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"Molding the Future of Metal Industries"

      The Metals Industry Research and  Development Center (MIRDC), an agency of the Department of Science and Technology, is the sole government entity directly supporting the metals and engineering industry with services designed to enhance its competitive advantage.

NEWS / PRESS RELEASES

NEW! Emotions Run High as Student Researchers are Awarded the Best Paper During the 4th National Metals and Engineering Conference (NMEC) - June 19, 2025

With tears in her eyes, student researcher and principal author Lady Ann C. Razonales, of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo (PLSP), accepted the award on stage for their research titled “Agrospraytech: Hybrid System-Based Automated Fertilizer Application Device for Mamay Tobal’s Farmers Association in Barangay San Cristobal, City of San Pablo.”

NEW! R&D at the Forefront of Industry 4.0: Highlights from the 4th National Metals and Engineering Conference (NMEC)  - June 19, 2025

“The answer lies in what you, as researchers, do every day—developing knowledge, designing solutions, and forging the path ahead through innovation,” was what DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development Dr. Leah J. Buendia emphasized in her keynote message during the 4th NMEC held on June 16, 2025. 

NEW! MIRDC’s Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Technology Helps Assure Safety of Structures Such as Bridges, Buildings, and Railroads  - March 19, 2025

The safety and integrity of materials or components of structures and facilities that people use daily need to be evaluated. Bars and beams that are used in the foundations of large structures such as bridges and buildings, massive nuts and bolts used in construction, welds and metal sheets of ships and other forms of transportation, gas tanks that are used in homes and powerplants, and most metal surfaces and welds, are just some of the examples of materials and structures whose integrity and safety are regularly checked. If there are no defects, then they are safe for the public.

NEW! DOST Takes the Lead in Molding a Technology-Driven PH through Research and Development Programs   - February 6, 2025

‘Transformative’ is how the Department of Science and Technology Secretary, Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr., describes the DOST’s lineup of research and development programs during the ELEV8Ph event held at the Dusit Thani Manila on February 5, 2025.

NEW! Dr. Jayson P. Rogelio of the DOST-MIRDC Elevated to Scientist II Rank in the Scientific Career System  - January 21, 2025

In a testament to his dedication and contributions to the field of science and technology, Dr. Jayson P. Rogelio, Supervising Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), has been conferred the rank of Scientist II in the Scientific Career System. This milestone underscores his achievements in advancing research and innovation within the metals, engineering, and allied industries.

DOST, DENR’s Solution to Collection of Solid Wastes in Rivers Gains Congressman’s Support - November 21, 2024

“Makakaasa po kayo, maglalaan po tayo ng pondo dahil isa ‘yan sa mga pinangako namin ni Mayor - na hahanapan namin ng solusyon ‘yung water hyacinths,” Congressman Emigdio Tanjuatco III after witnessing the collector system in action during its demo run held at Cardona, Rizal on 14 November 2024.

DOST-MIRDC Celebrates the MTSC’s Anniversary through Free Training for Die and Mold Industry  - November 5, 2024

Despite nearly 2.4 million unemployed Filipinos, the demand for skilled workers remains high, particularly in the die and mold industry. The Department of Science and Technology - Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), through its Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC), is trying to address this gap with targeted training and development initiatives.

DOST powers CALABARZON with R&D and Manufacturing Capabilities at Batangas State University - October 8, 2024

In a strategic move to enhance local manufacturing capabilities, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially inaugurated the Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar Campus today.

Challenges of the Philippine Metal Casting Industry: Metal Casting Companies Up Close and Personal with DOST-MIRDC- October 1, 2024

The metal casting industry is said to be a cornerstone of manufacturing industries worldwide. It is involved in the various sectors that make a country’s economy thrive, such as agriculture, transportation, and defense sectors. However, in the Philippines, the metal casting industry has been experiencing a constant decline over the last few decades, which directs us to this question: what are the causes of this decline?

DOST-MIRDC Committed to Make its Presence Felt in Region II through MEIC-CSU- September 27, 2024

Not every day, a state university receives assistance from a government agency. On September 25, 2024, the bright skies and the clear weather lay witness to another milestone of the Department of Science and Technology – Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC).

Balik Scientist Program: Driving Force of Innovation for the Filipinos, by Expert Filipinos - September 23, 2024

Filipino experts from various fields have been leaving the Philippines for decades in pursuit of greater opportunities abroad. To address the impact of this brain drain on national development, the Philippine government established the Balik Scientist Program (BSP). This initiative promotes the return of Filipino experts to share the knowledge and skills they have gained overseas, fostering the local exchange of ideas and expertise.

