DOST - PTRI

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐒 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

DOST-PTRI joins the 1st 2026 Creative Summit by DOST-PCIEERD at Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City. Among the 10 booths, the Institute has been invited to showcase in the Creative Goods cluster under the theme “Inventing Tomorrow’s Creative Economy: Philippine Innovation at the Forefront.”

On display are the DigiTELAzation Project and SAFATOS Footwear 4.0. DigiTELAzation begins with scoping and profiling weaving communities, then moves on to prototyping and digitization using software. It also features covert security yarns for anti-counterfeiting efforts and the SalinHABI mobile application. SAFATOS, meanwhile, covers three innovations: upper materials for shoes made from bamboo, banana, and abaca (SAFATOS 1), insoles using 3D warp knit (SAFATOS 2), and a shoe sizing system (SAFATOS 3).

The Summit brings together government, industry, academe, startups, and the creative community around one shared vision: powering innovation at the heart of the creative economy. Visitors can discover emerging technologies, explore groundbreaking research, and spark collaborations that shape our shared creative future.

Let’s power up with innovation!

05/11/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Abaca and silk took the spotlight on 04 November 2026, as representatives of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) and the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Catanduanes visited the Institute for an exploratory meeting on bringing the two materials together.

Discussions covered assistance on abaca spinning and the plan to establish a mulberry plantation and nursery propagation hub for sericulture, with the integration of silk into abaca as the shared vision. The group also tackled the turnover and operationalization of the facility, with PTRI to provide a draft usufruct agreement and presentation materials on Textile 101 and the Silk Innovation Center.

The delegation was composed of Roberto Barba Jr., Vice President for REPA of CatSU; Mary Ann Gianan, Executive Assistant to the Governor; Roger Olesco, Agriculturist II of the Provincial Agriculture Office; Salvador Isorena, Chief of Staff of PBM Alintana; and Cesar Angeles, General Manager of CaCOOP and Consultant at the Office of the Governor.

Together, we are weaving a future where local resources become opportunities for the community.

05/11/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐱𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Congratulations to Engr. Rojen G. Galicio, Head of the Textile Finishing R&D Group and a Fellow of the AGOS Cohort of the Development Academy of the Philippines’ Rising Leaders Development Program (BAGANI), for his invitation to the BAGANI International Learning Immersion.

In recognition of his outstanding performance and valuable contributions throughout the fellowship, he is one of only 20 participants invited to an exclusive online executive programme hosted by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. The course, “Future-Proofing Business and the Economy,” was designed in partnership with the United Nations Partnership for Action on Green Economy (UN-PAGE). It aims to equip rising public leaders with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate global change and advance the green transition.

Your leadership continues to inspire the Institute. Congratulations, Engr. Galicio!

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

04/11/2026

𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

A new paper from DOST-PTRI researchers and their collaborators at De La Salle University examines how Kawayang Tinik (Bambusa blumeana) textiles perform as reinforcement in textile-reinforced mortar (TRM), a material used to strengthen and repair structures.
The team compared single-ply and two-ply yarns, with and without epoxy coating. Epoxy coating significantly increased peak strain and toughness, and the two-ply, epoxy-coated textile performed best overall, reaching a peak tensile stress of 28.36 MPa. It has been selected for structural-level testing.

The fibers were produced using the process developed by DOST-PTRI and extracted with the Institute’s locally developed bamboo fiber extraction machine.

Authors: Mr. Brian E. Bautista (De La Salle University), Engr. Ephraim H. De Gracia (DOST-PTRI), Dr. Julius L. Leaño Jr., and Prof. Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng (De La Salle University).

Read the full paper, which is open access: https://doi.org/10.3390/fib14110125

04/11/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute congratulates Ma. Rica Villanueva Lamorena and Edrick Aguro on passing the October 2026 Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination (CTLE).

Ma. Rica, a Project Technical Assistant IV, and Edrick, a Project Technical Assistant II, both serve at the TSD-PCTS Microbiological Testing Laboratory.

Thank you for your dedication and hard work in support of the Philippine textile industry. Congratulations once again!

04/11/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝

Lasting systems depend on circularity. Mr. Raphael Schranz, Circular Economy and Waste Management Specialist at Circular Economy Consulting in Austria, explains that the goal is to keep materials, energy, and water flowing in continuous loops so that sustainable systems can truly thrive. His lecture at the Congress Closing Programme brought the conversation on textile circularity to the Philippine audience.

04/11/2026

Magiliw, we’re calling on you to show up and show out at ALX: ALAMAT The Legendary Experience!

Inspired by the richness of Filipino culture, heritage, and identity, we want to see you come dressed in your BEST Filipino-inspired fits.

From traditional elements with a modern twist to contemporary interpretations of our cultural roots, let your creativity take center stage!

Dress the LEGENDARY way, because you never know… your fit might just WIN you something special from our generous sponsors. 😉🫶🏻

November 8, 2026 | 8 PM
New Frontier Theater

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