The ERDB was created in June 1987 under Executive Order (EO) 192 that merged the function of the former Forest Research Institute (FORI) and the National Mangrove Committee. Its headquarters is located at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB-CFNR) campus in the municipality of Los Baños, province of Laguna, Philippines about 65 kms south of Manila.
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The month of March signals the opening of Women’s Month celebration at ERDB. This year’s theme is “Juana, Ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong”. It gives special recognition to the strong and resilient “Juanas” who inspired everyone all over the country and across the globe. It also recognizes the role of women who untiringly volunteered themselves in time of disaster, conflict, and calamity and their overall contributions to progress. >>more
Various activities are scheduled for the celebration of the Women’s Month 2014 at ERDB. This year’s theme is “Juana, Ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong.” The celebration pays tribute to the strong and resilient “Juanas” who brought inspiring changes here in the country and across the globe. It also recognizes the role of women who untiringly volunteered themselves in time of disaster, conflict, and calamity and their overall contributions to progress. >>more
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Technical assistance on bamboo extended to Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
