PROCEEDINGS

With funding support from:

TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND PROMOTION INSTITUTE (TAPI-DOST)

Prepared by the Information and Documentation Section (IDS), Technological Services

Division (TSD) with assistance from the various committees created for the forum by the
TSD, the forum organizer.

PROCEEDINGS
Facing AEC Head On, A Technology Matching Forum
Between ITDI and Industry
February 26, 2015, Mindanao Ballroom
SOFITEL Philippine Plaza Manila

Table of Contents
Summary
1.

INTRODUCTION

2.

FORUM OBJECTIVES AND PROCESS

a. Objectives
b. Agenda
c. Participants

3.

OPENING SESSION

4.

PLENARY SESSION

5.

BREAKOUT SESSION

6.

FORUM OUTPUT
6.1. Synthesis
6.2. Evaluation

7.

SYNTHESIS/CLOSING

List of Annexes
Annex 1

Forum Agenda/Program

Annex 2

Participants List

Annex 3

Messages, Speeches, Presentation Materials

Annex 4

Notes from the Breakout Session

Annex 5

Summary of Evaluation by the Participants

Annex 6

Photo Documentation

Annex 7

S.O. (Committee Members)

SUMMARY
The technology matching forum Facing AEC Head On, A Technology Matching Forum
between ITDI and Industry was held on February 26, 2015 at the Mindanao Ballroom,
SOFITEL Philippine Plaza Manila, 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. It was proposal-driven and
organized by the Technological Services Division (TSD), led by its Information and
Documentation Section (IDS), with funding from the Technology Application and
Promotion Institute (TAPI).
ITDIs R&D priority areas, technical services and expertise were presented by the
respective division heads, namely: Chemicals and Energy, Environment and
Biotechnology, Food Processing, Materials Science, Packaging Technology, National
Metrology, Standards and Testing, and Technological Services.
Three industry leaders were also invited as speakers who talked on: Planning for
Technology Innovation to Meet Market Demands of AEC, Achieving Sustainable
Competitive Advantage by Coupling R&D Spending with Business Planning, and Reality
Score: Impact of AEC on MSMEs.
A total of 52 participants coming from various industry sectors attended the forum.
Among the sectors represented were chemicals, energy, food and beverage, materials,
mining, packaging, pharmaceutical, testing/calibration; and industry organizations such
as the Bulacan Chamber of Commerce, Makati Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
PhilExport, PCCI-NCR, and Laguna Techno-Park.
An open forum followed after the presentations while breakout sessions between ITDI
and industry participants were conducted in the afternoon paving the way for the
exchange of ideas and insights on various issues and concerns as well as possible
solutions or recommendations.

1. INTRODUCTION
Free flow of goods, services, investment, capital, and skilled labor among ASEAN
member nations will be the name of the game by end of 2015 as the 10 member
nations will be coming out as a single regional market known as the ASEAN Economic
Community or AEC. With the unfolding of this regional integration comes a seamless
market that brings with it both opportunities and tougher competition among the
member nations such as the Philippines.
To survive in this increasingly competitive environment, the key ingredient is innovation.
More than just product or market innovation, operational innovation is very critical. We
need to create new methods of business activity or processes to bring costs down,

outperform competitors or provide the "wow" factor for customers. Local business
processes need to be highly cost-effective, responsive, and flexible.
As a research and development institute on industrial technology, the ITDI (Industrial
Technology Development Institute), DOST (Department of Science and Technology) is
working alongside these external events to bring about needed change and help prepare
local industries cope with the challenges AEC brings.
As an initial move, the ITDI has already conducted a preliminary consultative meeting
amongst its research and technical services groups to identify the R&D scenario facing
them. With this completed, it has proceeded to the next phase, the technology matching
forum, which is concerned with the actual development of the technology matching
plan. In this phase, participants will identify the industry and the products for which the
plan is to be developed.
On February 26, 2015, the technology matching forum with the industry was conducted
at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila, where government and industry representatives
consisting of top management executives and officers were gathered and exchanged
ideas and shared insights on technology developments and trends, and identified needs
and/or gaps being faced in the different industry sectors. How do the countrys S&T and
industry community level up, and how to meet demands and fill these gaps were among
the major concerns that were discussed during the forum.
The forum hopes to result to an integrated product-technology plan that meets both
market and business requirements with product features and technology choices that
are prioritized on a basis of investment area/ industry needs and desires.

2. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES AND PROCESS

a. Objectives
1. Identify and describe specific investment area/ industry requirement-driven
technology clusters;
2. Identify specific technology cluster discontinuities in each investment area/
industry; and
3. Identify critical requirements of the investment area/ industry related to
technology decisions.

b. Agenda/Program
The technology matching forum was a one-day activity divided into two sessions; a
plenary session in the morning and a breakout session in the afternoon.
ITDIs research and technical service capabilities were presented during the
plenary session by the respective division heads. A short Q & A followed after
which, the invited speakers talked on their assigned topics.
After lunch, another invited speaker, Mr. Gil Gonzales talked on his topic Reality
Score: Impact of AEC on MSMEs. After some Q&A, the breakout session ensued
where participants were grouped along the seven technical areas of ITDI to enable
them to interact, discuss and share valuable insights and/or concerns along their
areas of interest. All deliberations/results of discussions were then synthesized,
summed up, and presented by Deputy Director Magbanua, Jr. (Please see program
in Annex 1)
c. Participants
A total of 52 participants attended the forum.
Among the sectors represented were chemicals (1), energy (4), food and beverage
(9), materials (14), mining (1), packaging (3), pharmaceutical (1),
testing/calibration (2), shipping and forwarding (1); and industry organizations
(16) such as the Bulacan Chamber of Commerce, Makati Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, PhilExport, PCCI-NCR, Laguna Techno-Park, and DTI .
STII and some friends from the media also covered the event. (Please see Annex
2, List of Participants/ Guests)

3. OPENING SESSION

PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara

opened the technology matching forum while ITDI Director Dr.
Maria Patricia V. Azanza gave an overview about and what to
expect from the forum.

