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DOST-FPRDI commits to sustainable, greener economy
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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) fortifies its commitment to a sustainable future by continuously developing innovations that are eco-friendly and relevant. Among these are the Institute’s bamboo technologies featured during the 2024 National Science, Technology and Innovation Week (NSTW) held last November 27 - December 01 in Cagayan de Oro City.
In the forum “Bamboo Innovations: Technologies for a Greener Economy” conducted on November 28 and coincided with the NSTW, the Institute explored collaboration with industry players by discussing how bamboo could be a viable opportunity for local enterprises and institutions.
DOST-FPRDI, BARMM ink pact to develop local wood carving industry
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The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) and several agencies in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will work together to further boost the local carving industry in Lanao del Sur.
Through the “Likhain at Linangin Obra mula sa Kahoy (LiLOK): Valuing the Wood Carving Industry in the Philippines” program, DOST-FPRDI, Ministry of Science and Technology-BARMM (MOST- BARMM), Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism-BARMM (MTIT-BARMM), and the Local Government Unit of Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, will assist Tugaya wood carvers in improving their product quality and marketability.
Tugaya artisans are known for their exceptional craftsmanship in wood carving and brassware making, which display Okir and other Maranao art patterns. Characterized by geometric and symbolic elements, Okir is a unique pattern or design that reflects the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Maranaos.
DOST-FPRDI bags top awards in International Invention Fair
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Green innovations from the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) were recognized in the recent Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.
The Korea Invention Promotion Association conferred the Silver Award to DOST-FPRDI’s Multi-Functional School Furniture, also called Silyang Pinoy, because of its technical excellence, business potential, design, and explanation of the invention.
Silyang Pinoy is a chair-table combination that can easily be transformed into a bed. This innovation is especially useful during calamities when public schools are converted into evacuation centers. This sustainable furniture is mainly produced using engineered bamboo and other raw materials.
