More than 700 bamboos were planted by the members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to prevent flood and soil erosion in the riverbanks of Pandan, Catanduanes on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Personnel of the PCG Station Catanduanes have participated in a bamboo planting activity, initiated by the...
Women’s organizations in Central Luzon are expected to benefit from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) bamboo shoot production and product development project. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-III is forging partnership with three women’s...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Textile Research and Development Institute (DOST-PTRI) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Carolina Bamboo Garden in Antipolo City to pursue research and development (R&D) on the use of bamboo as “potential” textile raw...
More local entrepreneurs are producing the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute’s (DOST-FPRDI) bamboo-framed face shields. The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) develops in 2020...
The development of a tissue culture technique for the mass production of selected bamboo species is underway. (PIXABY) This was disclosed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña during his weekly report on Friday, June 25. “The DOST-Philippine...
Good news to all entrepreneurs venturing on furniture, woodcraft, housing and bamboo musical instruments production! (DOST-FPRDI Facebook Page) The Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has announced the launch of its Technovation Hub...
Taking a cue from Europe’s thermal modification (TM) technology, the Philippines has developed its alternative method of preserving bamboo using oil heat treatment. (PIXABY) The development of a “hot oil bath” technology for bamboo was initiated by the Department of Science and...
The government has allocated at least P22 billion for the development of bamboo industry in the country from 2021 to 2022 as the high value added forest product has good export potential, wide industry applications, and jobs creation. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said at the North...
An expo showcasing various products made of bamboo will be staged in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon province this year. In a statement, Mindanao Development Authority (MindDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the Mindanao Bamboo Expo 2021 "will be one of the major activities to be undertaken following...
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) will initiate the organization of the Mindanao Bamboo Industry Development Council next year to push the Green Mindanao Project, which promotes environment-friendly agricultural production. In a statement, MinDA Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said that the...
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PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan- The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that the bamboo has potential for economy and agriculture industry. Department of Agriculture (DA) Usec. Evelyn Laviña said in a virtual presser on Thursday that aside from its benefit to the environment, it could also generate...
