Nat Re Plants Additional 2,500 Trees in 7th leg of partnership with FEED, Inc.

Nat Re Plants Additional 2,500 Trees in 7^th leg of partnership with FEED, Inc.

SINILOAN, Laguna – Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines conducted its latest tree planting initiative at the Laguna-Quezon Land Grant in Siniloan, Laguna, in partnership with FEED, Inc. and the University of the Philippines-Land Grant Development Office (LGDO).

Held on April 24 and May 5, 2026, the initiative forms part of Nat Re’s continuing sustainability efforts under the theme “Spearheading Change Toward a Resilient Future.” The activity marked the seventh successful tree planting collaboration among the partner organizations, further strengthening their shared mission of environmental conservation and ecological rehabilitation.

During the first planting activity on April 24, Nat Re participants planted 500 native tree seedlings across designated areas within the Laguna-Quezon Land Grant. The activity commenced with an orientation and safety briefing before volunteers proceeded to their assigned planting areas.

The initiative continued May 5, when FEED’s partner forest guardians from the UP Land Grant Development Office completed the remaining 2,000 seedlings, achieving the project’s total target of 2,500 trees.

The planted native tree species were strategically distributed throughout the site to support biodiversity, improve soil conditions, and promote long-term environmental sustainability. The initiative also contributes to the rehabilitation and greening of portions of the Sierra Madre forest, one of the country’s most vital ecological corridors.

Beyond planting trees, the initiative reflects Nat Re’s broader commitment to sustainability and resilience-building. To ensure the long-term success of the project, FEED’s monitoring and evaluation system will continuously track the growth and development of the planted seedlings. Regular maintenance activities, including clearing operations and replacement planting for damaged or non-surviving seedlings, will also be undertaken to sustain a high survival rate and preserve the long-term ecological impact of the initiative.

Through initiatives such as these, Nat Re continues to spearhead meaningful change beyond the reinsurance sector – championing sustainability efforts that help build a more resilient future for communities, ecosystems, and generations to come.