CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – As Europe commemorates the 78th anniversary of D-Day, Filipinos everywhere can take pride in knowing that the Philippine mahogany played a vital role in the ...

Other common market names are red lauan, Philippine mahogany and meranti. A typical tree can reach heights of 200 feet and 6 feet in diameter. The stem is straight, so clear lumber is plentiful.

Bagtikan is known as one of the light red Philippine mahogany that is known as white lauan in the market. It is a prominent tree that reaches a height of 35 to 40 meters. Its crown is flat and ...