ARMM Officials: FPRDI Lakbay Aral an Eye-Opener
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ARMM Officials: FPRDI Lakbay Aral an Eye-Opener
“The FPRDI Lakbay Aral (study tour) has been an eye-opener. It has given us bright ideas on how we can make use of innovative processes to add value to our products and develop our local economy.”
(Left) ARMM and FPRDI officials led by Deputy Director Felix B. Tamolang (in printed polo) observed how water hyacinth stems are processed after drying. (Right) DOST-ARMM Regional Secretary Myra M. Alih (rightmost) with other DOST officials inside the Taguig Water Lily Arts and Crafts in Taguig City. |
From Pest to Pesos
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From Pest to Pesos
Thanks to the FPRDI Water Hyacinth Dryer, many families living near the Laguna Lake have found an extra source of income, as more and more livelihood coops in the area are getting involved in water hyacinth processing.
One Team, One Goal: FPRDI@57 Anniversary Highlights
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One Team, One Goal: FPRDI@57 Anniversary Highlights
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) recently celebrated its 57th Anniversary with the theme “FPRDI@57: Meeting the Challenges for Stronger Forest-based Industries”. Affirming FPRDI’s role as a prime mover in the local forest-based and related industries, this year’s celebration was spearheaded by the Material Science Division with activities held on 03-04 July 2014.