TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 8
Surigao del Sur which seeks to develop an income-generating bamboo
business for MMDC’s host communities as part of the company’s mine
rehabilitation plan.
This year’s Manila FAME featured "Bamboo Extreme 2.0" a unique
showcase featuring bamboo-made furniture, home decor, fashion
accessories, and even vehicles like the padyak and the bicycle.
Manila FAME aspires to promote the Philippines as a reliable sourcing
destination for high quality home, fashion, holiday, architectural and
interior pieces.
Marcventures Holdings Inc. President and Philippine Nickel Industry
Association (PNIA) Chairman Mr.Isidro C. Alcantara Jr. joined the key
executives of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in welcoming
the guests during the country's premiere lifestyle and design event.
PNIA and the whole nickel industry supports bamboo reforestation
as a key effort to responsible and sustainable mining. The giant woody
grass has a huge potential in providing livelihood opportunities and in
boosting economic development in local communities.
“The company is very keen
on supporting initiatives like
this because it is aligned with
our environmental advocacy,
and also promotes a sense
of volunteerism which we
always try to incorporate in
our organizational culture,”
said Jose Dagala Jr., MMDC’s
AVP for Social Commitments.
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