The Philippine Textile Research Institute as a line agency of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) supports the local textile and allied industries achieve global competitiveness through utilization of indigenous resources, and development of technical competence in textile production and quality assurance.

"Marching on to a New Beginning" is the Philippine Textile Research Institute’s (PTRI) theme for its 42nd anniversary to be celebrated on February 25, 2009 at the PTRI offices in Bicutan, Taguig City.

At the recent ASEAN Science and Technology Week (ASTW) celebration, ministers or their representatives met in Manila in July this year. The country's national costume (barong tagalog) were given as tokens to the various ministers through a project of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

PTRI Director Carlos C. Tomboc and PTRI's Technology Transfer and Promotions Head Engr. Rita G. Delfin attended the Seminar for the Officials of Textiles and Clothing Industry for Developing Countries held in Beijing, China on June 3-22, 2008.