Dr. Azanza also introduced the keynote speaker, DOST

Secretary Mario G. Montejo, whose message was
delivered by Assistant Secretary, Atty. Oswaldo C.
Santos.

4. PLENARY SESSION
The plenary session started with exploring ITDIs research and technical service capabilities
with eight presentations by the respective division chiefs, as follows:

Dr. Annabelle V. Briones,

Chemicals & Energy

Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguerra,

Environment & Biotechnology

Dr. Benjamin S. Magbanua, Jr.,

Food Processing

Dr. Blessie A. Basilia,

Materials Science

Ms. Hermilina H. Bion,

Standards & Testing

Ms. Aurora V. Kimura,

National Metrology

Ms. Daisy E. Taafranca,

Packaging Technology

Ms. Nelia Elisa C. Florendo,

Technological Services

After the presentations, a short Q &A ensued. After which, the invited speakers delivered
their talk. They also entertained some questions from the floor after their talk.

Mr. Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr.

President
Philippine Exporters
Confederation, Inc.
Planning for Technology
Innovation to Meet Market
Demands of AEC

Dir. Senen M. Perlada

Director
DTI-Export Marketing Bureau
Achieving Sustainable Competitive
Advantage by Coupling R&D
Spending with Business Planning

(Please See Annex 3, Messages, speeches, presentations)

Mr. Gil L. Gonzales

Philippine Representative,
ASEAN Business Advisory
Council
and Vice-President for
Corporate Governance and
Risk Management,
SM Investments Corporation
Reality Score: Impact of
AEC on MSMEs

5. BREAKOUT SESSION
In the afternoon, the forum was devoted to the breakout sessions where participants were
grouped according to their area of interest following ITDIs seven R&D/technical priority
areas. Meanwhile, assigned TSD staff sat with each group and also tried to get/elicit some
insights during the discussions, concerning the investment areas assigned to them (IT,
electronics, renewable energy, shipbuilding) as aligned with the initial objectives of the
proposed techno-matching forum. (Please see Annex 4)

6. FORUM OUTPUTS
6.1. Synthesis of issues/gaps per area with some recommendations/solutions

INDUSTRY/CLUSTER

TECHNOLOGY
GAPS/NEEDS

SOLUTIONS

Calibration needs for laser

scanners

Physical/technical probes

Mr. Jon Alexis A. Apellado

Sr. NPD Engineer

Standards for the Light

Electrostatic Dimension (done
in Singapore)

ATS Calibration Services in

Alabang

Products: Polymers, plastic

packaging for semicon (carrier
tape), barrier bags

No specific standard for carrier

tape, trays, tubes

12 years in business

Port Congestion

HQ: Philippines

Testing of electronic and

polymer in particular, resistivity

MATERIALS
Advantek

Planned expansion in Taiwan;

Operating Plant in Shanghai

Lack of environmental risk

testing laboratories in the
country

Capability build-up to develop

expertise on electronic static
dimension (Light Metrology)
Visit ADMATEL and NANOLAB,
schedule (c/o MSD)
Establish and maintain
environmental testing labs,
electronics processing and
services labs
Introduce environmental risk
standards and risk testing and
analysis

Beta NanoCoating Philippines

Dr. Dennis Quinto
President/ Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Jaime L. Diaz
Marketing/Sales Director
Coatings of tools, semicon parts
using physical vapor deposition
(PVD) an enabling technology for
infrastructure; material science for
industry with reduced cost as end
product
Lapekto Lapel Paper Mache
Products

How to propagate the

technology locally, in
manufacturing & how it will
work
Its application is underrated

Visit ADMATEL and NANOLAB

Mr. Quinto: Have hospitable
condition locally to attract
students who graduated
abroad to come back;

How do we figure in the

ASEAN?

Consider global approach to get

back human capital;
documentation

Needs compression machine

used in processing

Referred to FPRDI
Study/consider the use of MSD

Ms. Josiepia Azores

Financial assistance

Processing of recycled paper

(production of paper from used
paper)
Philippine Plastic Industry
Association
Mr. Antonio C. Keh
Manufacture of nuts and bolts

compression machine for

processing
Schedule visit, call MSD to set
date for meeting

Described
business
as Mr. Keh recommended: Govt
guerilla-type; used to have 90 should have program/consider
workers, its now down to only where can we have high value?
30;
Govt to have national policy/
Very stiff competition with political will to revive and
China that has captured the protect the steel industry which
bulk of the market (cheap);
is the source of raw material of
such related industries as nuts
Used to supply the mining and bolts
industry (do repairs), cement,
construction industry only the Refer to appropriate agency
standard items (10% left) but (c/o MSD)
still being challenged by China
Problem in the supply chain,
raw materials are imported;
Need to innovate but no
market, people buy cheaper
goods from China
R&D/Innovate with valueadded products (alloy finishing)
Now producing bolts only

ENERGY
Triphil Intl
Exporter of Leather goods (baseball
gloves, bags, shoes)
Brand names: Rollings, Warriors
28 years in business

Energy Audit

Submit request initial meeting

with CED for walkthrough

Cleaner Production
Upgrading of process and
mechanization
Process design improvement
High electricity cost
Sourcing of indigenous
materials (i.e. abaca, raffia)

Collect pertinent data (i.e.

electric, utility bills production
data prior to walkthrough)
Set-up of
equipment/Innovation
needed/upgrading

PHARMACEUTICALS
Jocobalm of Bees
Herbal products
Sole proprietor
8 years in business

Mechanization of
processing/production
(currently kitchen-scale)

Set-up of equipment

Product registration

CED/ITDI can assist in licensing

requirement for product
analysis

Licensing
Marketing

Approach TAPI for patent

assistance

Labelling

FOOD/SHIPBUILDING
Mega Fishing Corporation
Mr. William Tiu Lim
Mega sardines, SBSR (ship building
& ship repair, construction of
vessels for company use/transport
of catch)

Experts on ships
Technology on waste treatment
(e.g. oils/fish scales that can be
formed into other useful byproducts)

Mr. Lim: Lets build our own

vessels [already built two & was
assisted by TESDA (welding)]

Old vessels being used locally

(mahirap)
Improvement on vessel design,
materials
High cost of transporting goods;
its cheaper to load/unload
catch thru international vessels
Where to locate?

