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𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗗𝗖 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On August 27, 2026, FDC WUI brought together employee-volunteers who, alongside DENR-CCPL forest wardens and the members of the Baksan-Sapangdaku Farmers Association, successfully planted 1,700 native and fruit-bearing seedlings in Sitio Baksan, Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City.

Beyond putting seedlings into the ground, the activity strengthened the collective effort to rehabilitate the watershed while promoting community participation and long-term stewardship of the restored area.

The gathering provided an opportunity for the participants to connect beyond the planting activity, share experiences, and appreciate the people working on the ground to protect the watershed. More importantly, the experience reaffirmed that mindful collaboration, genuine community engagement, and empathetic connections can help create better and more sustainable ways forward—one seedling, one partnership, and one community at a time.

Happy birthday to our Executive Director, Elvin Ivan Uy!

The PBSP family is grateful for your steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to building a better country. May the year ahead bring you good health and many blessings as you continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🌾

Farmers from the Inigan Upland Farmers Association Inc. (IUFA) and the Ayaas Kayrufa Farmers Association (AKFA) in Rodriguez, Rizal recently participated in a two-day Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Training held on September 2–3, 2026 at Montalban Waterpark and Garden Resort.

With agriculture experts from Harbest Agribusiness Corporation, the training went beyond introducing climate-smart agriculture as a concept. It provided farmers with practical approaches they can adapt to their own farms—from improving soil health and managing farm inputs to strengthening crop production and responding to climate-related challenges.

Participants also received farming kits to help translate the lessons from the training into practice. The kits included materials for Bokashi composting and soil management, pest management inputs, and assorted seeds, providing farmers with the resources to start applying more sustainable farming practices in their production. 🌱

Ms. Monica Martin, National Information Management Officer of the International Organization for Migration (IOM Philippines), led the visit during both days of the training, engaging with participating farmers and observing the activity firsthand.

The training forms part of the Community Adaptation and Resilience Enhancement in the Marikina Watershed (CARE-MWS) Project, funded by the European Union Humanitarian Aid through IOM, which supports efforts to strengthen the resilience and livelihoods of farming communities

By combining knowledge, practical skills, and access to appropriate farm inputs, the activity seeks to strengthen the capacity of local farmers and support more sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods in Rodriguez, Rizal.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬!

PBSP successfully conducted the Digital Marketing and Iskaparate Orientation on August 15–16, 2026 at Barangay 187 Hall under the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership – Circular Economy Project.

The two-day activity focused on strengthening the participating organizations’ capacity to promote, market, and manage their livelihood products. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of digital marketing and how platforms such as Facebook and Instagram can help increase product visibility, reach wider markets, and create new opportunities for online selling.

The orientation also featured an introduction to Iskaparate as an additional market channel for community enterprises, providing market and partnership opportunities to the organizations. To complement the marketing sessions, the activity also included Basic Accounting and Simplified Bookkeeping refresher as they are now set to start their enterprises after receiving their seed capitals.

By equipping community organizations with practical skills in digital marketing, online selling, financial management, and enterprise development, the activity strengthened their capacity to build sustainable livelihood opportunities and maximize the value of their products. Together, we continue to support communities in developing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable enterprises through circular economy practices.

💚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔-𝐏𝐇 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

♻️ The is funded by the Union in the Philippines as part of the EU’s initiative and spearheaded by DENR to support a green, just, and sustainable future.

🌏 Co-led by the and implemented by , its Specific Objective 2 (SO2) empowers local governments and communities to lead inclusive circular economy transitions—reducing plastic and organic waste, creating green jobs, and building climate resilient local systems rooted in sustainability. 🌱

𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗟, 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡!

On August 1, 2026, Fluor Daniel Philippines, Ltd. reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a tree planting activity at Sitio Baksan, Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City, within the Buhisan Watershed and Forest Reserve. A total of 22 employee-volunteers, together with the DENR–Central Cebu Protected Landscape (CCPL) Forest Wardens and the Baksan-Sapangdaku Farmers Association, planted 1,667 fruit-bearing and native tree seedlings as the first phase of Fluor's commitment to establish 8,335 seedlings for the year 2026 in one of Cebu City's most critical watershed ecosystems. The activity underscores the importance of collaborative action in restoring degraded forestlands while helping secure clean water resources and strengthen biodiversity.

The initiative forms part of PBSP's continuing partnership with Fluor to promote ecosystem restoration and climate resilience through private sector engagement. By investing in the rehabilitation of the watershed, Fluor is contributing to the long-term protection of an area that plays a vital role in water security, carbon sequestration, soil conservation, and habitat restoration.

