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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) concluded a successful participation and poster presentation at the 2nd Iloilo International Conference on Advanced Natural Products Technologies (I2CANProTech) and AuRIns-USA Bilateral Conference, held from March 05 - 08 March, 2024, at the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City. The theme for this year's Conference is "Omics Odyssey: Translating Natural Product Discoveries into Technologies for Better Health Outcomes," which highlights the role of Omics techniques in natural product technological innovations. The event drew 270 local and international attendees from a variety of stakeholders, including academia, business, and government agencies, as well as global leading experts in the natural product field. 

The DFDC - Davao Fashion Design Council Foundation, Inc. (DFDCFI), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), and Discovery Samal, recently conducted a mini fashion show, exhibit, Memorandum of Agreement signing, and press conference during the launch of "The Stellar: Fashion Gala" at Discovery Samal, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte. 

In support of the development of an economically productive and innovative Philippine Textile Industry, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has deployed technology exhibit booths for natural textile fibers and dyes through its “FRONTIER: Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Regions Program” during the “Abel ti Abra: Where Tradition Meets Innovation” event on 26 February 2024 held at Governor Andres Bernos Memorial Gymnasium, University of Abra, Bangued Campus. 

The Philippine Silk Industry is gaining a major new facility with the launch of the Silk Innovation Hub located at the Luis J. Montinola Learning Resource Center, Brgy. Matab-ang, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. This was made possible by the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute, Technological University of the Philippines - Visayas, and the Office of the Representative of the Third District of Negros Occidental Hon. Jose Francisco “Kiko” Bantug Benitez.