The residential arm of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) marked its first official on-site initiative at the low-density enclave with a tree-planting activity involving company executives, sales agents and families from the surrounding community.
It said 73 native and locally suited trees —banaba, siar, Palawan cherry, dita, and bani—were planted across the property. These species were selected for their resilience, suitability to the area and contribution to local biodiversity.
As the trees mature, they are expected to provide shade and help create outdoor spaces for walking, recreation and community activities.
Building green spaces
RLC Residences said the initiative forms part of its approach to responsible development, which considers environmental protection and residents’ well-being in planning residential communities.
The developer said incorporating trees and green spaces could improve outdoor comfort and provide residents with more opportunities for recreation, relaxation and interaction with nature.
“Buying a home is a long-term decision, and the same principle applies to caring for the environment,” RLC Residences head of marketing Dan Carlo Torres said in a statement.
“The trees planted today will take years to mature, but their benefits can be enjoyed for decades by the families who will eventually call Forbes Estates Lipa home,” he added.
The activity was led by RLC Residences senior vice president and business unit general manager Teddy Bernas and Torres, who joined their children and other participating families in planting trees.
Sales agents from Robinsons Property Marketing and Management Corporation, which markets RLC Residences developments, also participated.
Community participation
The initiative also involved families from the surrounding Lipa community, including nine children aged two to 14 who joined their parents or guardians.
They represented Parents and Educators Nurturing Cooperation and Integrity in La Salle Inc. (PENCIL Inc.), an association of parents and educators at nearby De La Salle Lipa.
After planting, the children and their families wrote their names on temporary markers placed beside their trees. These will eventually be replaced with engraved metal plates bearing their names, allowing participants to identify the trees when they return to the property in the future.
“Planting a tree is an act of selfless service because we nurture something today that future generations will benefit from tomorrow,” PENCIL Inc. president Leezandra Japlos said.
“Like raising children, nurturing trees requires patience, care, and the right environment for growth,” she added.
RLC Residences said the trees will become part of the permanent landscape of Forbes Estates Lipa as the development takes shape, supporting its broader efforts to incorporate environmental stewardship into the community. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