PBSP extends its sincere gratitude to Fluor, DENR-Central Cebu Protected Landscape, the Baksan-Sapangdaku Farmers Association, and all employee-volunteers whose dedication made this activity possible. Let us all remain steadfast in our mission of restoring forests, protecting watersheds, and building a greener, more climate-resilient Philippines.

As McDonald's Philippines celebrates 45 years of service in the country, its Managing Director and PBSP Vice Chair Margot Torres shares the brand’s roadmap for the future while driving meaningful social change.

Also in this interview, she highlights the importance of early childhood care like PBSP’s flagship program the "Masustansyang Pagbubuntis, Masiglang Kamusmusan (MaMa)" which focuses on maternal health and early childhood development.

- Watch the highlight at 9:34: https://youtu.be/Q1fZGWTTsvk?t=574
- What is the MaMa Program? (https://www.pbsp.org.ph/news-category/mama)

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𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬!

PBSP successfully conducted a series of Training on Composting in Barangay 167, Caloocan City (July 20–21, 2026) and Barangay 179, Caloocan City (July 22–23, 2026) under the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership – Circular Economy Project. Participants learned the fundamentals of circular economy, soil health, composting, and sustainable organic waste management, highlighting how biodegradable waste can be transformed into valuable resources instead of ending up in landfills.

The training also featured hands-on demonstrations on producing compost, Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO), Fish Amino Acid, Fermented Plant/Fruit Juice, Water Soluble Calcium, and Rice Water Microbial Culture using locally available materials. These practical technologies showcased simple and affordable ways to support urban gardening, improve soil health, and reduce organic waste.

By equipping communities with practical knowledge and skills, the training reinforced the importance of resource recovery, environmental stewardship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities through circular economy practices. Together, we are building greener, more resilient communities. One compost pile at a time!

💚 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐔-𝐏𝐇 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

♻️ The is funded by the Union in the Philippines as part of the EU’s initiative and spearheaded by DENR to support a green, just, and sustainable future.

🌏 Co-led by the and implemented by , its Specific Objective 2 (SO2) empowers local governments and communities to lead inclusive circular economy transitions—reducing plastic and organic waste, creating green jobs, and building climate resilient local systems rooted in sustainability. 🌱

🤝 Through the SO2 , Caloocan City is advancing inclusive, locally led circular economy (CE) transitions.

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On June 27, 2026, Teradyne Philippines, one of PBSP's newest members, demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability by planting 1,667 fruit-bearing and native tree seedlings in Sitio Baksan, Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City, within the Buhisan Watershed and Forest Reserve. The activity brought together 60 employee-volunteers, alongside the DENR–CCPL Forest Wardens and members of the Baksan-Sapangdaku Farmers Association.

This 3-year reforestation project serves as Teradyne's environmental commitment using its donation to the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program, where the company actively participated in the collection and proper recycling of used lead-acid batteries. By converting waste into opportunities for ecological restoration, the partnership demonstrates how responsible resource management can create lasting positive impacts for both communities and the environment.

Together, we continue to prove that collective action can restore forests, safeguard watersheds, strengthen biodiversity, and create a more resilient future for generations to come.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶

Relief assistance continued to reach families whose lives and livelihoods were affected by the disaster.

In Barangay Basel, Municipality of Maasim, Sarangani, 65 fisherfolk beneficiaries received much-needed relief assistance to help them cope with the challenges brought by the earthquake and its continuing impact on their livelihoods.

The relief operation was made possible through the generous support of the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition (PHC) and was facilitated on the ground by PBSP’s partner, OND Hesed Foundation Inc, whose coordination and presence in the community helped ensure that assistance reached the intended beneficiaries.

For fisherfolk communities, whose daily lives and income depend greatly on the sea, even small acts of support can make a meaningful difference during times of crisis. Beyond the relief packs, this response carries a message of solidarity—that affected families are not alone in rebuilding and moving forward.

PBSP and its donors have reached a total of 1,051 affected families in General Santos City, Sarangani and Davao City.

𝗣𝗕𝗦𝗣’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 continues to engage companies and their employees in building standby funds that can be quickly mobilized for relief and early recovery efforts when disasters strike.

Let us help you help affected families. Together, we can be better prepared to respond when communities need us most.

For more information, please email 𝗽𝗯𝘀𝗽@𝗽𝗯𝘀𝗽.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝗽𝗵.