MSMEs are considered backbone of the Philippine economy. However, performance of MSMEs is constrained by various actors such as limited financial capacity, poor market information and lack of access to innovative techniques and advanced technology which hinder them to realize their full potential, break into bigger domestic or international markets, and grow in a highly competitive environment.
Collaborative programs involving the government and private sectors have been introduced to address these challenges. One of these programs is the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Project which was launched by the Department of Trade and Industry in 2013 to address the gaps and bottlenecks in the value chain of priority industry clusters. SSF Project provides machinery, equipment, tools, systems, accessories and other auxiliary items, skills, and knowledge necessary to improve the quality of products and productivity of MSMEs, under a shared system.
Some of these facilities are fabrication laboratories (Fab Labs) which capacitate MSMEs towards invention and innovation hereby promoting new breeds of tech savvy MSMEs.
What is a Fab Lab?
A Fab Lab is a digital laboratory which grew out of an initiative by the Grassroots Invention Group and the Center for Bits and Atoms of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2001 to help grassroots communities translate their design ideas into physical forms with the help of technology. Many countries have followed this intervention and such type of facility is now present in about 200 locations in over 50 countries.
The first Fab Lab in the Philippines was established in Bohol to support local innovation and improve the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises.
SSF Fab Labs became platforms for co-creation and academe-industry-government collaboration enabling MSMEs to develop new products, add value to existing ones and generate new streams of income. These facilities have likewise enabled the development of low-cost solutions to community challenges and needs. DTI’s Fab Labs are currently present in sixteen(16) regions providing support and enable DTI’s Inclusive Innovation-led Industrial (I3) Strategy in the countryside by making available facilities and tapping local experts in creating new innovations nationwide.
Fab-Lab Directory
LUZON
Region
Province
City/ Municipality
Cooperator/ Name of FabLab
DTI FabLab Focal Person
FabLab Contact Person
Services
CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)
Benguet
Baguio City
St Louis University Extension Institute for Small Scale Industries Foundation (SLU-EISSIF)
SSF Fabrication Laboratory – CAR
Fely Bandonill 0928-503-7089
ED Edmund Benavides (0921-304-4390) Dean Cynthia Posadas (0918-925-3557) FabLab Mgr Arch Donna Tabangin (0917-700-3026) Engr Ma Corazon Ocampo (0917-501-1968)
Address: School of Engineering and Architecture, 5F, Otto Hahn Bldg., SIRIB Center Saint Louis University A. Bonifacio Street, Baguio City
Laboratory for large-scale prototyping, product packaging design and product simulation
NCR (National Capital Region)
Quezon City
Quezon City
UP Diliman – College of Fine Arts
Digital Enabled Manufacturing for Business Enterprises in the Philippines
Mary Joy Mojica 0917-162-5927
Fortunato dela Pena Jr. 981-8732
Address: Emilio Jacinto St. Diliman, Quezon City
Rent/use of the ff equipment: Digital Studio services – 3D FDM printing, 3D SLA printing, 3D Scanning, CNC Laser Cutting, CNC Router Woodworking Lab – Router table, Bandsaw, Tablesaw Metalworking Lab – Lathe, Welding, Milling Plastics Lab – Vacuum Chamber, Oven, Vacuum Former Jewelry Lab – Gem cutting, Gem Polishing, Metal Plating Ceramic Studio – Kiln Firing
Marikina City
Marikina City
Phil. Footwear Federation Inc.
SSF High Value Custom Made Leathergoods – Marikina
Cecilia L. Flores 942-4228
Address: CITE Compound, #20 Russet St., Marikina City
Use of Shoe Design Software, Shoe Last Design Software, Pattern Grading Software, Shoe Accessories Design Software, 3D Laser Foodt Scanner, 3-Axis CNC Router Machine, CNC Laser Cutter, Wide Format Print and Cut Printer
Pasay City
Pasay City
Philippine Trade Training Center
Digital Fabrication for the Training on Packaging and Labelling Design for Food and Non-Food Products
Deputy ED Nelly Nita N. Dillera, PTTC (02) 8 834-1341 0956-076-1096
Address: Philippine Trade Training Center Roxas Boulevard corner Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City
Region 1 (Ilocos Region)
Ilocus Sur
San Ildefonso
PSHS – Ilocos Region Campus
SSF on the Establishment of Innovation Center-FabLab in San Ildefonso
PD Grace Lapastera 0917-840-4445
Dr. Ronnalee Orteza Engr. Mark Lucas (077) 674-1454 0918-283-5215
Address: PSHS-IRC, Poblacion East, San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur
Packaging and Labelling design preparations/ prototypes; Tarps, T-shirts, Mugs and Souvenir Printing; Co working space for MSMEs.
