Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVEN NTH CONGRESS:
First Regular Session

2
HOUSE BILL nod 384
Introduced by HON. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish a bamboo-growing demonstration farm in the Lone
District of Kalinga for the purpose of promoting the value of bamboo and expanding the
livelihood opportunities of the residents in the district. It is also in line with the National
Government’s Program on reforestation under the National Greening Program of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Province of Kalinga is an agricultural area that thrives on indigenous raw
materials for industrial production. For years, the residents of Kalinga have engaged in
small scale industries manufacturing bamboo furniture, gift items, musical instruments,
house wares and decorative pieces, but they have little support from their local
government units and sadly from the agencies concerned. At present, there has been a
significant rise in the demand for bamboo products; however there is no assurance of an
adequate supply of raw materials for advent increase in production. Incidentally, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources under its National Greening Program
has identified the reforestation of critical areas along the Chico River Basin System in
Kalinga and Mountain Province and they are promoting bamboo as one of the crops most
suitable for reforestation.

Bamboo has gained increased attention as an alternative crop with multiple
uses and benefits as food, as agricultural product, as ornaments and even as an alternative
residential material due to its durable quality. Thus, there is a need to establish a
demonstration farm for the commercial growing of bamboos particularly in the Lone
District of Kalinga. The demonstration farm proposed to be established herein focuses on
teaching residents how to apply the proper scientific technology for growing bamboos at
a faster rate. Likewise, the demonstration farm will also increase the environmental
awareness and conservation among the people in Kalinga.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Min
AULEN JESSE C, MANGAOANG



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4384
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. ALLEN JESSE C. MANGAOANG

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION FARM IN THE LONE
DISTRICT OF KALINGA TO PROMOTE THE COMMERCIAL GROWING OF
BAMBOO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. A Bamboo-Growing Demonstration Farm is hereby established in
the Lone District of Kalinga to be located at the City of Tabuk for the purpose of
promoting the commercial growing of bamboo and expanding the livelihood
opportunities of the province.

SECTION 2. Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall, through the Ecosystem
Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), identify the most suitable site for the
Demonstration Farm in the City of Tabuk. The ERDB shall also extend the necessary
technical assistance for the growing and harvesting of bamboo trees, and the maintenance
and development of the demonstration farm.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may
be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved.