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Strict compliance with Tropical Fabrics Law urged

By Ghio Ong | January 23, 2011 - 12:00am

Agham Partylist Rep. Angelo Palmones has called for stricter compliance with Republic Act 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law to help the local textile industry.

Agriculture

Natural dyes inhibit bacterial growth

By Ghio Ong | July 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Researchers from the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) have discovered the anti-microbial properties of natural dyes.

Science and Environment

DOST agency to test quality of geotextiles

By Ghio Ong | April 9, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has signed an agreement with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the testing of geotextiles used...

Science and Environment

SC upholds dismissal of clothing firm manager

August 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Cebu News

GMA showcases $3,000 eco-friendly dress

By Ghio Ong | July 8, 2008 - 12:00am

President Arroyo yesterday showcased eco-friendly coat and dress made from indigenous materials that would be marketed in Europe and the United States.

Headlines

‘Tropical’ uniforms for gov’t workers

By Ghio Ong | February 7, 2007 - 12:00am

A law that calls for the use of tropical fabrics in the uniforms of public sector workers will finally be implemented, a sartorial move that the government said would save millions of dollars in textile imports...

Headlines

RP tropical fabrics to save government millions of dollars in imports

By Ghio Ong | August 7, 2006 - 12:00am

Substituting imported yarns and fabrics with Philippine developed tropical fabrics would not only generate millions of jobs for Filipinos but can also save some millions of dollars in textile imports, the...

Headlines

Japanese rescued from kidnappers

By Mike Frialde | May 21, 2000 - 12:00am

A Japanese businessman was rescued by agents of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force from two suspected kidnappers in Manila last Friday morning. Reports identified the rescued kidnap victim as Takayuke...

Headlines