THE PHILIPPINE TRAVELING TEXTILES EXHIBITION
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Wondrous Weaves: The Philippine Traveling Textiles Exhibition is a celebration of Philippine heritage weaves, showcasing not only their beauty and cultural significance but also their role as icons for a modern, globally competitive Philippine textile industry. The opening ceremony held in the DFA Manila Headquarters on 12 October 2026 serves as a pilot for parallel exhibitions to be held in the DFA's embassies and consulates all over the world. This pilot exhibition was made possible by the Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI)
THE PROGRAM
THE PROGRAM
2:00 PM
Registration
2:30 PM
National Anthem
2:35 PM
Welcome Remarks
Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro,
Secretary for Foreign Affairs
2:40 PM
Ribbon Untying and Photo Opportunity
2:45 PM
“Turning the Narrative on Philippine Textiles through Innovation, Branding, and Policy”
by Ms. Zailla F. Payag
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute
2:50 PM
“Living out Living Traditions: The Contemporary Significance of Textile Industries to Indigenous Communities”
by Mr. John Rey Viernes
Acting Chief of the Office on Education, Culture, and Health
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
2:55 PM
“The Value-Addition of Philippine Creativity”
by Ms. Anna Marie Alzona
Division Chief of Lifestyle Division
Department of Trade and Industry - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
3:00 PM
“How Textiles Connect Us to the World and Highlight our Uniqueness”
by Ms. Corazon S. Alvina
Curatorial Consultant of the International Cultural Affairs Office
National Commission on Culture and the Arts
3:05 PM
Closing Remarks
Raquel R. Solano
Assistant Secretary, Office of Economic and Cultural Diplomacy
3:10 PM
Refreshments and Viewing of Wondrous Weaves Exhibit & Textile Fair
THE THEMES
THE THEMES
THE FABRICS
THE FABRICS
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