The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) and the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 16 at the MMSU FEM Hall Conference Room, sealing their official partnership toward advancing the Philippine textile industry through the DOST-PTRI Textile Academy Program.

The MOU aims to further the collaboration between DOST-PTRI and MMSU in textile and related research, development, innovation, instruction, and extension by providing relevant training through internship programs, workshops, research undertakings, educational programs, courses, and continuing professional education for MMSU stakeholders.

MMSU President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr. and DOST-PTRI Director IV Julius L. Leano, Jr. led the signing, along with Dr. Nathaniel Alibuyog, Vice President for Research, Development, and Innovation; Ms. Evangeline Flor Manalang, DOST-PTRI Chief Science Research Specialist; Dr. Teresita Tabaog, DOST-Region I Regional Director; Engr. Brian Rasco, DOST Provincial Director; Engr. Alexander Argame, Jr., DOST-PTRI Senior Science Research Specialist; and Mr. Cris Angelo Pagtalunan, DOST-PTRI Science Research Specialist.

Joining the ceremonial signing were Prof. Aldous Asuncion, Dean of MMSU College of Industrial Technology (CIT), and faculty members from the MMSU College of Teacher Education (CTE) representing their dean, Dr. Ronald Candy Lasaten.

Through this partnership, MMSU colleges offering degree programs related to textiles, particularly CIT and CTE, will be further equipped with practical, supervisory, and managerial competencies relevant to their field of specialization, expanding their livelihood and career opportunities.

This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of MMSU and DOST-PTRI to promote technical innovation and knowledge exchange, encouraging practical solutions in addressing challenges in the community. (𝘗𝘑𝘗)