Maynilad Water Services Inc. said Friday it exceeded its 2025 reforestation target, planting 185,995 seedlings through its “Plant for Life” program.
The total represents 103 percent of the west zone concessionaire’s annual goal. The trees were planted across 451 hectares of critical watershed areas, with efforts concentrated on the Ipo and La Mesa watersheds, which are vital to Metro Manila’s water supply.
“Planting is only the first step. What matters is sustained site protection so the trees can mature and strengthen the watershed,” said Maynilad chief sustainability officer Roel Espiritu.
Beyond new planting, Maynilad continued maintenance and protection work on about 1,295 hectares of sites reforested between 2022 and 2024. Since the program’s launch, the company has planted over 1.64 million trees covering roughly 2,419.88 hectares.
Annual assessments by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 3 recorded an average tree survival rate of 91 percent in previously planted areas.
