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DOST SECRETARY SOLIDUM HIGHLIGHTS TEXTILE INDUSTRY INITIATIVES OF DOST-PTRI AT PAMANA AGHAM OPENING
By: John Nikko V. Espiritu
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. acknowledged the various projects and initiatives of the DOST - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) in the textile industry during the opening of the Pamana Agham: Siyensya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla on August 28, 2024 at Casa Manila in Intramuros, Manila.
In his speech, Sec. Solidum commended the Institute support for weaving communities, emphasizing that the weaving culture should be preserved and passed on. He noted that this tradition is a vibrant part of Filipino culture, reflecting the integration of both tradition and innovation, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources.
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19 UN-WHO STAFF MEMBERS MASTER NATURAL DYEING THROUGH DOST-PTRI TRAINING PROGRAM
By: Ceazar Andrei V. Mendoza
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), hosted a workshop on natural dye extraction and textile applications for nineteen (19) staff members from the United Nations-World Health Organization (UN-WHO) held at the United Nations Avenue, Manila, on August 16, 2024.
The said workshop is part of the WHO’s Healing Hearts initiative led by Dr. Susan Mercado, Director of Programme Management, and represented by Dr. Julienne O’Rourke, Technical Officer for Workplace Culture, which centered on promoting workforce well-being and engagement through interpersonal relationships towards attaining health for all.
