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DOST-FPRDI, DOST-IX, TARBEMCO ink pact to use senile rubberwood trees
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The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently teamed up with government and private groups to push for the optimal use of old rubberwood trees in Zamboanga Sibugay.
Representatives of the DOST-FPRDI, DOST-IX, Tambanan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative (TARBEMCO) and other regional stakeholders gathered last 21 March 2018 for the launch of the project “Processing and Utilization of Senile and Unproductive Rubberwood (Heveabraziliensis) Trees for the Production of High Value Furniture, Mouldings and Joineries”. This 3-year initiative costs Php 57 million and is funded by the DOST-GIA.
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| L-R: Mr. Aljon A. Embores (LGU-Naga representative), Ms. Marry Joy P. Flores (PRRI representative), Director Martin A. Wee (Regional Director, DOST-IX), Dr. Romulo T. Aggangan (Director, DOST-FPRDI), Petronilo G. Licudan (Chairman of the Board, TARBEMCO), Director Al-Zamir I. Lipae (OIC, Provincial Director, Department of Trade and Industry- Zamboanga Sibugay) and Ms. Ma. Socorro A. Sta. Teresa (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-IX representative). |
DOST-FPRDI testing labs support the forest-based and related industries
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| Mr. Freddie M. Ordinario conducts a test at the FPRDI Plywood Testing Laboratory. |
The country’s furniture, pulp and paper, and plywood industries have found a partner in their bid to make it in the world market - the FTL or FPRDI Testing Laboratories of the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).
DOST-FPRDI extends help to remote communities thru training
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It was a long 13-hour ride from Los Banos, Laguna to the mountainous Kalinga province. Ordinary people would have easily been discouraged by the rugged and steep terrain going to Brgy. Balbalasang in Balbalan town, but for the DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) team, it was part of their commitment to make the Institute’s technologies accessible to far-flung communities.
The four-day training on bamboo craft processing and basic finishing (photos below) commenced on February 19 and was joined in by farmers, students, housewives, local government workers and entrepreneurs. It was designed to improve the participants’ skills in making crafts out of bamboo — a raw material they have yet to use.
DOST-FPRDI experts Engr. Victor G. Revilleza, Mr. Eduardo M. Atienza and Mr. Fernando M. Pesigan explained the proper selection and preparation of raw materials and demonstrated actual production of the handicrafts. During the last day, the participants were taught how to apply colors and stains on finished items.
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