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*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r12&id=63947 | |||
*Monday, November 14, 2011 | |||
:by Dani Doguiles | |||
KORONADAL CITY, Nov 14 (PIA) -- The industry of bamboo and engineered bamboo is taking shape in South Cotabato, with the initiative of the provincial government. | |||
In addition to the massive rehabilitation in riparian zones using bamboo as alternative to fruit-bearing and hardwood trees, South Cotabato provincial government and its partners are tapping into the potential of bamboo as an industry. | |||
Mary Jane Manlisis, senior environment specialist of the Provincial Environment recently announced that the South Cotabato Bamboo Industry Development Council (SCBIDC), chaired by Gov. Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr., will hold a two-day sub-regional bamboo conference at EMR Center in Koronadal City on November 23 and 24. | |||
“The sub-regional bamboo conference will look into the viability, potentials, and possible investments in the developing industry of bamboo,” Gov. Pingoy said in a communication sent to target participants. | |||
Industry experts including Philippine Bamboo Foundation President Edgardo Manda will be here to present the bamboo industry value chain through which the neighboring provinces can be tapped, business potentials , and technologies for nursery and plantation management. | |||
Among the highlights of the conference is planting of at least 3,500 bamboo seedlings and launching of a community bamboo nursery in Barangay Veterans, Surallah town. | |||
The conference’s theme is “The Wood of the Future is a Grass: Bamboo.” | |||
Bamboo Hub | |||
To further boost the bamboo industry, the provincial government is considering the establishment of a bamboo hub in the province. | |||
Initially, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) , through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has allocated P9.5 million for the purchase of tools and equipment for the establishment of bamboo nodes in the province. | |||
Bamboo nodes, Manlisis explained , are facilities where raw bamboo will be cut, sliced, treated and dried. From these nodes processed bamboos will be sent to the bamboo hub, where the final processing into finished products such as bamboo tiles and planks will be undertaken. | |||
“Gov. Pingoy has committed to allocate funds for the establishment of a bamboo hub that will ensure that products from nodes are processed, ” Manlisis said. | |||
In its October 17 meeting, the SCBIDC finalized a proposal which lays down two options on the processes that the bamboo hub should include. | |||
In the first option, which needs less than P2 million funding, South Cotabato will establish a hub that will produced engineered bamboo tiles and planks. | |||
In the second option has a budget of less than P4 million, but with this fund, the hub will be able to produce finished products such as school desk, Manlisis explained. | |||
She said the proposal is now with Gov. Pingoy. | |||
“Initially, the hub will be located inside the Protech Center in Koronadal City” | |||
Bamboo Development Council | |||
Both the conference and the plan to put up a bamboo hub in South Cotabato are a result of the establishment of the South Cotabato Bamboo Industry Development Council (SCBIDC) pursuant to Executive Order No. 5, signed by Gov. Pingoy on February 15 this year. | |||
The same EO also institutionalized the South Cotabato’s Kawayan Festival, which showcases bamboo arts and crafts. | |||
The council which includes a multi-sectoral representation is responsible for formulating the Provincial Bamboo Industry Development Plan; harmonizing all bamboo related programs, projects, and other activities through convergence of all related projects; acting as advisory group assisting the Productivity and Technology (Protech) Center in the conduct of annual Kawayan Festival; implementing activities that promote bamboo industry in the province; and sourcing out resources that support bamboo industry. | |||
Bamboo Rehabilitation | |||
With the increasing demand for bamboo and its products, South Cotabato is embarking on a massive bamboo rehabilitation. | |||
Provincial Environment Officer Engr. Mama Samaon said, this year until early next year, they are targeting planting of bamboos at least 90 hectares along tributaries of Allah River, Banga River, and Sapali River. | |||
They are also encouraging farmers as alternative to hardwood and fruit-bearing trees because bamboos grow five times faster than most trees. | |||
Samaon said even with only bamboo poles farmers are assured of reliable income in addition to income from the primary farm produce. | |||
Recently, Nakayama Industries based in Digos, Davao del Sur, came to South Cotabato to enter into contract for a regular supply of 7,000 bamboo poles per month. (PIA 12) | |||
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Wage Order No. 16, approved on October 31 last year, increased the daily cost of living allowances of workers in the private sector by P15. | Wage Order No. 16, approved on October 31 last year, increased the daily cost of living allowances of workers in the private sector by P15. | ||
Thus, the prevailing minimum daily wage of workers in the region is P260 for non-agricultural workers, P240 for plantation workers, P235 for agricultural non-plantation workers, P240 for retail and service establishments with more than 10 employees and P234 for retail and service establishments with less than 10 employees. (PIA 12) | Thus, the prevailing minimum daily wage of workers in the region is P260 for non-agricultural workers, P240 for plantation workers, P235 for agricultural non-plantation workers, P240 for retail and service establishments with more than 10 employees and P234 for retail and service establishments with less than 10 employees. (PIA 12) | ||
==63,000 displaced persons in Maguindanao to receive livelihood aid from New Zealand== | ==63,000 displaced persons in Maguindanao to receive livelihood aid from New Zealand== | ||