On April 19, 2024, the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) paid a visit to Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN) to conduct implementation briefing on the project “𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩-𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙐𝙧𝙚𝙖 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙊2 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙞𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙪-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙨”.

DOST-PCIEERD delegates present were: 𝗠𝘀. 𝗘𝗱𝗻𝗮 𝗖. 𝗡𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗼, Chief, Emerging Technology Development Division (ETDD); 𝗠𝘀. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗗. 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗮, Senior SRS ETDD; 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝗬. 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗼, Lead Project Manager for the project; and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝘇𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲, Project Manager.

They were warmly welcomed by MSUN Chancellor, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗖. 𝗥𝗼𝗮, along with 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻, Director for Procurement, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗱𝗼, University Accountant, and several representatives from the accounting and budget office.

Further, the project team includes 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝘆 𝗬. 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 as the Project Leader, supported by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝗺𝘆𝘇𝘇 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮, and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼 𝗖. 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗼 as Project Technical Assistants, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘇 as Project Administrative Staff, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗧. 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 as a CIP Graduate Research Fellow.

During the briefing, the delegates had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the members of the project team, establishing a connection that fosters collaboration and effective communication throughout the project’s duration. They engaged in discussions to outline the specific requirements and guidelines crucial for the smooth implementation of the project, ensuring that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities.

Additionally, the meeting provided a platform to address any uncertainties or questions related to budget allocation, reprogramming procedures, and the necessary approvals required, all of which are vital elements for ensuring the project’s success. 

By clarifying these aspects upfront, the team can proactively address potential challenges and maintain a clear pathway towards achieving the project’s objectives within the designated timeframe and budget constraints.