PSTC-Nueva Ecija 2012 Annual Report

I. Technology Transfer and Commercialization A. SET-UP

1. Regional Program on Biogas Production and Utilization Demonstration of Biogas Technology a. Consolacion Poultry Farms b. LV Javier Poultry Farms c. B. A. Domingo Farm

2. Upgrading the Facilities of Leeks Restaurant and Catering Services

3. Upgrading the Milk Processing Facility of Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative

4. Establishment of a Calamansi Processing Plant 5. Upgrading the Fish and Fruit Drying Facility of KMNE 6. Commercialization of the FNRI-DOST Instant Squash Canton

Noodles Technology 7. MSC Food Products 8. Upgrading of Mushroom Production and Processing Facility

through the Introduction of Technologies and Improved Packaging

B. GIA Projects

1. Establishment of Common Service Facility on Agri-Waste

Recycling 2. J. J. Esteban Enterprises 3. Upgrading the Waste Management Facility of the Local

Government Unit of Talugtug, Nueva Ecija 4. Upgrading the Post-Harvest Facilities of Masikat Farmers MPC

in the Production of Brown/Red Rice through Introduction of Appropriate Equipment

5. Development of the Rootcrop Industry thru the Rootcrops Processing Equipment

6. Upgrading the Milk Processing Facility of Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative

7. Process Improvement through the Adoption of Appropriate Packaging Technology for Federation of Damayang Kristiano of the Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija, Inc

8. Upgrading the Waste Management Facility of the Local Government Unit of Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija

9. Hog Waste to Energy System thru Biogas Technology 10. Bamboo Handicrafts and Engineered Bamboo Products

Development Program 11. Incorporation and Establishment of Biogas Digester as Waste

Management System and Alternative Energy Source

II. S&T Education and Training DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship

III. Technology Trainings and Consultancy I. TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION AND UPGRADING

A. Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program

1. Regional Program on Biogas Production and Utilization Demonstration of Biogas Technology a. Consolacion Poultry Farms Consolacion P. Marcos Barangay Bakod Bayan, Cabanatuan City P 990,000.00 Intervention: Biogas Digester and Biogas Engine Generator Set

Consolacion Poultry Farms has a maximum capacity of 200,000 heads of broilers and 3200 hds swine fatteners. These animals produced an estimated amount of 3,200 kilograms of fresh dung every month. Their common practice of waste management is by converting these wastes into organic fertilizer

Environmental regulations in the Philippines are now tough and are expected to become more stringent in the years to come. Business establishments may have to spend more in managing their waste if they are to comply with the environmental standards set by the government as part of their social responsibility. However, environmental compliance need not be expensive. A proven and effective means of following regulations is by setting up a waste minimization and proper waste management system and program.

The need for alternative energy supply is increasingly becoming apparent.

This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of fossil fuels is increasing. Using new design of biogas digester is one effective way of minimizing water and air pollution. The technology is not only an effective livestock and crop farm disposal facility but also produces enough gas fuel that is needed in the daily operation in the area’ because at present the farm is using diesel engines and LPG in order to sustain the energy needs of the farm.

A Memorandum of Agreement was executed in March 2011 between

DOST 3 and Consolacion Poultry Farms. Infrared heaters were delivered last August 1, 2012. On-going procurement of 2 units biogas generator set.

b. LV Javier Poultry Farm Lanie V. Javier San Francisco, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija P798,000.00 Intervention: Biogas digester

LV Javier Farm was established in 2008 as a broiler contract grower of

San Miguel Foods, Inc (SMFI), a subsidiary of San Miguel Food Corp. It is one of the pioneer farms in Region 3 to have a Climate Control System (CCS) or tunnel ventilation. It is also a consistent top performer and was twice awarded as: Central Luzon Grower of the Year in 2008 and Most Outstanding Grower for the whole Luzon area in 2009.

