Signify Philippines embodies Bright Lives, Better World with tree planting activity in Rizal along the Sierra Madre foothills

Trees are a blessing to humankind. They symbolize life and provide sustenance to every human being through their fruits, clean and fresh air, and protection from external harm, such as strong winds and rain. However, the current state of our Philippine forests calls for urgent and widespread reforestation efforts, as recent data shows that forest coverage is now only at a concerning 23% of the total land area, according to a study. 

Pagtutulungan.Org: Reforestation of Marikina Watershed with Coca Cola Foundation

Reforestation is no joke. What we used to cut down tree in a matter of days takes its toll on our communities and cities that are in the way of rivers and waterways. The biggest watershed near Metro Manila that streches as far as Rizal Province and almost to Quezon Province. The area was also the center of many logging activities in the past to supply demand of the metropolis. Unfortunately, this watershed has lost so many trees that resulted in the uncontrollable flow of water to the lowlands particularly the Metro Manila Region.