Asia Brewery

Slow information dissemination

Enhance visibility

Containers for beverages (i.e. glass

bottles)

ITDIs low( online) visibility

Review techno-transfer policies

R&D Funds
Techno-transfer policies
regarding exclusivity
Bureaucracy in the government
system
Need to harmonize interagency
activities
Magallanes Womens Club
Multipurpose Coop

Funding to renovate facilities

for BFAD certification (existing

Referred to Phil Food Ex for

possible funding support

Product: Muscovado sugar

Availed of SET-UP assistance
Glorious Industrial And Devt Corp
Products: Stevia

facility donated by LGU but

non-compliant to GMP)

Product quality not at par with

the similar foreign product,
needs product quality
improvement

Consultative meeting with ITDI

Expand capacity of PTD and its

services to respond to the
packaging needs of MSMEs
nationwide

Services are already available

Plant in Bulacan
Experience with DOST: Assistance
in Spray Drying of Stevia and Shelflife study

PACKAGING
Philippine Packaging, Inc.
Packaging systems/materials for
food/non-food/beverage products

Strengthen the awareness of

PTD activities/services

Provide advocacy seminar to

industry consortia (e.g.
Pampanga Chamber of
Commerce, Philippines
Chamber of Food
Manufacturers)
Packaging Technology to
address the availability of
seasonal fruits

FOOD/PACKAGING
Phil. Federation of Food Vendors

Testing for safety of packaging

Slow response/assistance to
food industry due to
geographical distance to PTD

Food/beverage products

Construction of
regional/provincial common
service facilities, food
processing machines
Commercialize freeze drying
technology

Gracias Food Inc

Product browning

PTD and FPD can make

recommendations

Product molds
Control water activity, ITDI
training
NISCO Philippines

Pwede na ito attitude

Machineries for food processing

Food MSMEs unfamiliar with

food standards

EMB DTI

Huge product demand cannot

be met

R&D on powdered coconut

water
The National Quality
Infrastructure will be funded
and be finalized; for example in
the case of laboratory
accreditation, there will only be
one accrediting body

There is no regulation for

testing laboratories, especially
in the test of minerals in ores

Company was invited to visit

STD for testing concerns

There is no laboratory catering

to calibration of biomedical
equipment and devices

Refer to PCHRD on medical

equipment service needs, and
to PNRI on radiation testing

TESTING /STANDARDS/
METROLOGY
DTI/Export Development Council

Ocean Pacific Shipping &

Forwarding Corp.
Robert B. Chua
VP for Marketing
Representing Malabon Chamber of
Commerce
Sacred Heart Diagnostic Medical
Clinic

There is no verification of
biomedical test kits and other
related reagents/chemicals
Demand for cheaper X-ray
radiation testing
Philippine Plastic Association

Demand for thickness and

biodegradability test of thin
film plastics

Refer to STD for testing needs

PNS 2097 for biodegradability

of plastics already included a
number of testing
requirements and there is a
demand for these tests
Glastek Inc./All Glass Laboratory)
Most complete glass testing service
provider in the Philippines
Ms. Ma. Jeannie C. Mandap

There is a demand for testing of

glass since there is a bloom in
the infrastructure industry of
the country
Testing equipment (design and
fabrication, if possible) for
abrasion, radiation and color
identification for glass products

Refer to STD for testing needs,

particularly proficiency testing

which cant be afforded now by

the industry
Proficiency testing for glass
products

MANUFACTURING
Assistco Energy & Industrial Corp.

Local sourcing of raw materials

Mr. Benigno Lingad, Exec. VP

Energy audit, cleaner

production

Write to ITDI for

service/assistance

Mr. Rodelio Marcos, VP for

Operations
Refractories, insulating materials
Phil. Sugar Miller Association, Inc.
Mr. Oscar Cortes
Deputy Director
Sugar

Utilization of mud press into

composting material/fertilizer

Will seek assistance of EBD

Find other value-added

products from the liquid
evaporating from the sugar sap
Utilization and conversion of
water coming from vacuum
evaporator to other possible
value-added products (e.g.
drinking water, instead of
generated water into waste
water)
Extraction of waste from biogas
Local bacteria being sourced
has short effectiveness
Sugar (syrup) to be used as
main ingredient in RTD like tea
Government support for
farmers

Bulacan Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Marius M. Palisoc, VP for
Training & Development

Postharvest technology on
collection of raw materials (low
yield of raw materials)

Referred to PTD, DOST-Bulacan

Fruits in Ice Cream products

Freeze dryer to be used in

Mindanao plant for banana
Better packaging materials

MATERIALS/INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
APSYS Solutions & Technologies,
Inc.
Mr. Ramon Escueta, President
Enzyme production;
hardware/software for IT

6.2.

Energy audit
Avail local technology on
enzyme production, specifically
local sourcing of bacteria
Need to innovate industrial
plastics

Seek assistance from EBD

Establish and maintain R&D and
testing labs on plastics for
industrial use

Need for research and testing

labs on plastics and their
various uses for industrial
purposes

Evaluation summary
Overall, the participants rated the techno-matching forum very satisfactory or VS in
terms of the following criteria: achievement of forum objective, clarity of
presentation/ effectiveness of resource speakers, completeness of materials, time
management, food, and venue.
A total of 30 participants found the forum interesting and gave some encouraging
comments. When asked what they intend to do after their attendance to the forum,
given three options; following were the responses: 46.15% chose collaborative
projects, 38.46% to avail of technical services, and 15.38% buy-in such as
technology adoption. (Please see Annex 5)

7. SYNTHESIS/CLOSING
ITDI Deputy Director Dr. Benjamin Magbanua, Jr. delivered the
synthesis of all the deliberations that transpired in the breakout
sessions, closing the forum.

