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DTI-Bohol successfully opens the Bohol Bamboo Expo2 at the Activity Center, Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The opening activity started with the ribbon cutting ceremony led by Ms. Maria Soledad L. Balistoy, DTI-Bohol Provincial Director; Mr. Metodio John Maraguinot Jr., Executive assistant of the Provincial Government of Bohol representing Governor Aristotle Aumentado; Forester Ariel Rica, PENRO Boholl and Chairn of the Bohol Bamboo Council; and Mr. John Geesnell "Baba" Yap, Chief of Staff of LGU Tagbilaran representating Mayor Jane Censoria Yap.

In her opening message, Director Balistoy encouraged everyone, both from the private and public sector to work hand in hand to strengthen the bamboo industry of Bohol and support the MSMEs under this sector. "Let’s work together, formulate development strategies, continue handholding our MSMEs until they get to the peak of their MSME ladder and are ready to be weaned. This may be a tall order for all of us but we have no way to go but do it", the DTI-Bohol Director said.

Mr. Maraguinot delivered the Governor's message of support for the event which talks about their plans and initiative to strengthen the province's agricultural sector where our bamboo farmers and processors will benefit from. Mr. Baba Yap also relayed the same message from the honorable mayor of Tagbilaran and assured everyone of their continued partnership and support to any program for this sector.

During his message, Forrester Ariel Rica talks about the development of the bamboo industry of Bohol and the opportunities that can be derived from bamboo although not limited to its commercial and architectural use. A video presentation of The Regenesis Project was also presented on screen which also shows the key role of Bamboo in its restoration efforts.

Exhibitors for this year's expo are the following: Antequera Tourist Information & Display Center, Sto. Rosario Bamboo Furniture Makers Association, Bohol Unweave and Raffia Industrial Crafts, Canlaas Women Workers Association, Guio-ang ARC Beneficiaries Cooperstive, Kawayan Collective, Kina-iyahan Forest Park, Inc., Let's Go Natural Souvenir Shop, Mara & Aram Baglines, Sta. Catalina, Sagbayan Agrarian Reform Beneficiary MPC, Barangay Sto. Rosario, Antequera, Nieves Bamboo Craft, and the Regenisis Project.

The expo which showcases different varieties of bamboo and its applications in products and architectural designs will run from September 19-23, 2022.

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