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Published: 28 May 2015

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Clothing made from tropical fabrics such as piña and banana are usually used only during weddings, baptisms, burials and other special occasions. The Philippine Textile Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) however is keen on making tropical fabrics more mainstream.

The establishment of PTRI’s P54 M Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT) that will produce yarns customized to customers’ and industry needs is a step closer to this goal which is part of the bigger objective of revitalizing the textile industry in the country.

Read more: New DOST facility to help put tropical fabrics in mainstream market

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Published: 26 May 2015

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Senator Loren Legarda renews her call for the convergence of concerned local government agencies in strengthening the local fabrics industry during the launch of the Innovation Center  for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT) at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) in Bicutan, Taguig City last May 25, 2015.  The said Innovation Center is established to produce yarns of abaca, banana, pineapple and other indigenous fibers to make them available to handloom weaving communities and commercial millers or knitters in the country. The ring spinning machine (below), which spins the fibers into yarn, is one of the newly acquired equipment for the ICYT, a P54M flagship project of PTRI. Legarda, chair of the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities, is also the author of the Tropical Fabrics Law which promotes the use of Philippine natural fabrics for the official uniforms of government officials and employees to support the local fiber industry in the process.  (Text by Maria Luisa S. Lumioan / Photos by Henry A. de Leon, S&T Media Service, DOST-STII)

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Published: 28 May 2015

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Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario G. Montejo (2nd from right) hands over to Agusan Del Norte Governor and Caraga Regional Development Council Chair Sol Matugas (3rd from right) copies of the Reference for Emergency and Disaster (RED) preparedness handbook, a collection of information on various natural hazards in the Philippines, early warning signs, high resolution hazard maps, and the preparations needed when disasters strike. The RED Book is presented in an easy-to-read format with informative photos and attractive graphics to help people become aware of the present hazards in their localities. Also in photo are (from right) DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Carol M. Yorobe, RDC Vice Chairperson and Regional Director of NEDA- Caraga Mylah Faye Aurora B. Carino, Regional Director of DOST Caraga Dominga B. Mallonga, and DOST Assistant Secretary Raymund E. Liboro. The DOST RED Book is available upon request at the DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute. (Photo by Henry De Leon, S&T Media Service, DOST-STII)

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Published: 26 May 2015

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The DOST- Philippine Science High School System (PSHS) is now accepting applicants for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) for incoming Grade 7, for School Year 2016-2017.

A grade 6 pupil from a duly recognized school by the Department of Education who meets the following criteria is eligible to apply for the DOST- PSHS NCE: S/he must: 1) have final grade of 85% or better in Science and Mathematics, evidenced by the student’s report card, if the student’s grades in Science or Math are below 85%, then, s/he must provide evidence that s/he belongs to the upper 10% of the class;  2) be a Filipino citizen with no pending application as immigrant to any foreign country; 3)  be born on or after July 1, 2001; 4) be in good health and fit to undergo a rigorous academic program; 5) have at least a satisfactory rating (or its equivalent) in his/her Character Rating in his/her report card (SY 2014-2015); and 6) not have taken the NCE previously.

Application requirements include:  Fully accomplished Application Form in two (2) copies;  Two (2) identical recent 1x1 ID pictures;  Non-refundable test fee (Php 100 for private schools, free for public schools);  Copy of report card (SY 2014-2015);  and If the final grades in Science or Math are below 85%, certification or proof that the child belongs to the upper 10% of the class.

Read more: DOST-PSHS Now Accepting NCE for Incoming Grade 7 Applicants for SY 2016-2017