The Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development (PCIERD) is a sectoral planning council of the Department of Science and Technology that is mandated to promote scientific research for industry, energy, utilities and infrastructure. It was created in 1982 to set research goals and priorities and allocate resources for these sectors. PCIERD funds research proposals, provides scholarships, and disseminates results to foster linkages between academia, industry and government. Its work contributes to national development through priorities like renewable energy, environmental management, food technology, and human resource development in science and engineering fields.

1. A Government Agency
Background Research Study

2.  Founding Law of the agency
 Organization
 Major area of work
 Services to the public
 How the public can avail of its services
 Accomplishments in terms of research
 Contributions & benefits to the public

3. Philippine Council for Industry & Energy
Research & Development
 The Philippine Council for Industry and Energy
Research and Development (PCIERD) is one of the
sectoral planning councils of the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST).
 It is mandated to serve as the central agency in the
planning, monitoring and promotion of scientific and
technological research for applications in the industry,
energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors.
 It has the authority to set and specify research and
development (R&D) goals and priorities and rationalize
the allocation of available resources for its delineated
sectors.

4. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8439
AN ACT PROVIDING A MAGNA
CARTA FOR SCIENTISTS,
ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS AND
OTHER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PERSONNEL IN GOVERNMENT.

5. “The State recognizes science and technology
as an essential element for the attainment of
national development and progress.To
attain this objective, it is hereby declared
the policy of the State to provide for a
program of human resources development
in science and technology to achieve and
maintain the necessary reservoir of talent
and manpower that will sustain its drive for
total science and technology mastery. ”

6. PCIERD was created as part of the reorganized
National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)
on 17 March 1982 through Executive Order no 784.
Then, on 30 January 1987, President Corazon C.
Aquino issued Executive Order No. 128
reorganizing NSTA into the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST) to make it more effective
and responsive to the scientific and technological
needs of the country.

7. DOST
Advanced Science and Technology Institute Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development
Food and Nutrition Research Institute Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
Forest Products Research and Development Institute
Philippine Council for Industry and Energy
Research and Development
Industrial Technology Development Institute Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Metals Industry Research and Development Center Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
National Academy of Science and Technology Philippine Science High School
National Research Council of the Philippines Philippine Textile Research Institute
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Science Education Institute
Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development Science and Technology Information Institute
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development Technology Application and Promotion Institute

8.  PCIERD is composed of a Governing Council responsible
for policy and broad management decisions with the
Council Executive Staff as its implementing and support
structure.
 The DOST Secretary sits as Chairman of the GC. The
members of the nine-man body include the
undersecretaries of Trade and Industry, Transportation and
Communications, Public Works and Highways, four (4)
representatives from the private sector who represent the
industry and energy sectors, and the PCIERD Executive
Director, who heads the Council Executive Staff.

9. PCIERDVision
 A recognized leader in the policy
formulation, planning and programming of
national S&T activities for the industry,
energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors

10. PCIERD Mission
 To lead and partner with public and
private institutions in generating S & T
policies, strategies and technologies that
will contribute significantly to national
economic development

11. Quality Policy
 We shall set directions for the
development of appropriate
technologies for application in the
industry and energy sectors contributing
to the national economic development.

12. Achieved through:
 Formulate policies, strategies and programs for
S&T development in industry and energy
sectors
 Allocate government and external funds
 Monitor and promote S&T research with
applications in Industry, Energy, Utilities,
Infrastructures ,Environment Sectors
 Generate external funds to support R&D and
S&T undertakings.

13.  R&D Priority Areas
1. ENERGY
Biofuels and Alternative Fuels
 Feedstock Development
 Biofuel Cost Effective Processing
 Vehicle Performance Testing
Renewable Energy
 Windmill / Micro Hydro
 Technology Assessment
 Testing Center Establishment
Solar
Marine Current Resource Assessment
Energy Conservation

14.  R&D Priority Areas
2. ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change
Disaster Management (2010-2016)
 Instrumentation, Monitoring, Forecasting,
Rapid Assessment & Early Warning
 Preparation, Mitigation and Immediate
Response
 Information Management and
Dissemination

15. R&D Priority Areas
1. ENERGY
Biofuels and Alternative Fuels
• Feedstock Development
• Biofuel Cost Effective Processing
• Vehicle Performance Testing
 Renewable Energy
• Windmill / Micro Hydro
• Technology Assessment
• Testing Center Establishment
 Solar
 Marine Current Resource Assessment
 Energy Conservation
• Energy Management
• Regional Capability Building (I, II, IV, NCR, XI)

