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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Regional Research, Development, and Innovation – X (RRDIC – X), a special committee of the Regional Development Council – X (RDC – X) with fifty (52) members, recently conducted their 3rd Quarter Executive Committee Meeting on September 02, 2024, at N Hotel.
On Human Resource and Research, Development, and Innovation Management
RRDIC-X endorsed the bill to modernize the National Measurement Infrastructure System (NMIS) of the Philippines for legislative support in the 19th Congress and Philippine Senate. The bill aims to modernize and institutionalize our existing NMIS, delivering more accurate and precise calibration services in the country.
The committee also endorsed the 7th Regional Health Research Conference, which will be held on October 22-24, 2024, at Xavier University—Ateneo de Cagayan. The conference’s objective is to provide an avenue for health researchers to discuss findings and encourage collaboration, networking, and open discussions on policy-making and practices in the health research sector.
On Entrepreneurship and Local Innovation Program Management Development
Mr. Christopher Lenorad T. Casinillo, Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist from the Department of Trade and Industry—X (DTI—X), provided a directory of R&D products and mature technologies in Northern Mindanao ready for industry adoption. There are 110 locally developed technologies in the region, of which 53 are ready for adoption. These technologies came from researchers in state universities in Northern Mindanao, such as Bukidnon State University (BukSU), Central Mindanao University (CMU), Mindanao State University—Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), and University of Science and Technology (USTP).
The committee also discussed the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act (PCIDA), or RA 11904. Ms. Jill E. Maestre, Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist of DTI—X, emphasized that the national government has already recognized the potential and opportunities of the Philippine creative industries through the strategies and priorities outlined in PCIDA.
On Resource Mobilization Management
RRDIC-X supported the OROBEST Expo 2024: OROBEST Goes Halal. In addition to promoting and showcasing Halal products and providing a platform for partnerships and collaborations in the Halal Industry, the activity supports the Mindanao Halal Corridor’s development of a comprehensive Halal value chain.
Dr. Franch Maverick A. Lorilla, Director of USTP’s Innovation Centers, presented the conduct of the 2024 International Conference on Research Innovation and Investment (ICRII 2024), which the committee also decided to support. The conference will commence on September 16-17, 2024, at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
On Knowledge and Research, Development, and Innovation Infrastructure Management
RRDIC – X also on boarded the Cagayan de Oro Water District Interim General Manager, Mr. Fermin Villaroya Jarales, in the proposed research of Dr. Orlando F. Balderama, Vice President for Research and Development, Extension and Training of Isabela State University. The study aims to assess the impacts of climate change and land use changes on water resources, agriculture, domestic, and industry using the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) Model in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin.
“The COWD Team, headed by AGM Edna Najeal of the Technical Services, will be joining us in making sure that the research conducted by the committee, especially those that concern the water district, will be supported, and we will seek from the research conducted what are the things that we can incorporate in our plan. That is our commitment,” said IGM Jarales in response to Dr. Balderama’s proposal.
The RRDIC—X, with its 51 members from the academe, government agencies, local government units, and industry sector, continuously ensures that research, innovations, and other S&T-based projects are responsive and aligned to the Philippine Development Plans, Regional Development Plans, and the National Innovation Agenda and Strategic Document (NIASD). Joshua Robin/DOST 10)
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