One Team, One Goal: FPRDI@57 Anniversary Highlights
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) recently celebrated its 57th Anniversary with the theme “FPRDI@57: Meeting the Challenges for Stronger Forest-based Industries”. Affirming FPRDI’s role as a prime mover in the local forest-based and related industries, this year’s celebration was spearheaded by the Material Science Division with activities held on 03-04 July 2014.
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| Twelve entries competed in the 8th F.N. Tamolang Technical Poster Award. |
(Left) Twelve entries competed in the 8th F.N. Tamolang Technical Poster Award. The posters were judged by Dr. Evangeline T. Castillo of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, Dr. Jessica F. Simbahan of BIOTECH-UP Los Banos, and Mr. Eisen V. Bernardo of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity. (Right) Engr. Wency Carmelo’s poster titled “FPRDI Water Hyacinth Dryer” was adjudged the Best Technical Poster.
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| Activities on 03 July started with a mass officiated by Fr. Luis Tolentino. |
Activities on 03 July started with a mass officiated by Fr. Luis Tolentino and the blessing of the newly renovated FPRDI conference hall and Planning Staff office.
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| Named Best Speakers of the 2013 Technical Seminar Series were (from left to right, holding certificates) Dr. Rico J. Cabangon (3rd), Ms. Aralyn M. Quintos (2nd) and Ms. Margie D. Brendia (1st). |
(Top) Named Best Speakers of the 2013 Technical Seminar Series were (from left to right, holding certificates) Dr. Rico J. Cabangon (3rd), Ms. Aralyn M. Quintos (2nd) and Ms. Margie D. Brendia (1st).
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| Some FPRDI staff who received the Service Award. |
Some FPRDI staff who received the Service Award.
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| “Innovations and Prospects in Termite Management in the Philippines” was the subject of the 2014 Research Chair Lecture presented by Dr. Carlos M. Garcia, Scientist I. |
“Innovations and Prospects in Termite Management in the Philippines” was the subject of the 2014 Research Chair Lecture presented by Dr. Carlos M. Garcia, Scientist I.
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| Employees’ agility, camaraderie and teamwork were tested during the team building held last 04 July at Batis Aramin Resort in Lucban, Quezon. |
Employees’ agility, camaraderie and teamwork were tested during the team building held last 04 July at Batis Aramin Resort in Lucban, Quezon. Some staff managed to conquer their fears and did extreme activities such as zip line, wall climb and rappelling. ### (Apple Jean C. Martin, 11 July 2014)