Initially, the farm only has a medium sized building with a capacity of

20,500 heads of birds. After about a year of operation, a bigger building was added with a capacity of 42,000 heads. With bigger birds population come the bigger problem on manure disposal. A bigger portion of the manure, which is dry is being sold to manure dealers who in turn sell them to vegetable planters in Benguet. However, the manure dealers refuse to get the small wet portion which is not only costly but also messy, usually affecting the over-all efficiency of the farm that is why the proponent sought the assistance of DOST 3 to help them in their waste problem.

Construction of a 108 cubic meter biogas digester will eliminate the air

and water pollution brought about by the farm. This could also generate savings from fuel, lighting, heating and power generation of the farm.

A Memorandum of Agreement was executed in July 2012 between DOST 3

and LV Javier Poultry Farm. Construction of biogas digester will start in January 2013.

c. B. A. Domingo Farm

Benjamin A. Domingo Purok 5, Brgy. Obrero, Cabanatuan City P500,000.00 Intervention: Biogas digester and Biogas Generator Set

The farm was established in 1992 as a broiler contract grower of San

Miguel Food, Inc (SMFI), as a subsidiary of San Miguel Food Corporation. It has two farm areas in Cabanatuan City (Farm A & B) with total capacity of 71,000 heads. Farm A is located in Brgy. Obrero and Farm B in Brgy. San Isidro with capacities of 35,000 heads and 36,000 heads, respectively.

During the dry season, almost 90% of the manure is sold to chicken dung

traders as fertilizer. However, during wet months, only about 30% of dry manure is collected and sold while the remaining 70% wet manure are most of the time treated with rice hull ash or lime to eliminate the foul odor and bacteria build up. Days after, very offensive odor is produced, known to have caused by the presence

of various gases such as methane, and might pollute the air and water supply in the area. Methane gas is known to be a good alternative source of fuel.

Using the new design of biogas digester is one effective way of minimizing

water and air pollution. The technology is not only an effective livestock and crop farm disposal facility but also produces enough gas fuel that is needed in the daily operation in the area.

A Memorandum of Agreement was executed on October 3, 2012 between

DOST 3 and B. A. Domingo Farm.

2. Upgrading the Facilities of Leeks Restaurant and Catering Services Gloria A. Domingo Maharlika Hi-way, Cabanatuan City P 707,000.00 Intervention: deck oven, dough/cake mixer, upright freezer, horizontal cake

showcase chiller, working tables and cooling racks The firm is engaged in restaurant, bakeshop and catering services. The restaurant is strategically located within the business area of Brgy. Daan Sarile in Cabanatuan City. Various establishments are within a kilometre radius of the restaurant like Toyota Cabanatuan, three big gasoline stations, two general hospitals, College schools, among others. Before, the restaurant was only serving meals and snacks, but then realized that a meal simply isn’t complete without a sweet dessert. The idea of serving sylvannas, sansrival, mammon and other assorted pastries was realized. The launching of desserts was successful and continuously receiving good orders. It was noticeable that desserts are always included in the orders of the dine-in customers in the restaurant, during catering occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and christenings and other customers go to Leeks just to buy their bakery goodies. To be able to adapt to the rising demand of the products, the owner inquired for DOST assistance through the PSTC-Nueva Ecija about the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET UP). Learning about the DOST’s program, Leeks management took the opportunity to avail of the assistance through the provision of appropriate technologies. A Memorandum of Agreement was executed on October 3, 2012 between DOST 3 and Leeks Restaurant and Catering Services.