ANNEXES
Annex 1

Forum Agenda/Program

Annex 2
INDUSTRY
MATERIALS

Participants List
COMPANY NAME /
ADDRESS

Jon Apellado
Senior Engineer,
Material and Testing

Jon.apellado@advantek.com

ADVANTEK INC.

Joen Quinto
Senior Engineer,
Metrology

joenquinto@advantek.com

Ramon D. Escueta
President

844-9791; 844-9793
apsys@info.com.ph

Dr. Alberto Rivera

SVP Manufacturing

Alberto.rivera@asia-brewery.com

Benigno R. Lingad
Exec. Vice President
& COO

838-7311- 12 & 14
837-3607/08
Fax: 838-7441; 838-7316; 8392101
Email: info@assistco.com.ph
www.assistco.com.ph
CP: 0918-9202456
brlingad@assistco.com.ph

FOOD AND
BEVERAGE

ASIA BREWERY
6/F Allied Bank Center
6454 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

ENERGY

ASSISTCO ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL

CORPORATION
1st Ave., cor. Antonio Drive, Maalac
Estate, Bagumbayan, Taguig, NCR-Fourth
Districft 1632

ASSISTCO ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL

CORPORATION
1st Ave., cor. Antonio Drive, Maalac
Estate, Bagumbayan, Taguig, NCR-Fourth
Districft 1632

MATERIALS

EMAIL /
CONTACT NO.

ADVANTEK INC.

APSYS SOLUTIONS AND

TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
549 Vergel St., Pasay City
NCR-Fourth District 1300

MINING

REPRESENTATIVE/
DESIGNATION

BENGUET CORPORATION
6th & 7th Flrs., Unikversal Re Bldg., 106
Paseo de Roxas
1226 Makati City

BETA NANOCOATING PHILIPPINES

INC.
Blk 1, Lot 3 Filinvest Technology Park,
Calamba, Lalawigahn ng Laguna
BETA NANOCOATING PHILIPPINES

Rodelio Marcos
VP-Operations

Jean Alger
AVP-Deputy CFO

rht@benguetcorp.com
812-1380 loc. 217
Fax: 753-0717
CP: 0920-9077588
malger@benguetcorp.com
www.benguetcorp.com

Dr. Dennis T. Quinto

Chief, Technology
Officer

(049) 508-0102

INC.
Blk 1, Lot 3 Filinvest Technology Park,
Calamba, Lalawigahn ng Laguna

Jaime Diaz

PACKAGING

BLOOMING VENTURES INC.

12 King Constantine
Kingspoint Subd., near Mindanao Ave.
Quezon City

Socorro R. Bautista
President

CHEMICALS

BULACAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

c/o Hiyas ng Bulakan Convention Ctr.
Malolos (Capital) Bulacan 3000

Marius M. Palisoc
VP for Training and
Development

THE FOOD PEOPLE INC.

Philippine Cooperative Center
90 Balete Drive Extn. Quezon City
Plant Address: RIS Ind
L Complex Bo. Tabe, Quiguinto Bulacan

TESTING/
CALIBRATION

MATERIALS

9785-2656

(044) 791-2574
bulacanchamber@yahoo.com

Telfax: 724-7038-48;
705-1205
Landline: 710-9233
CP: 0922-8394495
Email: marius_palisoc@yahoo.com
www.foodpeople.com.ph

COOLAIRE CONSOLIDATED INC.

10 Basa St., San Francisco del Monte,
Quezon City

Joel Ryan E. Tugade

President

372-8879; 0917-838-6295
Jr_tudage@yahoo.com

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

3rd Flr/ DTI Intl. Bldg., 3756 Sen. Gil Puyat
Ave., Bel-air Village, Makati 1209
(DTI/NCC)

Emmarita Z.Mijares
Deputy Executive
Director

465-3330; 465-3300 loc. 302; 9079480

Fax: 890-4645
emmamijares@dti.gov.ph;
emmamijares2001@yahoo.com
www.edc.net.ph

EXPORT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

3rd Flr/ DTI Intl. Bldg., 3756 Sen. Gil Puyat
Ave., Bel-air Village, Makati 1209
(DTI, NCC)

Grace T. Mirasol
Policy Advocacy
Officer V

Telfax: 890-4645; 465-3300

CP: 0917-5991084; 0917-8630669
exportdevelopmentcouncil@edc.ne
t.ph
mirasol@competitive.org.ph;
grace4mo04@yahoo.com

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND

INDUSTRY-EMERGING MARKETING
DIVISION

Leah C. Alejandro

917-599-1082

GLASTEK INC.
147 Pasig Blvd., Pineda, Pasig City

Sophia Mirasol
VP

GLASTEK INC. /ALL GLASS LAB.

Ma. Jeannie C.

501-6995

PHARMACEUTICAL

147 Pasig Blvd., Pineda, Pasig City

Mandap

GLOFON HERBAL MEDICINE

Lot 20, Road 28 St.
Cogeo Village, Bagong Nayon, Anti[p;p
1870 Rizal

Emilyn Odell
Manager

GLORIOUS INDUSTRIAL AND

DEVELOPMENT CORP.
72 Nuestra Seora, 6th Ave., Grace Park,
Caloocan City, NCR- 3rd District

Cecilia M. Miciano
Export Manager

Email:
sweetandfit_stevia@yahoo.com.ph
CP: 0932-8517392; 0917-5603619;
0628-1487023
Tel: 360-0900
Fax: 367-5293

Michelle Rose D. De
Leon
Operations Manager

mirdi.glorious@gmail.com
CP: 0917-5052-089
Fax: 367-5293,
360-0900, 323-8543

Antonio S. Arevalo

asarevalo@graciasfoods.com
graciasfoods@gmail.com
975-1624

GLORIOUS INDUSTRIAL AND

DEVELOPMENT CORP.
72 Nuestra Seora, 6th Ave., Grace Park,
Caloocan City, NCR- 3rd District
FOOD AND
BEVERAGE

MATERIALS

FOOD AND
BEVERAGE

GRACIAS FOOD INC.

