To recognize Korean-Filipino science research collaborations during the 115th ITDI anniversary opening ceremonies, the music played was not Gangnam Style; it was The Korean National Anthem.

Rightly so because The Korean Institute for Material Science, the leading natural composite technologists, the biggest supporter of the Industrial Technology Development – DOST,  is also the reason why Juan de la Cruz Tryk (tricycle) drivers have a chance to acquire abaca fiber composite roofs.

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