Antipolo's Carolina Bamboo Garden to hold 29th bamboo training seminar on October 24

GMA Network - Oct 7, 2026

Carolina Bamboo Garden will hold its 29th Bamboo Training and Seminar on October 24 in Antipolo City, offering discussions and hands-on activities on bamboo cultivation, management, and business opportunities.

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