DOST-PTRI Organizes the 2nd Interagency Technical Working Group on Handloom Weaving Meeting
By: Reina Rose B. Realino
Technology Transfer, Information, and Promotion Staff
As part of the 2024 Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Month, the DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute conducted the 2nd Interagency Technical Working Group on Handloom Weaving Meeting on January 8, 2024, at the DOST-PTRI TELA Gallery. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry Region 3, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, DA-Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines - Policy Research and International Affairs, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines - Bureau of Trademarks, and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda.
The DOST recognizes the crucial role of the Handloom Weaving Industry in sustaining regional creative textiles through the promotion of PTF-based weaves. DOST-PTRI acknowledges the challenges outlined in Senate Bill (SB) 241, also known as "An Act Providing for the Development and Protection of the Philippine Handloom Weaving Industry." Consequently, an Inter-Agency Meeting was convened, bringing together the Handloom Weaving Technical Working Group. This group comprises representatives from NCCA, NCIP, DTI, TESDA, IPOPHL, and DA-PhilFIDA, with special participation from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda. The purpose was to discuss initiatives aimed at ensuring the sustainability and protection of the sector.
The meeting focused on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between co-implementing agencies, aiming to address the challenges faced by the handloom weaving industry.
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