National Bamboo Industry Cluster 2021 Accomplishment Report

2021 NATIONAL

BAMBOO

INDUSTRY
CLUSTER

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

NATIONAL BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER

2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

Consultant
Usec. Blesila A. Lantayona



Editorial Adviser
RD Leonila T. Baluyut



Supervising Editor
DC Raquel R. Malig



Graphics and Layout Editor

Elmina A. Cruz



Researchers
Rya Bianca G. Artates

Leonel T. Cortez



Contributors
PBIDC Member Agencies
DTI Regional and Provincial Offices

THE NATIONAL BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER

The Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 identifies the development and promotion of industry clusters as a key approach for achieving the
vision of a globally competitive and innovative industry and services sector that contributes significantly to inclusive growth and jobs creation.
One of Department of Trade and Industry’s priority industry clusters is Bamboo. All the sixteen regions of the country, in which bamboo is present,
are enrolled in the Bamboo Industry Cluster.
Activities to develop and promote the national bamboo industry cluster have been conducted under the following strategies: (1) Advocacy, (2) Data
& Information Management, (3) Establishment of Community-based Enterprises, (4) Resource Development, (5) Capacity Building, (6) Shared
Services Facilities, (7) Product Development, and (8) Marketing & Promotion.
The initiatives implemented through these strategies have caused favorable influence to the bamboo industry, as reflected in the bottomlines for
2021.
In line with the mandate of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC), the member agencies and organizations of the Council
continue to implement projects that are geared to promoting and fostering development to the industry.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), together with the local government units, private sector, and People’s
Organizations (POs), campaign to combat climate change through reforestation using bamboo. Since 2011, the National Greening Program have
accomplished planting over 27 million bamboo seedlings to about 127,000 hectares of land.
The Department of Agriculture also supports the advancement of the bamboo industry as it promotes production, processing, marketing and
distribution of its high-value crops.
Research & development has been the focus of the Department of Science and Technology for bamboo. Among DOST's recent initiatives for
bamboo are the DOST-PTRI bamboo fiber extraction technology and DOST-FPRDI Bamboo Musical Instruments Innovation R&D Program, and
bamboo pyro ligneous liquor that are expected to provide huge potential and market opportunity for bamboo producers.
The Labor department continues to provide bamboo-related livelihood programs that contributes to improve employment to the agriculture and
forestry sectors, while the Department of Education fulfill its mandate to procure school furniture made of bamboo under the Basic Educational
Facilities Fund (CY 2021) School Furniture Program.

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

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The bamboo teaches us a lesson on resilience and adaptability as we transition to a better normal.
Despite strong winds, it bends but never breaks. Its power to spring back after going through
distress reflects the industry that we, in the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council
(PBIDC), support and nurture.

Like bamboo, PBIDC has remained resilient and consistent in supporting the development of the
country’s bamboo industry. Throughout the challenges brought about by the pandemic, we have
delicately swayed with the changes and continued to pursue the goals we have set for 2021. With
the aid of our partner agencies in implementing policies and programs to uplift the Philippine
bamboo industry, we are pleased to share the wins of our concerted efforts in this
accomplishment report.

Recognizing the impacts of the pandemic, the Council has focused on generating investment and
providing job opportunities for Filipinos. We have supplemented efforts to assist the micro, small,
and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in navigating through the changing business environment
through training, seminars, and capacity-building projects and programs. It is reassuring to know
that all the efforts that we exerted over the past year have yielded favorable results as shared in
this report.

The accomplishments of the Council in the past year were made possible by the unceasing
cooperation of our member agencies. Allow me to thank all the men and women of PBIDC who
continue to embody the ideals of the Council as they embrace the challenge of public service and
remain committed to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth for the country. Guided by
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s principle of Tapang at Malasakit, let us bounce back stronger and
encourage one another as we work towards a brighter, safer, and more prosperous tomorrow.

Mabuhay po kayo!