3. Upgrading of the Milk Processing Facility of Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative Melchor R. Correa #426 Cor. P. Rueda Vet. Ext. , Brgy Sibut, San Jose City P 98,600.00 Intervention: foot pedal impulse sealer, lactometer, refractometer, dial thermometer, packaging and label design execution The province of Nueva Ecija is known as one of the milk producing provinces in the country. It is home to the Philippine Carabao Center whose mandate is to conserve, promote, and propagate water buffaloes as important source of milk and meat to achieve better nutrition, higher levels of income, and improved general well-being of the rural farming families. PCC also assists in the development of cooperatives composed of small-holder farmers in target areas. Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative is one of the cooperatives assisted by the PCC. The cooperative was established in the year 2000 with an initial capitalization of P1,000,000.00. The cooperative acquired water buffaloes from PCC through its Paiwi Project. The DTI-Nueva Ecija provided product development assistance which includes labelling, pricing, handling and market matching. The LGU-San Jose on the other hand, provided financial assistance for its operations. Currently, the cooperative produces milk products such as raw milk, pasteurized milk, pastillas de leche, and flavoured milk. The cooperative aims to expand its product line and improve the quality of their products as demanded by their existing and prospective market. The cooperative sought the assistance of DOST through its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program for the provision of equipment for milk processing and technical assistance in product development. The project was approved on October 31, 2012 and a Memorandum of Agreement was executed on December 17, 2012 between DOST 3 and Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative. Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on December 17, 2012

4. Establishment of a Calamansi Processing Plant Hon. Romeo V. Capinpin Palayan City P 352,000.00 Intervention: LPG Cooking Kettle (200 li capacity), SS Calamansi Slicer, Calamansi

Extractor & Juice Conveyor System Total Sales (3rd and 4th quarter): P344,064.00 The project which is basically a Calamansi processing is a technological advancement venture for the local Calamansi Growers in collaboration with the LGU, DTI, DOST and the different agencies to assist for the realization of these great endeavor.

The project is a solution to the predicament of local Calamansi Growers of

a very low market price for fresh Calamansi during peak harvest season. Many farmers just let the fruit to ripen and drop rather than incurring additional losses. It is during this season that the processing plant is deemed necessary to absorb the cheap supply of raw materials for various processed products e.g. calamansi concentrate, jams, jellies and other related calamansi by-product for higher return of investment to the association and individual growers as well.

The project will also have a great impact on the socio-economic aspects of farmer as they engage in calamansi processing plant. This opens an avenue for increased income that will trickle down to the members by way of patronage refund, interest on capital shares and dividends.

The project aims to enhance sustainable productivity, profitability and

competitiveness of the Calamansi Growers in Palayan City and entire Nueva Ecija.

Able to produce 12,100 (250 ml) Calamansi Juice and 330 (350 ml) Calamansi Concentrate amounting to P165,000.00

Problems encountered: difficulty in the procurement of label and packaging

material, not enough revolving capital that hampers mass production, juice conveyor bearing needs replacement and burner needs to be replaced to attain shorter cooking time.

Calamansi extractor/juice Juice conveyor system

Finished product

5. Upgrading the Fish and Fruit Drying Facility of KMNE Kababaihan Masigla ng Nueva Ecija Vilma Joson Ilog Baliuag, Quezon P365,000.00 Intervention: Multi-Commodity Solar Tunnel Dryer, Pulverizer and Package

Development

The Kababaihang Masigla ng Nueva Ecija (KMNE) is an association of

farmers’ wives registered under the Bureau of Workers of the Department of Labor and Employment. The group is engaged in the processing of seasonal fruits and vegetables as part of their livelihood program.

The DOST 3 also provided the Kababaihan Masigla ng Nueva Ecija a wine

filtration set up through its Grants-in-Aid Program. The project aims to improve the productivity of micro-scale entrepreneur

engaged in the processing of agricultural commodities.

The enterprise’ encountered problems such as: cannot dry during rainy season, inadequate solar rays resulting to darkening of the product, longer drying time, and moisture gauge to standardize moisture content and dryness.

