HR01801: A RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THROUGH THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND PERFORMING ARTS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE STATE OF THE PH
This resolution urges the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry into the state of the Philippine fashion and textile industries and related sectors, aiming to address pressing issues and maximize Filipino talent in these fields. It acknowledges recent international successes of Filipino brands like Golden ABC, Inc., Aranáz, and harlan + holden, demonstrating the global potential of Filipino design even amidst a pandemic. Despite these achievements, the resolution points to a concerning decline in the domestic industry's output and employment, with export products also significantly dropping over the years.
The significance of this inquiry lies in addressing the paradox of growing global popularity of Filipino fashion brands alongside a declining domestic industry. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has identified factors such as lack of raw material supply, outdated equipment, and high labor costs as reasons for this decline. The resolution seeks to develop a roadmap for the creative textile industry, focusing on innovation, market-oriented research and development, and bridging supply and value chain gaps, all through intensified collaboration among government, industry, and academe stakeholders. This initiative aims to revitalize and enhance the competitiveness of Philippine fashion and textile industries, harnessing Filipino talent for economic growth.