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DOST showcases ‘Silyang Pinoy’ at its Day Care Center
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Pupils at the DOST Day Care Center (DDCC) in Bicutan, Taguig City will soon use eco-friendly furniture in their classrooms. The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has turned over 12 sets of Silyang Pinoy – a school furniture primarily crafted from engineered bamboo.
Developed by DOST-FPRDI, Silyang Pinoy is a multi-functional furniture (a combination of a chair and table) that easily transforms into a bed. This innovation proves invaluable during natural disasters when public schools are converted into evacuation centers.
“The Silyang Pinoy is an important innovation and is in line with DOST’s commitment to develop and support technologies in disaster preparedness, rehabilitation and recovery. Not only does it showcase modern and aesthetic design; it also highlights the versatility and potential of sustainable forest products such as bamboo,” said DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr.
DOST shows solons advanced tech facilities for furniture and construction
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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) featured the latest advancements in wood and non-wood forest technologies and facilities at their office during the visit of members of the House of Representatives on 22 February 2024.
Led by the House Committee on Science and Technology Member and 2 nd District of Zamboanga del Sur Representative Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu, the group was joined by the legislative and congressional delegates of the Committees on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources; Agriculture and Food; Natural Resources; Tourism; Rural Development; Climate Change; Agrarian Reform; Ecology; Reforestation; Disaster Risk Resilience; and Committee Affairs Department Economic Cluster II.
Legislative and congressional delegates led by Rep. Jeyzel Victoria C. Yu (in white dress) pose with DOST officials at the DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology Center.
DOST expert, first Filipino to receive ISO Excellence award
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A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) official is the first Filipino expert to receive the coveted International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Award.
The recognition is bestowed to Dr. Rico J. Cabangon–the DOST Forest Products Research and Development Institute Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Director, for his work in Bamboo and Rattan (ISO/TC 296), and in particular, for his leadership of the working group on Bamboo for Furniture (WG 5). He is also cited for his contributions to the development of ISO 6128:2023, which outlines the requirements and test methods on laminated products made of bamboo strips for indoor furniture purposes.
Dr. Rico J. Cabangon (middle, in black coat) receives the ISO Excellence Award during the flag ceremony at the DOST last 22 January 2024. Also in the photo are (from left to right) Senior Trade-Industry Development Specialist Engr. Rheychelle Pidoc; BPS-Standards Development Section (BPS-SDD) Assistant Division Chief Engr. Myra Magabilin; BPS-SDD Division Chief Engr. Ma. Teresita Del Rosario; DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr.; DOST Undersecretary for R&D Dr. Leah J. Buendia; and Chief of BPS- Product Testing Division Engr. Jay Illescas.
