I commend you, the officials and staff of the Philippine Textile Research Institute, for your continued commitment to serve the Filipino people, particularly the MSMEs. Your constancy in delivering appropriate services and diffusing technologies to your clienteles have improved the quality of their products, and increased their productivity that enabled them to be more competitive.

The continuing development of new sources of textile yarns from the country's abundant natural resources has resulted in fibers suitable for home textiles. Furthermore, PTRI's work on the establishment of dyeing parameters for new natural sources of colors is a timely response to the increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

I especially commend your promotional activities for the use of Philippine tropical fabrics and natural dyes, with your participation in DZMM's events like the “Kasalang Bayan” and Miss Earth International beauty contest. The former has given not only PTRI but the whole of DOST national exposure through the broadcast media and the latter, television coverage beamed to more than 80 countries that viewed the Miss Earth beauty pageant. Seeing the eight semi-finalists parade in dresses with fabrics handwoven from Philippine silk yarns and dyed naturally with pigments from plants that abound in our surroundings had evoked nationalistic pride in the Filipino's ingenuity in the artistic use of Philippine products.

I hope that these achievements will spur the management and staff of PTRI to aim for greater heights in the coming years.

My congratulations for a work well done!

DR. ESTRELLA F. ALABASTRO DOST Secretary

The year in review is another segment of the continuum of challenges and opportunities for the people who make up the organization as well as the organization itself. As in the past, we were able to deliver on our promises for our clientele and the public at large. Hence our performance was no less than the manifestation of our collective resolve to that commitment -- to serve the science and technological (S&T) needs of our constituents.

We responded to the consumer trend that favored eco- friendly products by developing dyes that served as an environmentally sound alternative to conventional chemicals. Their adoption by export-oriented enterprises helped provide a fresh variety of commodities being offered in their respective overseas markets, to their advantage. These led to a fruitful partnership with companies, one of which served as the Institute’s collaborator in our technology business incubator (TBI) program.

The continued advocacy for the use of our Philippine tropical fabrics (PTF) and natural dyes had been without let up. As a manifestation of our desire to step up the agency’s promotional activities, we actively participated in media-hyped events like the (a) Kasalang Bayan of DZMM, a celebration of its 21st anniversary; and (b) the Ms. Earth 2007 beauty pageant, by providing the clothing materials as well as the dyeing services of the couples who got married as well as the eight semi-finalists, respectively. It is our fervent hope, that in so doing, we would win the hearts and patronage of our citizenry and other nationalities as well, both here and overseas, for their continued endorsement to this campaign.

From the broader perspective of attaining significance, as shown by our accomplishments for CY 2007, we aspired to prove that the economic use of indigenous materials could be extended further, apart from the typical tendencies of taking things for granted. As such, the S&T solutions that we created and offer properly responded to the needs of our stakeholders.

Given the struggles that the Institute had to hurdle, the silver lining in our challenging situation lies in the anticipated additional resource infusions that would be granted to our cause. Accordingly, the budget increases that would be given to the Department for the coming year would be the national government’s expression of intensifying support to the S&T sector. The above indication would certainly cushion the detrimental effects of a diminishing manpower base. Through it all, we hope to sincerely press on with the end view in mind -- that is to facilitate the empowerment of our clientele and constituent stakeholders, towards improved quality of products and services, increased productivity and responding to global competitiveness.

DR. CARLOS C. TOMBOC Director IV, CESO II

Seven R&D projects were engaged in by the Institute during the year in review. These R&D projects include (a) exploration of new indigenous fiber sources, (b) continuous improvement of the properties of Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) and end-use diversification studies, (c) search for new sources of natural dyes and productivity improvement thereof, and (d) sericulture-related undertakings. The R&D projects conducted resulted to 13 developed technologies, a significant addition to the list of PTRI’s established technologies, which later on could be disseminated to interested investors and other stakeholders.

In addition to the above-mentioned internally-funded projects, three special projects were also undertaken -- two were funded by the DOST Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program, and the third one was funded by the Republic of Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA), through its linkage with the Philippine RDA Alumni Association (PhilRAA), where one of PTRI’s staff is a member. Details of the Institute’s R&D undertakings can be seen in Table 1: Table 1: R&D Projects Conducted

Socio Project Duration Project Funding Name/E-mail of Title/Description of R&D Project Economic Start End Estimated Funding Project Leader Objective Expenditures Source Development of Natural Dye Technologies for the Industrial Jan-07 Dec-07 Julius L. Leaňo 1, 753, 526.37 GAA Production of Red and Yellow Colors production [email protected] This project aimed to improve the productivity of the and natural dye application technology for various textile technology materials through the development of technology for the production of red and yellow colors from natural dyes. Bioprospecting and Development of Natural Dyeing using Industrial Jan-07 Dec-07 Julius L. Leaňo 1, 519, 082.02 GAA Leaves and Flowers production [email protected] This project aimed to screen leaves and flowers found, and grown, and cultivated in the Philippines as possible viable technology sources of natural dyes and to optimize the extraction and textile application of such. Utilization of Maguey and Water Hyacinth Fibers for the Industrial Jan-07 Dec-07 Eduardo M. Marin 1, 637, 071.42 GAA Production of Coarse Count Yarns production [email protected] This project aimed to develop yarns of different counts and and blends from fibers extracted from maguey and water technology hyacinth for use in hometextiles. Improvement of Pilling and Abrasion Resistance Indigenous Industrial Jan-07 Dec-07 Marites S. de Leon 1, 411, 540.93 GAA Fiber-Blended Fabrics Through Finishing Treatment production [email protected] This project aimed to improve the aesthetic and functional and properties of Philippine tropical fabrics through the technology application of suitable finishing treatment to ensure marketability and competitiveness of the fabrics in the local and international markets. Development of Pineapple Fiber-Blended Yarns for Knit Shirts Industrial Jan-07 Dec-07 Ronald S. Pechera 1, 455, 084.80 GAA This project aimed to improve the established processing production [email protected] conditions for pineapple fibers to develop knitting yarns and applicable for shirts. technology Field Test Verification of New Benguet Silkworm Hybrids Agricultural Jan-07 Dec-07 Paul M. Bacuso 4, 578, 538.04 GAA This project aimed to sustain the sericulture industry with production [email protected] increased cocoon production through the development and of more potent silkworm hybrids that would translate into technology higher productivity. Title/Description of R&D Project Socio Project Duration Project Funding Name/E-mail of Economic Start End Estimated Funding Project Leader Objective Expenditures Source Adaptation and Evaluation of 21 Benguet Silkworm Hybrids Agricultural Jan-07 Dec-07 Cheryl G. Lopez 4, 280, 038.94 GAA Under Mindanao Conditions production [email protected] This project aimed to collect and maintain silkworm breeds and developed in Benguet for commercial hybrid egg technology production in Mindanao.

Varietal Improvement of Silkworm F1 for Higher Cocoon Agricultural Jan-07 Oct-07 Cheryl G. Lopez 700,000.00 GIA Productivity production [email protected] (MOOE only) The project aimed to produce higher cocoon yield and silkworm hybrids through different crossbreeding methods technology that would redound to an increased income for cocoon producers.

Locality-Centered Screening & Verification of Dye Extraction Industrial Feb-07 Jan-08 Julius L. Leaňo 997,000.00 GIA and Textile Application of Natural Dye-yielding Plants for the production [email protected] (MOOE only) Local MSME's and Handloom Weaving Sector and The project aimed to customize the PTRI natural dyes technology Technology based on the quality of dye sources available on selected identified localities, and to conduct product development activities using natural dyes for the fiber-craft and handloom weaving industries in a given locality. Establishment of Technology Demonstration Farm for Korean Industrial Mar-07 Feb-08 Julius L. Leaňo 247,500.00 Korea-Rural Natural Crafts production [email protected] Development The project aims to reinforce and enhance the current and Administration capabilities of the existing Natural Dye Common Service technology (RDA)/ Philippine Facility (CSF) in Aklan by infusing the Korean natural dye RDA Alumni technologies, products, and marketing approaches, Association thereby improving the CSF's capacity to meet the demands of its clientele.

