01/06/2026
This Pride Month, DOST-ITDI proudly celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equality by honoring the courage, contributions, and aspirations of LGBTQIA+ individuals. As we continue to advance science, technology, and innovation, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a workplace and society where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, and where every individual can thrive, contribute, and be their authentic selves, because diversity is our strength, inclusion is our responsibility, and pride is our shared commitment to equality. ๐โจ
01/06/2026
Overcoming the Challenge of "Forever Chemicals" in Global Food Safety!
In celebration of WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2026, DOST ITDI, through the ITDI-Standards and Testing Division, and DOST OneLab proudly present a high-level, FREE international webinar focusing on one of the most critical frontiers in modern consumer safety and chemical compliance:
๐ TOPIC: PFAS in Foods, Food Contact Materials, and Others
๐
DATE: 08 June 2026 (Monday)
๐ TIME:
๐ต๐ญ 03:00 PM Philippine Standard Time (PhST)
๐ช๐บ 09:00 AM Central European Summer Time (CEST)
๐๏ธ ADMISSION: FREE with an official Certificate of Attendance
We are incredibly privileged to host world-renowned authority Dr. Thomas Gude to guide us through this complex landscape. Dr. Gude brings over three (3) decades of premier laboratory, regulatory, and industrial experience:
>> Founder of Consultancy Service โThomas Gude GmbHโ (specialized in food contact materials, risk assessments, and chemical analysis)
>> Current President of the AOAC Europe Section and the Swiss Society for Food Chemistry (SFC)
>> Former Deputy Head for SQTS (Switzerland), spending 20 years leading elite food and non-food testing laboratories
>> Academic Lecturer at world-class institutions, including ETH Zรผrich, instructing on analytical chemistry and food safety
>> Industry Expert with more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors spanning toxicology, R&D, and quality assurance.
Gain invaluable perspectives on how to navigate tightening global regulations, execute advanced chemical analysis, and protect consumer health.
๐ REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/WebinarPFASFoods
๐ฑ Or simply scan the QR Code on the official poster to secure your slot!
For inquiries on testing and calibration services and possible collaboration with DOST OneLab Network on various initiatives, you may contact:
๐ฉ Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio, RCh, CCPQM
DOST OneLab Project Coordinator
๐ง Email: [email protected]
๐ Landline: (+632) 8-683-7750 local 2196
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01/06/2026
๐ซ๐ถ๐บ๐ป-๐ฐ๐ป๐ซ๐ฐ ๐ต๐ฌ๐พ๐บ๐ญ๐ณ๐จ๐บ๐ฏ: Beyond the Bag: DOST-ITDI Study Reveals Science-Backed Packaging as Key to Boosting Philippine Food Sales
Full Article at the link in the comment section.
28/05/2026
Gawing kapaki-pakinabang ang kitchen waste sa sariling tahanan!
Introducing the **Household Tumbling Composter** โ isang praktikal at eco-friendly na teknolohiya na tumutulong sa pag-convert ng household kitchen waste into compost o soil conditioner.
Sa pamamagitan ng dual-drum tumbling design nito, mas napapabilis ang aeration at decomposition process para sa mas episyenteng composting. ๐ฟ
โ Simple at madaling gamitin
โ Environment-friendly solution
โ Ideal para sa households at small communities
โ Nakakatulong sa waste reduction at sustainable gardening
Maliit na hakbang sa tahanan, malaking ambag para sa kalikasan!
For technology adoption, contact us:
๐๐ง๐๐ - ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก
DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, 1631 Philippines
โ Tel. No.: (632) 86837750 to 69 loc. 2265
๐ง [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
26/05/2026
๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง: Awareness Seminar on Sustainable Packaging โป
Missed our previous announcement? Hereโs another opportunity to join the ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ฎ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด under the 2026 DOST-ITDI Training Courses! Learn about sustainable packaging practices, circular economy concepts, and eco-friendly alternatives that help reduce environmental impact. ๐
July 8, 2026 โ DOST ROs, NGA, Academe
July 9, 2026 โ Private Industries & LGUs
SPTL-PTD, DOST-ITDI, Bicutan, Taguig City
OTHER TRAINING COURSE IN THE LINE:
DOST-ITDI also invites you to join the ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ training course and gain valuable knowledge on food product development, product classification, development stages, market-focused concepts, and current trends in the food industry.
July 28, 2026
FPD Conference Room, DOST-ITDI, Bicutan, Taguig City
Limited slots only!
Scan the QR code or register here:
https://bit.ly/itdielearning