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Local forest-based industries are set to get a boost from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with the soon-to-be-established Forest Products Innovation and Training Centers (FPITCs) in the regions.

The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI)’s study on “Glue-bond performance of Dendrocalamus asper (Schult.) Backer using cold setting and thermosetting adhesives” emerged as the best paper during the 12th World Bamboo Congress in Taiwan, besting out over 120 entries from around the globe.

The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) marked the 50th year of the DOST-FNRI Seminar Series (FSS) with focus on curbing malnutrition, empowering the youth, and promoting the nutritional well-being of Filipinos.