The Institute’s research capabilities were also engaged in by some MSME’s and other government agencies, which forged contract research activities with PTRI. The research contracts implemented include (a) customization of colors derived from synthetic and natural dyes specific to the needs of the target market of the client and, (b) pretreatment and processing of natural fibers. Table 4 provides details of the contract research activities conducted:

Table 4: Research Contracts Implemented

Client Project Duration Name/Email of Project Name of Name/Tel No./E-mail of Title/Description of Research Responsible Costs Business/ Contact Person Agency Staff (PhP) Organization Start End Soumak Ms. Melissa Dizon Development of “Kahoy” (Dark Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Julius L. Leaňo 3,300.00 Collections Tel. Nos. 890-7784 to 85 Brown) Shade on Knitted Cotton [email protected] Shirts Using Mahogany Dye Source Soumak Ms. Melissa Dizon Development of “Dahon” (Olive Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Julius L. Leaňo 3,300.00 Collections Tel. Nos. 890-7784 to 85 Green) Shade on Knitted Cotton [email protected] Shirts Using Combinations/Mixtures of Yellow Ginger, Talisay and Indigo Dye Sources Bayer, Phils. Inc. Mr. Romeo Arceo Development of Different Dyeing Jan. Dec. Jovita A. Hayin 21,745.00 General Manager Formulation on Cotton, Nylon and [email protected] Tel. No.: (049) 549-7375 Polyester Bureau of Mr. Meynardo Orbeta Fourth Raw Material Showcase: Jan. Mar. Jovita A. Hayin 19,500.00 Domestic Trade Director Manipulation of Pretreatment and [email protected] Tel. No. 751-0384 Dyeing of Different Indigenous locals 2240 & 2244 Materials Product Design Ms. Minerva P. Franco Formulation of Dyeing Recipes and Jan. 15 Feb. 28 Charito P. Cauton 43,039.00 and Executive Director Production of 65 Colors on Six [email protected] Development Ms. Fe Q. Gonzales Identified Indigenous Fibers Center of the Chief, Research Division Philippines Tel. Nos. 832-1112 to 19 Email: [email protected]

Client Project Duration Name/Email of Project Name of Title/Description of Name/Tel No./E-mail of Responsible Costs Business/ Research Contact Person Agency Staff (PhP) Organization Start End Artvivant, Inc Mr. Eun-il Lee Pretreatment using Chemo- Apr. July Jovita A. Hayin 54,000.00 President Mechanical Softening of Brushed [email protected] Tel. No. (046) 430-3440 Pineapple Fibers Transcontinental Ms. Emeretha S. Daniel Development of Pineapple Fiber- Apr. June Marites S. de Leon 122,691.20 Knitting [email protected] Blended Knitting Yarns [email protected] Corporation Anthony Cruz Mr. Anthony Legarda Color and Prototype July 30 Aug. 10 Julius L. Leaňo 12,914.00 Legarda email: [email protected] Development of the Fabrics for [email protected] the 2007 Fall Collection of Anthony Legarda using Philippine Natural Dyes Asialink Coir Mr. Frederic Lim Utilization of Fred Lim (FL) Aug. 17 Sept. 16 Jovita A. Hayin 15,892.00 Craft, Inc General Manager Treated Pineapple Fiber for Pilot [email protected] Tel. No. 933-9021; 933-6206 Production of Pineapple-Blended Henry R. Listano Yarns [email protected] Anthony Cruz Mr. Anthony Legarda Exploratory Investigation of the Dec. 15 Jan. 15, Julius L. Leaňo 23,000.00 Legarda email: [email protected] Potential of Naturally-Dyed Silk 2008 [email protected] Yarns as Substitute Embroidery Thread

NATURAL FIBERS R&D

A suitable pretreatment process for the conversion of maguey and water hyacinth fibers into spinnable forms was established. The processing conditions were optimized and established in the laboratory and verified in bench-scale. Blended yarns of 5, 10 and 15 Ne counts composed of 65/35 and 80/20 polyester/water hyacinth and polyester/maguey fibers were successfully developed. In terms of yarn realization however, development of polyester/water hyacinth yarns turned out to have better processing performance than the polyester/maguey yarns. Both Maguey fiber plantation yarn types will be converted to fabrics suitable for hometextiles.

The finishing of the Philippine tropical fabrics from abaca, banana and pineapple was carried out to address the problems on pilling, abrasion and itchiness which were due to the protruding fibers on the surface of the fabrics. The combined enzyme and resin finishing was found effective in improving the hand and appearance as well as the functional properties of the fabrics. The treatment using cellulase enzyme with mechanical stirring weakened and removed the protruding fiber ends on the three types of fabrics while resin finishing in combination with anti- pill agent significantly improved the pilling properties.

Knitting yarns from pineapple fibers with polyester blends were developed using the cotton system of spinning. The yarns composed of 80/20, 70/30, 65/35, 60/40, 50/50 and 40/60 polyester/pineapple were produced at finest possible yarn count ranging from 17-25 Ne. Plying/twisting and heat-setting of the single yarns were conducted to produce a more uniform/ even yarns suitable for knitting. Initial knitting trials conducted indicated the promising potential of the polyester/pineapple yarns for the production of new knit wear products.

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between the President of Pampanga Agricultural College (PAC), Dr. Honorio M. Soriano, Jr., and PTRI Director, Dr. Carlos C Tomboc on 12 September 2007 for the development of Saluyot (Corchorus sp.) fibers into textiles. This joint undertaking aims to explore the potential of Saluyot as a new textile product with the prospect that will also generate additional income for the farmers should the study succeed. The study using Saluyot fibers will commence in 2008.

A technical service for the degumming of 150 kg banana and 130 kg pineapple fibers was provided to Altitude ’88 International, Inc. The treated fibers were forwarded by the company to their spinning partner in China for yarn processing. The developed pineapple/cotton knit fabrics and banana/cotton woven materials were found very promising. As such, the company is considering the adoption of the PTRI-developed fiber pretreatment technology. Negotiations for the possible transfer of said technology is on-going.

NATURAL DYES R&D

Exploration for new natural sources of red and yellow colors was conducted to substitute for the relatively unstable performance of sibukao and yellow ginger as sources of red and yellow colors, respectively. Young coconut (Cocos nucifera) husks, sampaloc (Tamarindus indica) barks, and Bunga de china (Areca catechu) were identified as new sources of red natural dye, while talisay (Terminalia catappa) leaves, kogon (Imperate cylindrica) leaves, and pahutan (Mangifera altissima) were identified as the new sources of yellow color. The extraction and dyeing processes for the six new sources were optimized, and results obtained from colorfastness tests indicated a more stable performance than the previously identified sources. Bio- prospecting activities were constantly pursued to discover more indigenous species that could serve as natural sources of coloring pigments for textile and textile-related materials. Leaves from mulberry (Morus alba), bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris), and mayana (Coleus blumei), and flowers from safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) and marigold (Tagetes erecta) plants were identified as new natural dye sources, with color yields ranging from yellow to moss green.

A special project entitled “Locality-Centered Screening and Verification of Dye Extraction and Textile Application of Natural Dye Yielding Plants for the Local MSME’s and the Handloom Weaving Sector” was implemented, utilizing funds provided by the DOST-GIA. The project was able to verify the most commonly used natural dye sources available in the localities of Ilocos, Cordilllera, Aklan, Bohol, Misamis Oriental and South Cotabato. New dye-yielding plants from the aforementioned areas were likewise identified and studied.

Contract Researches

Two contract researches were conducted for Soumak Collections for their Eairth Tees line -- a collection of cotton shirts and knitwears designed by Ms. Melissa Dizon. The contract research projects both involved the development of a technology for the production of new color shades as specified by the client using a single or combination of natural dye sources. The developed technologies were immediately adopted by the client and used in their commercial operations, products of which were shipped to selected locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Contract research agreements were also forged between PTRI and Mr. Anthony Legarda, a US- based Filipino fashion designer. The first project entitled “Color and Prototype Development of the Fabrics for the 2007 Fall Collection of Anthony Legarda Using Philippine Natural Dyes” was conducted to produce prototype apparels of naturally-dyed Philippine silk and piña-seda fabrics that will be showcased in shops, trade shows, exhibits, and fashion shows in major cities in the Unites States of America. Mr. Legarda advocates the use of local organic materials and is very much interested in utilizing natural dyes for high-end apparels made of piña, cotton, and silk and to establish a niche for these products in the global market. Satisfied with the outcome of the first engagement, another contract research titled “Exploratory Investigation of the Potential of Naturally-Dyed Silk Yarns as Substitute Embroidery Thread” was consequently implemented, which further diversified the end-use of naturally-dyed products.

