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.

ASEAN Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Science and Technology (S&T) will be wearing barongs, the Philippine's national costume at the opening ceremonies of the 8th ASEAN Science and Technology Week (ASTW) on July 7,2008 in Manila.

The Anthony Cruz Legarda collection is an experience that reveals the indigenous and intricate characteristics of Philippine textile as well as the technical virtuosity of Filipino master weavers’ use of natural color, pattern and form.

Taguig City - In a sunny Monday morning on 10 September 2007 at the Flag Raising Ceremony of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro showed up in a light and gaily mood wearing tailor-made dress showcasing PTRI’s developed natural dyes.

The PTRI Natural Dye Group mounted an exhibit and conducted a technology demonstration during the 6th Coconut Week Celebration sponsored by the Philippine Coconut Authority of the Department of Agriculture (PCA-DA) last August 24-26, 2007 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong.

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) was one of the contributors in the project of radio DZMM's Kasalang Bayan on August 15, 2007 at the Paco church in Manila. PTRI contributed 100 yards of Philippine tropical fabrics composed of polyester-abaca blends to clothe 21 couples of this dream wedding.