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Building partnerships with Textile Producers and Fabric Suppliers for Philippine Tropical Fabrics

By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff

The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute organized an Innovation Dialogue with Textile and Garment Producers. The gathering aims to tackle the provisions of the Amended Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9242, the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law. It involved the presentation and discussion of the PTF Certification Protocol and Guidelines of the Institute. Further, the concerns and needs of Textile Producers and Fabric Suppliers were put to the table giving an avenue to propose possible actions to be taken.  

The following textile and garment producers attended the event:

Textile Producers
  • Asia Textile Mills, Inc. and Ananas Anam-Philippines, Inc. - Mr. Matthew Chuck Lazaro
  • Ananas Anam Philippines, Inc. - Ms. Katherine Cabrera
  • Weavers Textile Mills, Inc. - Mr. Jose Antonio Olives
  • Medtecs International Corporation, Ltd. - Ms. Dianne Masalunga
Fabric Suppliers
  • Verdadero Garments Trading - Mr. Faustino Verdadero
  • England Textiles - Mr. Alexander Tee
  • Chuck Fashion Corporate Wear, Inc. - Mr. Froilan Chuck Carlo Arboleda and Mr. Joshua Dane Arboleda
  • Ponte Thread Master Corp - Mr. Roniel Capoy
  • Shane and Charm Leathercraft - Mr. Remus One
  • RDTecson Garments Manufacturing - Mr. Ruel D. Tecson
  • CK Diaz Enterprises - Charmagne Diaz
  • Innoworks Production - Sarah Dasmariñas
dost-ptri-with-textile-producers-and-fabric-suppliers Photos 1-4. The Innovation Dialogue

During the dialogue, the discussion matters included streamlining government procurement processes, addressing obstacles hindering the effective implementation of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, and ensuring long-term sustainability through collaborative efforts among Textile stakeholders. These discussions underscored a collective commitment to fostering a resilient and vibrant textile industry in the Philippines through strategic reforms and ongoing cooperation. 

This dialogue is part of the celebration of the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month. The culminating activity will be at the 1st National Textile Convention on 30-31 January 2024. 

dost-ptri-with-textile-producers-and-fabric-suppliers Photo 5. DOST-PTRI with Textile Producers and Fabric Suppliers