Bamboo Month 2023

Likhang Kawayan Series: Liwasang Kawayanan

Learn more about the environmental benefits as well as the aesthetic value and effects in the mental health and well-being of bamboo as we explore St. Xavier Seminary Bamboo Sanctuary in Baguio City! Let’s also take a look at the works of our local bamboo artisan from the Cordillera, Mr. Edgar Balansi Banasan and discover how bamboo contributes in the Filipino culture.

Katuwaan sa Kawayan

As we celebrate Philippine Bamboo Month 2023 with the theme “Buong Bansa Magtanim: Kawayan para sa Kalikasan, Kabuhayan, Kaunlaran at Kinabukasan!” we introduce to you “Katuwaan sa Kawayan”, a Bamboo Meme Contest! Let’s harness the power of humor and unleash meme magician in you!

Kawayanan sa Pamayanan

September 26 – the Bureau conducted a workshop entitled “Kawayan sa Pamayanan” in celebration of the 2023 Philippine Bamboo Month, as per signed FMB Special Order No. 2023-246. The workshop was held on September 26, 2023, at the ERDB Auditorium, College, Los Baños, Laguna. It was facilitated by the Forest Resources Conservation Division and co-facilitated by the Bamboo Bootcamp led by Architect Jed Michael De Guzman as the resource person.

National Bamboo and Tree Planting Activity

National Bamboo and Tree Planting Activity is made possible in collaboration with the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) and its regional and provincial counterparts, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Interior and Local Government and its Local Government Units (LGUs), participation from different bamboo advocate groups and organizations, the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Armed Forces of the Philippines and other private group and organizations. With a total land area of 170.5 hectares from 153 planting sites, we are able to plant 63,580 seedlings nationwide!

Bamboo Month Video Gallery

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines orchestrated two impactful events—the “Bamboo and Tree Planting” initiative and the “Liwasang Kawayan.” The “Bamboo and Tree Planting” effort reflects the nation’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, fostering widespread community engagement in tree planting activities to enhance green cover and advocate for sustainable forestry practices. Simultaneously, the “Liwasang Kawayan” showcased the artistry and versatility of bamboo through various exhibits and activities, promoting the cultural and ecological significance of this remarkable material. These events, spearheaded by the DENR, signify the Philippines’ dedication to a harmonious coexistence of cultural heritage and environmental conservation.