Supply of Labor and Materials for the Fabrication of One (1) Unit Sugarcane Cutter
Procurement of Two (2) Units Semi-Automatic Bottle Filling Machine
Supply of Labor and Materials for the Electrical System Upgrading of MIRDC Mechanical Workshop I
Procurement of One (1) Lot Gear Software
Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC Mechanical Workshop II (Phase 2)
Procurement of One (1) Lot Server Upgrade
Procument of One (1) Lot Vacuum Carburizing Equipment With Accessories - Negotiated
Procurement of Vacuum Packaging Machine Including Delivery to the Regions (18 UNITS)
CY 2024
Awarded Contracts (P.O., NTP, NOA, Contract, BAC Resolution)
- Retrofitting of Steel Building - Phase I
- Two (2) Lots Solidworks Premium Software
- Twenty (20) Units Workstation with CAD CAE Software
- Twelve (12) Units Laptop and FIve (5) Units Desktop
- One (1) Unit Direct Energy Deposition 3D Printer
- One (1) Lot Material Jetting 3D Printer
- One (1) Unit Protable 3D Scanner
- Eight (8) Units High Speed Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer
- Fifteen (15) Desktop Sets
- One (1) Lot Server and Network Attached Storage
- One Unit Digital Light Processing 3D Printer
- Four Units High Speed Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer
- Procurement of Two Units Hybrid Temperature Chart Recorder
- Janitorial Services FY 2025
- Renovation with Expansion of AMCEN Main Building Fabrication and Prototyping Laboratory
- One (1) Lot Construction 3d Printer
- Ten (10) sets CAD CAM Perpetual Modelling Software
- One (1) Lot Boom Truck
- Thirty-nine (39) Units Desktop with Software License and Accessories
- Twenty-six (26) Units VAT Photopolymerization 3D Printer
- One (1) Lot High Performance Computing Equipment
- One (1) Unit Rheomter
- Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printer
CY 2023
Awarded Contracts (P.O., NTP, NOA, Contract, BAC Resolution)
- Procurement of Ten (10) Units TIG Welding Machine and Ten (10) Units MIG Welding Machine
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Standard Platinum Resistance Thermometer
- Procurement of One (1) Set Standard Test Weights
- Procurement of One (1) Various Technical and Scientific Equipment: One (1) Lot Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer, One (1) Lot Precision Digital Multimeter 6.5 Digit, One (1) Lot Type S Standard Thermocouple
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading and Completion of Renovation Works of Gold Building Phase VI-B
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Re-bar Bending Machine
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Various Equipment Consisting of the Following: Ten (10) Units Plasma Cutting Machine, Ten (10) Units Horizontal Bandsaw, Ten (10) Lot Various Electric/Hand Tools, Ten (10) Lot Various Measuring Tools
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Multifunction Process Calibrator
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Military Camera System with Accessories
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Installation, Integration, and Programming of Control System for the Project COBRA (Controller Operated Battle Ready Armament) Control System
- Procurement of One (1) Various Technical and Scientific Equipment: One (1) Lot Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer, One (1) Lot Precision Digital Multimeter 6.5 Digit, One (1) Lot Type S Standard Thermocouple
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Conversion and Improvement of MIRDC Open Parking into Covered Workshop for the Development of 3d Concrete Printer (3DCP)
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Humidity Chamber
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Various Equipment Consisting of the Following: Ten (10) Units Hydraulic Shearing Machine, Ten (10) Units Hydraulic Press Brake, Ten (10) Units Sheet Metal Roller and Ten (10) Units Electric Hoist
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Haldheld Energy Dispersive X-Ray Flourescence (XRF) Spectrometer
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Fabrication, and Delivery of Harvester's Hull with Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery, and Installation of the Harvester and Barges' Conveyor System, Steering Assembly, Controls System, and Hydraulics System-Negotiated
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Fabrication, and Delivery of Barges' Hull with Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Dry Block Calibrator
- Procurement of Ten (10) Units Desktop Workstations
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, and Technical Supervision for the Construction of an Open Parking Lot, Building Signages, Location Map and Vertical Fence Extension
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of Gold Building Phase VI
- Labor and Materials for the Repair and Asphalting of Selected Roads at MIRDC
- Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2023
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of Gold Building Phase V-A
CY 2022
Awarded Contracts (P.O., NTP, NOA, Contract, BAC Resolution)
