Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) has partnered with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) through its One to Tree program, and Good Neighbors International Philippines to launch the Laguluan Tree Park: Ioniq Forest Project.
The collaborative initiative from HMPH, RAFI, and Good Neighbors International PH is aimed at long-term forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and community empowerment in Lian, Batangas. The Lagulan Tree Park in Batagas is part of Hyundai’s global corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative called the Ioniq Forest Project.
The said global CSR campaign originally started in South Korea back in 2016 to celebrate the launch of Hyundai’s electric vehicle lineup. The program began with the creation of a fine dust reduction forest at the Incheon metropolitan landfill site. Since then, Hyundai shared that it has expanded to 13 countries, including the United States, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Vietnam, Germany, Turkey, and India.
Hyundai Philippines held a ceremonial signing, which was attended by key individuals from partner organizations, including HMPH President Jiho Son, RAFI President and CEO Amaya Cristina Fansler, and Good Neighbors International PH Country Director Dong Chul Park.
Through the partnership, HMPH, along with RAFI and Good Neighbors International PH, is committed to creating impactful programs such as fostering biodiversity, collaboration, and meaningful community engagement.
The Korean automaker shared that the Laguluan Tree Park: Ioniq Forest Project will produce, plant, and nurture 3,000 native timber seedlings, contributing to long-term forest restoration and enhancing ecological resilience in the area.
HMPH added that the initiative includes the development of a tree park with facilities for ecotourism and environmental education, creating opportunities for recreation, learning, and greater appreciation of local biodiversity. The project is also expected to benefit over 4,000 residents of Barangay Prenza, Lian, Batangas.
HMPH also said that the project will empower 35 partner farmers and strengthen the capacity of the Altura Spring Farmers Irrigators Association, Inc. The Laguluan Tree Park: Ioniq Forest Project is supported by the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Batangas through the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) and the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Lian through the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO).
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Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) partnered with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) through its One to Tree program, and Good Neighbors International Philippines to launch the Laguluan Tree Park: Ioniq Forest Project. The said project is HMPH’s efforts to do its part in conserving natural resources.
Through the said initiative, HMPH aims to produce, plant, and nurture 3,000 native timber seedlings, contributing to long-term forest restoration and enhancing ecological resilience in the area. As such, the Laguluan Tree Park: Ioniq Forest Project is a long-term conservation effort, seen to benefit over 4,000 residents of Barangay Prenza, Lian, Batangas.
