2 homegrown technologies advance toward wider use in South Luzon

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two locally developed technologies for weather monitoring and waste management are moving closer to wider commercial and institutional use following agreements signed during a regional innovation summit on Oct. 8.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Mimaropa said the agreements, signed during the 2026 South Luzon Innovation and Technology Transfer Summit (SLITTS), covered the commercialization of Project MOSES, an Internet of Things (IoT) based weather monitoring system, and the adoption of Rezbin, a smart waste management technology.

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Mindoro State University (MinSU) signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with CONNORSTONE Construction Development and Supplies Corp. for Project MOSES, which gathers real-time atmospheric and soil data to support environmental monitoring, disaster preparedness and decision-making.

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It was developed with support from the DOST and later enhanced through an innovation grant supported by the Department of Economy, Planning and Development.

Under the agreement, CONNORSTONE is authorized to fabricate, assemble, market, install, maintain and commercialize the technology nationwide, potentially expanding its use among government agencies, businesses and other organizations.

Meanwhile, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed by DOST, the Oriental Mindoro provincial government, MinSU and the Divine Word College of Calapan for the adoption of Rezbin in selected government and academic sites.

Developed with funding support from the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development, Rezbin combines smart recycling bins with a digital, incentive-based platform.

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The system allows users to deposit recyclable materials, track their contributions and earn rewards. It also generates waste-management data that institutions can use for monitoring and environmental planning.

The agreements were signed during the SLITTS 2026 press conference at the Calapan City Convention Center as the summit highlighted technology transfer and commercialization in Southern Luzon.

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With the theme “Where Problems Meet Solutions: Catalyzing Technology Transfer and Commercialization in Southern Luzon,” the summit brings together technology developers, industry partners, government agencies and academic institutions to move research-based innovations toward practical applications and wider community use. /dp