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DOST-PTRI, DOST-XI, DNSC Ink MOA to Establish Mindanao's Second NTFIH
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
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.

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DOST-PTRI Showcases Textile R&D Innovations at 2024 RSTW Davao
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
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.

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Fireside Chat on Philippine Textiles Sparks Dialogue on Sustainability and Global Potential
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu & Philip Ajon M. Basat
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff | Research and Development Division
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.

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Global Textile Experts and Students Discover the Potential of Philippine Textiles in USA
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu & Philip Ajon M. Basat
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff | Research and Development Division
With the mission to promote the rich heritage and future potential of Philippine textiles, the “HABI: Discovering Possibilities for Philippine Fibers” exhibit officially opened on November 7, 2024, at the Hayward Hall of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This exhibit is a collaborative effort between the Philippine Consulate General in New York, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center - New York (DTI New York), the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), and TJU.

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MOU to Strengthen Handloom Weaving Industry Endorsed at 5th Interagency Meeting
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
In alignment with the cultural and economic importance of the sector and in response to the challenges outlined in Senate Bill 241, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) hosted the 5th Philippine Handloom Weaving Interagency Meeting, bringing together representatives from various government agencies to discuss the next steps in securing and strengthening the Philippine handloom weaving industry. The meeting, held on November 8, 2024, was part of ongoing efforts to promote and protect this traditional craft, recognized as a key part of the nation’s cultural heritage and a vital contributor to the creative sector.