Environment plays an important role in the conservation of life. Environmental awareness is crucial at this point, since nature is trying to bring back the earth’s balance by taking back what man has claimed. Therefore, becoming aware of the reality is important and vital to our survival because the more the environment becomes threatened by what we are all doing, the more we will experience many untoward abnormal weather conditions.
One of the principles of the United Nations Global Compact Initiatives, wherein Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation (MVC) is actively engaged, is related to the environment. In this principle, one has to “undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility”. In order for us to uphold our commitment to environmental protection and to practice our corporate social responsibility (CSR), the Human Resources Department (HRD) of MVC Makati, in cooperation with the Council of Solidarity (COS) – Welfare Committee, together with Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (MWSI), the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines, and group of Dumagats, an ethnic tribe assigned to guard against illegal loggers, joined hands in the Tree Planting Activity last October 22 at Ipo Dam Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan.
This year’s theme, “Plant for Life” is reflective of MVC’s commitment to partner with MWSI in implementing its forest management program by reforesting a portion of the Ipo Watershed. Before proceeding with the tree planting activity, a simple program commenced at the site. Maynilad’s Assistant
Vice President of Corporate Quality, Environment, Safety and Health, Engr. Francisco A. Arellano, delivered a welcome remarks. MVC’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Edwin Umali, and Engr. Arellano then signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will solidify the partnership between the two companies in implementing MWSI’s forest management program.
Despite the heat of the sun, MVC-Makati volunteers trekked through the muddy path and planted 200 seedlings of indigenous trees like narra, acacia, cupang, and apitong at Ipo Dam to protect it from denudation, and to keep our water resources sustainable. Volunteers from DOLE-NCR were also present during the activity.
It was tiring, but indeed, a noble act because even as an individual, there is something that we can do no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. Planting trees is a good start. This small step can be the beginning of a widespread environmental awareness. In our own little ways, we can help save Mother Earth and make a difference.