Philippines' DOST-PTRI-Taguig deal to turn water hyacinth into fibre
06 Feb 24 1 min read
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- Taguig city in the Philippines has signed a deal with a government institute to offer textile livelihood opportunities for the city's disadvantaged and displaced workers.
- The institute will introduce technology to turn water hyacinths into fibre, teach handloom weaving, provide equipment and offer technical help, training and business development support.
DOST-PTRI will introduce technology to turn water hyacinths into fibre, teach handloom weaving using PTRI-designed machines, provide equipment and offer technical assistance, training and business development support.
The city administration will provide space for the machines, training venues and identify beneficiaries, domestic media outlets reported.
The agreement was signed at the Mercado de Lago Pavillion in Barangay Lower Bicutan.
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City mayor Laarni Cayetano emphasised that the partnership is aligned with Taguig’s agenda to be a transformative, lively and caring city.
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