- Procurement of One Lot Desktop Workstation and Solid Works Software
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of Gold Building Phase V to Include: Upgrading of Gold Building Stairs and Landing Areas, Rehabilitation of Fitness Area, Refurbishment of Records/Archival Room, Waterproofing of 3rd Floor Cantilever Slab, Relocation of Mercury Conference Room, Rehabilitation of TDD Pantry Area, VIP Dorm, Training Rooms and COA Office
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2022
- Procurement Of One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery, Installation Of Precision Air Conditioning Unit (PACU) With Environmental Monitoring System And Fire Suppression System For MIRDC Data Center
- Supply of Labor and Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase V
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold Building's Low Voltage Switch Gear Phase III to Include Emergency Generator Set
CY 2021
Awarded Contracts (P.O., NTP, NOA, Contract, BAC Resolution)
- Procurement of Eight (8) Units CAD/CAE Software
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Handheld XRF
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery and Installation of Server Operating System, Network Switch, Network Attached Storage, and Local Area Network (LAN) Structured Cabling
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Solidification Software
- Procurement of Ten (10) Units Desktop Workstation with Complete Peripherals-Rebidding
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Sand Muller
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Retrofitting and Renovation of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCEN) Annex Building-Negotiated
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery and Installation of Diesel Generator Set with Transformer and Accessories-Negotiated
- One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery, and Installation of Diesel Generator Set
- One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery, and Testing of Air Compressor
CY 2020
Bids and Awards Committee Resolution
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWSII Building Zone 1D and 2D
- Supply of Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase 4
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold building Low Voltage Switch Gear Phase II to include Upgrading of Building's Facade, Construction of 3rd Floor Lounge Area, Showcase Area and Roof Repair
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold Building Low Volatge Switch Gear Phase I
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Sheet Metal Rollers
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Portable Plasma Cutter
- Procurement of Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2020
- Procurement of One Lot Supply, Delivery, Installation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution for a Windows Application Platform-Rebidding
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Induction Melting Furnace
- Procurement of Four (4) Units Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Hydraulic Press Brake
- Supply and Installation of Fire Fighting System for the Center (Phase II) - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials For The Development of Deployable and Collapsible Food Hub Including Fabrication of Chassis Components, Food Hub Framing, Electrical and Automation Works - Negotiated
- Procurement of One Lot Automatic Gauge Block Comparator with Dual Gauge Heads including Enclosure and Cooling System - Rebidding
Contract Agreement
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Sheet Metal Roller
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Portable Plasma Cutter
- Procurement of Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2020
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Induction Melting Furnace
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Hydraulic Press Brake
- Procurement of Four (4) Units Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- Supply and Installation of Fire Fighting System for the Center (Phase II) - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials For The Development of Deployable and Collapsible Food Hub Including Fabrication of Chassis Components, Food Hub Framing, Electrical and Automation Works - Negotiated
- Procurement of One Lot Supply, Delivery, Installation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution for a Windows Application Platform-Rebidding
- Procurement of One Lot Automatic Gauge Block Comparator with Dual Gauge Heads including Enclosure and Cooling System - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and technical Supervision for the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) and Construction for the Upgrading and Relocation of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP)
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of a Box Culvert Near the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) - Rebidding
- Retrofitting of Gold Building 2nd Floor Area Phase IV to Include: ODED-TS to Corrosion Laboratory and TDD Offices
