Dyeing using different plants has been a traditional practice. However, with the invention of artificial dyes and modern dyeing practices, such use of dyes from plants was soon abandoned. There are many Philippine plants which are good source of dyes – either bark or wood. There are plants which are naturally rich in tannic acid […]
SMTHERY is a process of hot working the metal to a desired shape by applying high impact pressure using machine tools or hand tools. Typical products are scissors, knives, bolos and others.
Equipment Needed:
• Grown in Southern Tagalog and Mindanao
• 10, 330 ha. area planted
• Grows well in clay loam soils and in places where the ground water is shallow.
• Thrives best in warm humid climate with an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year.
Varieties:
By Pacita U. Juan
MoneySense
As told to Lynda C. Corpuz
Being an entrepreneur, I take risks – that’s why my advice might not go for everyone. And as I tell my nephews and nieces, “you’re married and have kids. I’m only responsible for myself. Huwag ninyo akong gayahin.” So, whenever people ask me what’s my secret, I […]
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has the following courses offered in its partner institutions for the 2007. This list is partial and please visits their site (www.tesda.gov.ph) for the complete list and exact schedule for each of the course, and for the institution that is possibly offering the course in your area.
Almaciga (Agathis philippinensis Warb.) is utilized in the production of resin known in the world trade as almaciga resin or Manila copal. Almaciga resin is used in the manufacture of varnishes, lacquer, soap, paint, printing inks, linoleum, shoe polish, floor wax, plastic, water proofing materials, paper sizing and many other products. Locally, it is used […]