189 San Antonio Avenue
San Antonio Valley 1
Paranaque City, 1700
LAGUNA TECHNO PARK
2F Admin Building 1, North Main Ave.
Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna

Patrick C. Avila
Gen. Manager

LAGUNA TECHNO PARK

2F Admin Building 1, North Main Ave.
Laguna Technopark, Binan, Laguna

Rona Saez
Sales Mrktg. Manager

LAPEKTO LAPEL
Blk 3, Lupang Arcuda
Brgy Sta. Ana, Taytay Rizal

MAGALLANES WOMEN CLUB MULTIPURPOSE COOP

MAGALLANES WOMEN CLUB MULTI-

inquiry@allglasslaboratory.com

818-3840; 818-4040
Fax: (049) 541-2706
CP: 09017-8802336
Avila.patrick@ayalamalls.com.ph
818-3840; 818-4040
Fax: (049) 541-2706
CP: 0917-5779333
Email:
sanez.rona@ayalaland.com.ph

Isaias Padua
Stock Holder

565-8667
lapektolapelpapermacheproduct@y
ahoo.com
lapekto@outlook.com
CP: 0923-6215695
FB: lapektolapel
www.manilaframe/lapekltolapel

Joiada B. Reyes
Chairperson

joiadareyes@yahoo.com
0917-375-2096

PURPOSE COOP
MAGALLANES WOMEN CLUB MULTIPURPOSE COOP
MATERIALS

MAKATI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AND INDUSTRY
2F Right Wig Maga Center, Paseo de
Magallanes, Makati City-NCR-Fourth Dist.
1200

Edilberta B. Atienza
BOD
Emmalou B. Sisante
Credit Chair

099-999-51341

Dr. Luzviminda S.
Jose
President

makatichamber@yahoo.com
www.makatichamber.com
871-4038
CP: 0908-897-7336

SACRED HEART DIAGNOSTIC

MEDICAL CENTER, INC
2/F Maga Centre Bldg., Paseo de
Magallanes, Makati 1232

853-0235; 853-0633
Telfax: 853-0234
sacredheartdiagnostic@gmail.com;
www.sacredheartdiagnostic.com

ENERGY

MASINLOC POWER PARTNERS CO.

LTD
AES
18/F Bench Tower, 30th St. cor. Rizal Drive,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, NCRFourth District

ENERGY

MASINLOC POWER PARTNERS CO.

LTD
18/F Bench Tower, 30th St. cor. Rizal Drive,
Crescent Park West 5, Bonifacio Global
City, Taguig City, NCR-Fourth District

Engr. Rey Kindar V.

Cale, Jr.
Battery Energy
Storage Engineer

TL: 459-2600
DL: 459-2688
FAX: 459-2659
Mobile: 0917-836-5939
Email: rey.cale@aes.com
www.aes.ph

FOOD AND
BEVERAGE
MATERIALS

MEGA FISHING CORP

William TiuLim

917-8799957

NISSAN SEIKO CORP./NISCO PHILS.

ENT
46 B Interior T. Santiago St.
Canumay, Valenzuela City

Yolly Rodriguez dela

Cruz
CEO /President

294-2222, 294-2220
Fax: 294=-2221
CP: 0918-9008000
nisco@nissanseiko.com

SHIPPING/
FORWARDING

OCEAN PACIFIC-Shipping & Forwarding

Corp.
Suite 805 Prestige Tower Cond.
F. Ortigas Jr. Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig
City

Robert B. Chua
VP -Marketing

687-6667; 687-2788; 687-6809

Fax: 687-5537
Email:
oceanpacificphil@yahoo.com
CP: 0917-5722087

MATERIALS

PAMPANGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Joyce del Rosario

info@pamcham.org.ph

Gonzalo Julian, Jr.

Director for Market

DL-459-2649/502-8706
459-2600;
459-2632 (Acctg.)
459-2695 (Fax)
CP: 0917-8664121
Email: gonzalo.julian@aes.com
www.aesph

AND INDUSTRY
2/F Sapphire Bldg. Mc Arthur Hi-wayk San
Agustin, San Fernando City (Capital)
Pampanga 2000

Exec. Director

PAMPANGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AND INDUSTRY

Lea Ramos
AED

joyce@pamchaml.org.ph
(045) 455-4223; 861-4332

099-85333-660

Annex 3

Messages, Speeches, Presentation Materials

Opening speeches
Dr. Maria Patricia V. Azanzas Overview of ITDI and AEC

Secretary Mario G. Montejos Speech, delivered in his behalf by Asec.

Oswaldo C. Santos

Presentations of ITDI Division Chiefs

Dr. Annabelle V. Briones (Chemicals & Energy Division)

Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguerra (EBD)

Dr. Benjamin S. Magbanua, Jr. (Food Processing Division)

Dr. Blessie A. Basilia (Materials Science Division)

Ms. Aurora V. Kimura (National Metrology Laboratory)

Ms. Daisy E. Taafranca, Packaging Technology Division

Ms. Hermilina H. Bion, Standards and Testing Division

Ms. Nelia Elisa C. Florendo, Technological Services Division

Key Speakers Presentations

Mr. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Speech

Dir. Senen M. Perladas presentation

Mr. Gil L. Gonzales presentation

Annex 4

Notes from the Breakout Session

METROLOGY
Company/
Representative
1.

Advantek
Joen Quinto,
Senior
Associate
Q. A.

