DOST-Calabarzon Halal Verification Laboratory HVL

25/07/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Postponement of the KaySipAg (Science and Math Quiz Bee) Elimination Round – Cavite, Laguna & Rizal.

Due to inclement weather and in consideration of the safety of our participating pupils, the Elimination Round of (KaySipag) for Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal is postponed and rescheduled to August 2, 2025 (Saturday).

All other details, including venue and time, will remain the same unless otherwise announced.

Please also take note of the assigned venue per province:

Cavite - Trece Martires City National High School, Brgy. San Agustin Trece Martires City Cavite
Laguna - E. O. Tan Hall Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), Paseo de Valmayor, Timugan, Economic Garden, Los Baños, Laguna
Batangas - Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Campus, Sampaga West Barangay Sampaga 4200 Batangas City
Rizal - University of Rizal System (URS) Barangay, San Roque, Marigman St, Antipolo City, 1870 Rizal
Quezon - Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)
4th Floor BRC Hall SLSU Hotel Brgy. Kulapi, Lucban, Quezon

The well-being of our young participants is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!

Follow DOST CALABARZON for more updates!

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Postponement of the KaySipAg (Science and Math Quiz Bee) Elimination Round – Cavite, Laguna & Rizal.

Due to inclement weather and in consideration of the safety of our participating pupils, the Elimination Round of (KaySipag) for Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal is postponed and rescheduled to August 2, 2025 (Saturday).

All other details, including venue and time, will remain the same unless otherwise announced.

Please also take note of the assigned venue per province:

Cavite - Trece Martires City National High School, Brgy. San Agustin Trece Martires City Cavite
Laguna - E. O. Tan Hall Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), Paseo de Valmayor, Timugan, Economic Garden, Los Baños, Laguna
Batangas - Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Campus, Sampaga West Barangay Sampaga 4200 Batangas City
Rizal - University of Rizal System (URS) Barangay, San Roque, Marigman St, Antipolo City, 1870 Rizal
Quezon - Southern Luzon State University (SLSU)
4th Floor BRC Hall SLSU Hotel Brgy. Kulapi, Lucban, Quezon

The well-being of our young participants is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!

Follow DOST CALABARZON for more updates!

03/07/2025

17/06/2025

16/06/2025

16/06/2025

In celebration of Metals and Engineering Week 2025, we are excited to invite you to a special series of training sessions—both online and face-to-face—designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of metals and engineering.

Let’s come together to celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous learning in metals and engineering. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

MIRDC’s training programs are open to all members of the society.
In compliance with Republic Act 9710, or the Magna Carta of Women, the Center supports the government’s efforts to eliminate discrimination. We highly encourage the participation of women. Gain or enhance your skills in metals and engineering. Continue to be active contributors to the industry and nation-building.

Register now. Limited slots only.

Webinars:
1. June 16, 2025 - 8:00am - 12:00 nn
PDMA In Focus: A Showcase of Products and Services of Philippine Die and Mold Companies
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_AShowcaseofProductsandServicesofPhilippineDieandMoldCompanies_Jun16_8am-12pm

2. June 16, 2025 - 9:00am -11am
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_Mechatronics_RoboticsandEmergingTech_Jun16_9am-11am

3. June 16, 2025 - 9:00am - 3pm
Empowering Industry through Innovation: Welding, Cutting and Corrosion Protection Technologies for the Modern Era
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_EmpoweringIndustryThroughInnovation-forModernEra_Jun16_9am-3pm

4. June 16, 2025 - 12:00 nn - 2:00 pm
Fractional Circuits: An Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Area
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebRegs_FractionalCircuits_Jun16_12pm-2pm

5. June 16, 2025 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Educational Robotics
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_Educational_Robots_Jun16_230pm-430pm

6. June 17, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pneumatics and Hydraulic System Designs
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_Pneumatics_Hydraulic_SysDesign_Jun17_9am-11am

7. June 17, 2025 - 9:00 am - 12:00 nn
Variations between ISO and ASME Welding Qualification
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_VariationsBetISOandASME_Jun17_9am-12pm

8. June 17, 2025 - 12:00 nn - 2:00 pm
Basic Electroplating Process
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_Basic_Electroplating_Process_Jun17_12pm-2pm

9. June 17, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Discussion on the Application of Bendable Panel in Weld Inspection
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_ApplicationofBendablePanel_Jun17_1pm-3pm

10. June 17, 2025 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Additive Manufacturing for Everyone: Accelerating Innovation and Turning Ideas Into Reality
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_Additive_Mfg_for_Everyone_Jun17_230PM-430PM

11. June 17, 2025 - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Appreciation Manufacturing for Everyone: Accelerating Innovation and Turning Ideas into Reality
https://bit.ly/Registration_PlasticProductDevelopment_June17

12. June 20, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Physical Systems Modelling for Mechatronics Engineers and Technicians
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_PhysicalSystemsModellingforMechatronics_Jun20_9am-11am

13. June 20, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Plastic Injection Machine Operation
https://bit.ly/Registration_InjectionOperation_June20

