S&t gazette 1st qtr 2014

January- March 2014 Vol. 6 No. 1

Official Publication of the Department of Science and Technology Cordillera Administrative Region

153 High School studes in CAR qualify for DOST Scholarship A total of 138 high school students from CAR qualified for the DOST-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Scholarship for SY 2014-2015 under the RA 7687 scholarship program otherwise known as the S&T Scholarship Act of 1994 which provides scholarship privileges to talented and deserving students whose families’ socio-economic status does not exceed the set cutoff values of certain indicators. There was a 62% increase in the number of passers from 2013 to 2014 with 95 total passers in 2013 of which 85 qualifiers were under the RA 7687 and 10 qualifiers under the DOST Merit program.

The following are the list of applicants qualified under the RA 7687 program:

From the province of Abra, a total of 14 passed the exam namely: Brazil, Billie John Pingian; Catriz, Carolyn Buentipo; Pabrua, Rea Bajado; Talingdan, Ma. Fatima Purisima; Barcena, Joed Chua; Dickenson, Angelbert Battalao; Flores, Vivian Banog; Abaoag, Edralin Sagudang; Segundo, Jordan Tubana; Saldivar, Lemuel Kent Cabanit; Sumalag, Kathleen Jane Naval; Sotelo, Henson Oliver Andres; Tagura, Christian Mark Delantar; and Bunagan, Jayvee Pajarito. For the province of Apayao, 13 passed to include Paragoy, Neil Austodillo; Piagan, Meekah Yya Canapi; Lawani, Christel Jane Tadena; Jesalva, Joan Loretcha; Mamba, Rhea Domingo; Castro, Kobe John Cabel; Ordona, Alvin Dario; Reyes,

Kapihan sa DOST-CAR highlighting the DOST scholarship programs on March 26, 2014 at the DOST-CAR Conference Room, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Rachelle Clien Garcia; Roxas, Christian Sabado; Lara, Ericka Segundina Tolentino; Queddeng, Ralph Lawrence Ruiz; Basquez, Claire Ann Bernabe; and Madriaga, Franklin Jr. Carandang.

Baguio City-Benguet had the most qualifiers with a total of 65 students as follows: Dogaysan, Jetler Angel; Ignacio, Lovely Mae Tindo; Abenes, Edrin Rennessy Gapuz; Angel, Krissa Lores Chavez; Badongen, Megan Gomez; Balisi, Franz Dominique Robin Abraham; Baysa, Jhun Joy Libonao; Baysa, Jhun Paul Libonao; Bidang, Jessa Badol; Boque, Josiah Cyrus Renion; Bulatao, Renz Russell Rilloraza; Cabanlong, Jedida Francisco; Camacho, Yra Mae Casas; Castaneda, Moira Denice Eulin; Castro, Marian Roane Baniqued; Cawiding, Vera Ribaya; Culili, Criscente John Culili; Dang-il, Gideon Josh Bumangahat; Dee, Allen Banigon; Depnag, John Ferben Sallena; Ednalaguim, Jade Elayda; Franco, Jessa Mae Mendoza; Guinto, Patrick Gudoy; Jacobe, Dessa Mae Ignacio; Kollin, Kairo Gayman Daytec; Licayo, Liza Samonte; Mahusay, Charry Mar Gatinao; Manalo, Kyle Christopher Blancas; Neo, Christian Noel Alvez; Noguerra, Melbourne Gabbaoan; Oriondo, Christian June Delim; Pang-oden, James Patrick Sarmiento; Pangket, Leani Aginnaya Tundagui; Pastrana, Kent Irvin Austria; Payahna, Jeremiah Mangiyo; Sabelo, Alvin Manlapaz; Samia, Geanne Samantha Florendo; Sanidad, Cherish page 8

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editorial board Editor/Writer SHEILA MARIE SINGA-CLAVER Science Research Specialist II Lay-out and Design HANSI G. DINUMLA Science Research Analyst Contributors MAX BERNARD M. CODAMON Science Research Specialist II

Editorial Consultants MARIA ROWENA C. MADARANG ARD for Finance and Administrative Services OSMUNDO B. BELMONTE ARD for Technical Services JULIUS CAESAR V. SICAT Regional Director

JASMIN L. DONAAL Science Research Specialist II GRETCHEN D. SAYUCOP SETUP Staff Editorial Adviser/Consultant NANCY A. BANTOG RC-TTC

what’s inside Editorial

2 News Stories

Hydromet Project Phase II...

