Bamboo Professionals, Inc.

28/09/2026

The 1st Los Banos Trade Fair officially opened today, September 28,2026 and will run until September 30,2026 at the Municipal Activity Area.

The event features both traditional and innovative products, highlighting bamboo as a vital resource for driving economic growth and at the same time providing essential ecosystem services.

I had the distinct honor of delivering a message on behalf of Bamboo Professionals, Inc. underscoring our group's advocacy in promoting the vital role of bamboo in sustainable development and strengthening community-based enterprise.

I also extended our team's offer of services to support and enhance the municipality's plans and programs on bamboo development.

Abante Los Banos! ❤️

Magtanim tayo ng Kawayan!❤️

28/09/2026

In observance of Bamboo Month in September, a Symposium with the theme "Transformations in Bamboo" was held on September 28, 2026 at the F.S. Pollisco Hall, ERDB, College, Laguna. This significant event was made possible through the partnership of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), the Philippine Council for Aquatic, Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD), the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office(PENRO) Laguna, the UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources (UPLB- CFNR), the Philippine Bamboo Society of Advocates, Inc. (PBSAI) and the Bamboo Professionals, Inc. (BPI).

Together, these institutions spearheaded a series of meaningful activities such as the presentation of six technical papers, launching of the "Pictorial Guide on Bamboo" and relaunching of the "Training Manual on Plantation Establishment, Development and Management of Selected Erect Bamboo Species".

The Open Forum, moderated by Dr. Merlyn Rivera, was marked by active participation from the attendees. The engaging exchange of ideas and perspectives further enriched the discussions, reflecting the collective commitment of stakeholders to harness bamboo's transformative potential for sustainable development.

28/09/2026

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24/09/2026

Bamboo Symposium 2026 at the Ynares Event, Center, Antipolo City, September 26, 2026

21/04/2026

In celebration of Earth Month, the officers of Bamboo Professionals, Inc. (BPI), together with representatives from the Kaway'an Ecopark, conducted a ceremonial bamboo planting on April 21,2026 at the ecopark grounds in Gen. Trias, Cavite. The activity featured the planting of bamboo varieties, including Shiroshima, mottled iron bamboo, pink bamboo and dwarf bamboo.

Following the ceremonial planting, BPI officials engaged in an exchange of experiences and consultations with the Ecopark's managers to on key concerns regarding bamboo cultivation and management while also exploring opportunities for future collaboration. The event underscored the Kaway'an Ecopark's rich offerings, not only the flourishing bamboo stands but also its thoughtfully designed bamboo structures and beautifully landscaped grounds, which together, provide ecological value and enhance visitor enjoyment.

11/10/2025

The week-long Bamboo Carving Training organized by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute in collaboration with the Bamboo Professionals, Inc. and the National University of Singapore, concluded with an impressive array of outputs from participating trainees. Among these, three exceptional works were selected for recognition and awarded corresponding cash prizes.

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

The 2nd Bamboo Carving Training, organized by the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI), in collaboration with the Bamboo Professionals, Inc. and the National University of Singapore is being held from October 6-10, 2025, at the FPRDI, College, Los Banos, Laguna.

By the end of the course, participants are expected to:
- Identify the essential tools and materials used in bamboo carving;
- Enumerate the step -by- step process involved in bamboo carving; and
- Demonstrate practical skills in executing bamboo carving techniques

Trainees include representatives from UPLB -College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR), Laguna-based enterprises and the Los Banos local communities. The resource persons are affiliated with the Paete Bamboo Carvers Guild.

28/05/2025

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) ensures that quality standards and system development services are provided to its various stakeholders. Thus, in 2004, the TESDA Board decreed that all training programs should be governed by Training Regulations (TRs). The TRs aim to respond to the demands and requirements of the industry, foster proficiencies to increase opportunities for employment and enhance compatibility with the industry requirements. The reviews of the TRs are conducted in partnership with various industries as well as benchmarking against local and international industry standards.

On May 26-27, 2025, a Workshop on Functional Analysis of Training Regulations for Bamboo Production NC II was held at the Tesoro Farm and Resort, Barangay Puypuy, Bay, Laguna.

Active participation was exhibited by the representatives from the Bamboo Professionals, Inc. headed by its Chairman, Dr. Florentino O. Tesoro and officials from the Philippine Bamboo Foundation, Inc. led by its President, Mr. Edgardo Manda. The activity was supervised by Ms. Bernadette S. Audije, Chief, Competency Program and Systems Development Division and facilitated by Ms. Cherry L. Toralde, Senior TESD Specialist.

Dr. Tesoro took the opportunity to demonstrate the Boucherie method to the workshop participants and Director Zoraida V. Amper, TESDA Laguna Provincial Director. The demonstration focused on harnessing the forces of gravity as well as machine to drive the chemical preservatives through both ends of the bamboo pole.Development