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DOST-FPRDI’s LiLOK project to help local wood carving industry
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A new project from the Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) aims to support the wood carving industry in Paete, Laguna.
Titled “LiLOK: Likhain at Linangin Obra mula sa Kahoy: Valuing the Wood Carving Industry in the Philippines,” this initiative seeks to boost the local carving industry by documenting its rich cultural history and mapping its value chain to recommend solutions for market improvement.
The LiLOK project was launched during Paete’s Ukit-Taka Festival: Sabayang Pag-uukit on September 28, 2024, where at least 160 artisans simultaneously carved products using various media, including wood, ice, and fruits.
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. recognized the project as a comprehensive initiative that uses science, technology and innovation (STI) to address the challenges of the local wood carving industry. “The project offers artisans the tools and resources needed to thrive in a competitive market, while allowing this traditional craft to evolve and develop even further” said Secretary Solidum.
“We are optimistic that this new initiative will help find growth opportunities for Paete and other forest-dependent communities. Providing the needed policy and technological support will help boost employment and encourage more locals to participate in the wood carving industry,” explained DOST-FPRDI OIC Director Rico J. Cabangon.
DOST-FPRDI OIC Director Rico J. Cabangon delivers a message during the MOA signing of Project LiLOK at Paete’s Ukit-Taka Festival last 28 September 2024.
Bamboo expert, ISO Excellence Awardee appointed as new DOST-FPRDI Director
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DOST FPRDI’s new Director Rico J. Cabangon (left) took his oath of office before DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. on 31 October 2024 at the DOST Central Office in Taguig City
The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rico J. Cabangon as its new Director, effective 28 October 2024. He took his oath of office before DOST Secretary Rene U. Solidum, Jr. last 31 October 2024 at the DOST Central Office in Taguig City.
DOST partners with renowned Filipino perfumer for fragrance making, sensory evaluation
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Select researchers of the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) underwent an in-depth training on sensory evaluation and fragrance making under renowned Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III last 17-18 September 2024.
Dubbed “Art in Olfaction: A Fragrance Creation Experience”, the training upskilled DOST-FPRDI researchers in formulating alcohol- and oil-based fragrances. They were also taught how to assess and differentiate various scent components to help identify and isolate specific fragrance notes. Aging and storing blends were also tackled, along with laboratory requirements and testing procedure.
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. expressed his hope for a reinvigorated essential oils industry. “The local essential oils industry has so much potential especially because of the country’s vast resource of aromatic plants. With R&D and innovations developed by DOST-FPRDI, and the strong linkage with partner organizations, the essential oils industry can be a significant economic driver that can create opportunities for the local economies”, he said.
“This move will further strengthen our researchers’ ability to develop fragrance products. After this training, we look forward to crafting more innovative and balanced perfume formulations using local essential oils,” said DOST-FPRDI OIC Director Rico J. Cabangon.
Filipino perfumer Oscar Mejia III discussed concepts that allowed participants to understand the complexity of raw materials interaction, creating a unique “storytelling” thru the perfume’s scent profile.
