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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.
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DOST-PTRI Assesses Abaca-Based Weaving Communities in Legazpi City
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu & Mary Emmanuelle S. Ramos
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
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.
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DOST-PTRI Turns Over 5 TheraLoom V2 to P.E.P. Center to Empower Persons with Special Needs
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu & Mary Emmanuelle S. Ramos
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
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.
