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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.

To bolster the handloom weaving industry in Albay, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has partnered with the Provincial Science and Technology Office - Albay to conduct a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) for abaca-based weaving communities. The assessment took place at the Banquerohan Resettlement Site in Legazpi City, where residents have turned to weaving as a source of livelihood after being displaced by the hazards of Mayon Volcano in Daraga.

The Philippine textile industry takes a major step toward inclusivity as the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) collaborates with P.E.P. Center Foundation, Inc. (Personalized Education Program with SPED Inclusion) to provide life skills training and economic opportunities for Persons with Special Needs in Legazpi City, Albay on November 7, 2024. As part of this collaboration, DOST-PTRI officially turned over five (5) Therapeutic Handloom Weaving Machines version 2 (TheraLoom V2) to the P.E.P. Center, laying the foundation for an inclusive weaving center in the province.

Twenty-nine Industrial Engineering and Business Administration students from La Consolacion College Tanauan (LCCT) experienced firsthand the cutting-edge advancements shaping the Philippine textile industry through a facility tour at the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) today, November 7, 2024. The visit, as part of the Institute's Textile Academy, offered students an opportunity to witness strides in sustainable and innovative textile production, providing insight into an industry deeply rooted in science, technology, and innovation.