In Calbayog City, Calbayog Water collaborates with DENR-PAMB to plant 625 trees at the Pan-as Hayiban Watershed, safeguarding the Hamonini River, one of the city’s primary water sources.
MANILA, Philippines–Manila Water’s operating units in the Non-East Zone have led tree-planting activities in major watersheds under the Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa program.
In Calbayog City, Samar, Calbayog Water Company, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Protected Area Management Board (DENR-PAMB), planted 625 trees in the Pan-as Hayiban Watershed.
The Pan-as Hayiban Watershed is a protected area that supplies water to Hamonini River, one of Calbayog City’s major water sources. The tree planting activity is part of Manila Water’s Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa program, which aims to plant and nurture 580,000 trees by 2025.
The trees include Cacao, Pili, and Toog, which are native to the area.
On Boracay Island, Boracay Water, Manila Water’s operating unit in the island, planted 350 seedlings in the Nabaoy Watershed. The activity was joined by environmental warriors from the Boracay Multi-Forest Protection Committee, the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office-Boracay, and other stakeholders.
A total of 350 seedlings were planted in the Nabaoy Watershed, which is the lone source of raw water for Boracay Island. The trees planted are native to the area and will help to protect the watershed and improve water quality.
The tree-planting activities are part of Manila Water’s efforts to improve water security and mitigate climate change. The company aims to plant and nurture 580,000 trees by 2025 and reforest 1,000 hectares of watershed areas across the Philippines.
Boracay Water spearheads a collaborative tree planting event at the Nabaoy Watershed with public and private sector partners.
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