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From page to pixel: DOST-FPRDI launches digital library
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The Department of Science and Technology -Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently launched its e-Library last 29 April 2025 at the Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet.
The launch was an output of the project "From Page to Pixel: Digital Transformation of the DOST-FPRDI Library". The project aims to digitize thousands of the Institute’s forest products research materials and publications. The shift to a digital platform ensures global access and long-term preservation of over three (3) million pages of valuable materials, some dating back to 1954.
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. expressed his strong support for the initiative, citing its alignment with national research goals. “Digital libraries like this allow our researchers and learners to seamlessly tap decades of scientific work. This is a leap toward innovation in resource sharing,” he noted.
“The digitization process plays a key role in preserving fragile and rare materials that may have deteriorated over time. By creating digital copies and storing them in multiple locations, we ensure the information remains intact for future generations,” explained DOST-FPRDI head librarian and Project Leader Felipe B. Seva, Jr.
Seva also added that the platform will enhance research efficiency by letting users locate data with ease, allowing retrieval of research materials at any time, without the need to physically visit the library.
Currently, the DOST-FPRDI library holds an extensive collection of 4,977 books, 2,691 reports, 17,954 journals, 183 theses and 2,261 reprints.
“This e-Library is not just a collection of scanned pages. It is about breaking barriers. It ensures that knowledge, which was once confined to shelves, now reaches classrooms, research hubs, other libraries, and communities far beyond our walls, and remains accessible for years to come,” said DOST-FPRDI Director Rico J. Cabangon.
Dr. Maria Cielito G. Siladan, Chief of the Institute’s Technical Services Division, emphasized the importance of the e-Library in expanding the reach and relevance of the Institute’s knowledge assets, reinforcing its value even in the global context.
"The availability of a new information system that allows sharing of materials across provinces, regions, and even across countries gives more value to these intellectual creations," she said during the launch.
During the activity, several DOST-FPRDI publications were turned over to the BSU Library. An exhibit was also held that showcased select Institute technologies and services.
The e-Library launch marks a significant milestone in the Institute’s ongoing efforts to promote inclusive and future-ready scientific learning. By embracing digital transformation, the agency reaffirms its commitment to broaden the access to knowledge and empower the next generation of researchers and professionals.
The e-Library project was funded by the DOST - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD).
Download DOST-FPRDI resource materials for free at: https://elibrary.fprdi.dost.gov.ph. ### (Glenn B. Manongsong and Apple Jean C. Martin-de Leon, 02 May 2025)
BSU students were among the first to register and access the DOST-FPRDI’s e-Library
DOST-FPRDI’s Cellulose Derivatives Laboratory receives PRC accreditation
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A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) laboratory was recently granted a Certificate of Authority to Operate (CATO) by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute’s (DOST-FPRDI) Cellulose Derivatives Laboratory (Pulp and Paper Chemical Properties) was given the authority to operate on April 4, 2025 after fulfilling the rigorous requirements set by the PRC. The laboratory is under the “Upgrading, Improvement and Expansion of DOST FPRDI Testing Laboratories Program”.
“The accreditation marks a significant achievement for DOST-FPRDI— one that highlights the agency’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and public welfare through rigorous and accredited testing practices,” said DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr.
"This milestone underscores our dedication to deliver high-quality services and products while adhering to the highest safety standards, transparency, and regulatory compliance. The accreditation will allow the Institute to expand its testing services and operations,” explained DOST-FPRDI Director Rico J. Cabangon.
COMELEC taps DOST to ensure quality of paper products for election
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is being tapped by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to help guarantee the quality of papers to be used in the coming elections on May 12, 2025.
The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), thru its Pulp and Paper Testing Laboratory (FPPTL), is the sole certifying body, accredited by the COMELEC. Before private companies can join the bidding process, their paper products must first be tested and certified by the FPPTL to ensure these are of high quality and at par with standards set by the COMELEC. COMELEC has been FPPTL’s client for more than a decade.
The laboratory evaluates the paper quality based on its opacity and brightness, grammage, thickness, stiffness, tear and dimension. Among the paper products tested at FPPTL are multi-copy papers, continuous forms, envelopes, thermal papers, paper seals, vellum papers, newsprints, folders and specialty papers.
