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The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) received three (3) awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) 2024, held in Geneva, Switzerland, where around 1000 new inventions and products were showcased, with 800 exhibitors from 40 countries in attendance. 

As part of the Mutya ng Cauayan 2024 Coronation Night, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) held the "KatHABI: Philippine Tropical Fabrics, Reimagined," a fashion innovation segment showcasing collections made of Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) at the Isabela Sports Complex, Cauayan City, Isabela on the evening of April 12, 2024. 

The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) supports the DOST's Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines (iFWD PH Program) by welcoming returned Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as visitors to introduce them to the programs, technologies, and services offered by DOST-PTRI for technology-based business opportunities. 

Returned OFW participants have shown interest in the manufacturing of handloom weaving machines, woven fabric production, and natural dyeing, as well as the assistance provided by DOST-PTRI, including equipment, materials, and training. 

The Bamboo Textiles PH are featured at Montekristo Estate in Malta during the Fashion show entitled “Creative Sustainability through Fashion, A Fusion of Art,” featuring Mayeth S. Codoy, a Filipina designer, and owner of MYET, a Norwegian brand based in Norway that specializes in designing NTF fabrics. 

Ms. Codoy's work is anchored in sustainability, influenced by Norwegian culture and economic value. She showcases this through her ingenious use of Philippine natural textile fibers in haute couture fashion. Her signature fashion style includes minimalist contemporary design using natural textile fibers.