Volunteer associates from Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Manila Galleria came together on a rainy morning at the La Mesa Water Reserve.
As part of the Giving for Good activities for the month of September, a total of 400 forest trees were planted by the associates as a commitment to leave a legacy to provide clean air and water for the Filipinos.
The La Mesa Watershed Reservation is a protected area that preserves the only major watershed in Metro Manila, Philippines. Also known as the Novaliches Watershed, it contains the last remaining rainforest of its size in Metro Manila surrounding the La Mesa Dam and Reservoir, the primary source of potable drinking water for 12 million residents in the Manila metropolitan area. The area is under the joint administration, supervision and control of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.
First-time tree planters shared that they have enjoyed doing the activity and they felt a deeper sense of purpose in saving Mother Earth and the future generations.
Second-timers and veteran volunteers spoke about that there is always something new and something different in each activity, and there is fulfillment in every act of giving-back.
Ms. Gibeth Gloria, Executive Assistant Manager, sends words of gratitude for all the associates who took part in the event and calls to spread the amazing experience and opportunity to give back and care for our world.
With the battle cry, “Every Filipino is An Earth Warrior”, Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn colleagues take another step in efforts to contribute to society and the planet’s wellness, one day at a time.
