Ministry · MOST
Ministry of Science and Technology
Sets direction for science, research, inventions and technology education in the region, and brings all sectors into planning and carrying out scientific and technological research.
From a draft charter. The only charter online is marked as a draft; its services are listed from that draft. Confirm with the office before you go.
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Bangsamoro Assistance for Science Education (BASE) and BASE-Merit
SourceCollege scholarships in science, technology, engineering and math for graduating senior high school students from BARMM.
How to get it: Pass the MOST scholarship exam, then apply online or at a MOST provincial office.
Education, scholarships & researchStudentsMujahidin Assistance for Science Education (MASE)
SourceEducational grants for children of MILF/MNLF combatants taking science and technology courses, funded by Members of Parliament.
How to get it: Submit the MASE form with enrollment, birth, unit-base and indigency certificates.
Education, scholarships & researchStudentsFormer combatantsBangsamoro Special Assistance for Science Education (BSASE)
SourceGrants for enrolled college students in MOST priority science courses with at least 80% average, endorsed by a Member of Parliament.
How to get it: Submit the BSASE form with enrollment, grades, birth, indigency papers and an MP recommendation letter.
Education, scholarships & researchStudentsProfessional Assistance for Science Education (PASE)
SourceGraduate study grants in science and technology for BARMM professionals up to 50 years old.
Education, scholarships & researchWorkersStudentsBangsamoro International Graduate Study for Science and Technology (BIGAST)
SourceGrants for Bangsamoro professionals to take graduate studies in advanced sciences abroad.
Education, scholarships & researchWorkersTechnology Transfer and Commercialization Program (TTCP) and BEST
SourceHelps small businesses adopt technology, with training, consultancy, packaging and label design, product testing and equipment help.
How to get it: Request a Technology Needs Assessment at a Provincial Science and Technology Center.
Business & cooperativesBusinessesCooperativesBangsamoro Standards and Halal Testing Laboratories (BSHTL)
SourcePaid testing of food and water (chemical, microbiology, halal/porcine DNA) and calibration of road tankers and measures.
Business & cooperativesBusinessesResearchersLocal governmentsScience education support (STARBOOKS, lab equipment, teacher training)
SourceGives schools STARBOOKS offline digital libraries and lab equipment, trains science and math teachers, and runs the Innovathon and quiz olympiad.
Education, scholarships & researchStudentsTeachersBangsamoro Research and Development Program (BRDP)
SourceFunds research through calls for proposals (start-up up to PHP 800,000, regular up to PHP 1.3M, big-ticket up to PHP 3M a year) and builds research networks.
How to get it: Answer a MOST call for proposals.
Education, scholarships & researchResearchersDisaster Prevention and Mitigation Research and Extension Program
SourceDeploys early warning stations and does disaster and climate research with local governments.
For government offices & LGUsLocal governmentsOneLab
SourceDOST network that refers test samples to partner labs nationwide from one point of contact.
Business & cooperativesBusinessesResearchers
Services 14
As the office’s Citizen’s Charter lists them: what to bring, what it costs, how long it takes.
Scholarship and Grants ApplicationFee: None · Takes 5 days, 10 minutesEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsFee: None
Application for the BASE and BASE-Merit college scholarships in science and technology.
What to bring
- Scholarship application form (online e-Scholarship Application System or from MOST offices)
- Parent's proof of income: ITR/BIR Form 1701 or 2316, OFW employment contract, BIR certificate of tax exemption, or barangay certificate of indigency
- Form A personal information and Form B household information (online)
- Form C certificate of good moral character from school
- Form D1 STEM strand certification or Form D2 top 5% non-STEM certification from the principal
- Form E statement of no other scholarship
- Form F certificate of residency from the barangay
- Form G statement of no pending immigrant application
- One recent 1x1 ID picture
- Form 138 (photocopy)
- PSA birth certificate (photocopy)
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 5 days, 10 minutes
- Where
- Provincial Science and Technology Centers; Scholarships, Grants and Awards Section
BASE/BASE-Merit Scholarship ExaminationFee: None · Takes 3 hoursEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsFee: None
Qualifying exam for the BASE scholarships.
What to bring
- Examination permit/password (claim at MOST provincial or regional office)
- School ID or other valid document
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 3 hours
- Where
- Provincial Science and Technology Centers
Awarding of GrantsFee: NoneEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsFee: None
Onboarding of qualified BASE/BASE-Merit grantees.
What to bring
- Certificate of enrolment and study load
- Student ID
- Land Bank ATM account
- Fee
- None
- Where
- Provincial Science and Technology Centers
Issuance of Clearance / CertificationTakes 6 daysEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsWorkersFee: —
Clearance for graduated BASE/BASE-Merit grantees with service obligations.
