DOST showcases proudly Pinoyinnovations on Technology Transfer Day
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will hold its first Technology Transfer Day on 27 April 2016 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to showcase locally developed technologies spearheaded and supported by the Department.
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DOST-FPRDI lumber dryer helps Filipino artist produce more furniture
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Niccolo Jose,a Filipino artist who specializes in projects made from recycled Philippine hardwood, is the proud creator of various remarkable pieces of furniture. He is also the owner of Studio 10 10, an art and design company which focuses on one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, large art projects, and crafted interiors. He likewise co-owns Green Canyon, the country’s first Eco and Art Resort.
From 2012 to early 2015 , Nicollodried his raw materials using diesel-fired mobile lumber dryer developed by the Department of Science and Technology – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI).
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Expert calls for setting up of coordinating body for PH coastal & marine ecosystem
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A De La Salle University (DLSU) professor proposes the establishment of a coordinating body in the Philippines that will make sure coastal ecosystems in the country are healthy in order to help combat the effects of climate change.
Dr.Wilfredo Roehl Y. Licuanan, a professor at DLSU’s College of Science stated at a recent Policy Forum by the Department of Science and Technology-National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST) that coordinated action on the country’s coastal and marine resources is better than having one agency managing fisheries, another agency managing the environment, and yet a third one handling tourism separately.
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DOST expert trains CamNorte folks on pili oil extraction and handicraft making
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Members of the Camarines Norte Pili Growers and Processors Association (CNPGPA) learn how to make handicraft items from the pili shell (left) and extract oil from the pili nut (right) in seminar workshops held last year and organized by the Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute.
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