- Renovation of Gold Building Phase IV to Include ODED-TS to Corrosion Laboratory and TDD Offices at Second Floor Including Hallway and Front Lobby at Ground Floor
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase III - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for Renovation with Expansion of the Old Citric Plant Building for the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCEN) - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWS II Phase 5 - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall and Installation of the Center's CCTV Surveillance Camera Phase II - Rebidding
Notice of Awards
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWSII Building Zone 1D and 2D
- Supply of Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase 4
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold building Low Voltage Switch Gear Phase II to include Upgrading of Building's Facade, Construction of 3rd Floor Lounge Area, Showcase Area and Roof Repair
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold Building Low Volatge Switch Gear Phase I
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Sheet Metal Roller
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Portable Plasma Cutter
- Procurement of Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2020
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Supply, Delivery, Installation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution for a Windows Application Platform - Rebidding
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Induction Melting Furnace
- Procurement of Four (4) Units Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Hydraulic Press Brake
- Procurement of One Lot Automatic Gauge Block Comparator with Dual Gauge Heads including Enclosure and Cooling System - Rebidding
- Supply and Installation of Fire Fighting System for the Center (Phase II) - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials For The Development of Deployable And Collapsible Food Hub Including Fabrication Of Chassis Components, Food Hub Framing, Electrical and Automation Works - Negotiated
Notice to Proceed
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold building Low Voltage Switch Gear Phase II to include Upgrading of Building's Facade, Construction of 3rd Floor Lounge Area, Showcase Area and Roof Repair
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWSII Building Zone 1D and 2D
- Supply of Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase 4
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Upgrading of Gold Building Low Volatge Switch Gear Phase I
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Architectural and Mechanical Works at ATD Laboratory, TDD, and OED Offices
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment, and Technical Supervision for the Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design (DAED) and Construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Center's (AMCEN) Building Access Road, Retaining Wall, and Periphery Landscaping - Negotiated
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Sheet Metal Roller
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Portable Plasma Cutter
- Procurement of Janitorial Services for the Center CY 2020
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Induction Melting Furnace
- Procurement of Four (4) Units Hydraulic Shearing Machine
- Procurement of Three (3) Units Hydraulic Press Brake
- Supply and Installation of Fire Fighting System For The Center (Phase II) - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials For The Development Of Deployable And Collapsible Food Hub Including Fabrication of Chassis Components, Food Hub Framing, Electrical and Automation Works - Negotiated
- Procurement of One Lot Supply, Delivery, Installation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution for a Windows Application Platform-Rebidding
- Procurement of One Lot Automatic Gauge Block Comparator With Dual Gauge Heads Including Enclosure and Cooling System - Rebidding
CY 2019
Notice of Award
Notice to Proceed
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of a Box Culvert Near the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) - Rebidding
- Retrofitting of Gold Building 2nd Floor Area Phase IV to Include: ODED-TS to Corrosion Laboratory and TDD Offices
- Renovation of Gold Building Phase IV to Include ODED-TS to Corrosion Laboratory and TDD Offices at Second Floor Including Hallway and Front Lobby at Ground Floor
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall Phase III - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for Renovation with Expansion of the Old Citric Plant Building for the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCEN) - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWS II Phase 5 - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Retaining Wall and Installation of the Center's CCTV Surveillance Camera Phase II - Rebidding
CY 2018
Notice to Proceed
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Watch Tower, Retaining Wall, Gazebo and Guard Outpost Leading to PTRI-Negotiated
