TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 4 -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through its Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), has launched a comprehensive support program to develop the agarwood industry in Naval, Biliran.

Also in partnership with Roving Agriventures Incorporated (RAI), the initiative was formally introduced on Wednesday, highlighted by the signing of a memorandum of understanding that solidifies the partnership between key government agencies and the private sector.

Aimed at building a sustainable, science-driven and high-value agarwood industry, the program seeks to generate livelihood opportunities while promoting responsible resource management across the province, the DOST regional office said i...