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With the aim of enhancing the transparency, efficiency, and compliance of the Institute's procurement practices, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) conducted a three-day On-site Training Session on Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) and its Revised IRR from May 15-17, 2024, at the Tela Gallery. 

On the first day, Atty. Armi Cecilia L. Dela Cruz, Chief of BAC Secretariat Division of the Department of Tourism, served as a resource person on "Standard Bidding Procedures and Procurement Planning and Budget Linkage, including Early Procurement Activities." 

After a productive community engagement in the Province of Aklan, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) hosted the 2024 MECO-TECO Joint Research Program Writeshop Event at the TELA Gallery on May 13, 2024. 

The writeshop was attended and made possible through the support of the Institute's partners from the Research Center for Applied Sciences (RCAS) at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, and the Institute of Chemistry at the University of the Philippines (UP) - Diliman. 

Weavers from Roxas and Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, attended the Techno Forum of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), titled "Unraveling Textiles: Textile 101 and Basic Handloom Weaving," in connection with the celebration of the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) MIMAROPA at the Calapan City Convention Center, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, on May 7, 2024. 

This event showcases the intersection of science and art in traditional handloom weaving, focusing on technological advancements, strategies, and solutions that enhance the diverse landscape of Philippine handloom weaving. The first part of the session is the "Textile 101: Convergence of Science and Art in Handloom Weaving," where the participants are introduced to the science behind fibers, yarns, and fabrics. 

In line with the 2024 MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) with the theme “Siyensya, Teknolohiya, at Inobasyon: Kabalikat sa matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay,” the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) participated through an exhibition highlighting its textile innovation at the Calapan City Convention Center, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro from May 7-9, 2024.