09/12/2025
๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌโ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Kalinga State University, through the leadership of Mr. Victorino D. Bayed, Director of the Watershed Management Center and Project Leader, together with project members Mr. Wilfredo A. Equila Jr., Mr. Mark Anthonie B. Balutoc, Mr. Carlito P. Pebinito Jr., Mr. Richard Dean Cuaresma, Mr. Roderick E. Ete, Ms. Melba A. Gonzalo, Ms. Venus Abbacan, and Ms. Irish Pearl C. Bayed, successfully conducted a three-day โTrainersโ Training on Bamboo Propagation and Production for Livelihood and the Environment.โ The activity, held on December 3โ5, 2025 at Golden Berries, San Juan, Tabuk City, gathered participants from various sectors, organizations, and representatives from the municipalities of Kalinga, strengthening their competencies in bamboo nursery establishments, propagation techniques, and environmental sustainability.
The training aimed to equip participants with practical and technical knowledge on bamboo identification, propagation, nursery operations, and plantation management. It also highlighted bamboo as a sustainable resource that supports livelihood opportunities while contributing to environmental protectionโempowering participants to cascade their learnings to their respective communities.
Mr. Bayed emphasized that bamboo propagation is a vital strategy for environmental rehabilitation, watershed protection, and climate resilience. He shared that bamboo plays a significant role not only in ecological restoration but also in creating economic opportunities through production and enterprise development.
In her message delivered by Atty. William Puday Jr., Executive Secretary III, University President Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor expressed support for the initiative, noting its alignment with KSUโs commitment to sustainability and community empowerment.
The first day of the training featured comprehensive discussions led by resource speaker Ms. Fatima T. Tangan on key topics, including:
-Identification of bamboo species
-Nursery establishment and management
-Soil media preparation
-Propagule selection and propagation
-Proper handling and management of bamboo planting materials
The second day focused on intensive technical training. In the morning, participants engaged in hands-on sessions on propagation techniques, planting practices, and the collection and preparation of cuttings at the KSU Bamboo Plantation. This was followed by actual nursery operations and proper planting and propagation techniques. The afternoon session covered marketing strategies, plantation establishment and management and clump rehabilitation, with Ms. Tangan.
On the final day, participants proceeded to the KSU Bamboo Plantation for an immersive fieldwork activity, applying the skills learned during the previous sessionsโfrom nursery operations to clump rehabilitation.
The training concluded with an evaluation activity and expressions of gratitude to both participants and organizers, marking the successful completion of the program.
The three-day initiative underscored bambooโs growing significance as a versatile, sustainable, and economically valuable resource. Through programs like this, Kalinga State University continues to strengthen its role as a regional leader in bamboo research, propagation, and environmental stewardship.