SECRETARY RAMON M. LOPEZ

Department of Trade and Industry
Chair, PBIDC

On behalf of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council chaired by Secretary Ramon M. DIR. LEONILA T. BALUYUT
Lopez, I am more than honored to present the 2021 Annual Report for the Bamboo Industry Cluster.
We are proud to share what made the bamboo industry in the country significant for the country in Regional Director,
these times. At the onset, allow me to congratulate a job well done to all of our bamboo partners! Department of Trade and Industry- 3
These are the bamboo planters, propagators, processors, sellers, our local government officials and
agency officials. You are the ones who have made 2021 a productive and meaningful year for the National Industry Cluster
advocacy, development and sustenance of the bamboo industry cluster. Coordinator for Bamboo
The year 2021 brought greener results in the bamboo sector. Our assistance to the bamboo industry
helped it contribute to the economic recovery of the country as we move forward in the post-
pandemic era. For one, all 16 regions were enrolled in the industry cluster program. The bottomlines
for bamboo are indeed positive. The industry was able to assist 8,129 micro, small and medium
enterprises across the country, most of them in the countryside. Our interventions also help these
MSMEs generate over Php 112 Million in sales. Aside from this, the bamboo industry activities in
2021 created 8,129 jobs , the highest number in the past four years. Despite limitations due to the
pandemic, we have also conducted 342 training sessions for 6,214 beneficiaries, thereby enabling our
bamboo stakeholders become more upgraded with useful skills to earn. Aside from the additional Php
96 Million in investments in the bamboo industry, we have also facilitated about Php 10 Million in
loans for our MSMEs.
These figures from the Bamboo Industry Cluster are not just simply figures. These are the product of
the perseverance and resilience of our bamboo farmers, processors, our nursery managers, our
academe partners, agencies and supporters from the local government units, all uniting to help the
bamboo sector become more productive as we move to the new normal.
Through our advocacy initiatives, especially during the World Bamboo Day celebrations in
September, we have enhanced awareness on the contribution of bamboo on environmental
protection, business development and climate change mitigation. Through capacity building sessions,
we helped farmers and processors gain more value added for bamboo products. Through coordinated
activities, we have enabled resources to be used by our bamboo processors. Through market matching
activities and trade fairs, we have brought our quality bamboo products into the mainstream market.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for their invaluable support to the bamboo industry cluster in
2021. Your actions, big or small, help in continuing to bring the industry to become a significant part of
the economy as we move towards recovery.

USEC. BLESILA A. LANTAYONA There is no question that 2021 has been an extraordinary and eventful year.
The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council was created by the virtue of #E.O. 879 s.
Department of Trade and Industry 2010 to provide directions for the bamboo industry. With the help and continuous support of our
Regional Operations Group partners both from the government and industry, we were able to highlight and spread awareness
on the significant contribution of bamboo to the economy and to the environment. The micro
Chair, PBIDC Executive Committee efforts of promoting and conducting activities along with the set of strategies had macro effects on
sustainability of the bamboo industry.
Today, I am happy to share with you the 2021 National Bamboo Industry Cluster Accomplishment
Report. It is with great pleasure to briefly walk you through the major milestones of the year and
give you a taste of the notable and impactful accomplishments that you will encounter throughout
the report.
I am truly grateful and would like to commend the exceptional work that PBIDC has done. I look
forward to your relentless efforts in promoting the bamboo industry as a pillar of economic
development.
Together, we can achieve all our aims for this progressive industry!

The year 2021 has been a very challenging year. Nevertheless, despite the setbacks, the bamboo ASEC. ASTERIA C. CABERTE
industry continued to progress.
Bamboo grows abundantly in tropical regions like the Philippines and is considered as the “grass of Department of Trade and Industry
hope”. It does not only help control erosion and mitigate climate ch​ange but it also has other Regional Operations Group-
countless uses including construction, furniture, handicraft, and food. And through the various
shared programs we have for the industry, we sought ways to creatively maximize the benefits of Industry Clusters Enhancement
bamboo. Program Monitoring Unit
Aligned in this progression is the localization of the bamboo industry roadmap in the regions, which
focuses on the expansion of inclusive growth throughout the stakeholders of the industry’s value
chain. And this annual report showcases the initiatives and the developments brought about by the
collective efforts for the industry.
With the vision and support of the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC),
bamboo stakeholders, and advocates, we look forward to a more sustainable growth for the bamboo
industry.
Thank you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 The National Bamboo Industry Cluster
02 Foreword
03 Introduction
04 Messages
05 Table of Contents
06 Highlights of Accomplishments

Bamboo Industry Cluster (IC) Strategic Initiatives
Commitments to the Roadmap Review
Bottomlines
National Greening Program
OneDA Reform Agenda
Livelihood Programs
Research and Development

22 Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council
25 2021 World Bamboo Day Celebration
29 Annexes

5 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

0A D1V O C A C YEnhance awareness on the contribution of bamboo on Cabagan Launching of Bamboo Development
environmental protection, business development and Program and Planting Activity | 12 Mar 2021
climate change mitigation
University of Antique towards becoming a
15 LOCALIZATION OF Institutionalizing Bamboo Development Bamboo University | 22 April 2022
Regions BAMBOO ROADMAP Project of Buguey | January 2021
Bamboo Orientation for the officers of Tapat
88 CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS WITH Cagayan Valley Bamboo Industry Development Kalikasan in Tayabas City | 9 July 2021
32 BAMBOO PLAYERS,​BAMBOO Council TWG Meeting | 19 March 2021

STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING,​ Bamboo Business Opportunity Forum in
MEETING WITH ACADEME, NGOS Caraga Region | 19 October 2021
AND PARTNER AGENCIES​

WORLD BAMBOO DAY
CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES​

37 BAMBOO ADVOCACY
CAMPAIGNS

5 PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL
BAMBOO SUMMIT​S

Localization of the Philippine Bamboo Industry 7
Roadmap Workshop (R3) via Zoom | 5 July 2021
Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Profiling of 8 bamboo floating cottages in 02DATA & INFORMATION
Carmen, Agusan del Norte | May 2021 MANAGEMENT
Bamboo Nursery and Plantation Monitoring in
Curuan, Vitali, Bonguia, and Dulian, Zamboanga Conduct inventory on the bamboo processors to include
September 2020 information on machines they use, markets, employment,
Visit at the TAU Bambusetum Park sales, investment
12 November 2021
15 WITH BAMBOO
Regions ENTERPRISE DATABASE​

15 WITH PROFILING OF BAMBOO
Regions PROCESSORS​

16 WITH MSMES MONITORING ON SALES​

Regions

ED Rene Madarang site visit to Region 10 Bamboo
Processing Centers | 19, 22-24 November 2021

8 Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report N

03ESTABLISHMENT OF Establishment of Bamboo Processing Centert at HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMMUNITY-BASED PRMSU, Botolan Campus | August 2021
ENTERPRISES

Enhance awareness on the contribution of
bamboo on environmental protection, business
development and climate change mitigation

15 LOCAL BAMBOO Establishment of Bamboo Tourism in Zambales
CRAFTERS ASSISTED IN September 2021
PRODUCING BAMBOO
SPEAKERS IN CAR Monitoring and Assessment to Tagbaliao Matutom
Kamansi Tribal Resurces and Development Association
8 MSMES ENGAGED IN
FLOATING COTTAGES (TagMaKa) in Region 11 | 9 February 2021
RENTAL ​IN REGION 13

1 BAMBOO PROCESSING
CENTER & BAMBOO
TOURISM​IN REGION 3

7 WITH COMMUNITY-
BASED ENTERPRISES /
Regions COOPERATIVES​

Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National 9

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Cagayan Valley Bamboo Industry Development 04RESOURCE
Program- Initial Roll-out 20-30 October 2021 DEVELOPMENT

Establish bamboo plantations taking into consideration
the needed species, location, availability of area and
sources of planting materials​

7 ESTABLISHMENT/
MAINTENANCE AND
STRENGTHENING OF
EXISTING NURSERIES

22 BAMBOO PLANTING
ACTIVITIES

Establishment of Bamboo Plantation in Brgy. 6 SITE VISITS TO
Pinagrealan, Candelaria, Zambales | 2 July 2021 BAMBOOSETUM AND
ECO-PARKS​

Visit to newly established Bambusetum of PENRO
Eastern Samar, located at Brgy. San Rafael, Taft,

Estern Samar | 15 February 2021

Php 40,000.00 worth of bamboo propagules, in the Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National
10 Bamboo Propagation and Sustainable Plantation

Management in Pampanga | December 2021

05CAPACITY BUILDING Skills Training on Bamboo Weaving in HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Link accredited training service providers to Camarines Sur | April 2021
mining companies and conduct training on
Nursery Establishment, Bamboo Propagation, Training on Costing and Pricing in Negosyo
Bamboo Clumps Management and Harvesting, Center, Tigbauan, Iloilo | 20-21 October 2021
Bamboo Treatment & Preservation, and Bamboo
Skills Training​

1 1 5 SKILLS TRAININGS

57 SEMINARS AND Skills Training on Integrated Bamboo
WEBINARS​ Handicrafts and Furniture-Making at Brgy.
Ditumabo, San Luis, Aurora | 12-13 July 2021

7 BENCHMARKING
MISSIONS

8 ORGANIZATIONAL & Benchmarking Activity at Bamboo Processing
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Facilities in DTI-Dinagat Isalnds
S E M I N A R ​S 15-17 November 2021

Benchmarking at E-Bamboo Processing Bamboo Industry Development cum 11
Facilities in Region 10 - OJ's Arts and Organizational Strengthening and Business
Viability Planning Workshop in Brgy. Sta.
Crafts, San Fernando, Bukidnon
15 November 2021 Margarita, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
20-22 July 2022
Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS SSF Launching for Bamboo Processing in 06SHARED SERVICE
Payac, Bangui, Ilocos Norte FACILITIES
21 September 2021
Strengthen operations of shared service facilities
on bamboo processing in mined out areas

Launching of Facility Support for Bamboo 3 0 ​SSF PROJECT VISITS
Homestyle/ Furniture Production in Region 6 AND MONITORING​

