Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

MEDIA RELEASE 2023-09

DOST-FPRDI to feature bamboo in design contest and exhibit

The DOST- Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is

launching a design contest that centers on the use of bamboo as main material.

Thru the Ilawang Kawayan Design Contest, the Institute is looking for highly innovative light
fixture designs that are functional and aesthetically appealing. Designs will feature bamboo
—one of the country’s most commercially and ecologically important forest products.

“Providing R&D and techno-transfer services in the use of wood and non-wood forest products”

Postal Address: Narra Rd., Forestry Campus, College, Los Baños, Laguna Tel. Nos.: (+63 49) 536 2586 / 536 2360
Website : www.fprdi.dost.gov.ph Fax No. : (+63 49) 536 3630
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Over the years, the DOST-FPRDI has been studying the properties of bamboo, including
techniques to properly process, dry and preserve it. The Institute also continues to study its
many applications such as for construction and musical instruments.

“Our agency believes in the creativity and innovativeness of the Filipinos. We know that with
the right support, our local creative industry could develop even more. We hope to open
opportunities, and meet young creatives and innovators thru the Ilawang Kawayan Design
Contest,” explained DOST-FPRDI Director Romulo T. Aggangan.

Ilawang Kawayan is one of DOST-FPRDI’s main activities in celebration of its 66 th

Anniversary from July 3-7, 2023. Ten shortlisted entries will be showcased in an exhibit at
the D.L. Umali Auditorium in UP Los Banos, which will be open to the public starting July 3.
### (Apple Jean C. Martin- de Leon, 29 May 2023)

“Providing R&D and techno-transfer services in the use of wood and non-wood forest products”

Postal Address: Narra Rd., Forestry Campus, College, Los Baños, Laguna Tel. Nos.: (+63 49) 536 2586 / 536 2360
Website : www.fprdi.dost.gov.ph Fax No. : (+63 49) 536 3630