MANILA CITY- Rainy afternoon of artistic elegance commemorating the richness of Philippine textiles and fabrics. The ceremonial opening of PAMANA AGHAM; Siyensiya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla on 28 August 2024 at Casa Manila, Intramuros. Highlighted ” Ang Pamanang Habi” on 28th-29th of August an innovative and sustainable fashion show featuring pieces from DOST-PTRI’s katHABI and PSE’s sustainable collection. The event organizers of the activities of PAMANA AGHAM; Siyensiya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla with Department of Science and Technology -Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) Department of Science and Technology – National Capital Region Science beyond Borders, Dept and Penology- NCR, Department of Tourism, Partnerships for Sustainability Education (PSE), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
Welcome remarks from Administrator of Intramuros Administration Atty Joan Padilla, Partnership Launching by Dr Sancho A Maborrang, Undersecretary for Regional Operations DOST Signing of Memorandums of Understanding from DOST NCR and PSE’s; DOST and DOT for Tourlista Application and DOST and DOT for Smart and Sustainable Communities. The Toulista app initiated a project from DOST Mimaropa Dr Nenette Abilay and DOT MImaropa.
Followed by the turnover of DOST’s Halal Modules to DOT. On the Message of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. The Halal module is composed of a comprehensive food module. And one of the priorities of Marcos Administration is halal to be the halal friendly destination. And with the collaboration with DOST the tour guide will train as science and evidence based tourism.
In the Keynote Message of Science Chief Dr Renato U Solidum Jr. on his speech about Siyensya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla he quoted the former Chairperson of National Commission for Culture and the Arts Dr Felipe De Leon that weaving is an outstanding expression of communal community. As one of the solutions in the rice terraces erosion is incorporating the geotextile as the product of PTRI the collaboration from Ifugao Governor and Ifugao State University.And Digitelazation of the Philippine handloom can detect the counterfeit.
On the Awarding of Visual Arts Sining Siyensya from its concept The DOST NCR in collaboration with the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) presents ” Sining Syensya, Weaving art and Science for Reintegration”, a painting competitin organized with goal of providing Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with a platform for artistic expression and to promote reintegration through art.
From Manila City Jail Male Dormitory First Prize Entitle ” Dreamweaver” Tnalak is a traditional hand-woven cloth indigenous to the Tboli people from the Cotabato Region. It is woven in order to celebrate and pay tribute to major life events such as birth,life,marriage or death within a community. The gears and mechanisms symbolize modernization and science that will open jobs for the people. Plants as a material used textile to promote Sustainable Fashion.
The Second Prize from Muntinlupa City Jail Male Dormitory entitled ” Evolution” This piece of artwork wants to express the theme ” Siyensya sa Bawat Habi’t Hibla” on how to produce fabric from the old way by using hand to modernized way by using machine.
The Third Place from Las Pinas City Jail Male Dormitory entitled ” Thread of Life” Th painting captures the intricate relationship between scientific knowledge and traditional practices, symbolizing how there are interwoven each thread represents a strand of knowledge passed down through generations, blending tradition with modern scientific advancements. The vibrant colors, and detailed patterns reflect the diversity and complexity of scientific fields and their influence on various aspects of life. It encourages an appreciation of how ancestral wisdom and modern innovation are not separate, but rather part of the same enduring legacy that shapes and sustains our communities.
Dr. Julius Leano Jr, Director of DOST Philippine Textile Research Institute informed everybody that DOST PTRI is the only Textile Authority in all government agencies. Showcasing the PSE Sustainable Collection and PTRI’s KatHABI PTFs Reimagined fashion show from different textile Bamboo textile.
And in closing remarks Engr Romelen Tresvalles Director, DOST NCR expressed `the gratitude for the success `of collaboration and the body shop served as sponsor. Fashion Designer interviewed was Rommel Rico.