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)
Isabela
Santiago City
LGU-Santiago City
SSF on Fabrication Laboratory – Santiago City
PD Winston Singun 0917-585-5065
Mr. Jomarcristofer B. Landingin FabLab Manager LGU Santiago City
0917-585-5065; 0915-588-1543
Address: DTI Santiago City, Integrated Terminal Complex, Four Lanes, Brgy. Malvar Santiago City
Sticker and Tarpaulin Printing, Laser Printing and Cutting, ED Printing, Engraving, Embroidery
Region 3 (Central Luzon)
Pampanga
Mabalacat
PSHS – Central Luzon Campus (Clark)
SSF on FabLab
PD Len Ordonio 0977-810-4981
FabLab Mgr: Joseph Soriano (0923-439-8863) FabLab Tech Spl Kristoffer Aguirre (0905-674-8718) Campus Dir Theresa Anne Diaz (0920-951-4036)
Address: Lily Hill St. (in front of Goddess of Peace Shrine), Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ), Mabalacat City, Pampanga
1. Product Design & Development 2. Packaging and Label Design Development 3. Design Research 4. Design Promotion 5. Design and Technical Information
Pampanga
Bacolor
Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU)
SSF on FabLab
FabLab Mgr Robin Dimla (0943-010-0362) Anna Liza Nacion (0908-811-5048)
Address: Integrated Research, Training and Product Design & Development Center – Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University (DHVTSU) Main Campus Villa De Bacolor – Brgy. Cabambangan, Bacolor, Pampanga/District III
1. Product Design & Development 2. Packaging and Label Design Development 3. Design Research 4. Design Promotion 5. Design and Technical Information
Region 4A (CALABARZON)
Batangas
Batangas City
Batangas State University
Labspace for Innovation, Knowledge, Honing and Application (LIKHA) Batangas State University FabLab
ARD Marissa Argente 0918-979-8101
Engr. Louie Villaverde 0921-737-6341
Address: Science, Technology, Engineering and Environment Research Hub (STEER Hub) Batangas State University Main Campus II, Golden Country Homes, Alangilan, Batangas City
* Digital Design (2D & 3D) * 3D Printing * Laser Engraving / Cutting * CNC Wood Router * Vacuum Forming * Large Format Printing * CNC Metal Milling * Training and Service Industry Clusters: Furniture and Woodwork Industries, Glass and Acrylic Industries, Gifts and Novelty, Construction Industries, Small-scale Electronics
Laguna
Los Banos
UP Los Banos
Start-Ups Innovations and Business Opportunities Linkages (SIBOL) Labs
GDirector, UPLB CTTE) 0917-315-7774
Address: 3/F APEC Building, Science and Technology Park, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna
1. trainings and consultancy in product design and development and the use of 2D and 3D modeling software and advanced technologies for prototyping various product design objects and processes; 2. Student access to advanced design technologies through offering of product design and product development courses by the University; 3. 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC cutting, color printing and cutting, package design services including thermoforming technologies; and 4. R&D and public service for MSMEs
Rizal
Antipolo City
Antipolo Institute of Technology
Innovation, Design, Engineering, Art Fablab
Dr. Erlinda Pefianco (President, AIT) 0917-534-2133
Address: Engineering & Technology Building I, Antipolo Institute of Technology Marcos Highway, Sitio Cabading, Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo City
Construction Prototyping Research and Development
Region 5 (Bicol Region)
Albay
Legazpi City
Bicol University
Fabrication Laboratory
DC Dindo Nabol 0947-564-0887
Dean Jonathan Arroco Focal Person: Jay-R Ballon (052) 480-4595 732-7172
Address: Bicol University College of Industrial Technology (BUCIT), East Campus, Legazpi City, Albay, 4500
Product research and development Access to digital fabrication equipment Relevant and up-to-date training Linkages with the fablab network
VISAYAS
Region
Province
City/ Municipality
Cooperator/ Name of FabLab
DTI FabLab Focal Person
FabLab Contact Person
Services
Region 6 (Western Visayas)
Iloilo
Iloilo City
Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U)
Establishment of a FabLab and a Co-Working Space, Design and Technology Resource Center
ARD Ermie Pollentes 0917-308-0719
Ramon Alguidano Jr. 0927-511-6579 (033) 336-5201
Address: ISAT U, Burgos Street, Lapaz, Iloilo City
design, prototyping., modeling, fabrication, consultancy training, laser cutting/engraving, tarpaulin printing/cutting, metal cutting, wood routing, lathe and milling machining, embroidery, welding and other related services, electronics, intrumentation, control and robotics
