 |
Testing Fees |
 |
Other Lab Services |
 |
GAD Corner |
DOST-FPRDI researchers recognized at the 2025 DOST Intellectual Property Awards
- Details
Researchers from the Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) were recognized for their outstanding research achievements during the DOST Intellectual Property Awards (IPA) Ceremony held on March 26, 2026 at the Quest Plus Conference Center Manila.
The recognition was conferred by the DOST through the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL), honoring DOST researchers whose work has made significant contributions to scientific knowledge, innovation, and intellectual property development.
DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. said that the IPA is a celebration of creativity, perseverance, and the scientific rigor of Filipino researchers.
“By securing patents and publishing in internationally recognized journals, we strengthen our commitment to research that contributes meaningfully to global knowledge and drives national progress,” Secretary Solidum emphasized.
Meanwhile, DOST-FPRDI Director Rico J. Cabangon commended DOST-FPRDI’s continuing commitment to progress-driven innovation.
“These recognitions reflect the dedication of our researchers to pursue high-quality science that results in technologies that benefit local industries and communities. We will continue to develop sustainable forest-based solutions that add value to our natural resources,” explained Cabangon.
Two new patents, two big solutions: DOST-FPRDI advances essential oil processing and sustainable PPE
- Details
Two innovations from the Department of Science and Technology– Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) have recently secured patents from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), highlighting the Institute’s continuing efforts to turn forest resources into practical solutions for the local industry and the public.
Designed to strengthen local essential oil production and transform an invasive tree species into a useful material, the technologies were granted Letters Patent Invention No. 1/2019/000028 for the “Controlled Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) Cum Distillation Apparatus” and Letters Patent Invention No. 1/2022/050253 for the “Lapnis (Broussonetia papyrifera) Framed Face Shield and the Process thereof”. These patents give DOST-FPRDI exclusive rights over the manufacture, use, sale, and importation of the technologies and products derived from their processes.
“Our goal is to protect and enhance the value of innovations developed by Filipinos,” said DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. “The CSTR apparatus strengthens their competitive edge, while the lapnis face shield transforms an invasive species into a more sustainable alternative to plastic. Innovation drives national progress when it is adopted, scaled, and translated into real opportunities for our local enterprises.”
DOST and Bohol Island State University partner for Bohol heritage conservation
- Details
The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) and Bohol Island State University (BISU) are partnering for a science-based heritage conservation in Bohol.
The initiative seeks to protect and preserve historic structures across Bohol by applying advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and promoting compatible and sustainable conservation materials.
DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr. shared, “Heritage conservation is not just about preserving old structures; it is about keeping our history, identity, and culture alive. Through science-based partnerships like this, we empower local communities to be active stewards of their own heritage.”
For communities in Bohol, heritage structures are more than architectural landmarks as they are living symbols of faith, identity, and shared history. Many of these structures contain historic wooden elements such as floors, retablos, and structural columns that have endured centuries of natural wear.