3 DOST-CAR RSTL... 3

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editorial

The first quarter of this year was devoted to jumpstarting several major activities that are to be implemented for the coming months.

Being the main arm of the Department in Technology Transfer and Commercialization in the Cordillera Administrative Region, newly developed technologies by the Research and Development Institutes are now rolled-out by DOST-CAR. These include the Roll-Out of Complementary Food Project, with DOST-CAR as the lead region, the OL-TRAP, the Project NOAH- Hydromet, Automated Guideway Transit (AGT), and Ceramic Water Filter, among others.

Likewise, the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP), Community-Based Projects and the Science and Technology for the Empowerment and Advancement of Municipalities (STEAM) program are only some of the major functions of the DOST-CAR in ensuring that the Cordilleras will be economically competitive through Science, Technology and Innovation.

The DOST’s banner program, the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program has already assisted five (5) new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within this quarter (see related article on pages 4-5). The Urban/Provincial S&T Centers, which are at the forefront in terms of program implementation have ably implemented various Technology Transfer Programs with support from the Regional Office.

DOST-CAR will continue its commitment to capacitate its Municipal S&T Coordinators through its STEAM program. For CY 2014, the STEAM program will again be a collaborative activity between the DOST-CAR and DILG-CAR. Aside from the capacitation of the LGU partners, the STEAM program is also an initiative to ensure that all municipalities in the region will be provided with a Community-Based Project from the DOST-CAR Grants-in-Aid Funding.

Another major event that the DOST-CAR will spearhead is the Cordillera Month Celebration in July 2014. Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat, being the chair of the Sectoral Committee for Economic Development (ECON SECOM) will lead the preparatory activities for a successful Feature celebration. It is important to note that for this year, the celebration will

Cacao Industry in Ifugao...

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by the RDC, the celebration should not be limited to Baguio City and SETUP Corner 4-5 will instead be rotated among the provinces to start with the Province Photo Releases 7 of Abra. It is thus fortunate that the Provincial Government of Abra has graciously agreed to host the celebrations and partner with the DOSTCAR and the RDC ECON SECOM for the needed preparatory activities.

“Individually, we are one drop.

Together, we are an ocean.”

Ryunosuke Satoro

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According to RD Sicat, collaboration/partnership is the name of the game in these times. This is DOST-CAR’s strategy in ensuring that all programs and projects are fully implemented. By tapping the different expertise of Regional Line Agencies, LGUs and other partners, it is hoped that Science, Technology and Innovation will indeed play a big role in uplifting the living conditions of the people in the Cordilleras. (smsc)

s&t news DOST implements Phase II of Hydromet Project in CAR

ARG installation in Licuan-Baay on February 18, 2014

DOST-CAR RSTL maintains ISO and DOH accreditation

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and DOH Certificates of Accreditation

for the Microbioligical and Chemical Laboratories of RSTL In support to the disaster risk mitigation and preparedness of the Cordillera Administrative Region, the DOST-CAR is now implementing Phase II of the Hydromet Project which includes the installation of 48 Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs) and 11 Water Level Monitoring Sensors (WLMS) in the region within the 1st semester of this year.

The Hydromet Project involves the deployment of devices in strategic locations across the country to complement PAGASA’s forecasting accuracy through the production and installation of additional rain and river monitoring devices throughout the country. Specifically, ARGs were developed by the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the DOST to gather and record the amount of rainfall over a set period of time. This rainfall data is sent wirelessly through the cellular network as a text message or Short Messaging System (SMS). Each station is equipped with the ASTI-developed datalogger platform GSM Data Acquisition Terminal (G-DAT) that serves as the mini-computer or brain that intelligently controls all the functions and data communications of the station. Designed to be rugged and standalone, these stations can be deployed even in the harshest remote areas and can operate continuously as it gets power from the sun, backed-up by the internal rechargeable battery.

All rainfall data from the remote stations are collected on a central database server and further analyzed.