22 October 2021

SSF for Enhancement of Engineered Bamboo 1 0 ​TRAININGS ON PROPER
Production Center, Bula, Camarines Sur MACHINE/EQUIPMENT
1 July 2021 OPERATION​(ENGINEERED
BAMBOO)
SSF Launching for Bamboo Slats Processing
in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City 1 5 ​ LAUNCHING OF SSF FOR BAMBOO
27 August 2021 WORKSHOP LABORATORIES

7 SSF FOR UPGRADING OF
BAMBOO PROCESSING​

5 ​ TURNOVER/TRANSFER OF
DTI-SSF ON BAMBOO TO
COOPERATORS

12 Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project Skills training on Bamboo Machine Operation
2021 Accomplishment Report National at the Bamboocraft Building, CITE-DTI NCRO
Compound, Marikina City | 29 October 2021

07PRODUCT NCRO CITE Assessment, Design New product design on bamboo flask HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DEVELOPMENT Augmentation, Product Development, and (Bamboo tumbler courtesy of Roby's
Trade Project (ADAPT) for bamboo MSMEs
Develop new designs of products and Pick from CAR)
applications using bamboo in combination Lubao Bamboo Hub and Eco
with other materials Park's Necklaces & Pendants

44 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT from Pampanga
CONSULTANCY/​ WORKSHOPS

39 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
UNDER ONE TOWN, ONE
PRODUCT

53 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
FOR BAMBOO –BASED PRODUCTS​

Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National Design Upgrade Program DTI-10 through OTOP and in 13
partnership with the Design Center of the Philippines

15-22 July 2021

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS Product Promotion (Audio-Visual and Product Gawang Otso Products of Eastern 08MARKET
Photos) cum Coaching on Social Media Selling for Visayas Fair in Tacloban City DEVELOPMENT &
Bamboo MSMEs in Sudipen, Bacnotan, Naguilian, 19-22 August 2021 PROMOTION

and San Juan, La Union | 16-17 November 2021 Promote bamboo products through trade fairs
Central Luzon Bamboo Hub and OTOP and missions. Establish linkage between
Showcase at the DTI Region 3 Office in bamboo farmers and processors to meet market
City of San Fernando, Pampanga requirements. Facilitate market linkages
between bamboo manufacturers and buyers

5 6 ​REGIONAL/PROVINCIAL
TRADE FAIRS​

101 BAMBOO EXHIBITORS
FROM FAIRS

39 PRODUCT PROMOTION
AND SELLING ACTIVITIES​

Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair at SM 1 5 1 ​ MARKET MATCHING
City Cabanatuan | 13-17 October 2022 FACILITATION

14 Source: DTI-ROG Bamboo Industry Development Project 2021 Accomplishment Report National

COMMITMENTS TO ROADMAP REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

LOCAL BAMBOO PROFILING OF BAMBOO
INDUSTRY COUNCILS ENTERPRISES

9 LOCALIZATON OF ROADMAP 1,315
STRATEGIES
NEWLY TOTAL PROFILES
ESTABLISHED
56
ACTIVE 10
COUNCILS/
TWGs REACTIVATED

37

EXISTING

5
COUNCILS FOR
CREATION

1
COUNCIL FOR
REACTIVATION 15

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS BOTTOMLINES

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT %
TARGET FOR 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENT
JOBS GENERATED
INVESTMENTS 6,012 8,146 FOR 2021

DOMESTIC SALES 135%
MSMEs CREATED
MSMEs ASSISTED 76,528,280 96,970,413 127%
FARMERS ASSISTED
LOANS FACILITATED 85,625,550 113,824,403 133%
TRAININGS CONDUCTED 309 922 298%
NO. OF BENEFICIARIES TRAINED
2,212 3,472 157%
2,708 3,905 188%

6,850,000 10,160,000 148%

212 344 162%

3,652 6,246 171%

Source: Bamboo Industry Cluster 2021 December Performance Monitoring Report

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10,000 HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Five-Year
7,500 Comparative

Report on
5,000 Bamboo

Industry
Cluster Data

2,500

0 2018 2019 2020 2021
2017

Investment (PM)Generated Sales Generated (PM)

Loans Facilitated (PM)


2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 TOTAL 250
5,476 6,425 6,917 5,360 8,146 32,324
No. of Jobs Generated 200
131.27 86.37 86.22 233.17 96.970 634.00
Amount of Investments
Generated (PM) 148.85 106.45 113.61 65.96 113.824 548.694 150
1,856 2,006 1,185 1,303
Amount of Sales Generated 2,161 3,048 1,637 1,542 3,472 9,822 100
(PM) 4.24 5.22 5.92 6.37 3,905 12,293

No. of MSMEs Assisted 10.16 31.91

No. of Farmers Assisted 194 216 143 172 344 1,069 50

Amount of Loans Facilitated 4,667 3,568 2,932 2,498 6,246 19,911 0
(PM) 2017

No. of Training Programs
Conducted

No. of Beneficiaries Trained

2018 2019 2020 2021

Source: Bamboo Industry Cluster 2021 December Performance Monitoring Report 17

Enhanced National Greening Program
Accomplishment CY 2021

DENRNational Greening Program Region 2021 2021 Total Area No. of Seedlings
Area Planted No. of Seedlings Planted
as of 31 December 2021 CAR 2,719 585,926
NCR 253 50,960 0 1,880
26,551,429 R-01 - - 9,962
bamboo seedlings R-02 2,694 2,028,423
124,922hectares R-03 1,085 212,700 18,062 751,200
R-04A 291 59,537 6,748 3,754,895
R-04B 3,281 688,051 1,557 1,596,371
R-05 1,517 309,468 4,721 356,674
R-06 355 73,845 23,211 959,157
R-07 1,000 204,000 7,690 4,715,584
R-08 4,714 961,656 6,823 1,632,483
R-09 2,042 415,246 9,772 1,386,624
R-10 1,428 291,312 11,103 2,196,913
R-11 781 162,876 3,221 2,409,369
R-12 3,120 636,320 10,774 671,635
R-13 688 130,065 5,865 2,278,631
Other 1,837 374,649 1,225,664
Accomplishments 1,557 317,628 457
Grand Total 72,138


124,922
26,551,429
23,949 4,888,313

18 Source: DENR-FMB NGP Bamboo Accomplishment 2011-2021

Driven by necessity, technology and digital-based innovations DAOneDA Reform Agenda
were spurred in the entire supply and value chains of
industries, most especially in agriculture and commerce, which four interdependent and inter-related pillars of
responded positively by calling to mind an ancient teaching "to
never waste a good crisis!" It is in this spirit and conviction INDUSTRIALIZATION
that the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Cluster FARM CONSOLIDATION
(PBIDC) bravely tackled its task in 2021.
And being an integral member of PBIDC, I am proud and MECHANIZATION
grateful for its accomplishments in 2021 despite, and perhaps PROFESSIONALIZATION
because of the challenges it had to overcome.
For us at the Department of Agriculture (DA), one major push- ..the STRENGTH and
factor that enabled us to find alignment of purposes, through RESILIENT characteristics
continuous and collaborative efforts with partner agencies and other organizations, has been of bamboo are drawn from
the 18 transformative strategies, built on four interdependent and inter-related pillars of its CLUSTERED NATURE.
Industrialization, Farm Consolidation, Mechanization, and Professionalization, as foundation of
the OneDA Reform Agenda. ..updating of industry roadmap...
Aptly enough, the strength and resilient characteristics of bamboo are drawn from its clustered to achieve our goal of a...
nature. By design, or serendipity, it is the same organizational arrangement that we all bring to
the table that spelled hope and forward trajectory for the industry in 2021, and onwards. Food-Secure and
Navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic, we realized somewhat belatedly that we are Resilient Philippines,
inescapably vulnerable to forces of nature we still cannot fully comprehend, and we fall victim with Empowered and
to the unpredictability of living on the planet. Prosperous Farmers
It is in these challenging circumstances that the High Value Crops & Rural Credit (HVCRC) of the
Department of Agriculture (DA), in tandem with various stakeholders and industry experts, and Fisherfolks
undertook the needed updating of this industry roadmap as an integral part of the OneDA
Reform Agenda, in order to achieve our goal of a "Food-Secure and Resilient Philippines, with 19
Empowered and Prosperous Farmers and Fisherfolk."
More than the lofty legacy and memorable milestone we shall leave behind because of this
worthwhile work, it is more the comfort in the knowledge that the entier industry would have a
clear pathway to follow in hte years ahead to realize its vision that is truly more meaningful to
remmeber us all by.
Mabuhay and PBIDC!

SECRETARY WILLIAM D. DAR, Ph.D.

Department of Agricluture
Member, PBIDC

DOLELivelihood Programs My warmest congratulations to the Philippine Bamboo Industry
Development Council (PBIDC) for its unwavering commitment and
bamboo industry's vast potential to provide dedication to the continuous growth of the country’s bamboo industry.
This year’s accomplishments are a testament to the Council’s dedication
J O B S livelihood to the to pushing for relevant policies and programs that promote a sustainable
MARGINALIZED and more inclusive industry despite the economic challenges of the past
year.
and VULNERABLE Aside from increased investments in some of the country’s major
FILIPINO WORKERS industries, such as the manufacturing, construction, and eco-tourism
industries, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) also
P 2.7 MILLION worth of recognizes bamboo industry’s vast potential to provide jobs livelihood to
FINANCIAL ASSITANCE the marginalized and vulnerable Filipino workers.