Business
Advantek, Inc., with
facilities in North America,
Asia and Europe , is an ISO
9001:2000 and ISO 14001
certified company
supporting the global
production of the world's
leading electronics
manufacturers. The
products they produce play
an important role in the
assembly process of many
products such as
computers, mobile phones,
LED lighting, medical
components, smart
appliances, automobiles
and other consumer
products.
Advantek offers a broad
range of precision
component packaging
systems including
embossed carrier tapes,
Surftape, anti-static cover
tapes, shipping reels and
static shielding / moisture
barrier bags. Advantek
completes the product line
by providing desiccants,
humidity indicator cards
and other packaging
products.
Embossed carrier tape
provides protection to
integrated circuits and
other devices from physical
and electro-static discharge
(ESD) damage during
shipping and storage.
Carrier tape is widely used

Issues/
concerns/
needs

Recommendation
/action

National Metrology
Laboratory lacks the
following calibration
services:

1. NML should
evaluate and
beef-up
technical
capabilities to
meet new
demands of the
market.
2. NML should
include these
calibration
services as part
of their
expansion
program.
3. Train people to
undertake these
services / level
up skills
requirements

1) Light Metrology:
ITDI is not
equipped with laser
scanners to
conduct physical
technical probes.
2)

Electro static
dimension
metrology:
Advantek seeks the
services from
Singapore

3) No standards set
for surface
requirements of
product lines. It
varies from one
customer to
another.

for presenting devices to

pick-and-place machines for
automatic placement onto
printed circuit boards.
Advantek's carrier tape can
incorporate containment
features found in more
expensive shipping media.
This provides fragile
devicessuch as QFP's,
chip scale packages and
bare dieprotection from
physical abuse.
Included in their line of
carrier tape is Advantek
SFT, Sharp Form Tape for
precision applications,
which can be processed in
a clean-room environment.
Near-vertical sidewall draft
angles help prevent part
migration as well as
abrasion caused by contact
with device edges. SFT
pocket bottoms are flat to
provide horizontal device
confinement and
presentation to pick-andplace equipment.

STANDARDS and TESTING

Company/Representative
All Glass Laboratory
Ma. Jeannie C. Mandap
Ocean Pacific (Malabon
Chamber of Commerce)

Business
Sale/testing of
architectural
glass
Catering to the
Mindanao
mining
industry,
especially in
the loading of
nickel, ores,

Issues/Concerns/
Needs
Need for proficiency testing
for glass,
abrasion/radiation/
color edification tests
Needs government
regulated/controlled
testing and calibration
companies for mineral
products (e.g. nickel, ores)
Private service providers

Recommendations/
Actions
Refer to NML

and other
minerals
Sacred Heart Diagnostic
Medical Clinic (Makati
Chamber of Commerce)

Philippine Plastic
Associations

Provide
medical
services to
HMO holders,
private
patients, and
for
local/foreign
employment

Manufacturer
of thin film
plastic

seem to control price, with

no government
intervention/ accreditation
body
Needs calibration of
diagnostic equipment
(besides supplier)
Is there a body/council
from government that
serves as check and
balance with the services
they provide because their
suppliers have control over
them especially on pricing
(calibration and supply of
reagents); problem of
exclusivity
Why did PNRI transfer
radiation testing to a
private company? And for
a much higher cost?
PNS 2092:2011 Standard
Guide for Exposing and
Testing Plastics by a
Combination of Oxidation
and Biodegradation PNS
ASTM (Microbial)

For radiation testing,

contact PNRI for concern
Discuss/inquire with
PCHRD on these matters

The participant was

invited to ITDI for this
concern

Pressure of
thickness/weight or load
capacity

MATERIALS SCIENCE
Company/Representative
1. Beta NanoCoating
Philippines
Dr. Dennis Quinto
President/ Chief Technology
Officer
Mr. Jaime L. Diaz
Marketing/Sales Director

Business
Coatings of tools,
semicon parts using
physical vapor
deposition (PVD) an
enabling technology
for infrastructure;
material science for
industry with reduced
cost as end product

Issues/concerns/
needs
How to propagate the
technology locally, in
manufacturing & how it
will work
Its application is
underrated
How do we figure in the
ASEAN?

Recommendation/
Action
visit ADMATEL
and NANOLAB
(c/o MSD)
Mr. Quinto:
have hospitable
condition locally to
attract students who
graduated abroad to
come back;
consider global

2. Lapekto Lapel Paper

Mache Products
Ms. Josiepia Azores

Processing of
recycled paper
(production of paper
from used paper)

Needs compression
machine used in
processing
Financial assistance

approach to get back

human capital;
documentation
Referred to FPRDI
Study/consider the
use of MSD
compression
machine for
processing
Schedule visit, call
MSD to set date for
meeting

3. Philippine Plastic Industry

Association

Manufacture of nuts
and bolts

Mr. Antonio C. Keh

Described business as
guerilla-type; used to
have 90 workers, its
now down to only 30;
Very stiff competition
with China that has
captured the bulk of the
market (cheap);
Used to supply the
mining industry (do
repairs), cement,
construction industry
only the standard items
(10% left) but still being
challenged by China
Problem in the supply
chain, raw materials are
imported;

Mr. Keh
recommended:
Govt should have
program/consider
where can we have
high value?
Govt to have
national policy/
political will to revive
and protect the steel
industry which is the
source of raw
material of such
related industries as
nuts and bolts
Refer to appropriate
agency (c/o MSD)

Need to innovate but no

market, people buy
cheaper goods from
China
R&D/Innovate with
value-added products
(alloy finishing)

4.

ADVANTEK

Mr. Jon Alexis A. Apellado

Sr. NPD Engineer

polymer/
plastic industry

Now producing bolts

only
testing of electronic and
polymer in particular,
resistivity

visit ADMATEL and

NANOLAB; Schedule
(c/o MSD)

5.

TAPI

Mr. Christoper Gealan

Funding up to Php
250,000 for
prototyping

6. MSD
Dr. Blessie A. Basilia
Dr. Araceli Monsada
Josefina R. Celorico
7. TSD
Violeta B. Conoza
INVESTMENT AREA:
Shipbuilding Industry
(SBSR ship building & ship
repair)

Old vessels being used

locally (mahirap)

Mega Fishing CorporationMega sardines, etc

William Tiu Lim
Shipbuilding/constr
uction of vessels for
company
use/transport of
catch

Improvement on vessel
design, materials

Mr. Lim: lets build

our own vessels
[already built two &
was assisted by
TESDA (welding)]

High cost of transporting

goods; its cheaper to
load/unload catch thru
international vessels
Where to locate?

