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Engr. Wency H. Carmelo (in red) explains details about the DOST-FPRDI heat treatment process to the accreditation team of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI).

There is good news to wooden pallet and crate makers located near Laguna who rely on high standard facilities so they can produce quality products. The Department of Science and Technology’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute’s (DOST-FPRDI) heat treatment (HT) facility is now accredited by the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), ensuring the delivery of quality service to local entrepreneurs.  

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Food safety is very important as it may affect the health of consumers and also affect one’s food business. Because of this the Department of Science and Technology in Region I, through the Provincial Science and Technology Office-La Union (PSTO-LU), conducted a 2-day seminar/workshop on Food Safety and current Good Manufacturing Practices for the food vendors and handlers within the tourism area of San Juan from 15-16 March 2023 held at the PSTO-La Union Multi-Purpose Hall.  

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“There have been many government initiatives over the years in response to climate change, but there’s still a lot to do in terms of integrating these plans and programs,” said Rex Victor O. Cruz, Professor Emeritus at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

Although 1.5 °C is a global target, the temperature increase and associated impacts will vary locally, according to the 2019 Study on the Implications of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

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Rice, vegetables, and meat were the top three most wasted foods among Filipino households, based on the study “Does plate waste matter?: A two-stage cluster survey to assess the household plate waste in the Philippines” of the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).

The factors attributed to rice, vegetables, and meat plate wastage are larger household meal portion size, greater number of household members, and higher wealth status.