When they say that public service is a public trust, Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang, long time regional director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region II, is an epitome of what a public servant is all about.
The hardworking director of Cagayan Region was recently conferred the Gawad CES Award by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) of the Civil Service Commission in simple but solemn ceremony at the Malacañan Palace as testament to the unparalleled government service of Director Mabborang.
Director Mabborang dedicated his service to promoting and strengthening the use of science, technology, and innovation in the region to create economic opportunities that will pave the way for inclusive growth and development. He is well known for spearheading the sustainable implementation of one of the DOST’s flagship programs, the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program or SETUP among the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
This added laurel was also achieved through the effective implementation of the OneSTore, the marketing platform for SETUP beneficiaries to enable them to sell their unique Filipino products here and abroad. Director Mabborang, with a vision of empowering MSMEs by giving them opportunities for growth, also advocated the development of the OneSTore.ph, the first government e-commerce portal in the country that enables local MSMEs to market their products for free to more clients.
Moreover, the dedication of Director Mabborang to research and development (R&D) was instrumental to the installation of an R&D Unit in the Regional Office; proactive engagement with the consortia composed of the academe and other industry stakeholders; and establishment of R&D Centers.
Lastly, Director Mabborang currently holds the chairpersonship of the Regional Research and Development Committee that also contributed to his getting the award because his position enabled him to sustain and nurture a thriving R&D ecosystem in the region.
The humble regional S&T director believes that this award is another milestone, not only for him but, for the entire regional office and the different Provincial S&T Centers composed of equally dedicated staff and officers. In fact, Director Mabborang also dedicates the award to all science workers with the hope that it will serve as an inspiration to every employee to work the extra mile in the name of public service.
Other awardees who shared the same virtual stage are DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevara and Dr. Alexander R. Madrigal, regional director of DOST IV-A. Gawad CES recognition includes a plaque with the Presidential Seal, a statuette, and a prize money amounting to P100,000.00.
GAWAD CES award is a Presidential award that recognizes members in the Career Executive Service (CES) for their exemplary performance and significant contributions in the fields of innovation, information and communication technology, administrative reforms, social services, and public policy. It also recognizes exceptional accomplishments of government employees to encourage consistent performance and to promote excellence in the CES community.
The award was created under Executive Order No. 715 that was signed by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on 28 March 2008. The said order effectively upgraded the former recognition program in the CES which is the Search for Outstanding CEO. (S& Media Service)
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TekPinoy.biz 16: Soap Technology
Matuto at kumita!
Cook your way to wealth
Have you ever wondered how you can reach financial freedom in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic? If you are out of a job or desiring to leave one and feeling cooped up at home, there is a flavorful, easy way out.
“Kitang-Kita Na sa TekPinoy.biz Series of ITDI” is the turn of the year learning tool for you. Let the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) teach you 55 simple and cheap ways to prepare meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. For the manly type – muscle up with 14 machine-based technologies.
Below is TekPinoy.biz #16 on Soap Technology
Soap from coconut oil (Cold Process)
ITDI, as a mover to develop technologies and solutions that support the growth of industries, also provides for every “Juan” a source of livelihood that is reasonably affordable.
These technologies are simple, adaptable, and useful in any situation, be it normal times or trying times like during disasters and the current pandemic. Soap making is one good choice.
Soaps are made of fats and oils. By treating these fats with a strong, water-soluble alkali, such as caustic soda or caustic potash, and applying heat, soap is made.
Soap is used in a variety of personal care and cleaning products. It makes suds when used with water for washing and cleaning.
Soaps are one of the primary means of staying healthy, maintaining personal hygiene, and sanitation of almost everything.
Today, the demand for soap products is growing as environmental changes influence customers’ behavior to buy more cleaning stuff to keep healthy and protected from prevailing health hazards.
With this, there are, literally, thousands of soap types and brands that are produced to suit every conceivable need and application.
At ITDI, a simple cold processing method was developed using coconut oil as raw material to make soap.
