The Philippines' Reforestation Fiasco: A Cautionary Tale of Failure and Corruption The Philippines, a country rich in biodiversity, has long been touted as an environmental leader in Southeast Asia.
However, beneath the surface lies a disturbing reality – the nation's ambitious regreening program is faltering due to corruption and inefficiency.
Launched in 2011 with great fanfare, the National Greening Program aimed to plant over 214 million trees across the country by 2016.