In celebration of World Arbor Day 2025, last June, Aboitiz Foods, through Pilmico, organized tree planting activities in Tarlac and Iligan. These efforts are part of Aboitiz Foods’ ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community collaboration.
77 Aboitiz Foods team members joined local government units (LGU) to plant over 385 seedlings across designated sites in Bamban, Tarlac, and Iligan City. In Tarlac, 100 narra and mahogany trees were planted with the support of the Bamban Municipal Agriculture Office, Bamban Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), and Barangay Lourdes. Meanwhile, team members from Iligan planted 285 bamboo seedlings in partnership with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and the City Environment Management Office.
Engr. Michael Lugma, a former Pilmico employee and now the Head Municipal Agriculturist of Bamban MENRO, was grateful to the organization for their proactive participation. “This initiative is truly important, especially since we all feel the intense heat during summer here in Bamban. As a former Pilmico employee, I appreciate your shirt that says ‘Responsibility’—it reflects your commitment. We’re grateful to your company for leading activities like this that benefit our community and environment,” he said.
The tree-planting initiative serves as a reminder that meaningful environmental change begins with collective action. Each seedling planted reflects one of Aboitiz Foods’ core values: responsibility. It symbolizes the organization’s enduring commitment to sustainability, emphasizing that caring for the environment is a shared responsibility.
As we continue to work hand-in-hand with local communities and government agencies, we can help enact efforts that create a lasting impact by providing greener spaces today and fostering healthier ecosystems for future generations.
These tree-planting initiatives demonstrate Aboitiz Foods’ ongoing commitment to co-creating resilient, thriving communities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals on Climate Action (SDG 13) and Life on Land (SDG 15). Through consistent, grounded action, the company invests in a future where people, planet, and progress grow together.
FAQs
- Where did the tree planting activities take place?
The tree planting activities took place in Bamban, Tarlac, and Iligan City.
- How many seedlings were planted, and by how many people?
Seventy-seven Aboitiz Foods team members, along with local government units, planted over 385 narra and mahogany tree seedlings and bamboo seedlings.
- Who did Aboitiz Foods collaborate with for the tree planting activities?
Aboitiz Foods partnered with local government units (LGUs), including the Bamban Municipal Agriculture Office, Bamban Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), Barangay Lourdes, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), and the City Environment Management Office.
- How do these initiatives align with broader sustainability goals?
These tree-planting initiatives demonstrate Aboitiz Foods’ broader sustainability campaign called everymeal, which emphasizes a holistic approach in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth, from mill to meal. They also demonstrate Aboitiz Foods’ commitment to co-creating resilient, thriving communities and are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on Climate Action (SDG 13) and Life on Land (SDG 15).