16. R&D Priority Areas
2. ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change Disaster Management
• Instrumentation, Monitoring, Forecasting, Rapid Assessment & Early Warning
• Preparation, Mitigation and Immediate Response
• Information Management and Dissemination
Water Environmental Management Program Water Roadmap
• Rehabilitation of water bodies to its original state or condition with respect to its intended use.
• Source of livelihood and place of recreation for the people
• Preparedness to meet the impacts of climate change
• Developing human resources for the industry and information management and dissemination
• Strengthening of linkages among academe, industry, government and communities
Mining and Minerals Program Mining and Minerals Roadmap
• Exploring for innovations, alternatives and new approaches
• Value-adding to maximize benefits from minerals through development of downstream industries
• Supporting environment-related R & D programs
• Developing human resources for the minerals industry and information management and dissemination
• Strengthening of linkages among academe, industry, government and communities

17. R&D Priority Areas
3. FOOD
Food Biotech Program
• Application of New Microbial-Based Technologies
• Capability Building for Bio-Processing
• Development of Biotech Derived Food Ingredients
Functional Foods and VCO Program
• Bioavailability of Nanomaterials
• Product Development and Diversification
• Safety Assessment and Efficacy Testing
• Characterization of Indigenous Materials
Natural Products Program
• Process Development of Organic / Natural Ingredients
• Value-Adding Through Organic Processing
• Packaging Program
• Development of Advanced / Modern Packaging Technology
• Development/Improvement of Transport Packaging
• Toxic Migrants in Canned & Plastic Packaged Food & Beverages
Food Safety Program

18.  Fostering Linkages with Private Institutions:
 Information Dissemination: Guidebook on the implementation of R&D, Institutional
Flyer, Annual Reports, Progress (newsletter), Compilation of Winning Entries of the First
S&T Fora & Competition in Industry & Energy Research, Compilation of Winning Entries of
the Second S&T Fora & Competition in Industry & Energy Research, Packaging Network,
Technology Flyers
 Training Workshops: e.g. Local trainors on biodigester development for pig farms,
were trained on practical tools and methods from design to construction to gas utilization
 Grants-in-Aids: provides Grants-in-Aid for approved research proposals to develop
processes, products, equipment prototypes, utilities and services with practical and
commercial applications
 Scholarship Grants: aims to uplift the quality of graduate engineering in the country
thereby increasing the pool of engineers and scientists that are needed in the industrial,
educational, and academic institutions.
 Funding for research proposals:
 Promotion of Research Results: Tri-media (print & non-print), Fora/Seminars/Press
Conferences, Special Media Exhibits

19. For Scholarship Grants:
• Master of Science (M.S.)
 UPD
Energy Engineering,Water Resources Engineering, Materials Science Engineering,
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
 DLSU
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
 UPD
Materials Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
 DLSU
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

20. For Scholarship Grants:
 1. All applicants must secure admission from the graduate school and simultaneously
apply for the PCIERD scholarship in either of the following engineering accredited
schools:
1.1 University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)
1.2 De La Salle University (DLSU)
2. Accomplished scholarship application forms may be submitted directly to the
concerned accredited school or to PCIERD.
 Upon admission to the graduate program and compliance with the admission
requirements, applicants are required to submit their application for financial assistance
to PCIERD. Applicants should submit the following requirements:
 1. Letter of acceptance from accredited graduate schools;
2. Duly accomplished scholarship application form;
3. Health certificate and X-ray result; and
4. Certification from appropriate agencies of no criminal and/or administrative charges.

21.  Best Practices on Biodigester Development to Local Trainors
 Rainwater Harvesting System, a Practical Solution to Water Shortages
 Modern Equipment and Facilities for Analysis of Earth Materials Housed at UP
 Fruity Vegetable Juice Blends Ready for the Market
 Eco-friendly Natural Dyes for Brighter Textiles
 Research on Porphyry Copper Deposit Exploration
 Guide to Export Quality Muscovado Sugar Developed
 National Program on Virgin Coconut Oil
 Electric Vehicle for Urban Transport
 Study on Yacon Rootcrop to Develop Functional Foods
 Many more…

22.  Improve pool of scientists & engineers through
scholarship grants
 Improve efficiency of government resources by
prioritizing high importance projects through
planning & research
 Improve quality of living of Philippine society

23. Report by Raymund N. Sanchez