11/10/2025
The first bamboo school building in Mindanao will be constructed in Barangay Landan, Polomolok, South Cotabato, through a partnership between Mahintana Foundation, Dole Philippines, AY Foundation, Base Bahay Foundation, and local stakeholders.
The school will use cement-bamboo frame technology (CBFT) developed by Base Bahay Foundation, which combines bamboo and cement for a durable, eco-friendly structure that can withstand strong winds, earthquakes, and fire.
Members of the Blaan indigenous community and former rebels will help gather and process the bamboo materials, while the Philippine Army will provide free labor for construction. The project, part of Mahintana’s adopt-a-school program, aims to promote sustainability, cultural identity, and community involvement in education.