- Supply of Labor, Materials and Equipment for the Deconstruction of the Automated Guide-way Transit (AGT) Test Track, Temporary Stations and Other Related Structures
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Renovation of Gold Building Basement Area and Silver Auditorium Phase III - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC Mechanical Workshop II Phase IV
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Retrofitting of MIRDC Gold Building Basement Phase III
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Optomization of the Prototype Trainset (Phase 2)
- BAC Resolution: Supply of Labor and Materials for the Optomization of the Prototype Trainset (Phase 2)
- Contract with FIL-ASIA Automotive & Industries Corp.: Supply of Labor and Materials for the Optomization of the Prototype Trainset (Phase 2)
- Supply and Installation of Two (2) Units Fumehood, Two (2) Units Ducted Canopy Hood at Chemical Laboratory and Three (3) Units Ducted Canopy Hood with enclosure at Instrumentation Laboratory
- Procurement of Two (2) Units Motor Vehicles for MIRDC Vehicle Re-Fleeting Program - 2nd Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Shot Blasting Machine and Accessories - Rebidding
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Equipment with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) and Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Perchloric Acid Fumehood
- Supply And Installation of Overhead Crane System For Mechanical Workshop II
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES), Arc/Spark, Stationary
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Laboratory Muffle Furnace
- Procurement of One(1) Lot Inverted Metallurgical Microscope and Accessories
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Induction Furnace System and Its Accessories
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Furan Mixer System and Its Accessories - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC Mechanical Workshop II Phase IV
Notice of Awards
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of Watch Tower, Retaining Wall, Gazebo and Guard Outpost Leading to PTRI-Negotiated
- Supply of Labor, Materials and Equipment for the Deconstruction of the Automated Guide-way Transit (AGT) Test Track, Temporary Stations and Other Related Structures
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Renovation of Gold Building Basement Area and Silver Auditorium Phase III - Rebidding
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC Mechanical Workshop II Phase IV
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Retrofitting of MIRDC Gold Building Basement Phase III
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Optomization of the Prototype Trainset (Phase 2)
- Supply and Installation of Two (2) Units Fumehood, Two (2) Units Ducted Canopy Hood at Chemical Laboratory and Three (3) Units Ducted Canopy Hood with enclosure at Instrumentation Laboratory
- Procurement of One (1) Unit Dead Weight Pressure Tester and Accessories - Rebidding
- Procurement of Two (2) Units Motor Vehicles for MIRDC Vehicle Re-Fleeting Program - 2nd Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Shot Blasting Machine and Accessories - Rebidding
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Equipment with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) and Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Perchloric Acid Fumehood
- Supply And Installation of Overhead Crane System For Mechanical Workshop II
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES), Arc/Spark, Stationary
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Furan Mixer System and Its Accessories - Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for Induction Furnace Systems and Its Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Inverted Metallurgical Microscope and Accessories
- Procurement of One (1) Lot Laboratory Muffle Furnace
CY 2017
Notice of Awards
- Consultancy Service for the Gap Analysis of the Prototype Trainset
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Retrofitting of MIRDC Gold Building (Formerly Administrative and Testing Division Building) Phase II to Include COA, GMU, Library, ATD-DHO, Instrumentation Lab at Ground Floor, Silver Auditorium, Chem Lab and Chapel at 2nd Floor
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Renovation of Gold Building Offices and Laboratories to include CRO to Library, ATD-DHO to Instrumentation Laboratory at Ground Floor, Chemical Laboratory and Chapel at Second Floor-Negotiated
- Supply Of Labor and Materials for the Renovation of MIRDC MWS II-Phase 3-Negotiated
- Consultancy Service for the Conduct of Pre-Feasibility Study on the Setting Up of a PH Ironmaking Facility
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of an 8-person (630 kgs.) Capacity Elevator System for the Gold Building-Negotiated
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Construction, Rehabilitation and Restoration of Comfort Rooms at Basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floors of Gold Building-Negotiated
