Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
    EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), started as a joint project 
of the government and the private sectors to promote the development of the 
textile industry in the country. 
a) June 18, 1964 - The Congress passed R.A. 4086 "An act to
promote the textile industry of the Philippines by exempting,
under certain conditions, importation of needed materials, 
chemicals, dyestuffs and spare parts and the subsequent 
manufacture and sale of products derived therefrom, from 
duties and taxes, by creating a special fund for vital research 
and for other purposes". The law created a special textile 
research fund, which was derived from one percent of the gross 
sales of textile manufactures that registered for tax exemptions 
from 1964-1970.
b) July 19, 1966 - The National Science and Development Board
(NSDB) approved the formulation of a textile research program 
with functions, powers and duties in accordance with the
objectives of R.A. 4086.
c) January 3, 1967 - The NSDB formally established the PTRI as
the agency to undertake the textile research program
d) 197 4 - The PTRI became one of NSDB's eight regular agencies 
by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1 "Implementing the
integrated reorganization plan of the executive branch of the
Philippine government". Policies were formulated by an
advisory committee composed of Textile Manufacturers of the
Philippines (TMAP), Department of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (DANR) and NSDB
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e) June 26, 1981 - The PTRI was transferred from NSDB to the
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) by virtue of Executive
Order No. 700.
f)
January 30, 1987 - By virtue of Executive Order No. 128 the
National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA), then
NSDB was reorganized and provided among others, the return
of PTRI from MTI to the NSTA now the Department of Science
and Technology.
This House Bill seeks to provide Modernization Funding to the Philippine 
Textile Research Institute (PTRI), to deliver our products and services in a 
manner that satisfies our customers. Thus, Customer service entails 
professionalism, technical competence, reliability and integrity in order to 
provide excellent service at all times 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE 
PHILIPPINE TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PTRI), 
INCREASING AND REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, TO 
PROMOTE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE 
AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE PHILIPPINE TEXTILE, GARMENT 
AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It shall hereby be a declared 
policy of the State to mandate the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) 
as the premier textile research and development arm of the Department of 
Science and Technology (DOST), under Executive Order No. 128 dated January 
30, 1987 to perform the following functions: 
a) Conduct applied research and development for the textile
industry sector;
b) Undertake the transfer of completed researches to end-users or
via linkage units of other government agencies; and
c) Undertake technical services and provide training programs
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The state shall continually improve the effectiveness of our Quality 
Management System towards equitable development for improved quality of life 
for all. 
The state shall formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration 
and management of all manpower, skills and competencies to ensure 
compliance. 
SECTION 
2. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five 
Hundred Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and 
administration of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) shall be 
chargeable against funds for the purpose and other sources recommended by 
the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Thereafter, appropriations 
for the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) shall be included in the 
budget proposals under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the existing 
organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Philippine Textile Research 
Institute (PTRI) in accordance with the provisions of this Act and relevant 
compensation and position classification laws, rules and regulations. 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
3. 
PHILIPPINE TEXTILE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PTRI) 
MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created the (PTRI) Modernization 
Fund to be used exclusively for the (PTRI) Modernization Program. 
The (PTRI) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the 
DOST in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and 
auditing rules and regulations. 


SECTION 
4. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of DOST shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the (PTRI) 
Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the Office of the President 
and to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Science and Technology of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
5. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) 
shall continue to develop, modernize and constantly update its operational 
capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
6. 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. – The Philippine Textile 
Research Institute (PTRI) shall continue to exercise and uphold the following 
powers and functions; but not limited to: 
To support the Philippine textile, garment and allied micro-small and medium 
enterprises 
(MSMEs) 
achieve 
global 
competitiveness 
with 
unwavering 
commitment to work excellence and integrity, through: 
 
 
a) Judicious utilization of textile-based resources; 
b) Development and transfer of innovative 
technologies; 
c) Enhancement of human resource capabilities; and 
d) Promotion of quality assurance and quality control 
 


SECTION 
7. 
INCREASE 
OF 
PERSONNEL. – 
The 
PTRI 
shall 
maintain the sufficient staffing pattern. Hence, it is authorized to increase its 
manpower to meet such required and may continue to increase personnel per 
percentage rate increase of committed mandates annually or as the need arises. 
SECTION 
8. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
9. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
10. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
11. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 
12. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,