Total sales amounting to P198,465.90 Filtration set up Multi-commodity solar tunnel dryer

6. Commercialization of the FNRI-DOST Instant Squash Canton Noodles Technology PhilNery Pancit Canton Cesar L. Cruz II 105 Rizal St., Poblacion Centro, Aliaga P 498,200.00 Intervention: Roller & Shredder, Spike Mixer, Fryer, Scales (1 kg & 100 kg capacity),

Kettle, Moulder, Cup Sealer, SS Working Table (4x8ft) and Shrink Packaging Machine

The Instant Noodles with Squash in Cups is a technology developed by the

Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the DOST. It is a convenience product enriched with ß-carotene naturally present in squash. The product is a blend of wheat flour, squash puree and egg, flavored with chicken seasoning, dehydrated carrots and onion leaves. Addition of hot boiling water to the product in cup, will give a nutritious hot chicken-flavored noodle soup. A twenty five (25) grams serving will provide 16%, 20% and 24% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for energy, protein and vitamin A respectively of 4-6 year-old children. (FNRI)

The project aims to upgrade the facilities of Philnery Pancit Noodles and

to introduce instant noodles in cups for “health-conscious” customers in Nueva Ecija and nearby provinces. The enterprise plans to include instant noodles fortified with vegetables (in cup) among the veggie noodles it had been producing since 2005.

Shrink packaging machine Noodle Machine

Fryer Spike Mixer

Moulder Finished Product 7. MSC Food Products

Leticia P. Basubas Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz P 630,000.00 Intervention: tea bag machine, roasting machine, pulverizer Total Sales (January-September): P 4,404,331.81

Café rice, commonly called as “kapeng bigas” by the old folks, is a

traditional rice drink of the Filipino of yesteryears. However, today, as people becoming more health conscious, they are now seeking other alternative food that is more nutritious. Thus, people are now becoming more aware regarding on the health benefits they can get from the food they eat.

Toward these, the Munoz Science City Food Products developed the

technology of the traditional rice drink. Fortunately, upon introducing to the market, it was found out that this product has a market potential. Hence, the market is now accepting it. However, although its marketability is increasing, there is still low net profit from this product.

The project was approved for SETUP assistance on December 28, 2006

with the primary objective of improving the production capacity and product quality of the firm.

The processing equipment acquired through SET UP have been helpful to

the firm in their production as well as in generating employment in the community specially indigent families. Through the SET UP assistance, the firm was able to increase its production and expand its product lines to include tea products made of saluyot, ampalaya, malunggay, lemon grass, guyabano, pandan, sambong, ginger, turmeric and squash.

Through the development of different tea products made of organic raw

materials, MSC Food Products was able to penetrate established retail outlets such as SM Mall throughout the Philippines.

The company was able to generate employment within the community

especially the indigent families. Farmers producing saluyot, ampalaya, malungay,

lemon grass, guyabano, pandan, sambong, ginger, turmeric and squash were provided additional source of income.

Payment was delayed due to the following problems that the company

encountered: 1. Closure of 3 outlets in Kultura due to low sales and total closure of the store branch by SM; 2. high cost of raw materials due to heavy rains that affect our production that causes spoilage; 3. temporary pull out of the products at SM Kultura Filipino-Mall of Asia due to change of store location; 4. high cost of product design for additional 4 new products.

However, the cooperator was able to produce the following: 5938 box

malungay tea, 1921 box malungay powder, 1326 box lemon grass tea,59 box lemon grass with ginger tea, 1550 box ginger tea, 447 box ginger with lemon grass tea, 2006 box ginger salabat, 2156 box ginger apple tea, 2246 box turmeric tea, 469 box turmeric powder, 6351 box guyabano tea, 3684 box guyabano powder, 762 box lemon grass powder, 1494 box ampalaya tea, 972 box saluyot tea, 1486 box cafe rice tea, 761 box saluyot powder, 565 box ampalaya powder, , 566 box turmeric salabat and 1393 box cafe powder. Total volume of production is P5,192,971.25.

Saluyot Tea Bag Machine Dried Malunggay Leaves

8. Upgrading of Mushroom Production and Processing Facility through the

Introduction of Technologies and Improved Packaging Nagaño’s Farm Jack Nagaño San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija P998,000.00 Intervention: Rice Hull Gasifier, SS pressure cooker, vacuum sealer, shredder, drier

(cabinet type), SS casserole, pulverizer, SS tables, stainless gas stove with frying pans

The project involves the acquisition of various equipment and machinery

that will be used for the production of different varieties of organic mushroom, processing it into various processed form and introduction of vermin-composting as one of its strategy in harnessing the renewable resources in the area.

