Building on the success of the first day, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) continued its mission to weave circularity during the second day of the 2025 National Textile Convention (TELACon) on January 31 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.

Through its platform, TELACon serves as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and circularity in the textile industry. It brings together innovators, manufacturers, designers, and environmentalists to boost the sector by fostering partnerships and exploring transformative practices. This gathering has also provided a valuable networking opportunity for stakeholders across the textile value chain, creating connections that will strengthen the industry's ecosystem.

The second day focused on the theme Philippine Textiles Beyond Government Uniforms. Esteemed broadcast journalist Ms. Niña Corpuz hosted the morning session, while the afternoon program was led by Ms. Yllana Marie Aduana, Miss Earth Air 2023, and the TELAmbassadress of DOST-PTRI.

The event featured four forums that tackled key topics, including the accomplishments and future plans of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Technical Committee, legislative frameworks supporting the textile industry, challenges and opportunities for integrating Philippine tropical fabrics into government uniforms and mainstream fashion, and the strategic role of local textiles in the country’s self-reliant defense posture.

A major highlight of the day was the launch of five strategic partnerships aimed at driving the growth and sustainability of the Philippine textile industry:

1. 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐢𝐫: A collaboration to showcase the beauty of local textiles through Cebu Pacific’s flights and platforms, leveraging DOST-PTRI’s expertise to ensure high-quality fabrics.
2. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐘𝐎𝐆), 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧): A partnership focused on the full-scale production of bamboo textile fibers at the Bamboo Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (BTFIH) in Brgy. Casilagan, Naguilian, La Union.
3. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 (𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌): A collaboration to map and profile fiber producers, weavers, and textile manufacturers in BARMM, identifying their needs and employing science, technology, and innovation to strengthen the textile industry.
4. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: A program under the “Diversification of Philippine Textiles through Nonwoven Innovations,” which focuses on testing and refining alternative leather materials made from natural fibers such as pineapple.
5. 𝐇𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐨: In collaboration with ArteFino designers, this initiative aims to develop innovative products, working closely with DOST-PTRI’s product development specialists.

The event also received strong support through special messages from Senator Loren B. Legarda and Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, emphasizing their commitment to advancing the industry.