- Supply of Labor Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision For The Repair and Asphalting of Selected Roads at MIRDC Compound
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Retrofitting of Gold Building Comfort Rooms to include Basement, Ground floor and Second floor comfort rooms
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Optomization of Prototype Trainset
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of New 40,000 Gal Elevated Tank for MIRDC and Rehabilitation of the Center's Piping System, Construction of a New Cistern Tank and Rain Catchment Tanks-Rebidding
Notice to Proceed
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Repair and Asphalting of Selected Roads at MIRDC Compound
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Construction, Rehabilitation and Restoration of Comfort Rooms at Basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floors of Gold Building - Nogotiated
- Supply of Labor, Materials, Tools, Equipment and Technical Supervision for the Construction of an 8-person (630 kgs.) Capacity Elevator System for the Gold Building-NEGOTIATED
- Supply of Labor and Materials for the Retrofitting of MIRDC Gold Building (Formerly Administrative and Testing Division Building) Phase II: To include COA,
GMU, Library, ATD-DHO, Instrumentation Lab. At ground floor, Silver Auditorium, Cherm. Lab and Chapel at 211 Floor - Consultancy Service for the Gap Analysis of the Prototype Trainset
Notice of Eligibility and Short Listings
Bid and Awards Committee (BAC) Resolutions
Announcement of Vacant Positions
as of June 17, 2025
Technology Diffusion Division
Deadline for Submission of Applications: June 28, 2025
Technical Solution Services Section
Analysis Testing Division
Deadline for Submission of Applications: June 13, 2025
Finance and Administrative Division
Deadline for Submission of Applications: June 20, 2025
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- Duly accomplished MIRDC Application for Employment. Please attach Work Experience Sheet (CSC form 212 additional form)
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Note: Due to high volume of applications received, only those who are qualified and shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you very much!
The Metals Industry Research and Development Center held a Consultative Dialogue participated in by representatives from the electroplating sector on October 19, 2016 at the MIRDC Silver Auditorium. Industry players joined the Center in discussing and formulating appropriate solutions to relevant issues to help boost the electroplating sector. Dr. Danilo N. Pilar, Chief of the Technology Diffusion Division (TDD) of the MIRDC presented the draft of the Philippine Electroplating Industry Study and actively facilitated the dialogue. The objectives of the event were a) to validate the accuracy of the information gathered during the 2015 survey; b) to seek the industry’s insights on the various concerns of the survey respondents; and c) to finalize the 2015 Philippine Electroplating Industry Study for publication and distribution. Mr. Ruperto C. Magno, former president of the Philippine Electroplaters Association and the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Dazzler Corporation, was among the participants who generously contributed to the discussion. Other participants are from Brillo Semicon Plating Services; First Aerocote Surface Technology, Iron Lady and Design Finishing Works, Master Coating, Sanno Manufacturing Phils., Van Der Horst Technologies Phils., Inc., Bine Phils., Inc., Rollmaster Machinery and Industrial Services , Neco Chemicals and Pure-chem Technology.
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Some of the most relevant matters discussed in the dialogue resulted to the following inputs and recommendation: a) electroplating companies are in need of training for employees; b) the electroplating industry in general seeks reliable service providers for rectifiers; c) the industry players feel positive about the business opportunities being created by the booming aerospace industry; d) electroplating company owners recognize that the best way to gain customer loyalty is to give quality service. The participants also gave their insights about long-term solutions to enhance productivity of the electroplating industry.
One of the most pressing challenges faced by the industry is environmental compliance. Company owners are recommending the setting-up of common service facility where electroplating companies can bring their wastewater for treatment at reasonable fees. Also, the industry players agreed with the idea of re-establishing the Philippine Electroplaters Association (PEA) because of the many benefits that industry association membership can offer to them. Mr. Virgilio F. Lanzuela, immediate past president of the Metalworking Industries Association of the Philippines (MIAP) and CEO of the Rollmaster Machinery and Industrial Services Corp. shared with the group that through the PEA, a proposal for the establishment of a common service facility for waste water treatment may be submitted for funding considerations by DOST.
