Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE), a global leader in bamboo construction, and the Local Government of Quezon, Isabela, inaugurated today the first government-owned bamboo treatment facility in the country and the first in Northern Luzon.  This facility, located in Quezon, Isabela, represents a major step forward as the second such facility in Luzon and the […]

Through the collaboration between Base Bahay Foundation Inc., and Vincentian Missionaries Social Development Foundation Inc., the community of Bagong Silangan in Quezon City has welcomed a social enterprise center that showcases not only economic empowerment but also alternative building technologies. Called the Vincentian Social Enterprise Center, this 71-sqm innovative bamboo-based facility is Base Bahay’s second […]

On July 1, 2024, Engr. Luis Felipe Lopez took over as the new General Manager of Base Bahay (BASE) succeeding Dr. Pablo Jorillo, who transitioned to a Senior Consultancy role with the foundation.  Under Dr. Jorillo’s leadership, BASE has achieved numerous milestones, laying the groundwork for Base’s Vision in bamboo and sustainable construction. BASE was […]

28 July 2024, Manila. Base Bahay Foundation, Inc. (BASE), the global leader in Bamboo Construction, marks its 10th year of building resilient bamboo infrastructure for the Philippines and beyond. Central to the BASE milestone celebration is a pledge to use its anniversary resources to build more comfortable, affordable, disaster-resilient, and environment-friendly homes for underserved families […]

Bamboo is a construction material that is both durable and lightweight. It has gained significant attention due to its potential for sustainable construction. With the increasing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the need for renewable bio-based building materials has never been more critical. However, harnessing the full potential of Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology in […]

As the saying goes “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” This holds true for Base Bahay in our conquest of building resilient communities and a sustainable future. We believe that true progress and sustainability can be achieved through collaboration. By forging strong partnerships and working hand in hand with […]

Approximately 30 percent of the urban population in Asia-Pacific, which accounts for 570 million people, lives in houses declared as inadequate. This basically means that millions of families are living in unsustainable housing conditions. Over the past few years, the Asia-Pacific region has also consistently witnessed a high frequency of natural disasters, adversely affecting millions […]