Being five years in existence, the Nagano’s Farm is now at the stage of

producing mushroom on a commercial scale after three years of official operation. The company succeeded in making the local populace of Nueva Ecija aware of various mushroom varieties as well as their nutritional benefits. Aside from selling fresh mushroom, the enterprise was able to packaged processed mushroom as gourmet dish.

Multi-Purpose Chopper/Grinder/Pulverizer Gasifier

Bagging Pleurotus fruiting bags

B. Grants-In-Aid Program 1. Establishment of a Common Service Facility on Agri-Waste Recycling

Hon. Nestor L. Alvarez, Ph.D. Science City of Muñoz P150,000.00 Intervention: Working shed, worm separator, multi-purpose chopper/shredder &

mixer The facility shall make use of the working shed building provided by the

Science City of Munoz LGU, the vermiculture equipment acquired by the Science

City of Munoz LGU out of a PCAMRD Grant, the mushroom production equipment

acquired by PSTC-NE out of a Science City of Munoz LGU Grant, and the charcoal

briquetting equipment pulled out from an old DOST III GIA project in Gerona,

Tarlac. The project aims to establish and operationalize a common service facility

cum training center that would specialize on agricultural waste utilization and/or

recycling. The Facility shall prioritize trainees nominated by the Science City of

Munoz LGU. However, other interested parties may be accepted and/or included

in the trainee beneficiaries if and when project funds permit.

The facility produced and maintained 1,240 fruiting bags, 54 bottles of grain spawn, 2 & 9 bottles of volvariella & pleurotus pure culture media, respectively.

Working Shed Worm Separator

Multi-Purpose Chopper/Grinder Mixer

2. JJ Esteban Enterprises Jaime J. Esteban Cabanatuan City P150,000.00 Intervention: TIG welding machine, drill press, cut off machine, grinder 4” & 7”, hand

drill and bending machine J. J. Esteban Enterprises specializes in the innovation, fabrication and

manufacture of post-harvest tools/machineries and food processing equipment. The owner/manager is a member of the Filipino Inventors Society and a recipient of the “Most Outstanding Inventor of the Year” award. He also received a certificate of recognition as finalist of the 1988 DOST Tuklas Award and a Presidential Award in the same year.

J. J. Esteban Enterprises is being upgraded to serve the fabrication needs

of the MSMEs in the region. The proponent started its manufacturing operations in 2005 and intended that his firm will serve as a venue to encourage innovations particularly in the adoption of DOST developed technologies on equipment fabrication.

As one of the recipients of GIA Project of DOST III, JJ Esteban Enterprises

was granted with the following equipments: TIG welding machine, drill press, cut off machine, grinder 4” and 7”, hand drill and bending machine.

The co-operator was able to fabricate equipment/machines out of the

acquired equipment from DOST3.

Multi-purpose rotary composter/mixer machine Multi-purpose chopper/grinder/shredder

Dicer/Cutter Multi-purpose incubator with thermostatic control

3. Upgrading the Waste Management Facility of the Local Government Unit

Hon. Quintino S. Caspillo Talugtug P508,500.00 Intervention: Shredder, hammermill and sifter/siever, platform type weighing scale

(500k capacity), bag closer/sealer, CFA laboratory equipment & training cost

One of the components of the Talugtug Comprehensive Ecological Solid

Waste Management Program is the upgrading of the Municipality’s Composting Center located in Barangay Buted, Talugtug, Nueva Ecija and the Municipality of Talugtug Slaughterhouse. The centers will be used to process biodegradable wastes into compost using wastes collected from the public market, slaughterhouses, agricultural farms and the host barangay.