What to bring
- Letter of request for clearance
- Final clearance: service record or employer certificates equal to years of scholarship
- Temporary clearance: guarantee letter from sponsoring agency, or notarized deed of undertaking with co-maker ITR and ID
- Processing time
- 6 days
- Where
- Science Education, Scholarship, Grants and Awards Division
Teacher TrainingFee: None · Takes 10 daysEducation, scholarships & researchTeachersFee: None
Training for science and math teachers in priority schools.
What to bring
- List of schools (MBHTE)
- School recognition or permit to operate from MBHTE
- SF1 School Register
- SF7 Inventory of School Personnel
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 10 days
- Where
- Concerned Provincial Science and Technology Center
Provision of STARBOOKS (with/without computer provision and kiosk)Fee: None · Takes 101 daysEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsTeachersResearchersFee: None
Installs the STARBOOKS offline science digital library.
What to bring
- Letter of intent (1 original)
- For software-only: computer server, terminal, network hub and cables meeting minimum specifications
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 101 days
- Where
- Science Education, Scholarship, Grants and Awards Division
Provision of Laboratory Equipment/ApparatusFee: NoneEducation, scholarships & researchStudentsTeachersFee: None
Gives lab equipment to selected schools.
What to bring
- Letter of intent (1 original)
- Fee
- None
- Where
- Concerned Provincial Science and Technology Center
Conduct of Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for MSMEs UpgradingFee: None · Takes 22 working daysBusiness & cooperativesBusinessesCooperativesFee: None
Site assessment of a business's technology needs, the first step for upgrading help.
What to bring
- Request letter allowing MOST to assess the business
- Signed TNA Form 1
- Financial statements, business permit, registration (MTIT, MOLE or CSEA) and BIR-registered receipt/invoice
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 22 working days
- Where
- Provincial Science and Technology Centers
Full-blown MSMEs Upgrading Project ProposalFee: None · Takes 21 working daysBusiness & cooperativesBusinessesCooperativesFee: None
Preparation of a funded technology upgrading proposal after the TNA.
What to bring
- Signed technical request form (letter of intent)
- TNA form
- Sworn or audited financial statements, business permit, DTI/SEC/CDA registration and BIR-registered receipt/invoice
- Bio-data and barangay clearance
- Quotations from at least 3 suppliers
- Sworn statement of no relation with the approving authority
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 21 working days
- Where
- Provincial Science and Technology Centers
Request to Join Promotional Events as ExhibitorFee: None · Takes 3.5 working daysBusiness & cooperativesBusinessesEveryoneFee: None
Lets people or small businesses with a technology, product or expertise exhibit, present or train at MOST events.
What to bring
- Letter of intent
- Customer information form
- CV, if presenter or trainer
- List of products/services
- Summary of topics, if presenter or trainer
- For MSMEs: financial statements, business permit, DTI registration, BIR-registered receipt/invoice
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 3.5 working days
- Where
- Science and Technology Services Division, Technology Application and Promotion Section
Laboratory Testing and Calibration ServicesFee: Varies by test (e.g., PHP 550 per microbiology count, PHP 9,000 for porcine/halal verification)Business & cooperativesBusinessesResearchersLocal governmentsFee: Varies by test (e.g., PHP 550 per microbiology count, PHP 9,000 for porcine/halal verification)
Testing of food and water samples and calibration at the BSHTL.
What to bring
- Nondisclosure form
- Customer information sheet
- Customer booking schedule
- eULIMS registration
- Calibration and analysis request form
- Order of payment and official receipt
- Fee
- Varies by test (e.g., PHP 550 per microbiology count, PHP 9,000 for porcine/halal verification)
- Where
- Integrated Laboratory Division (BSHTL)
Bangsamoro Access to Step-Up Research (BANGSAMORO-AsSURe)Fee: None · Takes 56 days, 20 minutesEducation, scholarships & researchResearchersFee: None
Research funding for research institutes, state colleges and higher education institutions.
What to bring
- MOST R&D Form A detailed research proposal
- MOST R&D Form B line-item budget
- MOST R&D Form C project work plan
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 56 days, 20 minutes
- Where
- Research Development and Innovation Division
Request for the Deployment of Early Warning StationsFee: None · Takes 7 daysFor government offices & LGUsLocal governmentsFee: None
Installs early warning stations for local governments and public institutions.
What to bring
- Request letter to the Minister
- Hazard map
- Postpaid SIM card
- Security fence
- Signed MOA
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 7 days
- Where
- Advance Science and Technology Division, DRR-CCA Section
Request for Programs, Projects, and Services InformationFee: None · Takes 4 hours, 10 minutesVenues, libraries & public informationEveryoneFee: None
Gives the public brochures and information on MOST programs and refers them to the right division.
What to bring
- Request form
- Fee
- None
- Processing time
- 4 hours, 10 minutes
- Where
- Information and Communication Section
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