Special Session 2

SPECIAL SESSION #2

Innovative Networks of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

This session will deal with the delivery of analytical testing and calibration services at a national and international level. Indeed, in order to meet the demands of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSME), local government units, universities, and other stakeholders, it is important to provide many services that go beyond testing and calibration, and offer facilities for research and development, training to different professional profiles and support to enter international markets.

The OneLab initiative (Department of Science and Technology -DOST, Philippines) will be presented. OneLab has created a strong network of testing and calibration laboratories in the Philippines, both from the government and private sectors, and they collaborate to meet the needs of various stakeholders, ensuring the quality and safety of raw materials and products. It has even extended its network by having member laboratories from nearby countries, providing technical services for current needs and emerging concerns.

The presentation of other initiatives and case studies from different countries is encouraged.

Mr. Admer Rey C. Dablio is currently a Senior Science Research Specialist and Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Section, Chemistry Laboratory of the Standards and Testing Division of the Industrial Technology Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology at Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines. He is their Division’s Quality and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Manager. Mr. Dablio is the current Vice-Chairperson of the Accreditation Technical Committee for Proficiency Testing under the DTI-Philippine Accreditation Bureau (PAB), the accreditation body of the Philippines. This young gentleman has already received a number of professional awards for several years. His latest awards are the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Most Outstanding Quality and Productivity Study in 2021; 2023 Class Valedictorian of the 13th International Training Program on the Competence of Laboratories and Their Management System organized by the Bur eau of Indian Standards at Noida India; 2023 PRC Region 10 Most Outstanding Chemist; and on June 2024, his team under DOST OneLab received the Governance Project of the Year – Science and Technology at the Marina Sands, Singapore.