00:00The Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology, or DOST,
00:08was the first to verify the quality of the paper used in the election after the election committee's decision.
00:14According to FPDRI, Senior Research Specialist Amy Beatrix Habon,
00:21along with election-related paper products, they also examine multi-form folders, papers, seals, and others.
00:30The FD or FPDRI has a testing laboratory that meets international standards.
00:36Using this, they will examine if a paper meets the following guidelines.
00:42This facility is used by the participants in the committee's bidding.
00:47DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said that if a paper meets the standards,
00:55it will help for a proper and integrated election.
01:00Quality assurance.
01:02We ensure that our products meet international standards.
01:08Just like the thermal papers that are sent to the machines,
01:13the weight, thickness, and brightness must be correct.