Region 7 (Central Visayas)
Cebu
Cebu City
UP Cebu
SSF for Enabling the Creative Industry in Cebu with Innovative Public Service Facilities
Joenero Bollozos 0915-840-7583
Dean Palmy Tudtud (032) 232-8187 loc 302 0917-369-5014
Address: University of the Philippines Cebu, Lahug Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
– Ideation / Prototyping – Research and Development – Access to digital fabrication equipment – Trainings, Seminars, Workshops
Cebu
Cebu City
CTU Main Campus (CTU Funded0
Marivic Aguilar 0917-549-7006
Dr Jorelyn Concepcion 0998-564-6752
Cebu
Bogo City
LGU-Bogo
Digital Fabrication Technology (DigiFab) in LGU Bogo
Roger (Rodge) A. Toñacao Digifab LGU-Bogo Focal 09173802399 / rodge1109@yahoo.com
Address: Negosyo Center Building, Bogo City Hall Road, Bogo City, Cebu
Cebu
Argao
CTU Argao
SSF for the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (Fablab) in CTU-Argao
Dr. Jorelyn Concepcion Director, University Extension Services 0998-564-6752 / dancing4art@yahoo.com
Address: Isidro Kintanar St, Argao, 6021 Cebu
Cebu
Tuburan
CTU Tuburan
SSF on Product Innovation Through Vacuum Forming Machines for Cebu Fablabs and Digifab
Address: Siquijor State College, Siquijor Circumferential Road, Larena, Siquijor
Region 8 (Eastern Visayas)
Leyte
Palo
PSHS – Eastern Visayas Campus
Fabrication Laboratory SSF
PD Badet Corsiga 0917-102-3375
Campus Dir Erick John Marmol SSF Coordinators:Cyrill Tapales / Francis delos Reyes 0950-752-8822
Address: Philippine Science High School – Eastern Visayas Campus (PSHS-EVC) AH26 Brgy. Pawing, Palo, Leyte
1. Research and development 2. Integration in the curricula and training modules of the 21st century skills 3.. Workshops/seminars on new technological advancements 4. Rapid prototyping needs of MSMEs 5. Digital Print Solutions and Design Embedded Systems
MINDANAO
Region
Province
City/ Municipality
Cooperator/ Name of FabLab
DTI FabLab Focal Person
FabLab Contact Person
Services
Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)
Zamboanga City
Baliwasan
Zamboanga Polytechnic College
Zamboanga City FabLab
Julijon J. Jo 0916-182-8816
Mr. Einar Palma/ FabLab Manager 0997-9036-979
Address: Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Normal Rd., R.T. Lim Blvd., Baliwasan, Zamboanga City
– Prototyping – Research and Development – Computer-aided Design – Short-run Production – Provision of Trainings
Zamboanga del Norte
Dapitan City
Jose Rizal Memorial State Univeristy (JRMSU)
SSF for Fabrication Laboratory
Dr. Daylinda Luz Laput (President) (065) 908-8294 0917-724-1100
Mr. Andrew B. Gallemit FabLab Manager gallemitandrew@gmail.com 0999-464-1577
Address: Gov. Guading Adaza Street, Santa Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
– Computer-aided Design – Prototyping – Short-run Production – Research and Developmnet
Zamboanga del Sur
Pagadian
Josefina H. Cerilles State College
SSF for Fabrication Laboratory
Joniel L. Calibo Manager/Fablab Manager 0946-895-8847
Address: JHCSC Pagadian Annex, Pagadian City
– Computer-aided Design – Prototyping – Short-run Production – Research and Developmnet – Provision of Trainings
Region 10 (Northern Mindanao)
Lanao del Norte
Iligan City
Mindanao State University – IIT (MSU-IIT)
Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab)
Jill Maestre 0917-846-9057
FabLab Manger Lemuel Clark Velasco 0935-868-8933
Address: RM 122, Level 1, College of Engineering, MSU-IIT, A-Bonifacio Ave., Iligan City
Laser Cutter Small CNC Milling Machine Shopbot CSC Router/Milling Machine Vinyl cutter 3D Printer Roland Versa CAMM Printer/Cutter 3D Printer Wood Lathe
Region 11 (Davao Region)
Davao City
Davao City
University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP)
Fabrication Laboratory
Ariel Nengasca 0917-127-0476
Dr Norman Blancia (Dean, College of Technology) (082) 227-8192 0905-314-4592
Address: College of Technology – USEP Iñigo St., Bo. Obrero Davao City
Printing tarps and stickers, design making, 3D printing services, embroidery services, laser cutter and engineering designs.
Region 13 (Caraga Region)
Butuan City
Agusan del Norte
CARAGA State University
FabLab in Caraga
Ryan Kim Magsigay 0930-999-7599
Dr Anthony Penaso (President) Engr. Ronieto Mendoza 0917-775-3300 (85) 341-2786
Address: Mechatronics Bldg., Caraga State University Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan City
3D Modelling and Designing Machine Workshop/Training Consultation Tarpaulin Printing Vinyl Printing Laser Cutting and Engraving Wood Cutting and Engraving Metal Cutting and Engraving 3D Printing
