ORMOC CITY– The Energy Development Corporation (EDC)–Leyte Geothermal Facility marked Philippine Environment Month last month with a series of meaningful activities focused on reforestation, biodiversity, and youth involvement.
Among the highlights was a tree-growing activity held on June 25 in Barangay Tongonan, where over 70 participants planted 100 native seedlings—including To-og, Narra, and Yakal Saplungan—as part of EDC’s BINHI Greening Legacy Program.
“This isn’t just about planting—it’s about growing trees to restore our watershed and unite communities,” said EDC Leyte Environmental Protection Head Leonita Sabando.
The celebration also featured a biodiversity learning tour for partner organizations, nursery training for BINHI staff, and student-centered contests such as a wildlife quiz and poster-making event in partnership with the Ormoc City LGU, DepEd, and DENR.
EDC, a subsidiary of First Gen Corporation, continues to promote sustainability through its 100% renewable energy operations and reforestation efforts across the country.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
