Lambanog Reinvented. The potent natural alcoholic beverage now comes in different flavors and sports an elegant look after the Department of Science and Technology's Industrial Technology Development Institute, and Technology Application and Promotion Institute provided technological interventions to Capistrano Distillery, a family owned enterprise in Tayabas, Quezon engaged in manufacturing high grade lambanog (coconut wine). The firm raised the quality and marketability of its products after modern distillation technology was introduced. Products now incorporate the distinct flavor and aroma of lipote, prunes, pineapple, coffee, blueberry, and cinnamon. DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro (inset) cheers to the commercial success of flavored lambanog, which according to owner Isabelita Capistrano, who shared her testimony with DOST officials and media during the lSouthern Luzon Technology Transfer Road Show, has secured steady footing in markets nationwide. (Mary Charlotte Fresco and Teddy Amante, S&T Media Service)