SERICULTURE R&D

The Institute's germplasm bank continued to strengthen its gene pool through the exchange of five bivoltine silkworm breeds with the Sericulture Research and Development Institute (SRDI) of the Don Mariano Marcos State University (DMMMSU), Bacnotan, La Union. This brought the total number of breeds maintained by the two Technology Centers of the Institute to 146. Each of the Center’s germplasm bank was beefed up through a respective exchange of silkworm breeds. Such strategy will ensure the maintenance of all the silkworm breeds available in the two sericulture institutions for future R&D undertakings. DMMSU 103 silkworm breed

The two Technology Centers continued to produce silkworm eggs for distribution to sericulture farmers, non-government agencies (NGO’s), state colleges and universities offering courses on sericulture, and other government agencies. In 2007, a total of 180 boxes of silkworm eggs were distributed by both Centers to their respective clientele.

The Technology Center in Benguet actively participated in the inter-agency implementation of the Raw Silk Production Project of the Kapangan Environmental Livelihood Multipurpose Cooperative (KELMC) through the timely and sufficient supply of commercial hybrid silkworm eggs for its cocoon production and eventual raw silk production. For this project, the MOA was forged among the representatives of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-CAR), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-CAR), Department of Agriculture (DA-CAR), National Irrigation Administration (NIA-CAR), PTRI, FIDA, Local Government Units (LGU-Benguet), LGU-Kapangan and KELMC. Such activity was in support to the DTI's One Town One Product (OTOP) Program. KELMC's products were showcased in DTI's Trade Fair at SM Baguio City in December.

KELMC booth showcasing various silk products

PTRI’S S&T ASSETS

Figure 1: Category of R&D Personnel by Position

8% 44% 48%

Scientists and Engineers Technicians Auxiliary Personnel

The Institute keeps tab of its S&T personnel to ensure the continuous generation and transfer of its developed technologies. The profile of PTRI’s research and development personnel are illustrated in Figure 1 and Table 5 below:

Table 5: Profile of Scientists and Engineers

% Category Number Distribution Total Number of Scientists and Engineers (Headcount) 22 By Sex Male 12 54.5 Female 10 45.5 By Age Group 20 years old and below - - 21-30 4 18.2 31-40 3 13.6 41-50 9 40.9 51-60 6 27.3 By Educational Attainment With PhD 2 9.1 MS/MA 3 13.6 Post BS/BA 9 40.9 BS/BA 8 36.4 Post High School - - By Field of Research Work Natural Science - - Engineering and Technology 9 40.9 Agricultural Sciences 13 59.1 Medical Sciences - - Social Sciences - - Table 6: Profile of PTRI Personnel

% Category Number Distribution Total Number of Personnel 133 By Sex Male 82 61.65 Female 51 38.35 By Age 21-30 6 4.51 31-40 13 9.77 41-50 50 37.59 51-60 58 43.61 61 years old and over 6 4.51 By Educational Attainment PhD 4 3.01 MS/MA 17 12.78 BS/BA 65 24.81 Post BS/BA 33 48.87 High School 14 10.53 By Staff Category Managerial 11 8.27 Technical 69 51.88 Technical Support 19 14.29 Administrative 34 25.26

In the year 2007, two intellectual property certificates were obtained by the Institute - one from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for the utility model application filed in 2006 and another from the National Library for a copyright application. Details of said intellectual properties can be found on Table 7 below:

Table 7: Intellectual Properties

Title/Description Name of Type of of Intellectual Registry No. Researcher/ Status Date IP Property Inventor Rotary Press for 2-2006-000392 Utility Rogelio R. Valenteros Granted Reg. Cert. Flatenning Model Amado R. Jabrica Issued: Handwoven Charito P. Cauton 4-Jun-07 Abaca Fabric Thelma M. Sipin Moritech: A Manual 978-971-93164-4-2 Copyright Pepito M. Toring Granted 17-Sept on Cultural Dr. Adelfa M. Basaen 2007 Management Practices for Mulberry Tree in the Cordilleras

Results of studies conducted by the Institute and technical interventions it has provided to certain stakeholders were also documented and made known to the public through technical and semi- technical publications. The following table presents the articles prepared by PTRI’s technical staff as published in a local journal:

Table 8: Scientific Papers Published

Publication Title of Scientific Paper Name/E-mail of Author/s Name/Type of Date Journal Published Performance Evaluation of Marites S. de Leon Samay Bulletin/ Local December Philippine Tropical Fabrics as [email protected] 2007 DOST Office Uniform Extraction and Julius L. Leaño, Jr. Samay Bulletin/ Local December Characterization of Achuete [email protected] 2007 (Bixa orellana) Dye Powder and its Application to Cotton and Silk Effect of Preservation and Sweet Gerrylou R. Mojica Samay Bulletin/ Local December Incubation Methods on the 2007 Hatching Percentage of F1 Hybrid Silkworm Eggs Serenita Ompoy

Zita L. Sanchez PTRI Intervention on the Julius L. Leaño, Jr. Samay Bulletin/ Local December Natural Dyeing Practices of [email protected] 2007 the Higaonon Hinabol Weavers of Mintapod, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon Quality of Lint Properties of Dr. Caridad M. Cuchon Samay Bulletin/ Local December Seven Locally Grown Cotton [email protected] 2007 Varieties Jovita A. Hayin [email protected]

Julita H. Pedrugao Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum Jenice O. Pagkalinawan Samay Bulletin/ Local December as a Natural Coagulant for [email protected] 2007 Textile Dye Effluents

Technology diffusion involves the dissemination of technical information and know-how with the end-in-view that such will be used by end-users to result an increased economic activity. For its part, PTRI continuously conducts diffusion of technologies it has developed and other specialized knowledge which would have direct benefit to its main clientele which is the textile, garment and allied industries. Technology diffusion is done via entering into technology transfer agreements/technology licensing, conduct of trainings, and conduct of information, education, and communication (IEC) campaigns. As part of additional support to start-up enterprises which makes use of PTRI-developed technologies in their product lines, the Institute also offers the technology business incubation scheme, where start-up enterprises can operate some of the facilities of the Institute for a fee. This alleviates the burden of having to shell out huge capital investments while the enterprise is struggling to introduce its product to the market. The arrangement also provides easy access to experts in case quality problems crop up during production.

Technology Transfer Agreements Made

Soumak Collections, an enterprise engaged in the sale of apparel, hometextiles, and accessories, among others, continued to avail of the PTRI- developed technologies on natural dyes. This collaboration was undertaken through the technology business incubation (TBI) scheme, where a technology transfer agreement was forged with the Institute effective November of 2006. The technologies it has acquired and other details on the TBI arrangement are listed on Tables 9 and 10 below. The technology on Crude Indigo Extraction and Textile Application was not part of the original techno-transfer arrangements, but was also transferred to them as of 14 February 2007. This is done to help the company cope with the lack of supply of local indigo powder. The Institute’s experts also assisted the company in assessing the quality of indigo powder sourced from China in terms of the color yielded by the new source as a temporary solution to the scarcity of indigo powder in the country.

Table 9: Technology Transfer Beneficiary

Period of BENEFICIARY Title/Description of Technology/ies Engagement Responsible Name of Address of Contact Person Transferred Agency Staff Start End Enterprise Enterprise Soumak 101Bormaheco Yolanda P. Johnson 1. Scouring and Bleaching of Cotton Nov. 23, Nov. 22, Julius L. Leaño, Jr. Collections Condominium, President Fabrics 2006 2008 jlleañ[email protected] Metropolitan Avenue, Tel. No.: 890-7785 Makati City 890-7784 2. Natural Dyes Extraction and Crude Extract Application Technology for Cotton Materials using: • Mahogany barks, young coconut husks, sampalok barks • Sibukao wood (red) • Sibukao wood (violet) • Sibukao wood (maroon) • Yellow ginger rhizomes • Annatto seeds • Talisay leaves (yellow) • Talisay leaves (black)

BENEFICIARY Period of Title/Description of Technology/ies Engagement Responsible Name of Address of Contact Person Transferred Agency Staff Start End Enterprise Enterprise Soumak 101Bormaheco Yolanda P. Johnson 4. Natural Dye Printing Technology for Nov. 23, Nov. 22, Julius L. Leaño, Jr. Collections Condominium, President Cotton using: 2006 2008 jlleañ[email protected] Metropolitan Avenue, Tel. No.: 890-7785 • Yellow ginger powder Makati City 890-7784 • Indigo powder • Mahogany powder

5. Crude Indigo Extraction and Textile Application Technology

Table 10: Technology Business Incubator

Business Incubator Name/E-mail of Registered Name Name/Tel. No./E-mail of Technology Specialization Products and Responsible of Enterprise Contact Person Services Offered Agency Staff Soumak Ms. Yolanda P. Johnson Establishment of a Natural Dyeing Apparel, home textile, Julius L. Leaňo Collections President Facility through Technology Adoption furnitures, accessories jlleañ[email protected] 101 Bormaheco Condominium, and Business Incubation Arrangement and carpets Metropolitan Avenue, Makati City Tel. No.: 890-7785, 890-7784 Fax No.: 897-1351

Technical Training Courses Conducted

With funding support from the DOST Small and Medium Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (DOST- SETUP), the Institute was able to provide 89 training courses through seminar/workshops, technology fora, on-site demonstrations and on-the-job training to 1, 079 individuals who came from the academe, MSME’s, non- government organizations, cooperatives, industry associations, and other government agencies. A total of 39 technologies were diffused to the aforementioned recipients who came from Regions I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, NCR, CAR, and CARAGA. Details of such training courses conducted are listed on Table 11 below.

