Degraded forest cover in major parts of the country will once again grow as a major telecommunications firm has committed to support the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in its Forests for Life: 5M Trees by 2028 initiative.

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The DENR said the program aims to restore degraded lands and build the country’s resilience to natural disasters.

The program targets the rehabilitation of degraded forests in Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Leyte, Bataan, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte, the DENR said.

Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer, in a statement, said they will contribute through reforestation, community engagement, and other forms of assistance to help ensure the program’s success.

“Protecting the environment requires consistent action and collaboration. Through our climate and other environmental programs and partnerships, we are making sustainability more accessible to communities and empowering individuals to make a positive impact,” she said.

Crisanto said protecting the planet is a shared responsibility. With sustained collaboration and active participation, a greener, more sustainable Philippines is within reach, she added.

Globe, during the recent Earth Hour, called on individuals, businesses, schools, and offices to participate in the global movement by switching off non-essential lights for one hour and adopting habits in everyday life that build a culture of sustainability.

The telecommunications company also Filipinos to save energy by unplugging appliances when not in use, unplugging electrical appliances and devices when not in use or not charging, and using the stairs when possible.