to BAMBOO-RELATED DOLE’s Integrated Livelihood Program continuously provides financial assistance or capacity-building support to
LIVELIHOOD PROJECTS individuals, small enterprises, and cooperatives engages in industries identified as crucial employment generators,
such as agroforestry/agribusiness enterprises.
in Central Luzon, Northern Mindanao, and Davao As of September 2021 data, the labor department has provided more than P2.7 million worth of financial assistance
to bamboo-related livelihood projects in Central Luzon, Northern Mindanao, and Davao. Such has benefited
that benefited 300 WORKERS approximately 300 workers, including small farmers, persons with disabilities, indigenous people, ambulant vendors,
and senior citizens.
TULONG PANGHANAPBUHAY The labor department also supports the bamboo industry through our Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa mga
PARA SA DISADVANTAGED/ Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program, which provides emergency employment opportunities for displaced and
disadvantaged workers through community services work, such as bamboo planting and public bamboo park
DISPLACED WORKERS development activities.
PROGRAM Employment demand in the agroforestry sector, including jobs in bamboo-related enterprises, also shows a positive
trend. In the latest labor market profile released by the DOLE – Bureau of Local Employment, the employment rate
EMPLOYMENT RATE in the in the agriculture and forestry sector increased by 2.3 percent. The industry also has the third-highest number of job
AGRICULTURE and vacancies posted in the Public Employment Service Office – Employment Information System. Through the concerted
FORESTRY SECTOR efforts of the members of the PBIDC, I am confided that we can further improve these numbers moving forward.
On behalf of DOLE, I assure you of the labor department’s support in crafting better policies and programs that will
increased by 2.3 PERCENT address the emerging industry challenges and contribute to the advancement of the Philippine bamboo industry.
Again, congratulations, and more power to PBIDC.
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SECRETARY SILVESTRE H. BELLO III

Department of Labor and Employment
Member, PBIDC

My heartfelt congratulations to the Philippine DOSTResearch & Development
Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC)
for its achievements in 2021. develop QUALITY BAMBOO
Despite the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 PLANTING MATERIALS
pandemic, I am happy to note that the PBIDC
continues to be an enthusiastic supporter of our improve propagation techniques
Wonder Grass, the kawayan, and everything it establish nurseries and plantations
stands for: kalikasan, kabuhayan, kaunlaran,
kinabuhakasan. stabilize river banks thru
Thank you for committing to work together to bamboo planting
optimize the use of this 'most versatile plant in
the world' and in so doing, spark and sustain provide common service facilities
industrial growth. for businessmen
We at DOST count it our pleasure to be part of the PBIDC. With your support and in
collaboration with our partner SUCs and relevant research agencies such as the FPRDI, develop high-value products such as the
PTRI and PCAARRD, the Department has been privileged over the last several years to bamboo pyro ligneous liquor
help the country's bamboo farmers and businessmen in various ways. train bamboo producers
Thru projects that the DOST has funded, monitored and implemented, we have been
able to accomplish the following: develop quality bamboo planting materials; improve lobby more bamboo-friendly
propagation techniques; establish nurseries and plantations; stabilize river banks thru fiscal policies
bamboo planting; provide common service facilities for businessmen; train bamboo
producers; develop high-value products such as the bamboo pyro ligneous liquor, and 21
lobby for more bamboo-friendly fiscal policies.
As we start another year, I want to assure the PBIDC of DOST's continuing
commitment to the industry. This commitment is reflected in our current Bamboo R&D
Program and Roadmap which sets its sights on developing higher-value bamboo
products and improved technologies. Thru the R&D Program and Roadmap, the
Department's plans and targets for 2022-2026 have already been lined-up.
Hope that the coming years will continue to be more exciting and fruitful for you.
Mabuhay tayong lahat, mabuhay and industriya ng kawayan sa Pilipinas!

SECRETARY FORTUNATO T. DE LA PENA

Department of Science and Technology
Member, PBIDC

PBIDCPHILIPPINE BAMBOO INDUSTRY
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

INSTITUTIONSof the PBIDC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

3PHILIPPINE BAMBOO INDUSTRY Section 1.2 of the E.O. 879 states that the PBIDC shall have an Executive
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Committee​