Table 11: Technical Training Courses Conducted

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme Advance Dyeing of Cellulosic Materials Labo, Camarines Norte 12 April 23-28 DOST sponsored Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 8 May 4-6 DOST sponsored

Advance Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur 16 January 16-18 DOST subsidized Panabo City, Davao del Norte 19 May 31-June 1 DOST subsidized Palanan, Isabela 19 June 25-26 DOST subsidized Camalig, Albay 5 September 10-12 DOST subsidized Kabankalan, Negros Occidental 19 September 18-20 DOST subsidized Butuan City, Agusan del Norte 35 December 11-14 DOST subsidized

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme

Advance Handloom Weaving Kabalikat sa Hanapbuhay 4 February 26-March 2 DOST subsidized Foundation, Tanauan, Batangas Kalibo, Aklan 16 July 16-20 DOST subsidized Caoayan, Ilocos Sur 4 April 16-26 DOST subsidized Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental 14 November 19-23 DOST subsidized Cotabato City 3 December 3-7 DOST subsidized Miagao, Iloilo 12 December 10-14 DOST subsidized

Anti-Mildew Treatment Tanauan, Leyte 2 November 5 DOST sponsored

Basic Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers Lezon, Aklan 19 August 22-23 DOST sponsored Tabogon, Cebu 19 October 2-3 DOST sponsored PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 October 10-11 Company sponsored Inabanga, Bohol 20 October 16-17 DOST sponsored Carrascal, Surigao del Sur 17 November 7-8 DOST sponsored

Basic Handloom Weaving Zamboanga del Sur 34 July 9-13 DOST sponsored PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 22 July 18 DOST sponsored Zamboanga City 15 November 19-23 DOST sponsored Sarif, Kabunsuan 12 November 26-30 DOST sponsored Cotabato City 6 December 3-7 DOST sponsored

Dobby Weaving Technique San Jose Miultipurpose Coop. 5 March 5-15 DOST subsidized Sarrat, Ilocos Norte

Dyeing of Synthetic Fibers PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 3 March 14-16 Company sponsored T&P Fashion, Carmona, Cavite 4 April 25-27 Company sponsored

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme

Extraction and Textile Application of Natural Lake Sebu, South Cotabato 17 March 8-10 Company sponsored Dyes Panabo City, Davao del Norte 19 May 29-20 DOST subsidized Palanan, Isabela 19 June 27-29 DOST subsidized PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 30 July 19 DOST subsidized SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City 25 August 26 DOST subsidized Inabanga, Bohol 20 October 17-18 DOST subsidized Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 32 December 6-7 DOST subsidized

Fabric Evaluation PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 4 February 20-23 Company sponsored PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 4 March 27-30 Company sponsored

General Sericulture La Trinidad, Benguet 6 October 19-23 DOST sponsored

Ikat Made Easy PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 29 July 29 DOST sponsored

Indigenous Fibers for Textiles UP, Diliman, Quezon City 8 January 25 DOST sponsored UST, España, Manila 50 February 6 DOST sponsored

Jack-Type Loom Weaving Caoayan, Ilocos Sur 12 April 10-14 DOST sponsored

Knitting Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 5 March 22-23 DOST sponsored

OJT on Physical Testing of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 July 30-October 6 DOST subsidized

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme

OJT on Sericulture Activities Filature/Silk Cocoon Reeling PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 2 April 23-26 DOST sponsored Silk Filament Throwing PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 2 May 2 DOST sponsored Degumming of Thrown Silk Yarns and PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 2 May 3 DOST sponsored Fabrics Degumming and Handspinning PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 2 May 4 DOST sponsored Technology for Defective Cocoons and Reeling Wastes Raw Silk Testing PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 2 April 27 & 30 DOST sponsored Waste Cocoon Flower Making La Trinidad, Benguet 2 May 16-18 DOST sponsored

OJT on Textile Testing Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 August 6-7 DOST subsidized Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 August 8-10 DOST subsidized

OJT on Textile Testing Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 August 13-14 DOST subsidized Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 August 15-17 DOST subsidized

OJT on Textile Testing and Processing Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 February 26-27 DOST subsidized Weaving Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 February 28-March 1 DOST subsidized Finishing Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 2 & 5 DOST subsidized Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 6-7 DOST subsidized Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 8-9 DOST subsidized

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme

OJT on Textile Testing and Processing Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 February 28-March 1 DOST subsidized Weaving Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 2 & 5 DOST subsidized Finishing Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 6-7 DOST subsidized Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 March 8-9 DOST subsidized Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 February 26-28 DOST subsidized

OJT on Textile Testing and Processing Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 March 2 & 5 DOST subsidized Weaving Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 March 6-7 DOST subsidized Finishing Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 March 8-9 DOST subsidized Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 February 26-28 DOST subsidized Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 7 February 28-March 1 DOST subsidized

OJT on Textile Testing and Processing Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 December 12-13 DOST sponsored Powerloom Weaving Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 December 14, 17 DOST sponsored Finishing Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 December 18-20 DOST sponsored Physical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 Nov. 14-29; Dec. 3-4 DOST sponsored Chemical Testing & Evaluation of Textiles PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 Dec. 5-7; 10-11 DOST sponsored

OJT on Textile Processing Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 4 July 16-17 DOST subsidized Powerloom Weaving Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 4 July 18-19 DOST subsidized Finishing Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 4 July 20 & 23 DOST subsidized

Orientation to Physical Testing of Fibers PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 39 August 21 DOST sponsored

No. of Inclusive Dates Funding Title of Training Training Venue/ Location Participants Conducted Scheme

Pinukpok Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 77 August 21 DOST sponsored

Principles and Practices in Silkworm Breeding La Trinidad, Benguet 3 October 3-9 DOST sponsored

Short Course on Fabric Testing PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 8 October 26 Company sponsored

Spinning Technology PTRI, Bicutan, Taguig City 1 February 26-27 Company sponsored

Technology Assistance and Investment Maliboy, Quezon 34 August 21 DOST sponsored Opportunity Forum (Weaving Technology)

Technology Demo of Double Sley Beater Tabuk, Ifugao 5 July 24 DOST sponsored

Technology Forum on Double Sley Lamut, Ifugao 19 July 27 DOST sponsored Mechanism for Handloom Equipment

Technology Forum on Dyeing and Weaving Inabanga, Bohol 29 August 30 DOST sponsored

Therapeutic Loom Weaving Philippine General Hospital 4 May 7-11 DOST sponsored Taft Ave., Manila

Tie-Dyeing Technology Tuguegarao, Cagayan 15 November 14-15 DOST sponsored

Waste Cocoon Utilization Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 15 December 8-9 DOST sponsored

For the year 2007, 74 MSMEs, cooperatives and associations located all over the country were given assistance through conduct of technical training courses. The technical training courses helped the client firms (a) address technical problems, (b) increase their operational efficiency, and (c) boost productivity. The assistance to Simor Abaca Products of Camalig, Albay, for instance, helped eliminate the company’s problem on color inconsistencies thereby eliminating rejects on their products for exports. It also allowed the company to generate considerable savings after they were taught how to utilize optimum quantity of dyestuffs and auxiliaries in their production lines. Likewise, TAP’s Touch Hand Made Products of Tanauan, Leyte, was able to solve its problem on mildew formation and color/shade conformity concerns on its tikog fiber- based products. The techno-forum conducted on Inabanga, Bohol, on the other hand, served as a common venue for different handicraft producers to avail of technical consultancy services which addressed their issues on uneven dyeing, shade inconsistencies, weave designs, and other production concerns. Participants of the techno-forum on handloom weaving examine the weave designs presented by the PTRI resource speaker, Ms. Perpetua Fe S. Lamery

The country’s indigenous people also benefited from the technical training being provided by the Institute. Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) - Task Force Philippines, an internationally-affiliated non-government organization working to empower forest-based communities to strengthen their capacity on sustainable management of natural resources, requested a series of training courses on natural dye extraction and textile application, to benefit the T’boli weavers in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. Prior to the Lake Sebu training, NTFP also requested the same training course for the Higaonons of Mintapod, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. With the training and other technical assistance provided by the Institute regarding the specifications on the needed dyeing paraphernalia and other provisions for a dyeing facility, NTFP was able to establish two natural dye common service facilities- one located in South Cotabato and another in Mintapod, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. These facilities serve the dyeing requirements of the T’boli and Higaonon weavers for their T’nalak and Hinabol fabrics, respectively.

