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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) marked a major milestone in the country’s innovation agenda with the launch of 19 regional Advanced Manufacturing Centers (AMCen) and the unveiling of a national additive manufacturing (AM) curriculum during the Asian Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ACAM) 2025 held this week at Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has inaugurated the Adaptive Robotics Technology and Intelligent Computing (ARTIC) Center at St. Mary’s University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, marking a major milestone in advancing robotics research and Industry 4.0 initiatives in the Cagayan Valley region.
While the Philippines currently ranks 56th in the 2024 Government AI Readiness Index, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. said the country is “well-positioned to accelerate progress” through the foundation laid by years of groundwork.
The M/B Dalaray can carry up to 40 passengers and three crew members, with a total capacity of five tons. It can travel 45 kilometers at eight knots, run continuously for three hours, and recharge in just two to three hours, making it ideal for daily trips along the Pasig River.
The Zamboanga center is the ninth AMCen nationwide and the first in the peninsula. It is equipped with advanced 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping, initially using plastics, with plans to expand into metal-based applications in partnership with DOST-MIRDC’s central office in Taguig City.
The Philippines has climbed to 50th place in the 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII), its highest ranking to date. Among lower middle-income economies, the country now ranks third, driven by high-tech trade, integration into global value chains, and expanding creative industries.
The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMCen), located at the Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) San Pablo Campus, aims to strengthen regional development and boost the competitiveness of Calabarzon’s manufacturing sector through additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing.