FOOD PROCESSING
Company/Representative
Mega Fisheries
William Lim

Business
Product:
sardines
Services:
canning,
transport
Facilities: 12
factories;
cargo ships

Issues/concerns/needs
Waste management,
specifically the inedible
parts of the fish

Recommendation/action
Initial advice c/o FPD
Consultative Meeting with
FPD

Technology to convert
process by-products and
oversupply of tamban
meat into consumer goods
Ship building expertise

Asia Brewery
Alberto Rivera

Product: food
and beverage
packaging

Sometimes local tech can

only be bought by
foreigners
Business-unfriendly
national policies
Slow government
support/ response
(DOST, FDA, DTI,
SEC)
General lack of
national R&D

Report his observations

Recommend methods for
public feedback
There is a need to promote
inter-government
harmonization

Magallanes Women Club

Multi-Purpose Coop
Joiada B. Reyes
Chairperson and company
Glorious Industrial Corp.

Gracias Co. Ltd.

Nisko Phils.
Yolly Rodriguez dela Cruz
CEO /President

Product:
muscovado
sugar

Product:
powdered
stevia
Facilities:
plant in
Bulacan
Past
experience
with DOST:
ITDI assisted
with spray
dryer
technology
and shelf-life
study

funding
Public-private
dialogue doesnt
happen often
enough
Poor IEC

Lobby GDP-based funding

for R&D

Questions exclusivity
clauses in ITDI contracts
with adopters
BFAD certification so they
cant participate in trade
fairs

Referred to government
and private bodies that
provide financial assistance

Requires grant/loan to
renovate building
Product does not compare
with foreign brands

Consultative meeting with

FPD

Current commercial tech

requires a lot of energy;
electricity in the
Philippines is expensive

Product: allnatural, dried

fruit products
Past
experience
with DOST:
ITDI
transferred
drying
technology to
their
company;
received
exclusive
distribution
rights initially

Improvement of shelf-life
(prevention of product
browning, mold-control)

Service:
machine
fabrication for
food

Perceived general lack of

drive to achieve
internationally-accepted
product quality

Guest advised to apply

food-grade chemical
solutions
Guest would like to explore
non-chemical solutions and
would like to undergo
training on natural moldcontrol tech

processors
Past
experience
with DOST:
receives
referrals for
machine
fabrication
DTI EMB

Too many clients; wants

DOST to schedule
referrals-clients for her

International product
demand for products that
the Philippines can delve
into (e.g. powdered
coconut water)

Exploratory Meeting with

FPD;

Issues/concerns/needs

Recommendation/action
Follow Thru
1.1) Request technical
assistance on
equipment design c/o
Engr. Pacatang/ TSDESS
1.2) Request technical
service on product
analysis c/o CED
1.3) Request assistance
and explore possible
collaboration with Ms.
Linda Torres/CED
1.4) Encouraged to tap
possible SETUP
assistance thru DOST
4A (client in based in
Antipolo)
1.5) Referred to TAPI for
patenting assistance

CHEMICALS AND ENERGY

Company/Representative
JOCOBALM OF BEES/
Emelyn E. ODell
0915-9153752
647 6873

Business
Production of
natural/
organic/
herbal
products
Jocobalm of
bees

1.1) Process
mechanization
1.2) Product analysis &
stability
1.3) Prepn of product info
sheet (for FDA
registration) and
possible product
improvement
1.4) Patenting assistance

TRIPHIL INTL/
Noel G. Verganio
861 3764/ 861 9018
0922-5611505

Manufactures
- (main
product)
baseball
gloves for an

2.1) Inquiring on energy

and cleaner
production audit
services of ITDI, in
prepn for ISO
certification

Ms. ODell will visit

DOST/ITDI Bicutan
offices for the needed
assistance/ services

2.1) Informed that CED and

EBD may be requested
to provide needed
audit services; Engr.
Pacatang advised the
participant on

nverganio@triphil.com.ph

international
company
-bags

documents/ data to
prepare for the audits
Client was informed of
ITDI protocol to initiate
request for technical
services (letter to ITDI
Director)

Annex 5

Summary of Evaluation by the Participants

1. Summary of event evaluations by forum participants

Achievement of
Forum
Objective
Clarity of
Presentation
Completeness
of Materials
Time
Management

O
10

VS
15

10

16

19

16

O
VS
S
F
P

2. Effectiveness of Resource Speakers

AVBriones
RLEsguerra
BSMagbanua
BABasilia
DETanafranca
AVKimura
HHBion
NECFlorendo
SROrtiz
SMPerlada
GGonzales

O
8
10
9
8
9
10
9
9
9
16
12

VS
18
15
16
18
16
14
14
16
16
12
15

VS
S
F

3-4: Venue & Food

Venue
Food

O
8
9

VS
11
12

Venue

Food

5.

Is the technology
matching forum
interesting to you?

Yes
30

No
0

Is the technology matching forum interesting to you?

Comments:

Info on ITDI initiatives that will benefit exporters; technologies/innovations we can promote for
commercial use
Because of its relevance to the business industry
Because it is something very relevant and would be of good use to our members (businessmen)
I can ask my questions and express my concerns very frankly
Industry should be the driver of S&T priorities and investments, services. Government should
work closely with industry to know what is needed not work in a vacuum.
Future competitiveness
Very seldom do you have the opportunity to meet these people and listen to their concerns. It
opens up linkages with different sectors.
We learned a lot of the services your agency offers.
Discussed and laid out needs of the company. Hopeful for the desired results to soon be
accomplished
So that there is alignment on what the industry needs
Good scientists and personnel
Many businesses and cooperatives will be successful
Just simply because of excellent presentation of ITDI Division chiefs. It will be very useful and
great improvement to our group

This topic will help us to be able to have an idea whom to seek help for upgrading our
production
Can be shared to Bulacan Chamber of Commerce Inc. members
Relevant to the context of competitiveness in AEC 2015
Seeking for assistance on energy audit and technological service for machine/equipment
upgrade
As public-private entity, the forum is a venue for policy formulation, as well as collaboration
with inter-agency on innovation and research development
Looking forward to how DOST can help small & medium industries to grow and compete
Knowledge sharing

6.

