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 "Molding the Future of Metal Industries"

MIRDC HISTORY

To develop and expand the metals industry of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 4724, dated June 18, 1966, established the Metals Industry Development Center (MIDC). The Center was primarily tasked to work for close rapport between the government and the industry in order to foster the advancement of metals engineering, and allied industries in the country.

This was amended by Republic Act No. 6428, dated May 31, 1972, reorganizing and renaming the MIDC into Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC), giving it corporate existence and enlarging its powers. The administration of the Center and the exercise of its corporate authority were vested exclusively in a Board of Trustees organized under this Act.

Later presidential issuances reflected the Center's change of thrust and direction. These were Executive Order No. 602, transferring the MIRDC from the then National Science Development Board (now Department of Science & Technology) to the then Ministry of Trade & Industry (now Department of Trade & Industry) for policy and program coordination and direction; Presidential Decree No. 1765, reorienting its thrust from research and development to direct assistance to the metals industry; and Executive Order No. 128, transferring the Center from the Department of Trade & Industry to the Department of Science & Technology as a separate and attached agency.

Finally, Executive Order No. 494 dated December 6, 1991 transformed the MIRDC into a regular government agency attached to the Department of Science and Technology. This was fully implemented on 27 May 1993.

VISION STATEMENT

Center of excellence in science, technology and innovation supporting the growth of the metals, engineering and allied industries.

MISSION

To provide both government and private sectors in the metals, engineering, and allied industries with professional management and technical expertise on the training of engineers and technicians; information exchange; quality control and testing; research and development; technology transfer and commercialization; and business economics advisory services.

CORE VALUES

MIRDC has established its core values under the acronym MIRDC, which stands for Mastery, Integrity, Responsiveness, Dynamism, and Commitment:

Mastery

• MIRDC upholds excellence and competence, driving technological advancements and setting the highest standards to support the M&E and allied industries.

Integrity

• It adheres to the highest ethical standards, acting responsibly and honestly while promoting transparency in all our actions.

Responsiveness

• MIRDC leads the implementation of projects that address the needs of the M&E and allied industries, finding solutions to real-world challenges through science, technology, and innovation.

Dynamism

• It approaches its work with energy and enthusiasm, welcoming change as an opportunity for growth and continuous improvement.

Commitment

• MIRDC are dedicated to our mission and values, ensuring we consistently deliver our best in every endeavor and support the advancement of the M&E and allied industries.

Destination Statements

For the Industry:

     1. An M&E Industry actively seeking MIRDC’s services to boost their technical capabilities.

For the MIRDC:

     1.Major provider of research and development in the localization of machines parts and components, and systems in:

          a. Industrial and agricultural machineries

          b. Mass transport system

          c. Defense

          d. Medical/Health

     2. Leading provider of technology and training on machine design, gear making, advanced welding, foundry, advanced or (precision) machining, surface engineering, additive manufacturing, industrial automation and robotics, testing, quality assurance, and other relevant and emerging technologies.

     3. Major provider of chemical, mechanical, nondestructive, metallurgical testing, quality assurance, calibration, advanced welding, advanced or (precision) machining services for M&E and other allied industries.

     4. Internationally recognized Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 17025, 27001, AS9100)