Coconut oil is considered as an ideal raw material for soap manufacture due to its hardness, ready stability, and free lathering properties. Also, this oil is easily saponified or turned into soap even in cold or relatively low temperatures.
ITDI’s cold process of soap making is simple. The process needs readily available equipment and little skill in operation thus making it easily adaptable in rural coconut community settings, as well as an urban community.
Soap Making is Series No. 16 of ITDI’s livelihood technologies under its “Kitang-kita Na sa TekPinoy.biz Series.” The online material is free and can be accessed at http://bit.ly/ITDILivelihoodSeries.
Parties can request for online techno demonstration of technologies included in the series.
For particulars, write or call:
Ms. Nelia Elisa C. Florendo
Chief Science Research Specialist
Technological Services Division Industrial. Technology Development Institute
DOST Complex, Bicutan
Taguig City 1631, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 8837-2071 Local 2265
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TekPinoy.biz #29: Pickled Quail Eggs
Matuto at kumita!
Cook your way to wealth
Have you ever wondered how you can reach financial freedom in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you are out of a job or desiring to leave one and feeling cooped up at home, there is a flavorful, easy way out.
“Kitang-Kita Na sa TekPinoy.biz Series of ITDI” is the turn of the year learning tool for you. Let the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) teach you 55 simple and cheap ways to prepare meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. For the manly type – muscle up with 14 machine-based technologies.
Below is TekPinoy.biz #29: Pickled Quail Eggs.
Eat your way out of a pickle with quail eggs
What is one-third the size of a standard chicken egg, has cream-colored shells with brown splotches, and deep yellow yolks?
You’re right. It’s quail eggs.
Are you wondering what’s so great about quail eggs?
Well, while a single quail egg contains, remarkably, only 14 calories, it is nevertheless rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, including a sizeable chunk of your daily requirement for selenium, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and choline.
Packs quite a punch, eh?
Take caution though, for while cholesterol levels in a chicken egg contain only 372 mg/ 100g, quail eggs are about 844 mg/ 100 g!
But, there is a lot of business sense though why a number of companies are “pickling” their way with quail eggs. Among these key players identified across the value chain of the global quail eggs market include: Norfolk Quail Ltd., Clarence Court, The Original Egg Company, and Fayre Game Limited in the UK; Rabbit River Farms in Canada; Caillor in France; Granja Agas S.A. in
Spain; OJSC Uglich Poultry in Russia, and Seng Choon Farm Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, among others.
Aside from quail egg containing a decent amount of vitamin E, which is antioxidative and thus reduces damage in hair follicles thereby minimizing hair loss, there is another quail egg property that is driving the world market.
Naturally laid quail eggs are a rich source of protein and a healthier option which is projected to drive global market growth until 2025.
Currently, the consumption of quail eggs is higher in the Asian market. Commonly sold as inexpensive street food rich in protein and with that flavorful yolk, this is increasing demand for quail eggs in many culinary areas worldwide.
So, how do you prepare quail eggs?
There are many ways by which quail eggs may be prepared.
ITDI suggests pickling these to take advantage of its seasonality. Its recipe makes use of carrots, and red and green bell peppers to add texture, spicy sweetness, and color to the dish.
The entrepreneurial, however, may see a market opportunity in other Asian countries like South Korea and Indonesia where they regularly use pickled quail eggs as a snack or accompaniment to other dishes.
Pickled Quail Eggs is Series No. 29 of ITDI’s livelihood technologies under its “Kitang-kita Na sa TekPinoy.biz Series.” The online material is free for and can be accessed at http://bit.ly/ITDILivelihoodSeries.
Parties can request for online techno demonstration of technologies included in the series.
For particulars, write or call:
Ms. Nelia Elisa C. Florendo
Chief Science Research Specialist
Technological Services Division Industrial
Technology Development Institute
DOST Complex, Bicutan
Taguig City 1631, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 8837-2071 Local 2265
(AMGuevarra \DOST-ITDI S&T Media Service)