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The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) held a meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry - National Capital Regional Office (DTI-NCRO), led by its Officer-in-Charge Winston T. Singun and his Team, to discuss further collaborations to support the local footwear industry. 

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) played a key role on the "TelaHanga: Innovations for the Textile Industry" by presenting a series of updates on textile technologies and initiatives. during second day of the Pamana Agham 2024 at Casa Manila, Intramuros, Manila on August 29, 2024. 

In a recent collaborative effort, textile stakeholders from Region 12, accompanied by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Office XII, visited the DOST - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) on August 29, 2024, for a benchmarking activity. 

The delegation was from the Mahintana Foundation, Inc. and the Tibud Sa Katibawasan Multi-Purpose Cooperative. The Mahintana Foundation, Inc., known for its community development initiatives, works on improving quality of life through various projects, including those in agriculture and livelihoods. Meanwhile, the Tibud Sa Katibawasan Multi-Purpose Cooperative focuses on enhancing economic opportunities through cooperative efforts in their localities. 

As part of the Pamana Agham celebration, runway collections featuring Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) from the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) were showcased in the event "Ang Pamanang Habi" last August 28, 2024 at Casa Blanca, Plaza San Luis Complex, Intramuros, Manila. 

The show featured outfits from the Kawayarn and Haute Culture Collections by Filipino American fashion designer Anthony Cruz Legarda, who took inspiration from the Philippines' rich cultural heritage by using local weaves blended with fabrics made from cotton, pineapple leaf, silk, abaca, and bamboo.