The Institute’s technical capabilities were also recognized by seven academic institutions, five of which offer textile related courses. A total of 97 students availed of on-the-job training courses on textile testing and processing, and sericulture. The training provided students with hands-on experience which they could very well use on their future employment.

IEC and Other Promotional Campaigns

The IEC activities aimed to raise the level of awareness of various sectors on the (a) researches being conducted, (b) technologies developed and (c) services being offered by the Institute. These also provided a window for investors or those who would want to expand their existing product lines on the possible technology-based ventures they could put a stake on. For the year 2007, the Institute participated in six S&T exhibits and trade fairs held in Metro Manila, prepared seven types of IEC materials, accommodated seven radio interviews and 12 television appearances, and guided 51 groups of visitors comprised of a total of 1,350 people around PTRI facilities and showroom. Nineteen articles were also prepared which were either released to various print media or posted at the PTRI website. The following are some of the major engagements of the Institute for the year relative to its IEC campaigns:

Double Sley Picker for Handloom Technology on CD

An audio visual presentation of the double sley picker for handloom technology was produced on CD format to serve as ready reference for PTRI clients who are engaged in handloom weaving. A copy of such CD was given to the DOST-CAR Regional Office which handles a lot of inquiries and requests for technical assistance on handloom weaving. Another copy was sold to the Sagada Weaving Center which has plans of adopting the technology.

Natural Dyes Technology at Ms. Earth 2007

Ms. Earth 2004, Ms. Priscilla Meirelles wears silk fabric dyed with atchuete

PTRI’s technologies on natural dyes took centerstage at the coronation night of the 2007 Ms. Earth Beauty Pageant held on 11 November 2007 at the UP Theater. On feature were apparels made of piña-seda and silk fabrics dyed with atsuete (Bixa orellana), talisay (Terminalia catappa), malatayum (Indigofera tictoria), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), and kogon (Imperata cylindrica), designed by Mr. Anthony Legarda. The creations were paraded by the top eight contestants in a special segment of the show. Both emcees of the program, VJ Utt from Thailand and Ms. Earth 2004 winner Priscilla Meirelles, also wore creations by Mr. Anthony Legarda that made use of indigenous materials and dyed with natural dyes. The event was attended by no less than DOST Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro, who wore a Philippine silk and piña-seda gown dyed with talisay and atsuete. Accompanying her is PTRI Director Carlos C. Tomboc, who wore a barong dyed with malatayum, and Mesdames Nora B. Mangalindan and May S. Rico, Officer-in-Charge (OICs) of the PTRI Research and Development Division and Technical Services Division, respectively.

Kasalang Bayan

PTRI was invited by radio station DZMM to be a part of their 21st anniversary celebration by being one of the contributors to their Kasalang Bayan project held at Paco Chruch in Manila on 15 August 2007. The project gave a chance to 21 unmarried couples to have a church wedding without incurring any expenses. For its part, PTRI gave away 100 yards of Philippine tropical fabrics which were used as bridal gowns and barongs of the couples, as designed by Ms. Carmen Lazaro of Vonticar Bridals. PTRI Director Carlos C. Tomboc stood as one of the principal sponsors of the 21 couples, together with Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim and DZMM Station Manager Mr. Angelo Palmones.

Techno-Demo at the 2007 National Coconut Week Celebration

The technology on using young coconut husks as a textile dye was featured on August 24-26, 2007 on the occasion of the 6th Coconut Week Celebration sponsored by the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). A technology demonstration showing the process of extracting dyes from young coconut husks and application of such to different textile materials was one of Department of Agriculture Sec. Arthur Yap the highlights of the said occasion. An exhibit views the PTRI exhibit was mounted within the premises of the PCA in Quezon City where PTRI displayed fabrics, yarns and fibers dyed with extract from young coconut husks, as well as a Bon Gavino Gautier dress made especially for DOST Sec. Estrella F. Alabastro. The exhibit was featured at ABS- CBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda before transferring the same to SM Megamall where the technology demonstration was held on August 25.

Female blouse and male barong are made of ramie-linen material dyed with young coconut husks while skirts dyed with mahogany barks

Publications

With the demand from sericulture farmers on a guide for the proper cultivation of mulberry trees, PTRI came up with MORITECH: A Manual on Cultural Management Practices for Mulberry Trees in the Cordilleras, with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) providing funds for the initial printing of 200 copies. This is another addition to PTRI’s list of published materials, which includes (a) Kalamata: A Source Book of Weave Designs, Vol. 1, (b) Handbook on Pretreatment and Dyeing of Indigenous Plant Materials for World Class Products, (c) Gampol: Compendium of Philippine Dye-Yielding Plants and Their Application, Vol. 1, and (d) Samay Bulletin, a publication of technical and semi-technical textile-related articles; all aimed to be an easy reference for PTRI’s clientele to (a) address their technical concerns or (b) aid in improving or expanding their product lines.

Other publications and promotional materials produced by the Institute include:

The Human Face of PTRI S&T Interventions, Vol. 1 & 2, which chronicles the technology transfer activities conducted by the Institute all over the country and how the beneficiaries used the knowledge they gained to uplift their socio-economic status.

Employees Uniform Quality Assurance Program (EUQAP) brochures, which were distributed to several government and private institutions resulting in the conduct of orientations to National Tax Research Center, Duty-Free Philippines, Civil Service Commission, Bureau of Animal Industry and Social Security System. The aim of EUQAP is to assist government and private institutions get value for their money through selection of appropriate fabrics for the uniform of their employees.

CY 2006 Annual Report, technology flyers and institutional brochures

Table 12: Testing Services

Name of Service Income Generated No. of Clientele Served (Php) Chemical quality testing of fibers, 677 903,475.00 yarns and allied textile products Physical quality testing of fibers, yarns 593 925,385.00 and allied textile products TOTAL 1,270 1,828,860.00

Testing Services

The Institute through its ISO Figure 2. Income Trend of Testing 17025:2005-accredited Services from CY 2002-2007 physical and chemical testing 1000 laboratories, provided quality testing services to both 800 internal and external clients, totaling to 1,270 individuals 600 and firms. Compared to CY 2006, around 56% of the 400 customers served for CY 2007 were practically new 200 clients. Figure 2 shows the income trend derived from 0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 testing services from CY 2002 to CY 2007. Physical quality testing Chemical quality testing

Among the clientele served by both laboratories were (i) students and teachers with their research and thesis requirements; (ii) government agencies selecting the proper textile materials for their employees’ uniforms and various end-uses; (iii) MSMEs from the textile, garment and allied sectors involved in quality conformance; and (iv) in-house researchers doing improvements or developing natural textile materials and other products.

Textile Processing and Consultancy Services

Colormatching and small volume dyeing services, weaving and weave design development, spinning of natural and man-made fibers in the cotton spinning system, and consultancy services with regard to quality concerns are some of the services offered by the Institute and availed of by its clientele. A quick rundown of the services rendered would include the following:

Colormatching and small volume dyeing service to (a) T&P Fashion Design, a manufacturer of wedding gowns for international client, (b) Clartz Sewing Service, uniform maker for an exclusive school, (c) Dela Cruz House of Piña, manufacturer of piña and piña-seda fabrics for high-end market, (d) Bonniriver, garment manufacturer, and (e) Monaco Manufacturing Inc., a large scale yarn manufacturer, (f) Thea Garment, Inc., manufacturer and exporter of 100% cotton nightwear for women and children to Europe. Only the Institute is capable of conducting this small volume dyeing service.

Stain removal on five pieces of expensive garment of Royal Clean Laundry helping save the integrity of the company.