The processed data are readily available and easily accessible to local authorities over the Internet, in real time through Project NOAH (www.noah.dost.gov.ph).

The WLMS on the other hand was developed as a flood gauging instrument in critical flood prone areas throughout page 5

The DOST-CAR Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory finally received on January 9, 2014 its PNS ISO/ IEC 17025:2005 Certificates of Accreditation for its Chemical and Microbiological Laboratories after being assessed by the Philippine Accreditation Office last October 17-18, 2013. The accreditation was first granted in March 2009 with validity of five (5) years. Assessment and surveillance audits are being conducted during the validity period to ensure the compliance to the standard in terms of management and technical requirements. As such, the laboratories have to join proficiency testing programs, conduct method verifications, maintain and calibrate equipment, ensure availability of resources, enhance capabilities, keep updated documents and files, among others.

Likewise, RSTL renewed its accreditation with the Department of Health as a Water Testing Laboratory. The accreditation was first granted in April 2006. RSTL is authorized to conduct bacteriological, physical, and chemical analyses of water. Aside from catering to water refillers/ delivery, RSTL also conducts analysis of water used by dialysis centers/hospitals.

Aside from testing, DOST-CAR through the Regional Metrology Laboratory (RML), now conducts calibration of mass and volume. The RML was launched in September 2013 and became part of the Quality Management System of RSTL on January 6, 2014.

With these developments, RSTL serves those in the water business, food processors, vegetable dealers, LGUs, NGOs, NGAs, fast food chains, gasoline stations, cooperatives, mining companies, IT hubs, hotels, contractors, private individuals, and students. (jld)

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set-up corner SETUP Core 1st Quarter Updates

A total of 223 existing firms were assisted by SETUP since 2002, 46 project proposals of which were targeted for CY 2014 (Table 1). Based on the industry sector, the food sector has the most firms to avail of the SETUP similar to the trend in CY 2013. Firms engaged in Agri sector is the least.

Table 1. 2014 SETUP Target by Province and Industry Sector Province

Food

GDH

Furniture

Abra Apayao Baguio City Benguet Ifugao Kalinga Mt. Province

1 3 6 5 3 6 4

1 1 1 1

1 1 -

TOTAL

28

4

2

Metals

Agriculture

Total

3 2 3 1 2

1 -

6 6 7 8 5 7 7

11

1

46

Of the 46 targets, five (5) were already approved (Table 3). The MOA of these projects were signed and funds were already released and beneficiaries are now acquiring the S&T Intervention appropriate to their respective projects.

Table 2. List of approved SETUP projects for 1st Qtr 2014 Project Title BAGUIO 1 Upgrading of Equipment and Product Quality of Kherya’s Bread BENGUET 2 Upgrading of Little Less Bakeshop 3 Improving the Production Efficiency of the Manna di Cordillera Bakeshop MT. PROVINCE 4 Upgrading the Equipment of Pitik Fruit Wines 5 Upgrading the Services of Goldfish Café

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Name of Enterprise

Address of Cooperator

Sector

Amount of Project (PHP)

Kherya’s Bread Hauz

34 Purok 25 San Carlos Hts., Irisan, Baguio City

Food

643,300.00

Little Less Bakeshop Manna di Cordillera Bakeshop

Nalicob, Madaymen, Food Kibungan, Benguet JA-187 Upper Cogcoga, Food Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet

75,000.00

Pitik Fruit Wines Goldfish Café

Dagdag, Sagada, Mountain Province Poblacion, Bontoc, Mountain Province

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408,287.50

Food

265,000.00

Food

165,000.00

As a result of the program, 126 SMEs have been provided with our S&T services particularly in enhancing product quality, upgrading of technical skills, cost reduction, effective waste management, laboratory analysis, packaging and labeling, consultancy services, technology training, and technology clinics/Investors’ Fora (Table 3).

