Scent of Ylang ylang. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (left) tries on ylang ylang fragrance, the dominant product of Anao town in Tarlac during a visit March 26. DOST provides extensive support to the budding essential oil industry through fabrication of prototype of ylang ylang oil extractor, packaging and label design, training, and marketing. Ylang ylang (top right) is endemic in Anao. The package of assistance was obtained under DOSTâs flagship Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program. (Framelia V. Anonas, S&T Media Service)
