DOST Region 1’s First Surveillance Audit on ISO 9001 2015: “No NC!”

The Department of Science and Technology Region 1 (DOST Region 1), led by Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog, successfully concluded its ISO First Surveillance Audit with zero (0) non-conformities, reaffirming its commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

The audit, conducted by Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIPI) Auditor Justo R. Batoon, Jr. assessed DOST Region 1’s compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). Engr. Batoon reviewed the department’s processes, documentation, and implementation of quality standards across Science and Technology (S&T) Transfer Services of the provincial offices, S&T Scholarships, Testing and Calibration Services, Context of the Organization, Customer Satisfaction, QMS Scope and Management Review. The results confirmed that DOST Region 1 continues to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

“Let us be grateful of what has been undertaken for the past three (3) days. I am proud of all of you. This proves that we are doing great. But we should not rest on our laurels, let this be a motivation to make continuous improvement, moving forward,” said Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog.

DOST Region 1’s successful audit outcome demonstrates its ability to maintain a well-structured QMS that ensures transparency, accountability, and continuous process improvement. Moving forward, the department remains focused on enhancing its operations, addressing stakeholder needs, and sustaining its ISO certification. (Carla Joyce B. Cajala)