Balik Scientist Program: Solidifying Dreams of Modernization for the Philippine Nation - September 23, 2024

Balik Puso, Balik Pilipinas, Balik Scientist! Filipino experts from various fields have been leaving our home country for decades in hopes of attaining greater heights in their careers. As time went by, in an attempt to ease the burden on the country’s development, the Philippine government took the initiative to establish the Balik Scientist Program (BSP). While it was enacted back in 1975, it was formally institutionalized as the Republic Act 11035 in 2018.

DOST-MIRDC’s Study Team Showcases Potential Resolutions to the Issues Faced by the SBSR Industry, as the 2023 Industry Study Nears its Completion - December 19, 2023

After months of consultative meetings and immersion activities with the shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) industry players across the country, the Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) study team has finally pinpointed issues faced by the local SBSR industry: workforce management, technology, regulatory compliance and certification, environmental sustainability, and potential collaborations and partnerships.

DOST Steers Additive Manufacturing Adoption in Cagayan Valley - November 21, 2023

The Department of Science and Technology, through the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), continues to extend the additive manufacturing (AM) services of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) in the countryside through the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTIW) celebration in Cagayan Valley.

DOST-MIRDC Brings 3D Printing to the Forefront at Central Luzon’s Innovation Summit, Paving the Way for Rural Technological Advancements - October 26, 2023

In a bid to extend the benefits of innovation beyond urban centers, the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) showcased the power of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing at the TECHNO FORA: Thrive Central Luzon Innovation Summit 2023 held at LGU-Botolan Hall, Zambales.

DOST Solidifies the Future of Additive Manufacturing in the Philippines - October 25, 2023

“We had a vision of how we can augment the ability to design and manufacture with digital technology,” said Dr. Rigoberto C. Advincula during his keynote message on what he envisions the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) can offer to the advancement of innovation in the country, even before its establishment.

DOST Advocates the Use of Additive Manufacturing in the Ilocos Region - October 10, 2023

The Department of Science and Technology, through the DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) continues to promote the additive manufacturing (AM) capabilities of the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen) around the country through DOST’s 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTIW) celebrations.

DOST Launches MEIC and Introduces Innovative Solutions to Industries and Academe in Caraga Region 
October 12, 2023

The project unveiling was part of the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTIW) in Caraga, held on September 29, 2023, at the SNSU Main Gymnasium, Surigao City.

DOST-MIRDC Brings the Future of Manufacturing to the Cordillera Administrative Region: AMCen for MSMEs
October 5, 2023

Additive manufacturing (AM) is one of the cutting-edge technologies that the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) has been actively advocating for in recent years through the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen). With AM, rapid, convenient, and cost-effective prototyping is now possible.

Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Centers in the Regions: Featured Topics During the KaSYENSYAhan sa CALABARZON Event 
September 26, 2023

“Revolutionize the industry using additive manufacturing (AM),” says Engr. Leif Oliver B. Coronado in his presentation...

AMCen, MEIC, and Food Processing Equipment Among STI for Sustainability Technologies Featured at the DOST RSTIW 2023 Celebration in Sultan Kudarat 
September 20, 2023

In the pursuit of its mandate of supporting the local metals and engineering (M&E) industry, the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center’s (DOST-MIRDC) services reach even beyond the M&E industry - these services are relevant to end users such as businesses, the academe, and the end users as a whole...

DOST-MIRDC Inittiative to Boost Capabilities of the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry in Full Swing 
June 9, 2023

The involvement of all essential stakeholders – the industry, academe, training institutions, and the government is a strategy that best defines the success of industry improvement initiatives.

DOST-MIRDC Rolls Out Industry Study Focused on Assessing Science, Technology, and Innovation Needs of the PH Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry 
May 10, 2023

The involvement of all essential stakeholders – the industry, academe, training institutions, and the government is a strategy that best defines the success of industry improvement initiatives.

DOST-MIRDC and PEZA to Increase Employment of Filipino Engineers and Technicians with the Latest Die and Mold Facility 
March 30, 2023

Increasing the employment rate for graduates from engineering and technical-vocational course is the vision shared by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

PH and Republic of Korea Collaborative Project Tackles the Business Requirements of Die and Mold Industry Clients 
March 28, 2023

Fabrication of molds used for mass production of various products usually takes a minimum of 45 days for simple molds.  More complex molds take longer to fabricate. This is one of the concerns raised during a business-to-business meeting on 24 March 2023, held by the Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) with some die and mold company locators of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.