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DOST-PTRI Kicks Off First Batch of Webinar on PTF Law Implementation
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) successfully launched the first batch of its Primer on Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law Implementation webinar, aimed at guiding government agencies and offices on how to comply with the PTF Law. This promotes the use of locally-made tropical fabrics in government uniforms, supporting Filipino textile producers and sustainable practices.

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Strengthening the Inaul Weaving Industry through DOST-PTRI’s Silk Research and Innovation Ecosystem
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) through its technology center in Misamis Oriental hosted a meeting on May 15, 2025, where the SEDA Pilipinas Team, welcomed the Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Tourism (MTIT) – Maguindanao Provincial Office, headed by Provincial Director Romeo N. Diocolano.

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DOST-PTRI Supports National Push to Promote Geographical Indications (GI)
The DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), led by Director Julius L. Leano, Jr., Ph.D., joined the Kick-off Meeting on Promoting Geographical Indications (GI) on 15 May 2025 at IPOPHL. Organized by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), along with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the CIRAD–REDD Consortium, the meeting marked a significant step in protecting Filipino products through the GI framework.

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PTRIEA Host Free Wellness Event for Mother's and Father's Day
In celebration of Father’s and Mother’s Day, the Philippine Textile Research Institute Employees’ Association (PTRIEA) hosted a "Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Activity" on May 15-16, 2025, at the DOST-PTRI Training Room.

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27 Fiber Handicraft Artists Trained on Pineapple Fiber Dyeing in Polomolok, South Cotabato
27 Fiber Handicraft Artists from Polomolok, South Cotabato and nearby areas have completed a specialized training on Reactive Dyeing for Cellulosic Fibers, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and value of their pineapple fiber products. The training was requested by the Polo Samahang Nayon Multi-purpose Cooperative (PSNMPC), one of the long-standing cooperatives in the area, to improve the skills and creativity of their artists in producing colorful, high-quality handicrafts.
