The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is stepping up its support for the local fabrics industry with the launching yesterday of its P54 million Innovation Center for Yarns and Textiles (ICYT). ICYT is housed at DOST’s Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) in Bicutan, Taguig City. It is a facility for producing natural fibers, research and development among other functions. DOST secretary Mario Go Montejo, Sen. Loren Legarda and PTRI Director Celia Elumba (Eta 1974), along with guests and DOST and PTRI officials and personnel graced the ICYT’s launching.
The launching of ICYT is part of DOST’s “Agham na Ramdam” Science Nation Media Tour, PTRI edition, showcasing the department’s technological innovations, state-of-the-art facilities geared towards the benefit of “every Juan” to help improve their lives through science-based economic activities. “We are looking at the future with much optimism,” said the DOST chief, citing the important role of the newly-launched facility. Montejo assured the country’s fabrics industry stakeholders of the DOST’s continuing partnership with them.
“There is great, great hope for our textile industry,” he added.
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