CMU Bamboo Center

12/08/2026

CMU-CBRICE Supports Valencia City’s Bamboo Initiative

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON — Central Mindanao University–Center for Biodiversity Research and Innovation for Community Empowerment (CMU-CBRICE) joined the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valencia City in exploring bamboo as a strategy for inclusive poverty reduction and sustainable community development.

On July 26, CMU-CBRICE, together with the Mayor’s Executive Assistants, visited NUMAT, a bamboo processing plant in Manolo Fortich, to learn about bamboo processing and its livelihood potential. The group later met with Cong. Alba in Damilag to discuss bamboo as an inclusive poverty reduction strategy.

The activity was organized by Dr. Almer Alfonso, proponent of the Valencia Bamboo Movement Program. The LGU has tapped CMU-CBRICE for technical support, with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) currently under review by the CMU Legal Office.

29/06/2026

The Center for Bamboo Research, Innovation, and Community Engagement (CBRICE) conducted a technical training and orientation among members of the San Carlos United CBFM Farmers Association, Inc. (SCUCBFAI) in San Carlos, Valencia City, Bukidnon on June 28, 2026.

The activity brought together partners and community leaders, including Dr. Almer Alfonso, City Mayor’s Executive Assistant and the person in charge of the Bukidnon Bamboo Movement of the City of Valencia, and BGen Glen G. Macasero (Ret.), President of the People’s Organization.

Participants were enriched by the knowledge and expertise shared by Dr. Rodriga Aguinsatan and Dr. Rico Marin, who provided lectures on bamboo-related information, technologies, and sustainable practices.

🎋 Together, we continue to grow a greener and more resilient future—one bamboo initiative at a time.

12/05/2026

05/05/2026

The Center for Bamboo Research, Innovation, and Community Engagement (CBRICE), also known as the CMU Bamboo Center, conducted an official visit to the NUMAT Bamboo Processing Plant and Bamboo Pavilion in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, as part of its continuing field engagement initiatives.

The visit was attended by Dr. Rodriga Aguinsatan (CBRICE Director), Engr. Richard Aquino (UPDO Director), Arch. Jacky Jean Vinluan, and former Congresswoman Maria Lourdes Alba.

This engagement supports the Center's ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and further advance bamboo development initiatives.

20/04/2026

🌿 CBRICE (aka CMU Bamboo Center) joins CMU RDE Week Celebration 2026! 🎉

Join us as CBRICE (Center for Bamboo Research, Innovation, and Community Engagement) takes part in the CMU RDE Week Celebration this April 21–23, 2026!

📍 See you at UCC, CMU!