Table 3. CY 2014 1st Qtr SETUP CORE Accomplishments Abra

Apayao Baguio Benguet Ifugao

Kalinga

Mt. Total Province

1

No. of Technology Interventions

-

-

4

19

6

14

-

43

2

No. of existing firms assisted

-

-

2

8

3

3

-

16

3

Employment Generated (persons employed) *

127

53

1238

524

167

142

103

2,354

* (direct + indirect)

MSMEs in CAR are encouraged to avail of this program. Interested firms may visit the provincial S&T centers and the regional office for further details. hydromet...from page 3

MOA Signing between DOST-CAR and SETUP Cooperators from Baguio City and Benguet on March 25, 2014 at the DOST-CAR Conference Room, La Trinidad, Benguet.

MOA Signing between DOST-CAR and SETUP Cooperators from Mt. Province on March 25, 2014 at the DOST-CAR Conference Room, La Trinidad, Benguet.

the Philippines for flood monitoring and forecasting. The ASTIDOST developed the system which makes use of the ultrasonic sensor device to accurately measure and determine the flood waters in real time. The standalone WLMS is equipped with a solar panel and makes use of an ultrasonic sensor to measure the rate of change of water level using the principle similar to radar and sonar. The sensor calculates the time interval between sending the signal and receiving the echo to determine the water level. The information collected is then transmitted to a central server at a predefined interval, also via SMS. Under Phase II of the Hydromet Project, the DOSTCAR will install 27 ARGs and 6 WLMS in the province of Abra, 3 ARGs and 2 WLMS in Apayao, 4 ARGs and 1 WLMS in Benguet, 5 ARGs in Ifugao, 4 ARGs in Kalinga and 5 ARGs and 2 WLMS in Mountain Province. Of these target installations, the DOST-CAR has already installed a total of 14 ARGs in Abra (2), Benguet (1), Ifugao (5), Kalinga (3) and Mountain Province (3). DOST-CAR staff are still conducting site inspection in other areas of the region. Likewise, site inspection is done in coordination with the LGUs to determine the best site for these devices.

Phase 1 of the Hydromet project which was implemented in 2013 included the installation of 31 ARGs and 6 WLMS in CAR. (smsc)

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feature Benchmarking the Cacao Industry Development in Ifugao The Cacao Web.net says that the Philippines can be a potential producer of cacao. since the country’s climatic conditions and soil characteristics are conducive to growing cacao. There is presently an increasing interest from local farmers because demand for local and international cocoa products are way beyond the production capacity of the country and world prices have been challenging. According to statistics, the supply reached a deficit of 44,349 metric tons a year (2005 average consumption). With the present production in the Ivory Coast which produces 40% of the world’s cacao, major buyers (mostly from the US) are seeking supply elsewhere.

The limited number of cacao trees may be due to the insignificant benefit known to community folks in the earlier years. Now that the market is already there and that preprocessing is affordable these days, the initiation of the cacao industry in Ifugao, therefore, appears as a promising endeavor.

Besides, Research Studies conducted by several institutions are now available to guide us in venturing into this project.

The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) of the Department of Agriculture has already researched and developed processing facilities which can be fabricated locally.

Cacao is considered an equatorial crop (crops that thrive well in areas occupying the equator) so the Philippines has a great potential in growing it. The cacao tree (Theobroma Cacao) is grown in the tropics in a band between 10 to 20 degrees north and south of the equator, called the “Cacao Belt”. The tree is often grown in the shades of other trees and can be as tall as 40 feet (12 meters). It has fruits that are often brownish-yellow to purple and contain about 20-40 seeds in sweet-sour pulps.

In the Ifugao Provincial Development Plan (PDP), data shows that in 2004 there are 1,137 hectares planted with fruit trees and 2,534 hectares with coffee. Agriculture expansion area is 46,585 hectares. With the assumption that 10% (367 hectares) of the total land area of coffee and fruit tree plantations will be intercropped with cacao at a minimum plant density of 400 per hectare, at least 146,800 cacao trees could be planted.

Intercropping is needed since cacao needs at least 70% shade upon planting which eventually would be reduced to 25% at its pod bearing stage.

Cacao in Ifugao was observed to have grown and bore fruit but few farmers have this kind of tree in their backyard or farm. Interviews among Ifugao folks reveal the existence of this crop among coffee plantations, coconut, mahogany and other trees. So far, in all the municipalities in Ifugao there is the presence of fruit bearing cacao plants in some barangays. The ideal elevation for the growing of cacao is from 300 to 1200 meters above sea level. The lower barangays of the municipality of Tinoc lay at an elevation from 900 to 1100 as well as the neighboring barangays of Hungduan. The northern and eastern barangays of Banaue may also be good for the growing cacao since they are at elevations lower than 1200 meters. The low lying barangays of Mayoyao and Hingyon including the municipality of Aguinaldo may grow cacao as well.

