FILARB Waste Management Services

12/08/2026

🎉 PATENT for OBTD, our flagship technology, GRANTED! 🎉

Congrats to our CEO/Founder/Inventor, Dr. Ram Palmes Bautista! All glory to God, our LORD!

🎉 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

We proudly congratulate 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏. 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 on the successful grant of his patent for “𝘼𝙣 𝙊𝙞𝙡-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙛.”

This significant achievement highlights the value of research and innovation in addressing pressing environmental and public health concerns. The technology was developed in response to the limited availability of infectious waste treatment facilities in Western Visayas and the high costs associated with infectious waste management, offering a potential alternative for safer, more accessible, and cost-effective treatment.

Dr. Bautista’s accomplishment is a testament to the continuing pursuit of science-driven solutions that respond to real-world challenges and contribute to sustainable development in the region and beyond.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚, 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! May this patent pave the way for further innovation, technology utilization, and meaningful impact in infectious waste management. 👏🔬✨

02/07/2026

We are looking for two (2) PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS!

For interested applicants, please send your CV and letter of intent to [email protected]. You may also chat with us here in our FB page or messenger.

27/04/2026

The idea of our flagship technology, OBTD, all started as a joke.
Read full story here: https://up.edu.ph/why-not-fry-it-upv-engineer-reimagines-how-hospitals-handle-their-most-dangerous-waste/

Through a company called FILARB, UP Visayas engineer Dr. Ramer Bautista is rethinking how hospitals handle dangerous, contaminating waste—using a simple but powerful idea that could save millions in costs while protecting communities from unseen risks.

Read the full story: https://up.edu.ph/why-not-fry-it-upv-engineer-reimagines-how-hospitals-handle-their-most-dangerous-waste/

Meet the innovators behind FILARB and other emerging technologies at Inoblasyon: The UP Innovation Summit 2026, happening May 5–6 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Stay updated and register by following their page at facebook.com/Inoblasyon.UPInnovationSummit

30/03/2026

The passage of the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) establishes Section 37 as a new mode of Direct Procurement for Science, Technology and Innovation. This provision introduces a fit-for-purpose approach that allows Procuring Entity (PE) to directly obtain goods or services from a legally, technically and financially capable manufacturer, supplier, or qualified startup business for the following:

a) Supplies, materials, equipment, and related services to be used actually, exclusively, and directly in the conduct of research and development (R&D) projects or activities;

b) Goods which include products of a commissioned task by a PE which were processed, developed, and manufactured in satisfaction of its needs and requirements. These include: (1) pre-commercial goods and services that involve early market engagement to stimulate the development of new goods and services that meet specific government needs; and (2) goods to be manufactured by qualified startup businesses alongside the thrust to develop and support new and startup businesses.

Unless otherwise indicated in a written agreement, the intellectual property rights and ownership over the commissioned goods developed and manufactured pursuant to this provision shall belong to the PE, and no manufacturing or sale thereof can be performed by the supplier; and

c) Other goods analogous to the foregoing.

Approved on January 15, 2026, and published on March 20, 2026, this strengthened procurement policy was developed by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), in coordination with the National Innovation Council (NIC), to bolster the country’s research, development, innovation, and enterprise ecosystem.

The published guidelines for implementing NGPA Section 37 showcase an innovative procurement approach that reinforces government's commitment to advancing national innovation goals and priorities. It enhances efficiency by supporting the timely delivery of government programs and projects while fostering innovation through early market engagement and support for startups.

Learn more:https://www.gppb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Approved-GPPB-Resolution-No.-04-2026-STI.pdf

19/03/2026

🔬 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

Paano natin masosolusyunan ang hospital waste nang mas ligtas at epektibo? Enter the OBTD (Oil-Based Thermal Disinfection) Technology by FILARB Waste Management Services!

Isang proudly Filipino-developed method ito na gumagamit ng coconut o vegetable oil para i-treat ang infectious medical waste. Kumpara sa traditional methods, OBTD uses much higher heat for a faster, simpler, and safer process—without the need for complicated pressurized systems.

Ang maganda rito, nababawasan nito ang waste volume by up to 70% at sinisigurong walang babalik na harmful bacteria after treatment. Bukod sa pagprotekta sa ating mga komunidad from health risks, it also offers up to 50% savings para sa ating mga healthcare facilities.