Quezon city: The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) of the Philippines and Denmark's Grundfos have officially inaugurated the 'Circle of Life' project to boost the country's massive tree planting nationwide. The program, held at the sprawling La Mesa Watershed in Quezon City on Aug. 18, was attended by retired Gen. Renaldo Velasco, MTFI chairman emeritus and Annual Million Trees Challenge founder, and Melandrew Velasco, MTFI president and director.

According to Philippines News Agency, the 'Circle of Life' project is aimed at protecting the environment to ensure a steady water supply by planting more trees in the watershed and forested areas of the country. Grundfos, the world's largest pump manufacturer, is renowned for its commitment to environmental care for future generations. MTFI's million-trees vision emphasizes that for water to keep flowing, trees must keep growing.

The initiative also focuses on promoting water conservation and soil rehabilitation through tree planting. The collaboration between Grundfos and MTFI aligns with Grundfos' values and mission to be socially responsible, promote sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and engage actively with the local community.