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A gathering of weavers, for the weavers, is now up for registration!
This October 2022, join the Philippine Handloom Weaving Conference with the theme "Weaving a Creative and Inclusive Textile Economy".
Get inspiration from the stories of the weavers and visionaries. See firsthand the convergence of culture, arts, and innovation and be prepared for the exciting opportunities!
The conference aims to bring to the fore the contribution and potential of the sector in shaping the regional creative economy as it features handloom weaving experiences, value chain opportunities, and areas for innovation. It is ambitious in its vision to integrate all efforts within the government and non-government organizations towards one direction and realize a truly distinct and exceptional Philippine textile, register for free now!
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DOST-PTRI SHOWCASED THE ART OF SCIENCE AND WEAVING TO THE CORDILLERAS
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information and Promotions Staff
Two years since the pandemic began, the celebration for the 2022 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) kicked off in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) on September 20 to 22, 2022 via a hybrid platform (on-site and online). With the theme, "Agham at Teknolohiya, Kabalikat sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan", the NSTW in CAR is one of the regional celebrations for the 2022 NSTW.
DOST-CAR Regional Director Dr. Nancy Bantog delivering her message during the opening ceremony of the 2022 NSTW in CAR
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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.
Microbiological Testing Laboratory
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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.