ITDI - Materials Science Division

📢 Public Advisory

Please be informed that starting March 9, 2026, the official working hours at DOST–ITDI will follow the new schedule:

🗓 Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Frontline services (RRU of STD, NMD, ADMATEL, and Cashier) will maintain a skeletal workforce every Friday from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM to continue assisting clients with essential transactions.

Kindly plan your visits and transactions accordingly. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. 🤝

Congratulations to our newly promoted leaders!

The Materials Science Division proudly celebrates the well-deserved promotion of Engr. Jocelyn Reyes as Supervising Science Research Specialist of the Special Materials Section, and Mr. Carlo Emolaga as Supervising Science Research Specialist of the Advanced Materials Section.

Your dedication, excellence, and commitment to service continue to inspire our team and strengthen our mission at DOST-ITDI. We are confident that you will lead with integrity and innovation in your respective roles.

Here’s to greater achievements and continued success!

Honored to see 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯𝗗-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, led by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗧. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼, recognized at the 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—a win for science, technology, and life-changing solutions.

Congratulations to our very own Chief, Dr. Marianito T. Margarito, for being awarded as one of the Manila Bulletin's Newsmakers of the Year! 🎉👏 Your outstanding achievements have earned you a spot among the nation’s top inspirations. Cheers to your success!

Manila Bulletin proudly presents the 3rd edition of the Newsmakers of the Year Awards.

This recognition honors individuals and organizations whose actions, achievements, and influence have captured the nation’s attention, helped shape meaningful conversations, and continue to inspire Filipinos.

“𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐍𝐑𝐈 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓—𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐓𝐃𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡—𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬.” – 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐉𝐫. (𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌).

PBBM highlighted this milestone and the broader efforts of Philippine scientific institutions in addressing the plastic waste challenge during the International High-Level Forum on NUTEC PLASTICS held last November 25–26, 2025, at Conrad Hotel Manila.

During the forum, DOST-ITDI also showcased its innovative recycling technologies and engaged with both local and international delegates, many of whom are actively seeking solutions that support a more circular economy. The forum served as a launchpad for NUTEC PLASTIC, an ongoing initiative of the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The event gathered key figures, including DOST Secretary Dr. Renato Solidum Jr., DOST Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Leah Buendia, IAEA Director General Mariano Grossi, ADB President Masato Kanda, and DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro.

In a parallel event, the PREx prototype house at PNRI in Quezon City was officially inaugurated. As the centerpiece of the NUTEC PLASTIC initiative, it stands as a tangible demonstration of how science, technology, and strong collaboration can produce impactful solutions to environmental challenges.

Proud moment for DOST-ITDI!

Our technology “Natural Fiber - Thermoplastic Composites from Agricultural and Industrial Wastes” has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Outstanding Science-Based Technology Solutions at InnoVenta 2025!
This recognition fuels our commitment to transform innovation into real-world impact for a more sustainable future.

ITDI - Materials Science Division

𝕎𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 ‼️ 𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚞𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚞𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙳𝙾𝚂𝚃-𝙸𝚃𝙳𝙸'𝚜 𝚗𝚊𝚖𝚎.

Congratulations, Dr. Marianito T. Margarito! 🎉

We are proud to share that Dr. Marianito T. Margarito, Chief of the Materials Science Division, has been given the ASTM AM CoE Young Professionals in Additive Manufacturing Award. This recognition highlights his outstanding dedication to advancing Additive Manufacturing (AM) through research, education, and standardization.

The award was presented during the ICAM 2025 Awards Ceremony on October 8, 2025, in the United States.

Your ITDI-MSD family is proud of you! 👏

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐌 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚!
Join us on September 22, 2025 at the MGB Ceremonial Hall, Ground Floor, Marriott Grand Ballroom Building, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines for ASTM’s Snapshot Workshop—a dynamic prelude to the ASTM F42 / ISO TC 261 meetings. Gain essential knowledge and practical insights into additive manufacturing—from materials and design to certification and real-world applications.
Hosted in partnership with the DOST–Advanced Manufacturing Center and DTI – Bureau of Philippine Standard, this milestone event highlights the Philippines’ growing role in global advanced manufacturing standards and technologies.
Hear from leading experts, join collaborative panels, and discover how additive manufacturing (AM) is transforming defense, medical, maritime, oil & gas, and construction. Whether you’re a technical professional, policymaker, or newcomer, you’ll learn fresh insights and gain valuable connections.
Limited slots available — register now: https://amcoe.org/.../14th-additive-manufacturing-center.../
Come for the content. Stay for the connections.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 – 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📅 October 22–23, 2025
📍 Solaire Resort, Entertainment City, Parañaque City
Join us at the Asian Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ACAM) 2025, where industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and professionals from across Asia will come together to explore the transformative power of Additive and Advanced Manufacturing.
This two-day event will feature insightful keynote presentations, groundbreaking research, innovation showcases, and collaborative discussions designed to shape the future of production and technology. Whether you’re an expert, a student, or an enthusiast, ACAM 2025 is your chance to learn, network, and innovate.
✨ Registration is FREE!
🔹 Highlights & Key Events:
Deadline for Abstract Submission – Aug 31
Email confirmation of Attendees (Limited Slots Only) – Sept 7
Winnovation TechFest Registration Deadline – Sept 24
Submission of 3D Printed Entries for Winnovation– Sept 29 – Oct 17
Acceptance of Oral Presentations – Sept 30
Voting for Winnovation People’s Choice Award – Oct 22–23
📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Asia’s premier platform for advanced manufacturing excellence.
For more information, standby for the upcoming announcements.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 – 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

📅 October 22–23, 2025
📍 Solaire Resort, Entertainment City, Parañaque City

Join us at the Asian Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ACAM) 2025, where industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and professionals from across Asia will come together to explore the transformative power of Additive and Advanced Manufacturing.

This two-day event will feature insightful keynote presentations, groundbreaking research, innovation showcases, and collaborative discussions designed to shape the future of production and technology. Whether you’re an expert, a student, or an enthusiast, ACAM 2025 is your chance to learn, network, and innovate.
✨ Registration is FREE!

🔹 Highlights & Key Events:

Deadline for Abstract Submission – Aug 31

Email confirmation of Attendees (Limited Slots Only) – Sept 7

Winnovation TechFest Registration Deadline – Sept 24

Submission of 3D Printed Entries for Winnovation– Sept 29 – Oct 17

Acceptance of Oral Presentations – Sept 30

Voting for Winnovation People’s Choice Award – Oct 22–23

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Asia’s premier platform for advanced manufacturing excellence.

For more information, standby for the upcoming announcements.