The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) is the research and development arm on forest products utilization of the Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the body that coordinates and manages the national science and technology system.

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Researchers promote technologies to Bicol pili stakeholders

FPRDI’s Irma I. Palanginan, Senior Science Research Specialist, and For. Arsenio B. Ella, Scientist III, gave lectures during a recent Pili Congress on investment opportunities and improved resin tapping technologies to pili (Canarium sp.) growers, processors and other stakeholders from the provinces of Camarines Sur, Albay and Sorsogon. ..... Details

FPRDI brings technologies to Nueva Vizcaya

Cable TV viewers in Nueva Vizcaya get to know FPRDI as Engr. Felix C. Moredo, Foresters Felix B. Tamolang and Robert A. Natividad (2nd, 3rd & 4th from left, respectively) talk about the Institute’s technical assistance services and technologies at a public service program of the local Mamuric Television Network.
28 of the FPRDI Journal is now off the press and may be accessed by interested parties thru the Institute’s library. ..... Details

New Journal Issue Out

Volume 28 of the FPRDI Journal is now off the press and may be accessed by interested parties thru the Institute’s library. ..... Details

FPRDI’s handicraft and furniture technologies reach Nueva Ecija and Antique

Ever since the FPRDI techno-transfer team visited them, several handicraft and furniture entrepreneurs in Nueva Ecija and Antique have started dreaming new dreams for their businesses. “We can expect a lot of growth in the handicraft and furniture industries in these provinces in the coming years,” says Forester Felix B. Tamolang, head of FPRDI’s Technology Promotion and Public Assistance Section under the Technical Services Staff. “ The businessmen are open to new ideas and the areas are rich in raw materials. There are also available credit facilities, agencies willing to assist and large potential markets.” ..... Details

FPRDI launches productivity program

Representatives of each of FPRDI’s divisions receive token “walis-tingting” during the recent launching of the 5-S Productivity Improvement Program (PIP). To culminate at the FPRDI’s Golden Anniversary Celebration next year, the program intends to boost the FPRDI staff’s work efficiency by teaching them to sort, systematize, sweep, standardize and develop self-discipline.

FPRDI receives recognition from ABS-CBN Foundation

In a thanksgiving dinner held at the Shangri-La Restaurant, No. 4 Times St., West Triangle, Quezon City on 07 August 2006, the ABS-CBN Foundation has recognized the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) for its unwavering support and staying power in advancing S&T in the country through the educational radio program, Bago Yan Ah!........Details

Two technologies receive LBSCFI awards

Two FPRDI innovations were named among the best projects in this year’s celebration of the National Science and Technology Week by the Los Baños Science Community Foundation, Inc. The bamboo veneer lathe received the 2006 Philippine Agriculture and Resources Research Foundation, Inc. R&D (Development) Award while the FPRDI electrical resistance moisture meter for the furniture and handicraft industries bagged the Florentino O. Tesoro Technology Transfer Award.........Details

For. Ella presents research paper in an international forestry workshop

FPRDI’s Forester Arsenio B. Ella, Scientist III was among the 72 participants from 16 countries across Europe, North America and Asia to the International Seminar-Workshop on Gender and Forestry held in Umea, Sweden on 17-22 June 2006.......Details

Dumagats learn the right way to tap almaciga resin

A group of Dumagat tribesmen from Dinapigue, Isabela and Dilasag, Aurora watch as FPRDI’s Forester Arsenio B. Ella shows the right way to harvest resin from an almaciga tree........Details

FPRDI marks 49th year

The FPRDI family celebrated the Institute’s 49th birthday last July 4 and 5 in a variety of activities: signing of the covenant to abide by the new Manual on Administrative Procedures by concerned division and section chiefs; launching of the FPRDI Productivity Improvement Program in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment; a research chair lecture by Dr. Rico J. Cabangon (featuring his paper “Physical Properties and Flexural Viscoelastic Behavior of Wood Wool Cement Board); presentation of the proposed FPRDI Hymn; giving of service and achievement awards; as well as table tennis, parlor games and a videoke singing contest. Details

FPRDI joins ITTO rattan project

Better days may be up ahead for the rattan sector in the ASEAN region as the FPRDI joined hands with the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLBCFNR) to implement the project “Demonstration and Application of Production and Utilization Technologies for Rattan Sustainable Development in the ASEAN Member Countries”. Funded by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), this four-year project aims to strengthen ASEAN cooperation in alleviating poverty at the community level through a network that prioritizes the development of the region’s rattan sector...... Details

CFC head visits FPRDI

Ambassador Ali Mchumo, Managing Director of the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) paid a courtesy call to Director Florence P. Soriano and visited the FPRDI’s Cococoir Binderless Board Pilot Plant Facility last April 27. The facility has recently been rehabilitated using CFC funds amounting to USD 84,710........Details

Albay handicraft-makers get help from FPRDI

The Del Rosario Handicraft Producers Association (DELROHAPA) in Libon, Albay will soon be able to dry their raw materials and products using the FPRDI handicraft dryer, thanks to a decision they made after visiting the Institute last March 18...........Details

Engr. A.C. Manalo studies in Japan

Engr. Allan C. Manalo left April 7 to pursue a two-year Master’s Course in Environmental Management and Infrastructure Development Engineering at Saitama University in Japan...........Details

Researchers learn to lead focus group discussions

A group of researchers pose with Deputy Director Dominador S. Alonzo (third from right, front row) and resource speaker Dr. Ma. Theresa H. Velasco (fourth from right) at the close of the seminar-workshop on Focus Group Discussion (FGD) last March 29 ........Details

FPRDI inks pacts with industry, government partners

FPRDI recently agreed to work with partners in industry and government to facilitate the research and development, and commercialization of critical technologies........Details

Industries share their testing needs

What are the analytical testing needs of the forest products-based and allied industries and how capable are the DOST’s regional laboratories and the FPRDI to meet them?
Key FPRDI staff met with sector leaders last March 14-15 in Makati City to find out ..........Details

3M teams up with FPRDI, DOST-NCR

3M Philippines, Inc. has joined hands with FPRDI and the DOST-National Capital Region (NCR) office in a project that hopes to hasten the growth of the country’s handicraft and furniture industries thru the marketing of technical services, training, product testing and certification, and communication materials production..........Details

A.B. Ella attends international forestry meets

Arsenio B. Ella, Scientist III, learned about the latest issues and research findings in dipterocarp forest management and wood anatomy in separate international conferences in November and December last year.......Details

Australian ambassador visits FPRDI

Australia's ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Tony Hely, listens as Engr. Allan C. Manalo explains the features of the FPRDI's F-shelter using a scale model........Details

E.S. Visco speaks before DOST, PCARRD scholars

Dr. Emily S. Visco, one of FPRDI’s newest Ph.Ds, shares with DOST and PCARRD scholars tips on how to succeed in graduate school.........Details

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