The Producers
URBACPA is the latest group organized in the province of Pangasinan. Located in a remote barrio in Urbiztondo (it is a village where bamboo abound), the group was producing bamboo furniture for local market. Under this situation, most of the members have been relying on middle marketing channels. With the introduction of product and organizational development interventions for capability-building, the trading position of the group have been greatly enhanced. Also, from its membership of 12, it has now expanded to 21 After years of intervention and gradual progress in their production skill and capacity, the group was encouraged to file their registration with government's Securities and Exchange Commission. The group was duly recognized last October 14, 1999, both in the national and local level. Like the other groups from Pangasinan and Bicol, URBACPA also received a substantial amount under CCAP's incentive program. To date, aside from the incentive now being maximized for production fund build-up, the group also tapped other sources of technical support (production equipment assistance) from partner government line agencies.

Their Products
Specializing in quality bamboo (Bambusa spinosa) furniture, the group is known for their skills in bamboo-based products. They produce variety of items combined with other indigenous raw materials like abaca, seagrass and split rattan. At present, the group is venturing more into functional products classified as houseware items, office accessories and furnishings. Their products include: magazine racks, candleholders, stools, chairs, CD racks, dividers, clothe bins, wall hangers, modular tables, collapsible shelves and trays.



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