PBIDC MAIN COUNCIL "..to assist the PBIDC in terms of program/project identification and
resource generation, an Executive Committee, headed by DTI
The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council Undersecretary for Regional Operations and Development Group (RODG)
(PBIDC) was created by virtue of Executive Order 879, shall likewise be created with the membership composition to be identified
series of 2010. by the PBIDC."
The functions of the Executive Committee were defined under Section 1.3 of
“The Philippine Bamboo Development shall be made a E.O. 879​
priority program of the government and the PBIDC is “The Executive Committee shall direct the preparation of the Philippine
hereby created to provide overall policy and directions Bamboo Industry Development Plan 2010-2020 and shall identify,
of the program for all stakeholders.“​ prioritize and recommend initial strategic interventions, research directions
The PBIDC shall be composed of the Secretary of the and critical data needs while the Development plan is being drawn up.”​
Department of Trade and Industry as Chair, Secretary of
the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, PBIDC TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Secretary of
the Department of Education, Secretary of Department Executive Order 879 provides for the structure of the Bamboo TWG under
of Science and Technology, Secretary of Labor and Section 1.4 ​
Employment, and the Executive Committee Chair. It shall
also include the League of Municipalities, two (2) “The Executive Committee shall be assisted by a Bamboo Technical
representatives from Non-Governmental Organizations; Working Group which will serve as the Secretariat headed by the Executive
and one (1) representative each from two (2) Private Director of the Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) and composed
Industry Associations. of representatives designated by the members of the PBIDC.”​
The TWG shall provide support to the PBIDC Executive Committee, and
identify gaps in the Bamboo Industry supply-value chain and determine the
most appropriate activities to address the gaps.

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2021 PHILIPPINE BAMBOO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERS

SEC, RAMON M. LOPEZ SEC. ROY C. CIMATU SEC. WILLIAM D. DAR SEC. LEONOR M. BRIONES SEC. FORTUNATO T. DELA PEÑA SEC. SILVESTRE H. BELLO III
Department of Trade and Industry Department of Environment and Department of Agriculture Department of Education Department of Science and Department of Labor and

and PBIDC Chair Natural Resources Technology Employment

HON. LUIS C. SINGSON AMB. BENEDICTO V. YUJUICO MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIS JR. MR. EDGARDO C. MANDA MR. SALVIO L. VALENZUELA JR. USEC. BLESILA A. LANTAYONA
President, League of President, Philippine Chamber President & CEO. President, Philippine Executive Director, DTI-Regional Operations Group

Municipalities of the Philippines of Commerce and Industry Philippine Exporters Bamboo Foundation, Inc. Chamber of Furniture and PBIDC ExeCom Chair
Confederation, Inc. Industries of the Philippines

2021 PHILIPPINE BAMBOO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES

USEC. JIM O. SAMPULNA USEC. EVELYN G. LAVIÑA ENGR. SANCHO A. MABBORANG USEC. ALAIN DEL B. PASCUA ENGR. MARIANO R. ALQUIZA MR. RUBEN J. PASCUAL
DENR- Attached Agencies, Mining DA- High Value Crops DOST- Undersecretary for DepEd- Undersecretary DOLE- Assistant PCCI
Regional Operations
and Muslim Affairs and Rural Credit for Administration Secretary for Legal,
Legislative, Wages and

Productivity, and
Internal Auditing

Cluster

MS. MYRNA C. BITUIN MS. LEONOR D. ABELLA MR. MICHAEL S. GOMEZ MR. ARMANDO M. PALIJON MR. ARNULFO M. MILAMBILING ASEC. ASTERIA C. CABERTE
Philippine Bamboo Philippine Bamboo DTI-ROG- Industry Cluster
24 Trustee, PHILEXPORT VP for Promotions, Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Chamber of Furniture
PHILEXPORT Industries of the Philippines Enhancement, Program
Monitoring Unit

2021 PBIDC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ASEC. MARCIAL C. AMARO JR. USEC. EVELYN G. LAVIÑA USEC. ALAIN DEL B. PASCUA DR. REYNALDO EBORA
DENR- Policy, Planning and DA- High Value Crops and DepEd- Under
secretary for Executive Director,
FASPS & Concurrent Forest DOST-PCAARRD
Management Bureau, Director Rural Credit Administration
ASEC. WARREN M. MICLAT
USEC. BLESILA A. LANTAYONA DOLE- Employment and General
DTI-Regional Operations Group
Administration Cluster
and PBIDC ExeCom Chair



MR. RUBEN J. PASCUAL SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIZ JR. MR. EDGARDO C. MANDA MR. SALVIO L. VALENZUELA JR.
PCCI President & CEO, Philippine Bamboo Chamber of Furniture
PHILEXPORT Foundation, Inc.
Industries of the Philippines

2021 PBIDC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES

ASEC. ASTERIA C. CABERTE DIR. HENRY A. ADORNADO DIR. GERALD GLENN F. PANGANIBAN ENGR. LUIS G. PURISIMA JR. DR. ROMULO T. AGGANGAN DR. FELICIANO G. CALORA JR.
DTI-ROG- Industry Cluster DENR- Ecosystems Research DA- National Program Director, DOST-FPRDI Deputy Executive Director,
DepEd- Assistant Chief,
Enhancement, Program & Development Bureau Director for High Value Crops DOST-PCAARRD
Monitoring Unit and Rural Credit Education Facilities Division

