FedEx Volunteers Plant 2,000 Trees in Philippines

When 100 volunteers show up with shovels and seedlings, hope takes root in more ways than one. FedEx employees joined forces with the GreenEarth Foundation this April to plant 2,000 malunggay trees across 5,000 square meters in San Miguel, Bulacan, bringing new life to the Sierra Madre mountain range.

The team chose malunggay, also called moringa, for good reason. Native to the Philippines, these fast-growing trees pack a double punch: their leaves provide exceptional nutrition for families while their roots help prevent soil erosion and restore forest health.

"Environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility," said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director of FedEx Philippines. The company's hands-on approach reflects a broader commitment to rebuilding what's been lost.

The Philippines faces an urgent reforestation challenge. Over the past two decades, the country has lost more than a million hectares of tree cover, putting pressure on wildlife habitats, water systems, and climate resilience. Each tree planted represents a small but meaningful step toward reversing that damage.

The Ripple Effect

This isn't just about adding green to mountainsides. The malunggay trees will mature into resources that surrounding communities can use for generations, providing nutritious food while strengthening the natural ecosystem that protects against floods and landslides.

The initiative is part of FedEx Cares, the company's global community engagement program that supports social and environmental causes through volunteering, in-kind shipping, and charitable giving. Across Asia Pacific, FedEx continues investing in projects that create lasting positive change in the communities where it operates.

As these 2,000 saplings grow taller, they'll clean the air, shelter wildlife, and remind everyone who sees them that restoration is possible when people work together.