MOA Signing between PGPC and UPLBFI

Strengthening partnerships for biodiversity conservation and sustainable communities. 🌿

The Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (PGPC) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation, Inc. (UPLBFI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 22, 2026, in Bitin, Bay, Laguna for the implementation of the project titled “Strengthening Institutions for Biodiversity-Oriented Livelihood (SIBOL) Program for the Sustainable Development of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve ASEAN Heritage Park and Mount Bulalo.”

The project aims to sustain community-based livelihood initiatives, strengthen partner communities through capacity building and institutional networking, promote awareness of geothermal energy and its benefits, and support the biodiversity management and restoration efforts in Mount Makiling and Mount Bulalo.

President Napoleon L. Saprosantos, Jr. signed the agreement on behalf of PGPC, while OIC-Executive Director Rolando T. Bello represented UPLBFI.

The project will be led by Dr. Leilani A. Castillo, who also witnessed the agreement signing together with PGPC MakBan Operations Director Elvin M. Marcelo and UPLB MCME-CFNR Director Lerma SJ. Maldia.

Also present during the ceremony were staff from PGPC, MCME-UPLB, and UPLBFI.