Prevention of mildew formation on indigenous fibers and semi-finished products for Ran Bros of Antipolo and TAP's Handicraft and Products of Tanauan, Leyte

Consultancy services to the (a) Philippine National Police (PNP), on setting performance specifications of their General Office Attire (GOA); (b) Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), on setting of performance specifications for firemen's uniform and the standard test methods to be used for testing the different properties; (c) College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños (CHE- UPLB), on the evaluation and possible reconditioning of their laboratory testing facilities and equipment. Four equipment from CHE-UPLB’s laboratory were made operational by the PTRI technical staff (d) Kauswagan Development Cooperative (KADECO) of Aklan on the evaluation of project proposal on the upgrading of their loomweaving facility for SETUP funding.

Weave design development resulting to 17 prototype weave designs utilizing raffia, abaca and buri in combination with cotton and polyester yarns, nine of which were adopted by the Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines (PDDCP) and converted by their designers into products that were exhibited in their 35th Year Anniversary Celebration.

Weaving of prototype fabrics for Mr. Anthony Legarda’s creations for the Ms. Earth Beauty pageant and several engagements here and abroad.

Research and thesis assistance to students from 16 private and science high schools, state universities and colleges, on various topics which include fiber pretreatment, spinning and weaving of potential textile raw materials such as bagasse fibers and chicken feathers.

Standards Development

Development of standards relative to the implementation of RA 9242 was still undertaken despite the downscaled operation of this function in alignment with the proposed rationalized structure of the Institute. On March 20, 2007, three standards were approved by the PTRI Standards Council. These are standards on performance specifications of (a) table linens, (b) curtains and draperies, and (c) indoor upholsteries. The finalized standards were eventually submitted to the Bureau of Product Standards, Department of Trade and Industry for adoption as Philippine National Standards. The Institute’s participation in the 1st Abel Congress held in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur resulted in a collaborative development of standards for the Abel Iloko, together with the provincial government of Ilocos Sur, Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office in Vigan, and various handloom weaving enterprises in the province. The Technical Working Committee, of which PTRI is a member, meets every month starting January 2007, for the purpose of formulating performance specifications for apparels, blankets and placemats made of Abel Iloko. All samples are brought to the PTRI Laboratory for testing in relation to the above-mentioned undertaking. Library Information Services

Additional 1,083 materials consisting of handbooks/manuals, bound periodicals, pamphlets, journals, newsletters, investigatory projects, ephemerals, technical/research reports, annual reports, non-print materials and references surfed from the net, were added to the existing library collection. Information significant to researchers was also uploaded to the PTRILib databases, to ensure faster access to its external clientele.

The PTRI’s library collections can be accessed online through (a) the DOST Science and Technology Information Network of the Philippines (http://scinet.dost.gov.ph), which is a consortium of libraries and information centers of the different agencies under the DOST system, and (b) the Philippine eLibrary (http://www.elib.gov.ph), a network of libraries of five government agencies, which includes Department of Science and Technology (DOST), University of the Philippines (UP), National Library of the Philippines (NLP), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

ICT Services

The Management Information Staff (MIS) of the Institute extended its contribution to the entire agency, as it sought to help achieve the various performance targets it has set for itself via the following activities:

Maintained and constantly updated the PTRI website to comply with the Stage 2 (Enhanced Web Presence) classification of the UN-ASPA Stages of E-Government. A total of 5,899 hits for 2007 were registered at the PTRI web counter.

Rendered 82 ICT services for internal clients covering database and information systems development, network problems, system errors and failure, installation of softwares and hardwares, among others.

Accommodated six students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) and St. Chamuel Institute of Technology for their on-the-job training courses.

Further upgraded the Institute’s ICT capability through the funding assistance from the Tests, Analyses and Calibration Information System (TACIS) for the DOST project. Existing ICT equipment were upgraded and seminars were conducted to familiarize staff with Open Office applications. PTRI’s CAPITAL RESOURCES

Financial Resources

The agency has engaged in several projects that were financed from funds outside from that which is sourced from PTRI’s general appropriations. Thus, significant fund infusions came from the funding windows of the Department (e.g. Grants-in-Aid {GIA}, Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program {SETUP}, and Technology Innovation for Commercialization Program {TECHNICOM}). In addition to it are the financial assistance from (international) donors such as the Food and Agriculture Office of the United Nations (FAO-UN) and the Rural and Development Administration (RDA) of South Korea.

In comparison to last year, external fund infusions for the year in review enjoyed a 13.828 percentage points increase. This took into account the proportion of the externally generated funds vis-à-vis the regular budget of the Institute for the given year, particularly, 10.352% and 24.181% for 2006 and 2007, respectively.

Table 13: External Resources Generated

DONOR Value of DONOR Title/Description of Value of Name of Assistance Contact Person Assistance Institution (in Pesos)

DOST- Dr. Maripaz L. Perez Preparation of Catalogue of 689, 350.00 SETUP [email protected] Handicraft Products of SET-UP Tel. No.: 837-7531 and PTRI-Assisted Companies DOST- Dr. Maripaz L. Perez Preparation of CD-Based Training 75,240.00 SETUP [email protected] Manuals on Handloom Weaving, Tel. No.: 837-7531 Dyeing of Indigenous Fibers and Extraction and Application of Natural Dyes Technologies Department of Dr. Agustin D. Fudolig Funding assistance for the project 1,563,881.66 Science and Program Leader, MIRDC entitled “Implementation and Technology PCIERD-Monitoring Council Maintenance of Laboratory (DOST) Tel. No.: 837-0431 local 402 Accreditation in All DOST Laboratories in Accordance with ISO/IEC 17025” Department of Dr. Mario C. Capanzana Funding assistance for the project 10,250,300.00 Science and Project Leader, FNRI entitled “Upgrading of Facilities of Technology PCIERD-Monitoring Council the DOST Research and (DOST) Tel. No.: 837-2934 Development Institutes (RDIs) in Support to Research and Development (R&D) and Scientific and Technological (S&T) Services" Department of Dr. Ester B. Ogena One PTRI Staff as Recipient of Free tuition Science and Science Education Institute Customized Residential Program fees, Technology (implementing agency) for MS Chemistry of the DOST PhP10,000 (DOST) Tel. No.: 837-1359 Accelerated S&T Human per month Resource Development Program stipend and (ASTHRD) PhP7,000 annual book allowance Food and Mr. Kazuyuki Tsurumi Financial assistance for the 48,830.00 Agriculture Resident Representative printing of "Moritech: A Manual on Organization Tel. No.: 901-0357 Cultural Management Practices (FAO) for Mulberry Tree in the Cordilleras"

DONOR Value of DONOR Title/Description of Value of Name of Assistance Contact Person Assistance Institution (in Pesos)

Department of Atty. Mario P. Bravo Scholarship assistance for one Free tuition Science and Assistant Secretary and PTRI personnel under the fees, plus Technology Chairperson, DOST Human DOST-Ateneo Master in Public monthly stipend (DOST) Resource Development Program Management Program and annual book Tel. No.: 837-2071 local 2052 allowance DOST-GIA Dr. Graciano P. Yumul Funding assistance for the 700,000.00 Undersecretary for R&D project entitled "Varietal Tel. No.: 837-2071 local 2010 Improvement of Silkworm F1 for Higher Cocoon Productivity" DOST-GIA Dr. Graciano P. Yumul Funding assistance for the 997,000.00 Undersecretary for R&D project entitled "Locality- Tel. No.: 837-2071 local 2010 Centered Screening and Verification of Dye Extraction and Textile Application of Natural Dye-yielding Plants for the Local MSME's and Handloom Weaving Sector" Rural Dr. Jae-Ung Kim Funding assistance for the 247,500.00 Development rda.go.kr project entitled "Establishment Administration Mr. Richard Juanillo of Technology Demonstration (RDA) – [email protected] Farm for Korean Natural Dye Philippine Technologies and Crafts" RDA Alumni Association (PhilRAA) Afro-Asian Dr. S. M. Ovais Training of one PTRI personnel Airfare, hotel Rural Head, CB & DP Division for on Textile Testing and Quality accommodation Development, Secretary General Control and allowance India

Japan Mr. Sadako Ogata Training of one PTRI personnel Airfare, hotel International President for the program "Young Leaders accommodation Cooperation Japan International Cooperation on Agriculture" and allowance Agency Agency (JICA) Technical Co- Dr. A.V.K. Iyengar Training of one PTRI personnel Airfare, hotel operation Director, Kothari Agricultural on Four-Months Basic Training accommodation Scheme of Management Centre Course on Information and allowance Colombo Plan Technology Human Resources

Table 14: PTRI Graduate Studies

Name Field of Study Institution Status WITH SCHOLARSHIP

Roselle L. Martonito Master in Public Ateneo de Manila Graduated Management University

Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Master in Chemistry Dela Salle University On-going

SELF-FINANCED STUDIES

Adelfa M. Basaen Ph.D. in Cavite State Graduated Farming Systems University

Arvi P. Miguel Master in Business International Academy Graduated Administration of Management and Economics

The Institute continuously upgrades the capabilities of its human capital by offering various in- house and external (foreign and local) trainings. The list of trainings availed of by PTRI staff in 2007 can be found on Tables 15 and 16.