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Also, according to the PDP, there are 167,789 hectares of production forests in Ifugao. Should 1% (1,678 hectares) of this be planted with cacao, there will be an additional 671,200 cacao plants. With this assumption we may be able to produce a total of 18.6 metric tons of dried cacao beans if we consider 50% (409,000 cacao trees) of all planted cacao in Ifugao bear fruit per season. This is also with the assumption that there are at least 10 pods harvestable per tree at an average bean yield per pod of 25 with a dry weight per bean of 1.82 grams (dry weight based on the K1 variety of Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines). Dry bean yield per tree then is 455 grams. If there see next page

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would be 2 harvest seasons per year then Ifugao will be producing 37.2 metric tons of dry cacao beans annually.

Cacao Industry development is indeed a long term project but the proximity of all areas to all weather roads in the province is an advantage. To help jump start the cacao industry, the PSTC- Ifugao proposed for the conduct of a benchmarking activity to an established cacao farm in Conner, Apayao.

The Benchmarking activity was conducted on February 27, 2014 with the beneficiaries of the 2014 CAPE Program as participants and with the assistance of PSTC – Apayao. Ten participants including the staff from PSTC-Ifugao joined the travel.

MPEX validation of the Bagnieva Enterprises in Ifugao last Februaruy 12, 2014. The final report validation was headed by the consultant, Mr. Nemie Josiah (2nd from left) with the Provincial S&T Center-Ifugao and Regional Office staff.

The owner of the Ortega Farm in Conner, Apayao – Mr. Irenio M. Ortega was very generous in accommodating and attending to the very inquisitive participants. A tour to a portion of the farm was made with the owner demonstrating ways on accelerating the fruiting period, rejuvenating the old trees and intercropping of several fruit bearing trees to maximize the land area. Some farm management practices were also shared as well as the attention needed for common pests and how to deal with them. Both solar and mechanical dryers were shown and how the fermentation process was done.

A question and answer was made all throughout the tour to maximize the activity. Before leaving the farm, the participants bought cacao seedlings to start the cacao industry development and also took home a pod each of cacao as source of seeds in their “hands on” seedling propagation. Some finished products (cocoa bars) and dry seeds were bought for the cacao product promotion in Ifugao. Cooking the dry seeds will give the participants the “feel” in the cocoa production. (mbmc)

Site visit and benchmarking on February 27, 2014 at the Ortega’s Nursery, Conner, Apayao.

DOST-CAR staff celebrates with the municpality of La Trinidad, Benguet during the opening ceremonies of the 34th Strawberry festival on March 18, 2014 held at the town’s Public Market.

The year’s celebration included various activities such as AgroTrade Fair, the Duting tan Dukto (Breakfast at the Park), and the OTOP Strawberry lane featuring the municipalities’ main agricultural produce- strawberry, cut flowers, high-value crops and vegetables, and coffee arabica. (cg)

Ms. Jasmin L. Donaal of RSTL, with the Department of Chemistry faculty and staff and Masteral students, sharing the basics of the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer during the Seminar-Workshop on Laboratory Equipment of the Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Benguet State University on March 15, 2014.

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Mae Eunice Castillejos; Sansan, Alexandra Radoc; Umali, Megan Marie Cabinta; Albo, Benjamin Jr. Marcos; Wakit, Jay-ar Policdas; Kitongan, Valeriano Bacasen; Laguiwed, Christian Jose; Alloy, Brent Ampad; Bucsit, Brooke Oya-oy; Sinano, Gervaise Guilao; Amlos; Nicodemos Catalino; Heyres, Revale Somera; Pentang, Jairus Toriano; Acdang, Geraldino Bulangen; Aquino, Gamaliel Roi Lee; Gaspar, Kathleen Songgadan; Lopez, Pierce Nathan Tamayo; Meana, Vanessa Rose Lee; Budod, Jan Ven Manuel; Daganos, Trisha Ann Lagman; Lalpuot, Oliver Dominguez; Pawit, Leynard Erwin Pecdasen; Dumay, Ashley Kane Palaci; Pitas, Jeanebelle Buna; Damian, Emil Miah Belit; Pucti, Kyle Baoanan; Cofolan, Osvaldo Pudos; and Tercero, Joewerson Bayacsan.

