True to its commitment to stewardship and sustainability, Rex Education took part in the BALIK KALIKASAN: PEPA Tree Planting program organized by the Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) on August 1, 2025, at the La Mesa Nature Reserve. This initiative brought together various publishers to take collective action for the environment—successfully planting a total of 1,000 saplings across designated plots within the watershed area.
Rex Education was represented by Gwenn Jessica B. Galvez, Rommel N. Madrid, Dominic Leandre D. Buhain, and Ceazar Valerei E. Navarro, who joined the effort not only with shovels in hand but with a deep sense of purpose.
In her message during the opening program, Danda Crimelda Buhain, Rex Education’s Chief External Affairs Officer and PEPA’s First Vice President, emphasized the importance of the initiative in restoring ecological balance and protecting biodiversity, which are core components of sustainable development. She highlighted that as publishers, our impact extends beyond pages and into the planet, making environmental responsibility an essential part of our mission.
Echoing this, Atty. Dominador D. Buhain, President Emeritus of PEPA and Chairman of the REX Group of Companies, delivered a powerful reflection on the publishing industry’s close relationship with nature. He drew attention to the critical role of trees in the creation of books, how forests give rise to paper, and how paper gives life to print and brings life to stories. He reminded participants that every printed material traces its roots, quite literally, to nature. His message underscored the ethical imperative of responsible sourcing and reforestation, urging publishers to give back to the environment that sustains the very foundation of the industry.
The tree planting was preceded by a short program and orientation, followed by the ceremonial awarding of certificates and a group photo. More than an environmental gesture, Rex Education’s participation in BALIK KALIKASAN reflects our deeper purpose: to nurture not only Filipino learners but also the world they live in. After all, a healthy, thriving planet is the most important textbook we will ever have—an incomparable imprint to leave behind for this generation and those to come.
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