Listening to Maria Isabel “Maribel” Ongpin, the chair of HABI: the Philippine Textile Council, promoting the local fabric like Abaca as a “unique part of our identity as Filipinos” touched me with nostalgia. At the Wednesday launch of the 14th HABI Likhang Market Fair with this...
(Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte is pushing for the reinvigoration of the country’s garment and textile industry to entice foreign investors who are now leaving China to relocate their businesses. “The government must take...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) launched the Fostering the Revitalization of Nascent Textile Innovation Ecosystems in the Region (FRONTIER) program, which aims to rejuvenate the local textile industry and create opportunities, particularly...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) joined forces with the Army Support Command (ASCom) to develop combat uniforms made from locally sourced and sustainable materials like bamboo, banana fiber, and Philippine cotton. Photo from DOST As part of...
Textile materials, weaves, traditional wear, and innovative textiles created by Filipino designers took center stage at the ASEAN Techno-Fashion Expo in Bohol as part of the 84th ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI). (Photo from DOST) The event was led by the...
All submitted entries will be displayed for the public’s appreciation during the Likhang Habi Fair, Oct. 13-15, 2023 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City. The announcement of winners will be one of the market fair’s highlights. In October, the Philippine Textile Council’s Habi...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan Fashion designer and Filipiñana pioneer Patis Tesoro hosted a lunch for Florica Zaharia, PhD; Conservator Emerita of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art and director and co-owner of the Muzeul Textilelor in Romania. The Muzeul Textilelor is the only textile museum in...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) called on government agencies to use Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) for employee uniforms to instill patriotism and nationalism among public officials and employees. DOST-PTRI Officer-in-Charge Dr. Julius Leaño Jr. (second from left) and CSC Assistant...
The nation takes pride in its indigenous textiles this January, designated as the Philippines Tropical Fabric Month under Proclamation No. 313 s. 2012. From the colorful tribal garments to the classy local attires made from pineapple leaves, the Philippines is indeed rich in both textile raw...
Amidst the continuing price inflation and globalization, many producers and consumers are making sustainability a priority in industries. This general trend will dominate textile agriculture in 2023. Photo: Kiara Coll/Pexels This 2023, many farms and companies will focus on redesigning their...
With continuous population growth and an increasing need for agricultural resources worldwide, the demand for fertilizer also continues to increase. However, the mass production of commercially-made fertilizers, such as ammonia, also leads to the shooting up of agriculture's greenhouse gas...
2022 Tela Conference presents the state of Philippine tropical fabrics Through the Malacanang Proclamation 313 in 2012, January is observed as the Philippine Tropical Fabrics month, a time to recognize the beauty of locally produced fabrics and also to raise awareness about the use of natural...