DR. WILLIAM S. CO MS. MYRNA C. BITUIN MS. LEONOR D. ABELLA MR. MICHAEL S. GOMEZ MR. ARMANDO M. PALIJON MR. ARNULFO M. MILAMBILING
Vice-Chair PCCI Trustee, PHILEXPORT VP for Promotions, Philippine Bamboo Philippine Bamboo
PHILEXPORT Foundation, Inc. Chamber of Furniture 25
Agriculture Committee Foundation, Inc.
Industries of the Philippines

2021 PBIDC TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEMBERS

ASEC. MARCIAL C. AMARO JR. DIR. GERALD GLENN F. PANGANIBAN ENGR. LUIS G. PURISIMA JR. DR. RICO J. CABANGON
DENR- Policy, P
lanning and DA- National Program DepEd- Assistant Chief, Deputy Director
FASPS & Concurrent Forest DOST-FPRDI
Management Bureau, Director Director for High Value Crops Education Facilities Division
and Rural Credit

DIR. LEONILA T. BALUYUT OIC-DIR. LILY PEARL L. GUERRERO
National Industry Cluster DOLE-Administrative Service
Coordinator for Bamboo
and PBIDC TWG Chair

DR. WILLIAM S. CO MR. SERGIO R. ORTIZ-LUIZ JR. MR. EDGARDO C. MANDA MR. SALVIO L. VALENZUELA JR.
Vice-Chair, PCCI Philippine Bamboo Chamber of Furniture
Agriculture Committee President & CEO, Foundation, Inc.
PHILEXPORT Industries of the Philippines

2021 PBIDC TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES

DR. HENRY A. ADORNADO MS. LUCILA ROSELLE L. BALANCIO ENGR. MYRNA SUMAYLO ENGR. VICTOR G. REVILLEZA ENGR. RODOLFO G. PELAYO
Director, DENR-Ecosystems Research DA- High V
alue Crops DepEd- Education Facilities OIC, Office of the Chief PCCI
and Rural Credit
& Development Bureau (ERDB) Division Technology Innovation Division
DOST-FPRDI

MS. MYRNA C. BITUIN MS. LEONOR D. ABELLA MR. MICHAEL S. GOMEZ MR. ARMANDO M. PALIJON MR. ARNULFO M. MILAMBILING

26 Trustee, PHILEXPORT VP for Promotions, Philippine Bamboo Philippine Bamboo Chamber of Furniture
PHILEXPORT Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Industries of the Philippines

WORLD BAMBOO DAY CELEBRATION 2021

CONSOLIDATED PBIDC ACTIVITIES

22 15 4

BAMBOO TREE SKILLS TRAININGS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PLANTING ACTIVITIES & SEMINARS PROGRAMS

15 15 9

EXPOSITIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL BAMBOO COMPETITIONS,
EXHIBITS DEVELOPMENT & CAMPAIGNS, & OTHER
STRENGTHENING ACTIVITIES

Theme: "Alay ng Bayan sa Inang Kalikasan, Kawayan!"

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WORLD BAMBOO DAY CELEBRATION 2021

BAMBOO TREE
PLANTING ACTIVITIES

SKILLS TRAININGS
& SEMINARS

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WORLD BAMBOO DAY CELEBRATION 2021

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS

EXPOSITIONS & EXHIBITS

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WORLD BAMBOO DAY CELEBRATION 2021

ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT &
STRENGTHENING

BAMBOO COMPETITIONS,
CAMPAIGNS, & OTHER
ACTIVITIES

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ANNEXES

1 Executive Order 879, s. 2010
2 Bamboo Roadmap Matrix
3 Details of Strategic Initiatives

The Philippine Bamboo Industry Development
Council (PBIDC) was enacted through the

Executive Order No. 879 in 2010 to lead the
promotion and development of the Bamboo
Industry in the Philippines.









BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

LIST OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER ADVOCACY 1
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

1 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER ADVOCACY
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER DATA & INFORMATION 2
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MANAGEMENT

3 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER ESTABLISHMENT OF
COMMUNITY-BASED ENTERPRISES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 4
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

5 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER CAPACITY BUILDING
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER CAPACITY BUILDING 5
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

6 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER SHARED SERVICE FACILITIES
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER SHARED SERVICE FACILITIES 6
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

7 BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER PRODUCT
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES DEVELOPMENT

BAMBOO INDUSTRY CLUSTER MARKET DEVELOPMENT & 8
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES PROMOTION