Published April 30, 2021, 4:11 PM
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) threw its all-out support to the coco wound patch, which was developed by a Filipino registered nurse.
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña hailed Denver Chicano, proprietor of PatchMed Cosmetics Trading, for developing the perforated coco patch “Vermac”.
Vermac is an advanced biocellulose perforated wound dressing for diabetic wound and skin grafting. (Photo from Department of Science and Technology)
“Nakakamangha itong company na ito dahil nakita ko kung papaano sila umangat sa kanilang ginagawang produkto (This company is amazing because I witnessed how they succeeded with their product lines),” he said.