Maynilad Water Services, Inc. planted 13,000 tree saplings and mangrove propagules last year under its watershed management initiative that aims to prevent flooding and soil erosion. In a statement, the west zone water concessionaire said 1,500 mangrove propagules were placed along the Manila Bay coastline in Kawit, Cavite to help improve water quality and protect the shore from floods. Another 11,500 trees were planted across 28.5 hectares of the Ipo and La Mesa Watershed together with partner organizations.

Ochave, R. M. D. (2021, February 16). Maynilad plants 13,000 tree samplings mangrove propagules in 2020. BusinessWorld, p. S1/12.