The Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) celebrated its 32nd Anniversary last 25 January 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City.
As the event’s theme: LEVEL-UP: Embracing the Past, Moving the Future – A Director’s Report, the anniversary was not just a night of glitz and glam but also a celebration of the Institute’s accomplishments and milestones as well as recognition of partners for their significant contributions.
TAPI HONORED ITS EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE BEEN WITH THEM FOR THE LONG HAUL. THIS IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH ITS PROGRAM ON AWARDS AND INCENTIVES FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE (PRAISE), CELEBRATING THE YEARS OF SERVICE ITS EMPLOYEES HAVE RENDERED WITH THEM.
In photo: Ms. Mechelle Balboa (second from right), IDD Senior Science Research Specialist, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for her 10 years of service in TAPI.
In photo: Ms. Connie Roa (second from right), FAD Administrative Officer V, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for her 10 years of service in TAPI.
In photo: Ms. Josephine Reyes (second from right), FAD Administrative Officer V, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for her 15 years of service in TAPI.
In photo: Mr. Roberto Verzosa (second from right), IDD Senior Science Research Specialist, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for his 15 years of service in TAPI.
In photo: Mr. Esteve Ronnel Lopez (second from right), TIPD Senior Science Research Specialist, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for his 20 years of service in TAPI and as an Outstanding Junior Technical Staff.
In photo: Ms. Rosemarie Olaer (second from right), IBOD Senior Science Research Specialist, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for her 25 years of service in TAPI.
In photo: Ms. Lourdes Palileo (second from right), FAD Administrative Officer V, was recognized as Loyalty Awardee for her 25 years of service in TAPI and as an Outstanding Senior Administrative Staff.
In photo: Mr. Mariano Nicdao, FAD Administrative Aide IV, was awarded as an Outstanding Junior Administrative Staff. On behalf of Mr. Nicdao, Ms. Connie Roa received the award.
In photo: Mr. Rodel Oracion, IBOD Science Research Specialist II, was awarded as Outstanding Junior Technical Staff. On behalf of Mr. Oracion, Mr. Romeo Javate (second from right) received the award.
In photo: Engr. Richelle Cahanap, IDD Science Research Specialist II, was awarded as an Outstanding Junior Technical Staff.
In photo: Ms. Elena Oblego, Office of the Director Planning Officer III, was awarded as an Outstanding Senior Administrative Staff. On behalf of Ms. Oblego, Ms. Janice Cornel (second from right) received the award.
In photo: Ms. Eileen Fernando, TIPD Supervising Science Research Specialist, was awarded as an Outstanding Senior Technical Staff.
In photo: Mr. Romeo Javate, IBOD Supervising Science Research Specialist, was awarded as an Outstanding Senior Technical Staff.
In Mr. Caezar Angelito Arceo, IDD Supervising Science Research Specialist, was awarded as an Outstanding Senior Technical Staff.
Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena (second from left), IDD Chief Science Research Specialist, was awarded as the Outstanding Division Chief.
TAPI Awarded the Best Delivery Unit and Innovation award to IDD as the division that was able to achieve the highest average targets and accomplished more than 100% performance targets and which introduce innovations, ideas, performance of function resulted in cost savings.
TAPI ALSO RECOGNIZED THE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES AND VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ITS PARTNERS AS WELL. UNDERSECRETARY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOST, DR. ROWENA CRISTINA L. GUEVARA PRESENTED THE AWARD TOGETHER WITH DIRECTOR GARCIA AND SECRETARY DE LA PEÑA.
– FOR THE EXTERNAL AWARDS, WE HAVE TWO (2) MAJOR AWARDS AND FOUR (FOUR) SPECIAL AWARDS.
– FOR THE 2ND MAJOR AWARD: THE GAWAD KATHA-LIKHA HAS THREE (3) CATEGORIES, THE INDIVIDUAL INVENTOR, RESEARCHER AND RDI CATEGORY.
– FOR THE SPECIAL AWARDS, STILL UNDER THE EXTERNAL AWARDS. TAPI GRANTED FOUR (4) AWARDS, THE GAWAD SALIN, GAWAD DAGTA, GAWAD DAGITAB AND GAWAD DAGISIK.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE COMPLETE LIST OF AWARDEES:
TAPI PROGRAM ON AWARDS AND INCENTIVES FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE (PRAISE)
Loyalty Award
10 years of service in TAPI
- Mechelle V. Balboa – Senior Science Research Specialist, IDD
- Connie M. Roa – Administrative Officer V, FAD-Property Section
15 years
- Josephine Q. Reyes – Administrative Officer V, FAD-Budget Section
- Roberto R. Verzosa – Senior Science Research Specialist, IDD
20 years
- Esteve Ronnel H. Lopez – Science Research Specialist II, TIPD
25 years
- Rosemarie L. Olaer – Senior Science Research Specialist, IBOD
- Lourdes C. Palileo – Administrative Officer V, FAD-HR Section
Other Performance-Related Awards
– Josephine Q. Reyes – Administrative Officer V, FAD-Budget Section
– Christoper C. Gealan – Science Research Specialist II, TIPD
Director’s Award for Excellence
– Outstanding Junior Administrative Staff of the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) – Mr. Mariano L. Nicdao, Administrative Aide VI
– Outstanding Junior Technical Staff of the Technology Information and Promotion Division (TIPD) – Mr. Esteve Ronnel H. Lopez, Science Research Specialist II
– Outstanding Junior Technical Staff of the Investment and Business Operations Division (IBOD) – Mr. Rodel R. Oracion, Science Research Specialist II
– Outstanding Junior Technical Staff of the Invention Development Division (IDD) – Engr. Richelle D. Cahanap, Science Research Specialist II
– Outstanding Senior Administrative Staff of the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) – Ms. Lourdes C. Palileo, Section Head, Human Resource Section
– Outstanding Senior Administrative Staff of the Office of the Director (OD) – Ms. Elena P. Oblego, Planning Officer III
– Outstanding Senior Technical Staff of the Technology Information and Promotion Division (TIPD) – Ms. Eilleen S. Fernando, Supervising Science Research Specialist
– Outstanding Senior Technical Staff of the Investment and Business Operations Division (IBOD) – Mr. Romeo M. Javate, Supervising Science Research Specialist
– Outstanding Senior Technical Staff of the Invention Development Division (IDD) – Mr. Caezar Angelito E. Arceo, Supervising Science Research Specialist
– Outstanding Division Chief – Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena, Chief Science Research Specialist from the Invention Development Division (IDD)
– Best Delivery Unit – Invention Development Division (IDD)
– Innovation Award – Invention Development Division (IDD)
External Awards
– Gawad Masaligan – Mr. Kaiser Martinez, Millenium Toolings and Fabrication Services
– Gawad Katha-Likha (Individual Inventor Category) – Prof. Fortunato B. Dela Peña Jr.
– Gawad Katha-Likha (Researcher Category) – Dr. Edna M. Nava, Capiz State University
– Gawad Katha-Likha (RDI Category) – Dr. Annabelle Briones, Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI)
– Gawad Salin – Dr. Danilo Pilar, Metals Industry Research And Development Center (MIRDC)
– Gawad Dagta – Dr. Ronilo P. Violanta, Biogroe® Technology
– Gawad Dagitab – Dr. Merlinda A. Palencia, Vigormin: Organo Mineral
– Gawad Dagisik – Dr. Raul Destura, Biotek-M