Maria Patricia V. Azanza. PhD. Director, DOST – Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), welcomed abaca fiber stakeholders during the center’s 115th anniversary.  She articulated that one of the myriad researches, finding ways for a greener environment, is a priority. The project for automotive applications being launched today, Tryk ni Juan (roofs made from composite locally abundant abaca fibers) is one such accomplishments with Korea Institute for Material Science which she is very proud of.

“It gives me great honor to lead a highly motivated and innovative institution like ITDI. Since its founding in 1901 it continues to thrive and has been ably pushing forward science and technology to where it is now. It is because we believe in our resources’ capability — our employees, scientists, technical experts backed up with state-of-the art facilities that enable us to sustain our business and services.”

This year another milestone… as Tryk ni Juan (abaca fiber composite tricycle roofs) is launched by ITDI-DOST and KIMS-ASEAN or the Industrial Technology Development Institute – Department of Science and Technology, Korean Institute for Material Science – Association of Southeast Asian Nations

usaid-tlrc: coastal resource ManageMent project - Community-based, Government, Academia, Non-government Organizations NGO, Marine Sanctuaries, Mangrove & Forest, Rehabilitation, Sustainable Fishing Practice

CHIEF PLANNER PH FIBER INDUSTRY DEV AUTHORITY - The best abaca fiber in the world finds Philippines as its source...

TEAM TRYK NI JUAN MEETS THE PRESS - Abaca fiber reinforced composite automotive roof leaders in celebration of 115 years ITDI anniversary

PROJECT LEADER ITDI – GREEN COMPOSITES - Marissa A. Paglicawan gives an Overview of Green Composites in the Philippines during the launch of Tryk ni Juan

GREAT TRICYCLE COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY - This year another milestone... as Tryk ni Juan (abaca fiber composite tricycle roofs) is launched by ITDI-DOST and KIMS-ASEAN

PRESIDENT, KIMS SOUTH KOREA - traveled all the way from Korea just to witness the launching of Tryk ni Juan.

DIRECTOR, KIMS-ASEAN COLLABORATION - Byung-Sun Kim, PhD Korea Institute of Material Science outlines highlights of ITDI-KIMS Collaboration

CHIEF MSD ITDI DESCRIBES TRYK NI JUAN - The project takes advantage of the abundance of natural fiber sources in a tropical country like the Philippines

BICOLANA TAGUIG MAYOR: ABACA IN BOTH HOMES - she expressed her elation of having the opportunity to be practicing charity in both of her homes Albay & Taguig

THE WORLD’S HANDSOMEST TRICYCLE - has a roof made of abaca fiber, its driver is a Filipino... TRYK NI JUAN