14. June 20, 2025 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Smart Sensors for Industry 4.0
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_SmartSensorsforIndustry4_0_Jun20_9am-11am

15. June 20, 2025 - 12:00 nn - 2:00 pm
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) Fundamentals
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_PLC_Fundamentals_Jun20_12pmto2pm

16. June 20, 2025 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Establishment of Preventive Maintenance System
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_WebReg_EstabPMSystem_Jun20_1pm-3pm

Face-to-Face:
1. June 20, 2025 - 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Legit or Fake? An In-Depth Study on Technology, Ratings and components of Welding Machine and Other Equipment
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_RegForm_StudyonTech_RatingsandComponentsofWldgMachineandotherEqpt_Jun20_9AM-1030AM

2. June 20, 2025 - 10:30 am - 12:00 nn
Basic Welding Processes and Safety to Advanced Techniques and Applications
https://bit.ly/MIRDC_RegForm_WldgProcesses_SafetytoAdvancedTechniquesandApp_Jun2_1030AM-12PM

23/05/2025

Ka-TechSilog, our last helping of practical know-how is coming your way — with a twist!✨
Episode Four of TechSilog Repeat Orders serves up “𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬” — because understanding standards rooted in faith, science, and consumer trust is essential for inclusive and responsible production.

📅 Friday, May 30, 2025 (Note the schedule change!)
🕣 8:30 to 11:30 AM
📍 Live on Facebook!

Featuring:
Ms. Jasmin C. Hamid, RCh
Science Research Specialist II / Chemical Technical Manager
Regional Standard Testing Laboratory
DOST-CALABARZON

What’s on the plate for this session?
🕌 Key concepts behind Halal certification
🧪 Scientific basis for Halal-compliant practices
📌 Insights on aligning with standards for diverse markets

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐋𝐋
🎓 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆
📌 Register now: https://forms.gle/7ajLQeyFhnyP28H26

Let’s close out this season with insights that matter. Tag your ka-TechSilog and join the conversation!

Ka-TechSilog, our last helping of practical know-how is coming your way — with a twist!✨

Episode Four of TechSilog Repeat Orders serves up “𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬” — because understanding standards rooted in faith, science, and consumer trust is essential for inclusive and responsible production.

📅 Friday, May 30, 2025 (Note the schedule change!)
🕣 8:30 to 11:30 AM
📍 Live on Facebook!

Featuring:
Ms. Jasmin C. Hamid, RCh
Science Research Specialist II / Chemical Technical Manager
Regional Standard Testing Laboratory
DOST-CALABARZON

What’s on the plate for this session?
🕌 Key concepts behind Halal certification
🧪 Scientific basis for Halal-compliant practices
📌 Insights on aligning with standards for diverse markets

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐋𝐋
🎓 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝒂𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 & 𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆

📌 Register now: https://forms.gle/7ajLQeyFhnyP28H26

Let’s close out this season with insights that matter. Tag your ka-TechSilog and join the conversation!

22/04/2025

31/07/2024

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐡!

📣 SOX, get a chance to know more about the system that sets the guidelines in the identification and control non-halal contamination, ensuring the halal and safety status of products and services - 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠!

Join us on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 [𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆] 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗡𝗡 together with 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐑𝐂𝐡, our resident expert for the third Series of the 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑 by DOST XII. 🥳

𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬. Hence, register now through this link: https://tinyurl.com/HalalforAll03registration

E-Certificates will be provided upon completing the Customer Satisfaction Feedback Form (CSF).

DOST Philippines
Ousec RO
DOST XII - Cotabato Provincial Office
DOST XII - Sultan Kudarat Provincial Office
DOST XII - South Cotabato Provincial Office
DOST XII -Sarangani Province and General Santos City Office

16/06/2024

Eid’l Adha Mubarak 2024 🕌

Muslims celebrate Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

11/06/2024

04/06/2024

The benefits of Halal in the promotion of well-being extend beyond religious practices. With this, Halal in Health is highlighted as one of the themes in the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023-2028.
The NUHRA is a document that guides the direction of health research and responds to the evolving healthcare needs of the country. To know more about this theme and other research priorities, visit: bit.ly/NUHRA2023-2028.

The benefits of Halal in the promotion of well-being extend beyond religious practices. With this, Halal in Health is highlighted as one of the themes in the National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA) 2023-2028.

The NUHRA is a document that guides the direction of health research and responds to the evolving healthcare needs of the country. To know more about this theme and other research priorities, visit: bit.ly/NUHRA2023-2028.

31/05/2024

The DOST IV-A RSTL Halal Verification Laboratory (HVL) has proven its expertise in Porcine DNA Testing by participating in the Food Chemistry Proficiency Test organized by FAPAS. The laboratory demonstrated its competence and received a satisfactory rating for the analysis of two beef test materials (TMA and TMB) for the presence or absence of pork DNA, ensuring Halal compliance. The PT report, received on May 24, 2024, signifies the laboratory's commitment to precise and reliable analyses.

Kudos to the Halal Verification Laboratory (HVL) Team for its outstanding performance and dedicated efforts!