Philippine Textile Research Institute

Dumaya Jr. 06:24 PM, Nov 03, 2022

November 3, 2022

Dear Deanne Mae Yoro,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Oct 19, 2022 05:54:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Developments of the Loom Weaving Industry in Ilocos Norte.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy  of the information you requested.

DOST-PTRI recently concluded the Philippine Handloom Weaving Conference.

The answer to the questions may be found in the sessions. 

Here are the links to each session's video:

Handloom Weaving Conference:

Session 1	Culture -	The session will highlight the role of handloom weaving and indigenous weaves in the enrichment and preservation of culture and a community’s identity.	https://fb.watch/gpGv8oWnkW/

Session 2	Gender and Psychology -The session will also highlight the role of handloom weaving and indigenous weaves and their influence on the evolving role of women in society, gender sensitivity, and well-being is advocated.	https://fb.watch/gpGCqIvzDU/

Session 3	Science and Innovation -This session will highlight advances in the handloom weaving sector as brought about by new technologies and systems. It will highlight the advantages of the sector in Industry 4.0 and how handloom weaving can be integrated into smarter and greener cities and communities.	https://fb.watch/gpGDLaIyw-/

PHWC Plenary Session Digitalization Program - This session will officially launch the Digitalization Program and explore possible opportunities that will map, integrate, and harmonize handloom weaving innovations and stakeholders towards a creative, sustainable, and inclusive industry of the Philippines’ creative economy.	https://fb.watch/gpPfY0qfbF/

Session 4	Business and Trade - The session will provide participants with business strategies and how product positioning, fair trade, and communications towards defining the mark and brand of the Philippine handloom woven products.	https://fb.watch/gpGG6KqOma/

Session 5	Intellectual Property Protection and Education -This session will highlight local advances in the handloom weaving sector brought about by emerging technologies and systems. It will highlight the opportunities of the sector and how it can be integrated toward smarter and more resilient cities and communities.	https://fb.watch/gpGJDGlLFO/

Session 6	Funding and Investment Opportunities -This session will highlight the many avenues for funding assistance from government and non-government organizations.	https://fb.watch/gpGJZgNptI/

Culminating Event of the Philippine Handloom Weaving Conference 2022	Invited speakers and weavers congratulated the DOS-PTRI for the success of the first Philippine Handloom Weaving Conference	https://fb.watch/gpPnXBjJ2Y/

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Herson D. Dumaya Jr.
FOI Receiving Officer