Table 15: Foreign Training Courses/Seminars

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Fermin O. Bayeng, Jr. Textile Testing and Quality Afro-Asian Rural Coimbatore, India Control Development 05 July – 06 Sept Organization Cheryl G. Lopez Training Program for Japan International Akita, Japan Young Leaders on Cooperation Agency 12-29 September Agriculture Marnie B. Dones Basic Course on Technical Co-operation Coonoor, India Information Technology Scheme of Colombo 01 Oct – 31 Jan 2008 Plan

Table 16: Local Training Courses/Seminars

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Alternative Dispute Erlinda B. Manalo Conflict Resolution Group Malacañang, Manila Resolution Nora B. Mangalindan Foundation Inc. 09 January Hands-on Training on May S. Rico Advanced Science and PTRI Training Room Tests, Analyses and Mirasol D. Pico Technology Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Calibration Information Emerenciana A. Cornista 09 January System for DOST Bernadette V. Paras Rocelia A. Rafols Marnie B. Dones Marilou G. Agustin Sonia R. Corpuz 23rd Asia-Pacific Marnie B. Dones Department of Science EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Advanced Network and Technology Pasig City Meeting 22 – 26 January Cleaner Production Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Department of Science DOST Exec. Lounge Assessment Training and and Technology – Bicutan, Taguig City Cleaner Production National Capital Region 26January Assessment of Selected Micro Enterprises in the National Capital Region Livelihood Projects Seminar Series a) Meat Processing Gloria B. Javier Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Sonia R. Corpuz Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Corazon I. Tapulgo (ITDI) 06 February Mary Anne D. Masa Lucena E. Yap Editha L. Llano Dolores C. Aguilar Rowena P. Romero Rosario R. Enriquez Domingo B. Orido Merlita R. Odi Margery R. Sallilas Teresa T. Canonce Margarita F. Mariano c) Soap Making Jennifer P. Sombrero Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Mila L. Perez Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Erlidona G. Verzosa (ITDI) 08 February Marnie B. Dones Remedios O. Noguera Merlinda C. Flores Juanito R. Sabillo Rachel D. Bernardo Bernadette V. Paras d) Smoked and Bottled Tomas G. Burgos Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Fish Processing Henry R. Listano Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Jeremias C. Mercado (ITDI) 09 February e) Soybean Processing Chita P. Laurel Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Ester M. Cortez Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City (ITDI) 13 February f) Candle Making Mary Anne D. Masa Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Rosalie A. dela Cruz Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Valentino Woodro C. Elizares (ITDI) 15 February Remedios O. Noguera

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course g) Fruit Preserves Marilou G. Agustin Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Zenaida M. Delmo Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Delia B. Mahusay (ITDI) 20 February Bernadette V. Paras Carmencita B. Pando Maria Leeng S. Orendain Eleonor V. Dayawon Matilde D. Mojica Marietta C. Arevalo Rowena Caridad C. Jurado Marilou C. Forcadela Cecilia B. Jalocon Tomas G. Burgos h) Coconut Food Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Products Lolita B. Palacol Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Rufino S. Nacion (ITDI) 22 February Grace I. Sablan Emelita L. Maningas Luz A. Marte Luz T. de Castro Cristina H. Andrade Josefina L. Solis Ramiro L. Guab Jose H. Aricheta Pacito H. Masilungan i) Mushroom Culture and Godofredo T. Arcedas Industrial Technology ITDI Training Room Spawn Production Ma. Luisa A. Flores Development Institute Bicutan, Taguig City Josefa L. Garlitos (ITDI) 27-28 February Jeremias C. Mercado Rosenda T. Molano Numeriano N. Portugal Thelma M. Sipin Training on Full-Text Maria Leeng S. Orendain DOST-Science and National Library Uploading to the Phil-eLib Bobby E. Agang Technology Information T. M. Kalaw, Manila Portal Network of the 23 February Philippines Survey on Social Impact Susana O. Abada Department of Science STII Mini Theatre of the Rationalization Tomas G. Burgos and Technology Bicutan, Taguig City Program Assessment Grace I. Sablan 26 February Juanito S. de Fiesta Conrado F. Fechalin Dalisay A. Chua Perpetua Fe S. Lamery Vilma I. Autea Margarita F. Mariano eNGAS Technical Course Marnie B. Dones Government Commission on Audit Bobby E. Agang Accountancy and Quezon City Financial Management 27-28 February Information System (GAFMIS) Product Awareness Corazon I. Tapulgo Department of Budget SM Megamall Seminar Marnie B. Dones and Management – Mandaluyong City Procurement Service 27 March (DBM-PS) Orientation Seminar and Vilma I. Autea EDSA People Power Malacañang, Manila Training of Trainers on Commission 27 March Good Citizenship Values Formation

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Lecture on “Cooperation Corazon I. Tapulgo Department of Science DOST Exec. Lounge for Quality and Marites S. de Leon and Technology 02 May Productivity” Forum on the FY 2008 Remedios O. Noguera Department of Budget Quezon City National Budget Arvi P. Miguel and Management 09 May Merlita R. Odi Hands-on Training on Rosalie M. Delmo Planning and Information PTRI Training Room Open Office Applications Dalisay A. Chua Management Staff Bicutan, Taguig City Roberto O. Casero (PIMS-PTRI) 22-24 May Ronald S. Pechera Adelfa M. Basaen Delia B. Mahusay Lucila E. Barrion Cristina H. Andrade Lucena E. Yap Rosemarie H. Diño Gloria B. Javier Luz A. Marte Rosenda T. Molano Rita G. Delfin Marietta C. Arevalo Perpetua Fe S. Lamery Procer S. Navarra Mila L. Perez Zenaida M. Delmo Ramiro L. Guab Lecture on “Drug Abuse Susana A. Abada Department of Science DOST Exec. Lounge Prevention and Preventive Rosario R. Enriquez and Technology and Bicutan, Taguig City Medicine Delia B. Mahusay Philippine Drug 24 May Rachel D. Bernardo Enforcement Agency Cristina H. Andrade Hands-on Training on Teresa T. Canonce Planning and Information PTRI Training Room Open Office Applications Marites S. de Leon Management Staff Bicutan, Taguig City Jenice O. Pagkalinawan (PIMS-PTRI) 28-30 May Cecilia B. Jalocon Juanita R. Sabillo Corazon I. Tapulgo Johnny R. Mariano Maria Luisa A. Flores Maria Leeng S. Orendain Virginia O. Giron Henry R. Listano Thelma M. Sipin Ma. Arlene C. Hainto Eleonor V. Dayawon Heidi P. Lacanlale Product Awareness Marnie B. Dones DBM-PS and Raffles Corporate Seminar Juanita R. Sabillo Intel Micro-Electronics Center, Pasig City 30 May Forum of the RCPO-CAR Magdalena B. Menzi RCPO-CAR Veniz Hotel “Managing Oneself Baguio City Toward Best Performance 06-07 June in HRM” ISO/IEC 17025 May S. Rico Metals Industry Research FNRI Training Room Awareness Seminar Emerenciana A. Cornista and Development Center Bicutan, Taguig City Rocelia A. Rafols 14 June Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Consultative Meeting on Carmencita B. Pando Philippine Anti-Graft DOST Exec. Lounge IDAP Commission Bicutan, Taguig City 19 June Awareness on ISO/IEC Rowena Caridad C. Jurado PTRI PTRI Laboratory 17025:2005 Echo Valentino Woodro C. Conference Area Seminar Elizares Bicutan, Taguig City Marilou C. Forcadela 05 July Chita P. Laurel Ester M. Cortez Domingo B. Orido Jose H. Aricheta Corazon I. Tapulgo Myrna D. Awayan Eleonor V. Dayawon Vilma I. Autea Lolita B. Palacol Sonia R. Corpuz NAST 29th Annual Dr. Caridad M. Cuchon National Academy of Manila Hotel Scientific Meeting Rita G. Delfin Science and Technology Roxas Blvd., Manila (NAST) 11-12 July Operation and May S. Rico Omnibus Bio-Medical PTRI Laboratory Troubleshooting of Video Emerenciana A. Cornista Systems, Inc Conference Area Microscope Rocelia A. Rafols Bicutan, Taguig City Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari 30 July Marilou C. Forcadela Valentino Woodro Elizares Chita P. Laurel Rowena Caridad C. Jurado Lolita B. Palacol Vilma I. Autea Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Ester M. Cortez Product Awareness Pacito H. Masilungan DBM-PS and Heritage Hotel Seminar Rodrigo G. Asuncion Samsung Electronics Pasay City 03 August Hands-on Training on Pacito H. Masilungan DBM-PS Raffles Corporate Philippine Government Center, Pasig City Electronic Procurement 30-31 August System (PhilGEPS) Seminar-Workshop on Ronald S. Pechera DOST and DOST Exec. Lounge “Technical Writing and South East Asia Bicutan, Taguig City Presenting with Power” Speakers and Trainers 14, 17-18 September Bureau, Inc. Statistical Process Control Rocelia A. Rafols PTRI Philippine Trade Marilou C. Forcadela Training Center Roxas Blvd, Pasay City 17-18 September Seminar-workshop on Agustin A. Bordallo, Jr. PTRI PTRI Training Room Hand and Machine Dalisay A. Chua Bicutan, Taguig City Embroidery Rudy C. Fenoy 17-21 September Lucena E. Yap Rosemarie H. Diño Lucila E. Barrion Cecilia B. Jalocon Cristina H. Andrade Rowena P. Romero

