CITY OF SAN FERNANDO–Top environment and science and technology officials here signed a P5-million bamboo deal in Central Luzon in a bid to maximize the economic and ecological potential of bamboo as an industry and source of livelihood to poor upland farmers.

The two-year bamboo project targets about 500 upland farmers in a cash-for-work scheme that would establish an initial 40 hectares of bamboo plantation in Pampanga, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Zambales, revealed Maximo Dichoso of the regional Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) here.

He said the Laguna-based Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) agreed to provide the initial P3.5 million startup capital, with the DENR providing another P1.5 million.

“This project recognizes the enormous potential of bamboo not only for construction and furniture, but also for environmental rehabilitation, carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation,” he explained.

He said the country is the world’s sixth biggest exporter of bamboo products in the world, with a total export value reaching $30 million in 2009.

With the threats of global warming and climate change, and the growing demand for eco-friendly alternative to wood to conserve the world’s remaining forests, international market value for commercial bamboo is expected to hit $20 billion by 2015.

“Given the right socio-economic and political environment, Central Luzon can very well supply this international demand for commercial bamboo,” Dichoso explained adding that a third of the country’s bamboo exports go to the United States.

Commercial species of Kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana), Bayog (Bambusa sp.), Kawayan kiling (Bambusa vulgaris) and Giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) shall be planted to an initial 40 hectares of lower to mid-slope upland areas in Central Luzon tapping the services of people’s organizations, said DENR deputy research director Restituto Bauan.
Owing to its tensile strength, bamboo is considered by forest scientists as a “poor man’s lumber” whose many new products included high-value engineered floor tiles, export furniture and handicrafts, and musical instruments, he said.

Tensile strength refers to the stress or load a piece of bamboo can hold without breaking.
A sustainable bamboo industry will position the Philippines as the second largest bamboo producer in the world, next only to China whose current market share is about 50 percent.

There are about 1,000 species of bamboo in the world, 49 species of which grow abundantly in the Philippines.
As the world’s fastest growing plant, bamboo can grow up to a meter a day, can reach maturity in five years, and can be harvested once every two years for about 120 years. Bamboo belongs to the Graminae family of grass, like rice and corn.

Under Pres. Aquino III’s National Greening Program (NGP), the DENR is set to establish a total of 7,848 hectares of bamboo plantation throughout Central Luzon by 2016, mainly for riverbanks stabilization and stream erosion control.
With a carbon sequestration potential of about 12 tons per hectare, the bamboo plantation set under the NGP is expected to sequester up to 94,176 tons. •Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario

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Generally regarded as the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services.  This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

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The beach resorts, leisure parks and vacation hotels in Clark Pampanga offer a unique ambience that supports a laidback relaxing lifestyle.  Many visitors travel north to Clark Pampanga from Manila to unwind and relax in these resorts. It is one of North Luzon Philippines’ top hotels that is trouble free, risk free, and a nice place to have rest in Subic. A well-recognized and interesting hotel.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy.  This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.  The location is convenient for visitors to go out of town from Manila in a short getaway with family and friends traveling north to Angeles City Clark Pampanga.  Traffic along the North Expressway NLEX is always light and the new Subic Tarlac Clark Expressway ScTex takes visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any towns and cities along the way.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.  There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience.  Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel.  Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila.  This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character.  Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

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Hotel Clark Philippines

Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,

Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,

Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403  0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  Rea or Chay

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Email:   Info@ClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection.  Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road.  YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down.   Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

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Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the ideal venues for birthday party because it is a risk free venue. Not only Birthday Parties but also a good place to enjoy family reunion. A good place to celebrate special occasions. Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the resorts in Subic Clark Angeles City Pampanga or near Manila with activity amenities, place that are nice for celebration.