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Weapons from local materials? - DOST-FPRDI checks the possibilities
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The Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently found that the woven bamboo mat paired with a stainless steel plate can be used for bullet-resistant vest for pistol shots. The vest was light enough for use in combat and 700 percent cheaper than most imported body armors.
Bamboo musical instruments take spotlight in DOST-FPRDI’s latest R&D program
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More than a century ago, a bamboo band in Malabon played an important role in the 1896 revolution. At a time when the use of the bolo was banned, Malabon Musikong Bumbong helped the Katipunan by hauling and sneaking away their weapons. It also played the revolutionary songs “Alerta Katipunan” and “Veteranos dela Revolucion.”
Three generations after, Ret. Col. Gilbert Ramos — great grandson of Felix Ramos, one of the founders of Malabon Musikong Bumbong — continued the legacy not only by playing but by crafting bamboo musical instruments (BMI) as well. The band is now known as Musikawayan and continues to make music beyond Malabon.
This year, the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) started the Bamboo Musical Instruments Innovation R&D Program to improve the quality of locally-made BMI.
Camsur briquetting firm sees steady growth
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Mr. Ricardo Albino, a former OFW and a resident of Brgy. Tarusanan, Milaor, Camarines Sur, has a lot to smile about these days. For two months, he has seen the steady growth of his charcoal briquetting firm, Guibo Enterprises.
Albino started making charcoal briquettes after attending a training conducted by technology experts from the DOST - Forest Products Research and Development Institute in November 2015. The event was organized by the Camarines Sur Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC).
