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As part of the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) hosted a Natural Dye Silk Screen Workshop on November 11, 2024, at Abreeza Mall in Davao City. The event aimed to promote sustainable textile practices through the use of natural dyes, while introducing participants to the basics of screen-printing technology.

In a significant stride toward sustainable textile innovation and regional development, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) and DOST Region XI to establish the Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub (NTFIH) in Davao del Norte. The collaboration was formalized during the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) held at Abreeza Mall, Davao City, Davao del Sur on November 11, 2024.

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) brought textile innovations into the spotlight at the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) in Davao Region, showcasing sustainable textile R&D developments through the KatHABI Textile Innovation Exhibition held at Abreeza Mall, Davao City, Davao del Sur from November 11-12, 2024 organized by DOST Region XI. The RSTW serves as a gathering point for science and technology advocates, industry stakeholders, and the public to celebrate advancements in regional innovation.

Following the opening of the HABI: Discovering Possibilities for Philippine Fibers exhibit, a Fireside Chat held at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on November 7, 2024, explored into crucial discussions surrounding the future of Philippine textiles. Supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Office of Senator Loren B. Legarda, the session invited international experts, scholars, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of cultural preservation, sustainable practices, and the growing potential of Philippine textiles in global markets.