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Echo Seminar on Records May S. Rico PTRI PTRI Training Room Management Emerenciana A. Cornista Bicutan, Taguig City Rocelia A. Rafols 19 September Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Marilou C. Forcadela Valentino Woodro Elizares Rowena Caridad C. Jurado Lolita B. Palacol Vilma I. Autea Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Sonia R. Corpuz Margarita F. Mariano Ester M. Cortez Domingo B. Orido Jose H. Aricheta Seminar on the Emerenciana A. Cornista Omnibus Bio-Medical PTRI Laboratory Preventive Maintenance Rocelia A. Rafols Systems, Inc Conference Area of Digital Video Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Bicutan, Taguig City Microscope Marilou C. Forcadela 20 September Lolita B. Palacol Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Ester M. Cortez Domingo B. Orido Jose H. Aricheta Orientation on Career Corazon I. Tapulgo DOST DOST Exec. Lounge Executive Service Myrna D. Awayan Career Executive Service Bicutan, Taguig City Performance Evaluation Board (CESB) 09 October System Civil Service Commission (CSC) Orientation-Workshop on Corazon I. Tapulgo DOST DOST Exec. Lounge Management System Myrna D. Awayan Career Executive Service Bicutan, Taguig City Performance Board (CESB) 16 October Civil Service Commission (CSC) Maximizing Acceptability May S. Rico Philippine Metrology UP-NISMED of Philippine Products and Standards, Testing and Diliman, Quezon City Services through Quality 17 October Metrology Standards, Testing and Quality National Seminar- Rita G. Delfin Technology Application University Hotel, Workshop on Grassroots and Promotion Institute University of the Phils. Innovation Diliman, Quezon City 17 October Intellectual Property Maria Luisa A. Flores Intellectual Property PHIVOLCS Auditorium Forum Office of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City (IPOPhil) 25 October Basic Orientation-Seminar Henry R. Listano IPOPhil IPOPhil Bldg. on Utility Model and Makati City Industrial Design/ 26 October Workshop on Specification and Claim Drafting Basic Orientation-Seminar Nora B. Mangalindan IPOPhil IPOPhil Bldg. on Invention/ Workshop Makati City on Specification and 26 October Claim Drafting

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Values Formation May S. Rico Civil Service Commission PTRI Training Room Seminar Perpetua Fe S. Lamery Bicutan, Taguig City Marilou C. Forcadela 07 November Gloria B. Javier Roberto O. Casero Henry R. Listano Jenice O. Pagkalinawan Teresita T. Valencia Teresa T. Canonce Delia B. Mahusay Luz T. de Castro Virginia O. Giron Numeriano L. Tanhueco Johnny R. Mariano Federico L. Llano Rufino S. Arante Eduardo L. Valentino Domingo B. Orido Dolores C. Aguilar Rosalie A. dela Cruz Gerlinda S. Villavicencio Stress Management Jovita A. Hayin Civil Service Commission PTRI Training Room Seminar Susana O. Abada Bicutan, Taguig City Tomas G. Burgos 09 November Rocelia A. Rafols Thelma M. Sipin Eduardo M. Marin Ronald S. Pechera Marilo G. Agustin Sonia R. Corpuz Procer S. Navarra Marietta C. Arevalo Ramiro L. Guab Emelita L. Maningas II Juanita R. Sabillo Erlidona G. Verzosa Rufino S. Nacion Jose H. Aricheta Matilde D. Mojica Rosalie M. Delmo Rowena P. Romero ISO/IEC 17025 Internal May S. Rico MIRDC MIRDC Seminar Room Audit Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Bicutan, Taguig City Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan 14-15 November One-Stop Information Bobby E. Agang Philippine Council for PCIERD Conference Shop for Mature Johnny R. Mariano Industry and Energy Room Technologies in the Research and 20 November Philippines Development (PCIERD) IPR Training Program: Rita G. Delfin DOST PHINMA Training Strengthening IP Systems Henry R. Listano Center, Tagaytay City Management in DOST Jenice O. Pagkalinawan 26-29 November R&D Agencies 2007 DOST Planners Arvi P. Miguel DOST Makiling Highlands Conference Calamba, Laguna 27-28 November Workshop on Projecting Carmencita B. Pando DOST and DOST Exec. Lounge your Best Voice South East Asia Bicutan, Taguig City Speakers and Trainers 29 November Bureau, Inc

Title of Training Participant/s Sponsor Venue/Date Course Echo-Seminar on Corazon I. Tapulgo PTRI PTRI Training Room Maximizing Acceptability Myrna D. Awayan Bicutan, Taguig City of the Philippine Products Eleonor V. Dayawon 12 December and Services through Lolita B. Palacol Metrology Standards, Vilma I. Autea Testing and Quality Luz A. Marte Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Cecilia B. Jalocon Jose H. Aricheta Domingo B. Orido Echo-Seminar on May S. Rico PTRI PTRI Training Room Statistical Process Control Emerenciana A. Cornista Bicutan, Taguig City Eleonor V. Dayawon 12 December Gloria B. Javier Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Valentino Woodro Elizares Rowena Caridad C. Jurado Sonia R. Corpuz Margarita F. Mariano Ester M. Cortez

PROGRAM ON AWARDS AND INCENTIVES FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE (PRAISE) AWARDEES

Best Employee Award (Second Level) Julius L. Leaño, Jr.

Best Employee Award (First Level) Ester M. Cortez

Model Researcher Award Julius L. Leaño, Jr.

Best Trainer Award Josefa L. Garlitos

Most Prolific Writer Award Julius L. Leaño, Jr.

Resource Generation Award Nora B. Mangalindan Adelfa M. Basaen Marites S. de Leon Julius L. Leaño, Jr.

Cost Economy Measure Award Nora B. Mangalindan Adelfa M. Basaen

Achievement Award May S. Rico Emerenciana A. Cornista Rocelia A. Rafols Corazon I. Tapulgo Myrna D. Awayan Eleonor V. Dayawon Valentino Woodro Elizares Rowena Caridad C. Jurado Ma. Yehsa G. Mallari Vilma I. Autea Marilou C. Forcadela Lolita B. Palacol Ma. Eugenia A. Ablan Sonia R. Corpuz Ester M. Cortez Margarita F. Mariano Jose H. Aricheta Domingo Orido

Career Development Achievement Adelfa M. Basaen Award Arvi P. Miguel Roselle L. Martonito

DR. CARLOS C. TOMBOC Director IV, CESO II DR. CARIDAD M. CUCHON [email protected] Director III, CESO IV [email protected]

MS. NORA B. MANGALINDAN OIC, Research & Development MS. CORAZON I. TAPULGO OIC, Finance & Administrative Division Division nbman [email protected] ENGR. MAY S. RICO [email protected] OIC, Technical Services Division [email protected]

ENGR. RITA G. DELFIN MR. ARVI P. MIGUEL Head, Technology Transfer & Promotion OIC, Planning & Information Staff Management Staff [email protected] [email protected]

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