Revised IRR of Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law Finally Launched!
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The successful launch of the revised IRR of the PTF Law on August 30, 2023, was spearheaded by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (CSC) together with the members of the Technical Committee composed of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), the Department Of Trade And Industry (DTI), and the Department of Agriculture Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA). This was a result of the collective efforts of various government agencies and the private sector to support the local textile industry.
Photo 1. (L-R) DA-PhilFIDA Assistant Secretary Atty. Genevieve E. Velicaria-Guevarra, DTI Competitiveness Bureau Director Lilian G. Salonga, CSC Commissioner Atty. Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada, CSC Chairperson Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles, CSC Commissioner Atty. Ryan Alvin R. Acosta, DOST Assistant Secretary Diana L. Ignacio, DOST-PTRI Director Dr. Julius L. Leaño, Jr., and CSC Assistant Commissioner Ariel G. Ronquillo
The revised IRR addresses the gaps and updates in the previous IRR seeking to also raise awareness of the PTF Law among its patrons – government agencies, in general, and government officials and employees, in particular.
The Philippine Tropical Fabrics contain natural textile fibers produced spun, woven, knitted, and finished in the Philippines. The PTF law, enacted on February 10, 2004, prescribes the use of PTF for uniforms of public officials and employees and other purposes. This supports local textile products and fosters a sense of nationalism among government workers.
The DOST-PTRI ensures quality and adherence to the standards of PTF by offering comprehensive testing services and certifying fabrics and textile products as compliant with the PTF law.
Photo 2. CSC Chairperson Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles giving his opening remarks
Photo 3. DOST-PTRI Director Dr. Julius L. Leaño, Jr. presenting the Filipinovation of Philippine Tropical Fabrics
