and Technology Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST ITDI) has formalized the inauguration and the public opening of the Simulation Packaging Testing Laboratory and the Green Packaging Laboratory which provides industries with the tools needed to develop effective and environment friendly packaging solutions such as boxes and containers. The facility has equipment to stress test packaging materials on low atmospheric pressure and determine the limits of containers and boxes before they break. You can now design the best packaging material for your goods through the help of this facility. This will truly be of great help to the private manufacturing sector once it is fully realized. #NewsMediaNest #dost #itdi #dostph #sptl #gpl #science #technology #packaging #boxes #carton #box #container #design (at Department of Science and Technology (Dost)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBwddSPFeM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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DOST ITDI team bids farewell to Hon. Secretary Fortunato dela Peña in a touching yet fun tribute. Headed by Dr Annabelle Briones, the team commemorated the support given by the Secretary and expressed their wishes that he continue his leadership in the years to come #NewsMediaNest #dost #dostph #itdi #farewell #secboydelapena #science #technology #industry (at Department of Science and Technology (Dost)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBcIKTPTfv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=