Enhancement of Technical Skills for Die and Mold Companies Get a Boost from DOST, PEZA, and PDMA, Inc.
By: Ella Vanesa L. Lopez
Gen. Trias, Cavite – The partnership between government and private sector shined bright as the Department of Science and Technology-Metals Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and the Philippine Die and Mold Association, Inc. (PDMA, Inc.) held the “Mold Technology Demonstration, Appreciation, and Promotion, A Meet-and-Greet with the Media” at the Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) on July 20, 2023. This event is a strategic campaign to promote the services of the MTSC as the project nears its completion.
“We want the MTSC to be sustainable, we want it to be relevant, and we want it to be utilized by our partners and local industries. Hopefully, many of our local companies will be aware of MTSC and appreciate the services it can offer,” stated Engr. Robert O. Dizon, Executive Director of the DOST-MIRDC.
Dir. Robert O. Dizon of DOST-MIRDC delivering his welcome remarks
DOST-MIRDC is the lead implementing agency of the ‘Establishing the Mold Technology Support Center’ project, which is an Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant of the Republic of Korea. Collaborating with the DOST-MIRDC for the MTSC project are the PEZA, Department of Trade and Industry- Board of Investments (DTI-BOI), and PDMA, Inc.
In her speech, Atty. Tanyag called for all stakeholders to collaborate with the MTSC and utilize its services, “For the success and sustainability of this project, we’ll need the support of stakeholders, this is by encouraging those in the mold and die industries, especially those inside and outside the PEZA zone, to avail of the training provided by the MTSC.”
Mr. George Ong of PDMA commended the contributions of all agencies and organizations involved in this project, “We know that there are many challenges in the manufacturing industry, but with the help of DOST-MIRDC, DTI-BOI, and PEZA, we can reach greater heights moving forward.”
(T) Atty. Norma B. Tanyag of PEZA and (B) Mr. George Ong of PDMA reacting to the testimonies of MTSC clients
The event was attended by members of the media, private companies, academe, and government organizations. A number of representatives from the private sector are clients of the MTSC, and they shared their testimonies about how the services they availed of from the MTSC contributed to the improvement of their skills.
Guests of the promotional event entitled “Mold Technology Demonstration, Appreciation and Promotion, A meet-and-greet with the media”
Recalling his experiences working with the MTSC, Engr. Charlie Buenaventura, Production Supervisor at McBride Corporation, cited the benefits of availing of the MTSC’s services, he said, “Nung training namin, kami rin ang nagtutroubleshoot kapag nakakaencounter kami ng defects na commonly naeencounter namin sa planta. Ang mas maganda nito, napakaadvance ng mga technology ng MTSC kaya natuto talaga kami.”
The MTSC offers training programs and is open to clients for time sharing and actual time use of equipment. Through these services, the MTSC is supporting the growth of the economy by boosting the capabilities of the local die and mold industry.
The MTSC project officials recognize that the MTSC’s sustainability will be further ensured with the continued support of its clients and stakeholders. This promotional event is a way for DOST-MIRDC, through its media partners, to spread the word about the MTSC as far and wide as possible.
