The Philippines is one of the world's largest exporters of bamboo.

But neighboring countries are joining the bandwagon in gaining a foothold in the global market.

And so, the Science department is funding a project on the bamboo industry's needs.

We learn more from Ramon Razal of the University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Forestry and Natural Resources.

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