Sen. Bam Aquino called on communities in the countryside on Wednesday to plant bamboo trees and help the country meet a strong demand for bamboo furniture here and abroad.

He said the Philippines could grab a big share of the bamboo furniture global market if it can produce a steady supply of bamboo poles to manufacturers.

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