The project will adopt the rapid composting technology to hasten the

decomposition process. To complete the composting operations, a Compost Fungus Activator (CFA) Laboratory will also be established. Waste processing equipment was acquired in order to mechanize some of the center’s operations. These includes: (1) shredder; (2) hammer mill and sifter/siever; (3) bag closer; and (4) platform weighing scales; CFA Lab includes the acquisition of (1) inoculating chamber; (2) pressure cooker; (3) heavy duty gas stove; and (4) 1kg capacity weighing scale.

4. Upgrading the Post-Harvest Facilities of Masikat Farmers MPC in the Production of Brown/Red Rice through Introduction of Appropriate Equipment Benjie C. Evan Palale, Palayan City P200,000.00 Intervention: Brown rice dehuller with Palay separator and bag closer accessory Organic brown/red rice and seeds is the science of natural food product

without artificial ingredients, yet purely brown and red in color. The unique blend of brown/red rice offers twice the benefit of ordinary rice. Organic brown and red rice are very good for human consumption especially for persons afflicted with diabetes.

The Masikat Farmers MPC has been producing such varieties and at present the coop is in the process of upgrading and completing the resources necessary for its expansion. It has a strong uphold to the various programs of the National Government in improving farming methods to increase yield of products with the implementation of Republic Act No. 10068 or otherwise known as the Organic Agricultural Act of 2010.

The Masikat Farmers MPC has an existing agreement with different retailers and wholesalers from nearby provinces. Negotiations were also been made with SM and Robinsons supermarket. There are four (4) different packages of organic brown and red rice being marketed by the coop: 1.0 kg, 2.0 kg, 3.0 kg and 5.0 kg. A Memorandum of Agreement between DOST 3 and the Masikat Farmers

MPC was executed on November 3, 2011.

5. Development of the Rootcrop Industry thru the Rootcrops Processing Equipment Pantabangan ARC Ubi Growers Association (PARCUGA) Pantabangan P 300,000.00 Intervention: Rootcrop processing equipment, Technical training on rootcrop

processing Ubi production is one of the existing livelihood enterprises in

Pantabangan. Grown in various DAR-assisted cooperatives and farmer associations, they aim to contribute in increasing their agricultural income and increase the agricultural activity of the land awarded by the DAR.

Locally, there is a huge demand for purple yam which the DTI has tagged

yam as one of the country’s five (5) farmer crops for export. Yam is being marketed in the form of puree, powder, dried chips, cubes in syrup, ice cream, jam, halaya, etc.

The objective was to establish a community-based livelihood project that

will help augment the present income level of the growers and lengthen the shelf-life of the product. The project involves the provision root crop processing equipment and technology training.

This project endeavors to contribute to the further development of the

rootcrop industry in Pantabangan. Root crops particularly ubi, cassava and sweet potato are now the major crops cultivated by farmers in municipality.

A Memorandum of Agreement was executed between DOST 3, DAR-North

and PARCUGA on December 6, 2011. PARCUGA was a beneficiary of the Consultancy for Agricultural Productivity Enhancement (CAPE) Program of the Department of Science and Technology.

Training on Ubi and Sweet Potato Processing was conducted at the

Technology Business Incubator in Central Luzon State University wherein members of the PARCUGA were given a first-hand experience using the appropriate equipment necessary for the ube processing.

Training on Basic Food Hygiene is the second phase of the aligned

training for the PARCUGA, subsequent to the Ube and Sweet Potato Training held in April 2012.

Farmer showing his ube produce During the CAPE visit

Ube

6. Upgrading the Milk Processing Facility of Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative Melchor R. Correa

#426 Cor. P. Rueda Vet. Ext. , Brgy Sibut, San Jose City P 115,000.00 Intervention: double jacketed kettle (50li)

The project involves a collaborative funding from the SET UP core,

Regional GIA and the proponent which endeavors to upgrade the milk processing facility of the Eastern Primary Multi-Purpose Cooperative. It is a community-based approach to alleviate poverty through introduction of technology. The intervention will add value to the large volumes of raw milk being supplied/generated by the members of the cooperative and thus a supplemental source of livelihood among the members.

Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on November 12, 2012

7. Process Improvement through the Adoption of Appropriate Packaging Technology for Federation of Damayang Kristiano of the Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija, Inc. Crispin Arucan

Pantoc, Bacal II, Talavera, Nueva Ecija P 103,200.00 Intervention: vacuum sealer, digital weighing balance, packaging material

Federation of Damayang Kristiano of the Diocese of San Jose de Nueva

Ecija, Inc (FDKDSJNE, Inc) is a community-based organization composed of 20 People’s Organization from 11 towns of Northern Nueva Ecija. The Federation is set up by small land holder-farmers group, cooperatives, damayan kristiano and individual organic farming practitioners who all believe in the natural way of producing healthy food and organic agriculture as mainstream to alternative and sustainable development.

FDKDSJNE, Inc is engaged in the production, processing and marketing of

organic rice under the Full of Grace brand. The Full of Grace Organic Rice are produced in a total land area of 50 hectares with 44 certified organic farmer-members.

Full of Grace organic rice is presently sold in supermarkets in Metro

Manila and Pangasinan; in various Manila parishes and at the Salcedo (Makati) weekend market.

8. Upgrading the Waste Management Facility of the Local Government Unit of

Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija Mayor Ubaldino Lacurom

Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija P 513,000.00

One of the components of the Nampicuan Comprehensive Ecological Solid

Waste Management Program is the upgrading of the municipality’s Composting Center located in Barangay West Central Poblacion, Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. The center will be used to process biodegradable wastes into compost using wastes collected from the public market and the host barangay.

The project will adopt the rapid composting technology to hasten the

decomposition process. Waste processing equipment was acquired in order to mechanize some of the center’s operations: (1) shredder; (2) hammer mill and sifter/siever; (3) bag closer; and (4) weighing scale.

ARD Sicat with Mayor Lacurom of Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija during the fund transfer on June 1, 2012

9. Technology Demonstration on Hog Waste-To-Energy System thru Biogas Technology Mayor Efren L. Alvarez

Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija P 250,000.00 Intervention: biogas generator set

Environmental regulations in the Philippines are now tough and are expected to become more stringent in the years to come. Business establishments may have to spend more in managing their waste if they are to comply with the environmental standards set by the government as part of their social responsibility. However, environmental compliance need not be expensive. A proven and effective means of following regulations is be setting up a waste minimization and proper waste management system and program.

The project involves the construction of a biogas digester which is an

effective waste disposal system. A 140 cubic meter biogas plant based on the design of the DOST-PSTC-Nueva Ecija will be constructed in the vacant lot adjacent to the animal confinement area of the ELA Agricultural Enterprises a direct disposal facility of all organic waste, thus eliminating the use of imported chemicals for waste treatment. The digester will produce biogas that will serve as fuel to the daily operation.

Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat with Mayor Efren L. Alvarez and Staff during the transfer of fund on April 14, 2012

10. Bamboo Handicrafts and Engineered Bamboo Products Development

Mayor Lorna Mae B. Vero Llanera, Nueva Ecija

P 350,000.00 Intervention: bamboo processing equipment, technical assistance/consultancy on

bamboo processing

The project initially aims to upgrade the processing operations of PAMANA from mere slats production to the production of furniture and handicrafts products. Later on, the project will also adopt new processing techniques, tools and equipment that will elevate bamboo from its more traditional uses to higher-valued engineered products suitable for structural and non-structural bamboo components such as floor tiles, laminated lumber, bamboo veneer and others.

PAMANA or the Pamayanang Nagkakaisa Producer Cooperative is the partner cooperative of the LGU-Llanera in the implementation of its Bamboo Development Program. The cooperative has already made several deliveries of bamboo slats to the Cottage Industry Technology Center. But financial analysis of the venture revealed meagre returns and for this reason, the LGU-Llanera is contemplating on procuring the necessary equipment and machineries, undergo the advance training in the operation of these equipment and machineries and recruit workers with training, experience and hone skills in handicrafts and other bamboo products.

