The Technology Transfer and Licensing Office (TTLO) of the Philippine Science High School – Main Campus (PSHS-MC) was formally inaugurated on May 19, 2025 at the PSHS-MC in Quezon City. The Main Campus is the 12th in the PSHS System to establish a dedicated office that manages intellectual property and promotes utilization of research-based innovations.
The event was graced by officials from the PSHS System, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), and other partners from the academe.
In his welcome message, PSHS-MC Campus Director Rod Allan A. De Lara emphasized the importance of the TTLO in contributing to national development. “The TTLO plays a vital role in uplifting livelihoods by bringing science and innovation closer to the Filipino people,” he said.
PSHS System Executive Director Ronnalee Orteza inspired the attendees by highlighting how the TTLO will serve as a bridge between academic innovations and societal impact. “Let us remember that this is just the beginning. The success of the TTLO lies in our hands,” she remarked.
Representing DOST-PCAARRD, Ms. Lucy Lastimosa, Assistant Director of the Technology Transfer and Promotion Division (TTPD), reaffirmed the strong collaboration between the government and academe in building a vibrant and competitive innovation ecosystem. She noted that partnerships like this are critical in turning science-based outputs into real-world solutions.
Ms. Jodi Mylene M. Lopez, Science Education Specialist and Project Leader of the DOST-PCAARRD-supported initiative, “Developing Technology Transfer Capacity of PSHSS,” provided an overview of the project’s key milestones. She stressed that the lessons learned from the first phase will guide their approach in the succeeding phase – commercializing PSHS-developed technologies.
The program concluded with a closing remark from Ms. Catherine Joy Dela Cruz, Technology Licensing Officer of PSHS-MC, who shared the office’s accomplishments and accepted the challenge to further scale their efforts.
With the continued expansion of its TTLO network, the PSHS System is taking significant strides toward fostering an innovation ecosystem that ensures science and technology outputs reach industries and communities across the country.