Mr. Ruperto C. Magno of Chrome Dazzler Corporation emphasizes the need to unite and be able to move forward. |
Mr. Rolly Tan of First Aerocote Surface Technology shares their experiences as a player in the aerospace industry. |
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Mr. Virgilio F. Lanzuela of Philippine Die and Mold Association & CEO of Rollmaster Machinery and Industrial Services Corporation explains the benefits of having an organized industry association. |
Ms. Ocampo of Van der Horst cites a scenario wherein the industry will be losing revenues due to product related issues. |
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Mr. Rommel Baldevarona of Sanno Manufacturing, Phils. | Ms. Benigno of Neco Chemicals |
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Ms. Marriane Malimata of Pure-Chem Technology | Ms. Corazon Rodriguez of Chrome Dazzler Corporation |
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Ms. Aragona of Chrome Dazzler Corporation |
Mr. Leal Brillo of Brillo Semicon Plating Services |
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Ms. De Asas of Chrome Dazzler Corporation |
Ms. Verde of Master Coating |
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Ms. Zalda R. Gayahan of MIRDC | Left to right: Ms. Rhodessa Grace A. Mercado, Ms. Zalda R. Gayahan, Ms. Mercedita G. Abutal, and Ms..Lina B. Afable of MIRDC |
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The Metals Industry Research and Development Center launched two (2) research and development outputs specifically for brown rice last December 9, 2015 at the MIRDC Platinum Auditorium. The technoenthusiasts, press people together with the metals and engineering industry players and key personnel of government institutions joined MIRDC in these launching of new technologies. The food processing equipment for brown rice are the microwave vacuum dryer and the superheated steam treatment system (SSTS). The microwave vacuum dryer which will produce a rice-bran of finer-grade is an effective device to make the brown rice more edible and pleasing to eat. Samples of rice bran are free tasted on this occasion through the bread and hotdogs that were served. Brown rice is one of the hottest, healthy staple food in the Philippines today.
Shown below Engr. Robert O. Dizon, MIRDC Officer-in-Charge, welcomes all the guests who attended the launching activity of the Department of Science and Technology particularly MIRDC
The superheated steam treatment system exposes the brown rice to about 90 seconds treatment to superheated steam to reduce the enzymic activity thus increasing its shelf life. At present, the brown rice can be stored for only 1 month or less for them to remain effective, useful, or suitable for consumption.The target for shelf life is from 5-9 months but the testing is still ongoing.
Engr. Jason P. Rogelio, the project leader for microwave vacuum dryer, has received recognitions and nominations for awards. Another study on brown rice was also presented by Dr. Blanca Villarino of UP-College of Home Economics. Dr. Dominic S. Guevarra, leading the team for superheated steam treatment system, has also several projects lined-up. The latter equipment provides the brown rice more quality than those which do not undergo treatment. Engr. Rosemarie Garcia, from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute explained the background of the project. Both projects are from MIRDC.
Below, the project teams post for a souvenir photo with Engr. Dizon, Officer-in-Charge of MIRDC and Engr. Fred Liza, Division Chief of MIRDC-Prototyping Division
Microwave Vacuum Chamber Superheated Steam Treatment System
The microwaves will stimulate molecules in the food, turns the energy into heat, causing the food to heat up. These waves are the electromagnetic waves that were converted from electrical energy. The microwaves primarily works on water molecules and heats up fats/oils and sugar in lesser extent. The parts of the microwave vacuum dryer are chiller, control box, chamber, motor drive assembly, applicator set, vacuum pump and refrigeration system.
The superheated steam has temperature higher than the vaporization (boiling) temperature. SSTS uses superheated steam as the combined process of steaming and drying of brown rice. The process extends the shelf-life and able to retain sensory acceptability and quality of brown rice without chemical additives.
SSTS constitutes a treatment chamber, superheated steam generator, a conveyor and a control system. The treatment chamber is mainly made of stainless steel and mild steel. Its processing time is 5-7 minutes. Its expected output is 85 kilograms per hour or 680 kilograms per day for 8-hours operation. Power requirement is 834 watts. The steam generator is a 5 horse power boiler with an equivalent evaporation of at least 75 kilograms per hour, operating at a pressure of at least 3 bars. The steam super heater can generate an output steam with a temperature of 300oC.