11. Incorporation and Establishment of Biogas Digester as Waste Management System and Alternative Energy Source Dr. Felomino V. Mamuad

PCC-NBF, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija P 381,950.00 Intervention: 85 cubic meters gas capacity biogas PCC Bull Farm has at present 70 heads bull and targeted to a minimum of 95-120 heads. Breeding stocks are housed in breeding pens made of fabricated iron pipes. An expansion and diversification program is already in the drawing board since agriculture is the centerpiece of the present administration as the hope of uplifting the countryside, raising economic activity and growth, and ensure food security, global competitiveness and rural industrialization. Therefore, animal wastes which is estimated to be 1,425 kilograms of fresh dung every day necessitates the proper waste management program. The need for alternative energy supply is increasingly becoming apparent. This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of fossil fuels is increasing. Using new design of biogas digester is one effective way of minimizing water and air pollution. The technology is not only an effective livestock and crop farm disposal facility but also produces enough gas fuel that is needed in the daily operation, because at present, the farm is primarily using local electric source, and generators as back up in order to sustain the energy needs of the farm. The project involves the construction of a biogas digester which is an effective waste disposal system. An 85 cubic meter gas capacity digester with 85

cubic meter hydraulic pressure with filter system will be constructed in the adjacent area of the animal confinement area of the PCC Bull Farm which is a direct disposal facility of all organic waste, thus eliminating the use of imported chemicals for waste treatment. The digester will produce biogas that will serve as fuel to the daily operation requirements of the farm. A Memorandum of Agreement was executed between PCC-NBF and DOST III in November. The construction of the biogas digester was already completed in December.

II. S&T EDUCATION & TRAINING

DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship

The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute

(DOST-SEI) will award Bachelor of Science degree scholarships to students who wish to pursue priority fields of study in science, mathematics and engineering.

This year, the 2013 DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination

was conducted at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology in Cabanatuan City on November 18, 2012. A total of 349 examinees took the exam.

III. TECHNOLOGY TRAININGS/FORA AND CONSULTANCY

a. Cleaner Production Technology (CPT)

CPT is a strategy to minimize waste through the: Prevention of waste through good housekeeping, improved process

management, new or modified production process / equipment / technologies, material substitution / reuse / recovery and changing products or producing useful by-products

Systematic approach to identify and implement options for improvement Integration in a company’s processes and products Continuous improvement by minimizing waste as an on-going activity

EMF Trading

Consultants from ITDI interviewing the beneficiary

b. Food Safety

Aims to create awareness promote food safety to food processing

establishments and emphasize the food safety advocacy and encourage compliance of SMEs to food standards.

Leeks Restaurant and Catering Services & Eastern Primary Multi-

Purpose Cooperative (San Jose Caramilk)

Biogas Technology Forum in Llanera, Nueva Ecija

Improving Farm Productivity through Technological Interventions in Agricultural Waste Processing

Mushroom Production Technology Training

Training on Mushroom Production

Participants from Federation of Damayang Kristiano

Kababaihan ng Nampicuan

Ubi and Sweet Potato Processing Mango Processing

Basic Food Hygiene Technology Trainings Conducted

TITLE DATE VENUE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

TRAINER

Ubi and Sweet Potato Processing

April 25-26, 2012

Technology Business Incubator, CLSU

15 CHSI-CLSU

Mushroom Production May 10, 2012 Bacal II, Talavera 10 Zsethriel C. Lagasca

Eco-Seminar on Agricultural Wastes

June 8, 2012 Science City of Munoz

35 Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat

Biogas Techno-forum August 29, 2012

ABC Hall, Llanera 31 Orlando G. Anselmo

Basic Food Hygiene October 4, 2012 Pantabangan 25 Engr. Maria Ana Espiritu

Mushroom Production October 23-24, 2012

PSTC-Nueva Ecija 25 Zsethriel C. Lagasca

Mushroom Production November 5-6, 2012

Nampicuan 50 Zsethriel C. Lagasca

Mango Processing November 7, 2012

Nampicuan 45 CHSI-CLSU