What do you intend to

do after this forum

Buy-in
(Technology
Adoption)
4

Collaborative
Project
12

Avail
Technical
Services
10

What do you intend to do after this forum?

7. Overall suggestions/comments/recommendations

Hoping that the presentations and discussions can be downloaded for easier sharing with our
members
It was an awesome forum in a sense that it is very timely and if collaborated with, can have
great impact to the business industry
More events/activities like this
ITDI to meet industry clusters (e.g. fuel, fruits & vegetables, food, etc.). Subsectors to maximize
reach. Work with industry associates so there is a trickle-down effect and increased efficiency.
Follow through activities
I hope you do more of these types of activities. Very helpful.
Continue to help SMEs (more).
More visibility in the manufacturing industry here in PH.
0.12% GDB for R&D? Wake-up call to our government vision and execution when ASEAN
happens.
Special commendation to the organizers. Thank you very much. It will be a great help to all of us.
Venue was too cold. Almost all presentations are well-delivered and informative.
Presentation materials for distribution.

Annex 6

Photo Documentation

(Photos by: RdelaCruz and HdeLeon)

ITDIs forum organizers go around Sofitel early, before guests arrive.

Welcoming the guests and participants as they arrive.

Waiting for the program to begin.

From left: The Forums emcee, Ms. Lydia M. Ablaa, Chief of ITDIs Planning and Management
Information Systems Division (PMISD). The Opening Remarks were given by incoming DOST
USec. for S&T Services Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, PhD, former Executive Director of
Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research & Development
(PCIEERD), and former OIC of ITDIs Office of the Director.

From left: ITDI Director Maria Patricia V. Azanza, PhD, gave an Overview of ITDI and its efforts
towards AEC. She also introduced Atty. Oswaldo C. Santos, Assistant Secretary for Finance,
Administrative, and Legal Affairs, who delivered the Secretarys Message in behalf of DOST Sec.
Mario G. Montejo.

ITDI Division Chiefs present their respective divisions R&D thrusts and capabilities. Clockwise,
top left: Dr. Annabelle V. Briones (CED), Engr. Reynaldo L. Esguerra (EBD), Dr. Benjamin S.
Magbanua, Jr. (FPD), Dr. Blessie A. Basilia (MSD), Ms. Daisy E. Taafranca (PTD), Ms. Aurora V.
Kimura (NML), Ms. Hermilina H. Bion (STD), and Ms. Nelia Elisa C. Florendo (TSD).

Dr. Azanza and the Division Chiefs answer guests questions during the Open Forum.

Guest Speaker Mr. Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis, Jr. is given a Certificate of Appreciation by Dr. Guevara
and Dr. Azanza following his talk on Planning for Technology Innovation to Meet Market
Demands of AEC.

Guest Speaker Dir. Senen M. Perlada receives his Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Guevara
and Dr. Azanza after his talk on Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage by Coupling R&D
Spending with Business Planning.

Guest Speaker Mr. Gil L. Gonzales is handed his Certificate of Appreciation by Dr. Azanza for his
discussion on the Reality Score: Impact of AEC on MSMEs.

Our friends from STII and TAPI.

Goings-on during the breakout sessions.

Dr. Magbanua internalizing and delivering the synthesis of the event.

Some candid shots during the forum.

Everyone can finally be more relaxed as the event closes

and happier!

Annex 7

S.0. (Committee Members)

ITDI SPECIAL ORDER NO. ___________

Series of 2015

SUBJECT: CREATION OF COMMITTEES FOR THE FORUM ON

TECHNOLOGY MATCHING WITH THE INDUSTRY
In the interest of service, the following committees and members are hreby constituted
to organize and conduct an ITDI technology matching forum with industry on February
26, 2015. As such the personnel named below are enjoined to perform duties relative
to the activities.

Committees

Chair

Registration

Alvin B. Arante

Invitation

Jacqueline F. Dinglasan

Program/ Collaterals

Josephine B. King
Luzmin R. Esteban
Jacqueline F. Dinglasan
Jose Manalo
Luzviminda P. Herrera

IT
Physical Arrangement/
Transportation

-more-

Members
Andrew Cruz
Jacqueline F. Dinglasan
Jose Ramon Cuevas
Cristina B. Candelaria
Alelli Plete
Theresa Marie Chan-See
Elnila C. Zalameda
Fe L. Ruiz
Theresa Marie Chan-See
Fe L. Ruiz
Elnila C. Zalameda
--Luzmin R. Esteban
Rufilino P. Campo

ITDI Special Order No. ____\ 2

Committees

Chair

Documentation

Delia Gotis
Reginald Roy U. dela Cruz

Food and Venue

Secretariat

Luzviminda P. Herrera
Adelia M. Guevarra

Members
Dr. Violeta B. Conoza
Admer Dablio
Alvin B. Arante
Andrew Cruz
Araceli Monsada
Cristina B. Candelaria
Ma. Dolor L. Villaseor
Grace Noceja
Jose Ramon Cuevas
Lorelle Barracol
Lucila M. Alconera
Ma. Theresa N. Chan-See
Manuel Ruiz
Michael Jason Solis
Rochelle Retamar
Rommel Belandres
Ronaldo P. Parreo, Jr.
Adelia M. Guevarra
Dominica S. Demiar
Luzviminda P. Herrera
Dominica S. Demiar

This order shall take effect immediately and will remain in force until the completion of
the above-mentioned activity.

DR. MARIA PATRICIA V. AZANZA

Director