By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
MANILA — With a call to action: “Pagyamanin ang Agham at Siensya sa Makabagong Teknolohiya”, the DOST-NCR on Wednesday afternoon opened the two-day (Aug. 28-29) 2024 Pamana Agham: Siyensiya sa Bawat Habi at Hibla here at the historic Patio, Casa Manila, Plaza San Luis Complex, Intramuros.
The event was geared at recognizing traditional textile practices by promoting culture and integrating scientific advancements.
On Sining Siyensiya, the People’s Choice Award with certificate of recognition and P5,000 cash was awarded to the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory.
P7,000 cash and certificate of recognition was awarded to the third placer the Las Pinas City Jail Management.
P10,000 cash and certificate of recognition was awarded to the second placer the Muntinlupa City Jail Male Dormitory
P15,000 cash and certificate of recognition was awarded to the 1st placer the Manila City Jail Male Dormitory.
The winners were represented by officials of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).
The artworks are for auction at the exhibit area of Casa Blanca, Intramuros, Manila.
The silent auction is open until 5 pm of Aug. 29, 2024.
Dr. Julius L. Leano, Jr., DOST-PNRI director, expressed happiness and said they are very lucky to partner with DOST-NCR.
The PNRI is the only government agency mandated on textiles under the DOST.
It highlighted that Filipinos not only wear good clothes made of good textiles which are now being imitated by others.
We feel them because we know them.
Filipinos are expensive because we are not cheap.
Dr. Leano stressed that science, innovation and technology are the drivers of what’s to come.
He urged everyone to patronize Filipino textile products such as even a doormat as doing so will go a long way.
Present were DOST Sec. Renato Solidum, Jr., Usec. Juancho Maborrang, Department of Tourism (DOT) Sec. Cristina Garcia Frasco.
The artworks and paintings were done by persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
The BJMP provided the PDLs the chance to engage in livelihood activities such as the arts and paintings in preparation for their return to the mainstream society.
A fashion show was held later at Casa Blanca with the theme: “Ang Pamanang Habi (Science Beyond Borders)”.
The DOST-NCR earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DOT to provide solutions and open opportunities to textile industry and tourism through science, technology, and innovation.
