Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

May 24, 2024

DR. RICO. CABANGON

Officer in Charge
Office of Director, FPRDI
College, Laguna

Thru: Ms. EMILY JANE L. LAURENTE

Chief, HRMS

Dear Dr. Cabangon:

I respectfully request your approval for hiring two Contract of Service (COS) for 7
months (June 1 – December 31, 2024) under our PCAARRD-funded project entitled
“Application of Cellulose Nanocrystals Extracted from BANDALA Fibers as
Reinforcement Material in Starch-based Bioplastic Film”.
The scope of work will be the following:

One (1) Project Technical Aide VI - P 25,355.00

1. Perform laboratory experiments
2. Data analysis
3. Monitor budget utilization
4. Manage files
5. Assist in report writing
6. Assist in data analysis and report writing
7. Facilitate the document requirements for procurement, travel arrangements,
communication and other documents needed in the implementation of the
project

One (1) Project Technical Aide I - P 18,703.00.

1. Prepare samples
2. Assist in the laboratory experiments
3. Conduct laboratory management

It will be charged to the Direct Cost under the Personal Services of the project.

I am looking forward to your approval of this request. Thank you very much.

“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

Sincerely,

ANNIVER RYAN P. LAPUZ

Project Leader

Recommending Approval:

MA. CECILE B. ZAMORA LORETO A. NOVICIO

Section Chief, BEEDS Chief, TID

FRANZ CARISSE S. SAMIANO EMILY JANE L. LAURENTE

Chief, Budget Section Chief, HRMS

APPROVED/DISAPPROVED:

RICO J. CABANGON
OIC- Office of the Director

“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