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==DOST-12 rolls off “Agham at Teknolohiya sa Syudad”== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R12&article=1611334037184 | |||
*Tuesday 10th of April 2012 | |||
:by (DEDoguiles/PIA 12/OLAbo/ DOST-12) | |||
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, April 10 (PIA) -- DOST-12’s “Agham at Teknolohiya sa Siyudad” has gained ground in enhancing productivity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Soccsksargen Region. | |||
A project of the Department of Science and Technology – Region 12, Agham at Teknolohiya sa Lungsod was recently conducted separately in the cities of General Santos and Koronadal. | |||
Under the project, consultancy services, labeling design development and technology needs assessment were extended to MSMEs engaged in organic fertilizer, tuna, bakery, squash turon and lumpia, and banana buchi, among others. | |||
It was implemented under DOST’s umbrella program Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) that aims to improve the productivity of small and medium industry players. | |||
Summit Consultancy and Research Services, which was earlier tapped by the DOST-12 for the Manufacturing Productivity Expansion Program (MPEX), presented its findings and recommendations to improve the productivity of 15 firms identified under the program. | |||
Their recommendations included acquisition or upgrading of machines, nutritional facts analysis, production lay-out improvement, and packaging or labeling design development. | |||
They also recommended trainings on Good Manufacturing Practices for ten firms. | |||
Other recommendations for MSMEs to undertake are energy audit, possible ultraviolet radiation, preventive maintenance, and materials management system, among others. | |||
Some firms, on the other hand, have sought trainings on coconut syrup and accelerated vinegar production, bleaching and dyeing, waste management (vermi composting), and fiber extraction mechanization. | |||
Other companies have developed possible linkages, such as one firm offering to supply organic fertilizers to Kablon Farms and RRR Engineering offering to fabricate stainless products for food processing companies. | |||
Another one also offered to design and fabricate a sorter or conveyor for a coffee and a fiber processing ventures. | |||
A technology needs assessment was likewise conducted to Juco Yummyzo Food Products and Pascual Bakery Equipment Services in Koronadal City as a pre-requisite to the availment of SET-UP assistance. | |||
Dr. Zenaida P. HR Laidan, DOST-12 director, said they conducted the “Agham at Teknolohiya sa Siyudad” to support MSMEs in the region achieve higher income, generate more employment and penetrate global markets. | |||
She added that such activity aims to sustain economic development in the countryside. | |||
==Smc Secures Clearance To Pursue New 3,000-mw Power Projects== | ==Smc Secures Clearance To Pursue New 3,000-mw Power Projects== | ||
*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/356564/smc-secures-clearance-to-pursue-new-3000mw-power-projects | *Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/356564/smc-secures-clearance-to-pursue-new-3000mw-power-projects | ||
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The other projects are those of PetroEnergy Resources Corporation; Energy Development Corporation; Agusan Power Corporation; PNOC Renewables and Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation; HydroCore Corp.; Vivant Corporation; E-Power Technologies Corp.; Kanan Hydroelectric Power Corporation; Green Energy Management Holdings Inc., Alternergy Philippine Holdings Corpration and Bell Pine Power Corporation. (MMV) | The other projects are those of PetroEnergy Resources Corporation; Energy Development Corporation; Agusan Power Corporation; PNOC Renewables and Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation; HydroCore Corp.; Vivant Corporation; E-Power Technologies Corp.; Kanan Hydroelectric Power Corporation; Green Energy Management Holdings Inc., Alternergy Philippine Holdings Corpration and Bell Pine Power Corporation. (MMV) | ||
==DOLE 12 trains women inmates in accessory making== | ==DOLE 12 trains women inmates in accessory making== | ||