A total of 17 qualified from the province of Ifugao namely: Luib, Arlene Lubbong; Danao, Stewart Miguel; Garcia, Ceferino Gabriel Bartolome; Buhong, Abigail Sayan; Bongtiwon, Jodi Batton; Ngayawan, Sheirmeine Claire Binwag; Yogyog, Lainette Dulnuan; Agwat, Julie Claire Tuguinay; Bannagyo, Maylee Bidang; Ayahao, Ashley Brianne Calimlim; Lamuton, Mirasol Butale; Hermoso, Regine Catti; Terauchi, Reika Wangiwang; Tuguinay, Gabrielle Marie Dulinayan; Tuguinay, Lovejoy Bubod; Bastian, Jazeel Grace Gulayan; and Dulawan, Krysha Fe Gumadang. Ten (10) students qualified from the province of Kalinga namely: Lucero, Leanne Pauline Ngaya-an; Lebantino, Caryl Faith Viloria; Galgalla, Godfrey Jr. Bosogan; Hortelano, Julius Caesar Camaddo; Bernardo, Jaime Jr. Sarol; Colangao, Delfin Jr. Malunas; Magannon, Carrie Faith Banglag; Magannon, Judy Ann Pillig; Casiano, Jordan Mana-ar; and Basing-at, Lee Harvey Pic-it.

Finally, 19 applicants from Mountain Province qualified for the scholarship namely: Ayasao, Annie Laurie Nginsay; Acdang, Mechora Bosongan; Pangngay, Joeflor Joseph; Colas, Jayson Bacolong; Dulag, Vayne Dumaliw; Gawidan, Jan Ray Pasiwen; Mamungay, Kyle Beswilan; Miguel, Eden Wallang; Falangon, Faye Anne Peleo; Pandosen, Hezekiah Taliwan; Laguinday, Rachelle Anne Buccao; Amsiwen, Precious Teg-or; Longan, Jocelyn

“If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.�

C.S. Lewis

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Chongawen; Buanzi, Roberto III Pangaral; Takchangen, Remy Fanao; Biba, Jason Badongen; Olaget, Kuinee Pooten; Keg-ay, Marvie Diwas; Montilla, Vina Magumcia.

DOST scholars are given Tuition Fee (not to exceed P8,000/ semester), Book Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Monthly Stipends (P4,000-5,000/mo.), Transportation Allowance (one economy-class round trip fare between permanent residence and place of study on reimbursement basis (for those studying outside of their home province) and Group Health and Accident Insurance. However, scholars must pursue DOST priority fields of study in science, mathematics and engineering in accredited Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country.

Under the DOST Merit Scholarship program, a total of 15 applicants qualified for the scholarship as follows: Arganda, Clarisse Maye B.; Bartolome, Mark Benjar C.; Boac, Tamara Ashley W.; Chinayog, Marco P.; Colcol, Nikolai Oliver T.; Diaz, Zenki P.; Lazaro, Carlos Joshua A.; Leung, Gabrielle Frances R.; Lu, Jade Eula Fe E.; Pinto, Julian Patrick P.; Praxedes, Richard Angelo V.; Santiago, Francis Emmanuel DC.; Sison, Almond Gregory B.; Villar, Carl Francis M.; and Young, Mark Genesis M.

For this year, the DOST has also opened the RA 7687 and Merit scholarship programs for on-going sophomore college students. For CAR, three (3) students qualified namely Calpi, Marcelyn Tauli of Benguet; Hipona, Jyka Reego Suguitan of Baguio City; and Patacsil, Christian Dave Avanzado of Apayao for the RA 7687 program while Deang, Astrid Jireh Duka qualified under the Merit program (smsc).

Department of Science & Technology Cordillera Administrative Region Km. 6, La Trinidad, Benguet

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