DOST Ilocos Region - RSTL

📢 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬

Please be informed that effective 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the (DOST Ilocos Region) will now accept payments through Link.BizPortal via its official website.

Clients are encouraged to visit the payment page and follow the simple steps provided.

https://region1.dost.gov.ph/payments-thru-link-bizportal/

This new payment option provides a faster, more convenient, and more secure way of settling transactions with DOST Ilocos Region.

𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐋 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐒𝐎/𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝟏𝟕𝟎𝟐𝟓:𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
By: Lianne Kae J. Lazona and A***n Joy M. Soliman

Continuing its commitment to deliver reliable and high-quality laboratory services, the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region - Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (DOST Ilocos Region - RSTL), through the leadership of Regional Director Teresita A. Tabaog and the supervision of Assistant Regional Director Decth-1180 P. Libunao, continues to sustain its International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025:2017 Accreditation for its Microbiological, Chemical, and Regional Metrology Laboratories (RML) through a three-day surveillance audit conducted by the Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), held on April 28–30, 2026, at the DOST Ilocos Region Regional Office, City of San Fernando, La Union.

The audit was led by the PAB assessment team composed of five (5) assessors namely Ms. Florean Cunanan, team leader from Philippine Society for Microbiology, Ms. Leticia Pangilinan, team member from Phil MSTQ Inc., and the technical assessors, Mr. Emmanuel Hernandez formerly from San Miguel Brewery Inc., Mr. Arnie Despabiladeras from the Philippine Association of Food Technologists and Mr. Gerard Cruz from the Applied Calibration & Instrumentation System Inc.

Throughout the assessment, the RSTL demonstrated that it has established, documented, and consistently implements its laboratory management system for calibration, chemical, and biological testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and reaffirmed the continued recommendation of the following as Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB) Approved Signatories, for Biological Testing, Mr. Hero D. Galamgam and Ms. Lianne Kae J. Lazona; for Chemical Testing, Ms. Lena C. Rosario; and for Calibration, Engr. Bernadine P. Suniega and Engr. Marlon R. Orpilla.

During the closing meeting, also present to oversee and support the audit was Ms. Racquel M. Espiritu, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Operations Services, who likewise expressed support for the laboratory’s continued commitment to maintaining compliance with international quality standards and strengthening its service delivery.

With this meaningful milestone, the DOST Ilocos Region through the RSTL continues to move forward with a clear focus on quality and service. By consistently improving its systems and investing in its people, the laboratory ensures that industries, partners, and communities can rely on results that are not only precise, but also responsive to real-world needs.

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

To our valued mga ka-agham! In observance of the Holy Week, please be guided on the following schedule of 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 and its provincial offices in 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿, and 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲:

• 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – Flexible work-from-home arrangement (8:00 AM to 12:00 NN)

• 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭 to 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – Suspension of face-to-face transactions

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 will resume on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆). We encourage all clients to plan their transactions accordingly. Thank you for your kind understanding and continued support.

On behalf of the entire 𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗧 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆, we wish and pray for a peaceful and meaningful Holy Week for everyone.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐚🥼

In celebration of National Women’s Month 2026, we are offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (every Tuesday) and Calibration (whole month) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 for the month of March!

*Water Testing: Total Coliform, F***l Coliform, Heterotrophic Plate Count, Enumeration of 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪, pH, Total Hardness, Total Dissolved Solids, Sulfates, Chlorides, Calcium, Salinity, Total Suspended Solids

*Food Testing: Aerobic Plate Count, Mold and Yeast Count, Total Coliform, Enumeration of 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪, Enumeration of 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘴, Anti-microbial Susceptibility Test, Ash, Moisture Content, Crude Protein, Ethyl Alcohol in Wine, Iodine in Salt, Salt in Seafood, Total Titratable Acidity

*Calibration of weighing scales and measuring instruments

Please see detailed mechanics for further information.

📌 𝙉𝙤 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜—𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚, 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨
📌 𝙈𝙖𝙭𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 1 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 (testing) and Maximum of 2 samples/instruments only (calibration)
📌 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙙

For inquiries, message us today!

ANNOUNCEMENT!

The laboratory is temporarily suspending the receiving of samples for the celebration of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) at Dagupan City, Pangasinan on February 16-18, 2026.

For further inquiries, you may contact us at 0929-1978-906 or e-mail us at [email protected] or message us in our page at DOST-1 RSTL.

Thank you.

𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐋 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥
By: Lianne Kae J. Lazona

The DOST Ilocos Region – Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) Microbiology Laboratory has once again affirmed its dedication to quality by earning a “Highly Satisfactory” rating in the CY 2025 DOH-NRL Proficiency Testing Scheme for Water Microbiological Testing Laboratory.

This national proficiency testing initiative evaluates laboratories’ water microbiology testing capabilities to ensure consistent accuracy, precision, and reliability.

This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication, technical competence, and strict adherence to quality standards of the Microbiology Laboratory analysts. Their continuous validation of analytical methods, strict compliance with established procedures, and rigorous quality control practices were crucial in attaining this success.

This achievement reinforces DOST Ilocos Region - RSTL’s commitment to providing accurate and dependable testing services, highlighting its essential role in upholding scientific and industry standards in the region.