Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, members of the Baguio and Benguet -bas d media, the Philippine Bamboo Foundation Inc. opens to the public the Camp Peppot Baguio Media Bamboo Ecopark on July 13, 2026. Aldwin Quitasol
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BAGUIO CITY — A new bamboo ecopark has opened in Burnham Park, giving visitors a space to learn about bamboo's role in environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The Camp Peppot Media Bamboo Ecopark, inaugurated on 13 July, was developed through a partnership among the Baguio Correspondents and Broadcasters Club Inc. (BCBC), the Philippine Bamboo Foundation Inc. (PBFI), and the Baguio City Government, with support from All In Philippines.
Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said bamboo is a valuable tool in combating climate change, citing studies showing it can absorb carbon dioxide at rates three to six times higher than many tree species. He added that the city plans to expand bamboo planting alongside pine trees and other native species.
PBFI President Ed Manda highlighted bamboo's environmental and economic value, noting its many commercial uses and the educational displays installed throughout the park.
The ecopark features 1,014 bamboo stocks representing 20 species, exceeding its original planting target. Visitors are reminded not to climb, cut or damage the plants, while no-smoking and no-littering policies remain in effect to protect the site.
