Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) Clean drinking water is now available in several remote areas of Palawan, thanks to a project completed by Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation), in partnership with the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation, Inc. (Forest Foundation) and the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines (Canadian Embassy).
The initiative benefits 4,362 households, or 18,904 individuals, across three barangays in Palawan: Brgy. New Busuanga in Busuanga, Brgy. 6 in Coron, and Brgy. Malaking Patag in Culion.
Launched in January, the project aimed to enhance the capacity of the Calamianes Watersheds and improve the availability and resilience of clean water on the islands. This was achieved through a dual approach: improving forest management and protection, and installing rainwater harvesting facilities while promoting the application of 3R (Recharge, Retention, and Reuse) water technologies.
The project seeks to better protect the Calamianes’ forests and enhance the watersheds’ ability to meet the population’s water needs.
“We are thrilled to see this project completed and to witness the benefits it will bring to our community,” said Kristine Millete, Executive Director of the Sun Life Foundation. “This initiative not only advances our health advocacy but also aligns with our sustainability goals, supporting biodiversity conservation and climate adaptation. We extend our gratitude to Forest Foundation and the Canadian Embassy for partnering with us to make a difference.”
Sun Life Foundation is the charitable arm of Sun Life Philippines.
