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New Raw Materials Sourcebook now available
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New Raw Materials Sourcebook now available
The Philippine Raw Materials Sourcebook 4 (Furniture, Decors, Woodcarvings, Gifts & Accessories) published by the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is now off-the-press.
Particularly crafted for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the book presents 29 new and traditionally-used plant species for the furniture and handicraft-sectors. It seeks to help handicraft and furniture producers by offering them a list of alternative sources of raw materials that are relatively heavy in volume and have qualities similar to traditional ones.
FPRDI Develops Low-cost Handicraft Dryer
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FPRDI Develops Low-cost Handicraft Dryer
One of the biggest concerns of the country’s handicraft-makers is quality drying – finding the cheapest way to thoroughly dry their raw materials and products.
According to Dr. Romulo T. Aggangan, Director of the FPRDI-DOST, “Many small and medium players in the local handicraft industry do not have their own dryers because of the high investment cost. They simply rely on the sun to dry their materials or products and so they often end up victims of bad weather. The rainy season cripples their production. They cannot deliver on time and their products are prone to the attack of molds because these are not thoroughly dried.”
FPRDI Scientist named 2013 Outstanding Filipino
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FPRDI Scientist named 2013 Outstanding Filipino
Department of Science and Technology- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) Scientist Arsenio B. Ella recently received the prestigious Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award for 2013, along with two other civil servants. No less than President Benigno S. Aquino III was the Guest of Honor during the awarding ceremony held last 29 January 2014 at the Insular Life Auditorium in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
Ella was awarded under the Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development category. He was cited for developing scientific and sustainable techniques in resin tapping that have not only prolonged the tree’s life, but also helped create livelihood for indigenous communities including the Bontocs, Isnegs, Mangyans, Dumagats, Aetas, Tagbanuas, Palau-ans, Bataks, Mandayas and Manobos, among others.
