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PTRI MEDICAL TEXTILE TESTING CENTER SUPPORTS LOCAL PPE MANUFACTURERS
By: Richelle Jem P. Jobog
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), the textile research arm of the DOST, has inaugurated the PTRI Medical Textile Testing Center (PMTTC), the first and only medical textile testing center in the country.
With the theme, “Instilling Trust Amidst Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Through the PTRI Medical Textile Testing Center”, a hybrid event was held on June 24, 2022, physically in Bicutan, Taguig City, and virtually via Zoom and Facebook Live. Together with the Chemical Testing Laboratory and the Physical Testing Laboratory, the Microbiological Testing Laboratory was unveiled as the newest testing laboratory of the Institute.
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The Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center – Iloilo Turnover Ceremony
By: Yoanne V. Yambao and Mary Janelle Regina C. Uy
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
To commemorate the transfer of the operational control and management of the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center (RYPIC) from the Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) to the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U), a turnover ceremony was held on May 24, 2022. The celebration came after the signing of the Technology Transfer Agreement between DOST-PTRI and ISAT U on January 27, 2022.
The event commenced with the unveiling of the RYPIC Iloilo marker led by DOST Sec. Fortunato T. de la Peña, Dr. Raul F. Muyong (ISAT U), Dir. Celia B. Elumba (DOST-PTRI), Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga (DOST Region VI), Ms. Noreen C. Bautista (Panublix) and Hon. Macario N. Napulan (LGU-Miagao). Also present were RYPIC Iloilo partners, weavers, media, and other government agencies and officials. This was followed by a brief tour inside the RYPIC facility where RYPIC yarns and finished products were on display.
Hon. Macario Napulan (Mayor of Miagao,Iloilo), Ms. Noreen Bautista(Panublix co-founder), Dr. Raul F. Muyong (ISAT U, President), Sec. Fortunato dela Pena (DOST-Secretary), Ms. Celia B. Elumba (DOST-PTRI, Director) and Engr. Rowen Gelonga (DOST Region VI, Director) during the unveiling of RYPIC marker
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SILK YARNS TO BE LOCALLY PRODUCED IN CORDILLERA WITH THE NEW SILK INNOVATION CENTER IN KALINGA
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
Launching of the Silk Innovation Center in Kalinga
The commitment to continuously develop local and natural textile fibers of the Department of Science and Technology, through its textile research arm, the Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) found fresh expression with the launch of the Silk Innovation Center in Kalinga, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). To grow the silk production activities in the Cordilleras, the Silk Innovation Center was launched on April 29, 2022 at the Kalinga State University (KSU) Rizal Campus with the 10-hectare KSU property earmarked for mulberry propagation.
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EXHIBITION OF LOCALLY MADE TEXTILES, IN CELEBRATION OF THE 44TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
In celebration of 124th Philippine Independence Day, the Philippine Textile Research Institute conducted a physical "TELA Pilipinas Exhibit" at Gateway Mall Activity Area from June 12 to 17, 2022 as part of the Araneta City celebration dubbed as Kasarinlan: Likha at Talento.
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DOST Partners with Key Stakeholders for an Inclusive Innovation TELA Program in Northern Luzon
By: Sharmainne Rhey B. Caoili
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
The Department of Science and Technology through its Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has recently spearheaded the official signing of the memorandum of agreement for the Inclusive Innovation (i2) TELA program at the Isabela Convention Center in the City of Cauayan. The Institute is partnering with the academe, local government units, and DOST regional offices to successfully establish three (3) natural textile facilities.
