Reduced energy consumption thru DOST’s ESO
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Author: Jaymar Y. Sorza, Project Assistant II, PSTC-Nueva Ecija
The high cost of utilities, such as electricity and gas, is just one of the several challenges faced by many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). As of June 2022, Cabanatuan City has an average cost of Php 10 per kilowatt-hour of electric consumption impacting the sustainability of the firms.
As a small firm engaged in baked products and noodles production, the FM Bread and Noodles in Cabanatuan City is feeling the heat of such high prices. Fortunately, through the Energy Systems Optimization (ESO) program the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), it can reduce its electricity and gas consumptions, By practicing energy conservation strategies tailor-made to their kind of operations, it can save money spent on utilities and add to their income.
Bakery acquires food processing technologies thru DOST 3 SETUP
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Author: Jaymar Y. Sorza, Project Assistant II, PSTC-Nueva Ecija
FM Bread and Noodles in Brgy. Melojavilla, Cabanatuan City has been in the bakery industry for 47 years since 1975. They are primarily engaged in baked products, such as bread and pastries, and noodle production. Looking to upgrade their production capacity and competitiveness, they applied to the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP).
With the assistance of DOST III, the firm acquired one unit each of spiral mixer for consistent mixing of dough, humidifying device which is essential in controlling the humidity before baking, and rack oven for efficient temperature control.
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Halfway Through! - Tarlac’s Smart Food Value Chain Program
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Author: Emerson M. Jasmin, Science Research Specialist I, PSTC-Tarlac
A two-year project to promote innovative processing and packaging technologies to increase the shelf life of agricultural commodities is currently being implemented in the province of Tarlac. Spearheaded by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) under its Smart Food Value Chain Program, it focuses on sweetpotato which is a major crop in the province.
This project entitled "Upgrading the Capability of Existing Distribution Centers /Trading Posts in the Delivery of Fresh and Semi-Processed Vegetables in the Supply Chain: Focusing on Packaging Technology and Logistics,” is being implemented by the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), in collaboration with the DOST Central Luzon Regional Office, Tarlac Agricultural University (TAU), and Sapang Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SMPC).
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District 1 schools in Nueva Ecija receives ten units of STARBOOKS
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Author: Kim L. Ravelo, Project Assistant II, PSTC-Nueva Ecija
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Nueva Ecija recently distributed ten (10) units of Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS) to each of 10 schools First District in Nueva Ecija.
The school-beneficiaries were Restituto Peria National High School and Vicente R. Bumanlag Sr. National High School in Aliaga, Zaragoza National High School, Tabacao National High School in Talavera, Eduardo L. Joson Memorial High School in Quezon, Paitan Sur National High School and Doroteo R. Jose Elementary School in Cuyapo, Sto. Rosario National High School in Sta. Rosa, Triala National High School in Guimba, and Nampicuan National High School in Nampicuan.
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DOST PROMOTES CAREERS IN S.T.E.M
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Author: Mary Clarenz M. Canlas , Project Assistant I, PSTC-Tarlac
If you are a senior high school student, choosing the right career to pursue can be nerve-wracking as you will be making a decision that will shape your future
To make the decision-making process somewhat easier, while obviously leaning towards the science and engineering fields, the DOST Region 3 through its Scholarship Unit with the assistance of PSTC Tarlac, participated in the Career Forum organized by the Tarlac State University in pursuit of its objective of producing more scientists, researchers, and engineers who will steer the country towards national progress.
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