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DOST eyes potential of forest products amid rising dengue cases
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Forest products are being eyed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as natural and cost-effective protection against mosquito-borne diseases.
Experts from the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) have looked at the potential of cinnamon barks, and pili and almaciga resins made into incense cones and sticks as insect repellent. The materials used are process residues or wastes from essential oil production, and naturally possess insect-repelling properties.
“DOST is one with the nation in finding ways to curb the ‘worrisome rise’ of dengue cases. The Department has consistently and actively contributed to addressing health concerns through R&D, technological advancements, and community-based interventions. As dengue cases continue to soar, so does the need for sustainable solutions to it,” DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. stressed.
DOST features bamboo musical instruments in Quezon’s Kaway Festival
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The DOST-Forest Products and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently showcased its innovations on bamboo musical instruments (BMI) during the Tagkawayan Quezon’s Kaway Festival.
Among the bamboo instruments played and demonstrated during the activity were tongatong (bamboo stamping tubes), bungkaka (bamboo buzzer), patteteg (bamboo plate/bar), gabbang (bamboo xylophone), saggeypo (panpipe), tongali (nose flute), and kubing (jaw harp). Highlight of the event was the interactive community playing of BMIs with the participants.
Thru a technology demonstration, DOST FPRDI also featured how locally available bamboo could be crafted into high-quality musical instruments to support sustainable livelihood and cultural preservation.
DOST pushes for development of regional forest-based industries
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A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) project that targets to scale up and support the forest-based industries is on a roll. This, after the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently turned over modern wood processing equipment to select state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the country.
The initiative was part of the project “Establishment of Regional Forest Products Innovation and Training Centers (FPITCs) in the Philippines”, which is a collaboration among DOST-FPRDI, DOST Regional and Provincial offices and SUCs.
DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum, Jr. sees this as an important move to advance the forest-based industries in the Philippines. “Regional FPITCs will accelerate innovation and technology transfer in the country, while improving the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of forest-based industries. Through these centers, we will provide solutions and open opportunities for MSMEs.”
