From Beats to Trees: Apl.de.Ap Wants to Plant 380 Million Trees Across the Philippines — Cagayan Valley Is Next
Black Eyed Peas member and proud Filipino Apl.de.Ap is proving he's more than just a hitmaker — the Grammy-winning artist has set his sights on planting a staggering 380 million trees across the Philippines through his national-scale agroforestry program, and Cagayan Valley is the next stop.
The rapper, born Allan Pineda Lindo in Pampanga, has been quietly building this initiative since October 2025, when he kicked things off by planting coconut trees in Liliw, Laguna. That first phase targeted 100 million coconut trees, and now the program is expanding to Cagayan Valley — one of the Philippines' most agriculturally important regions.
Agroforestry isn't just about planting trees — it combines agriculture and forestry to create sustainable land-use systems that benefit both farmers and the environment. For a country regularly battered by typhoons and flooding, reforestation efforts like this could be a game-changer for disaster resilience and rural livelihoods.
It's a refreshing change from the usual showbiz headlines. While other celebrities are busy with endorsements and love teams, Apl.de.Ap is literally trying to change the Philippine landscape. The man went from "Where Is the Love?" to "Where Are the Trees?" — and honestly, we're here for it.
With 380 million trees as the target, this is arguably one of the most ambitious environmental projects ever undertaken by a Filipino celebrity. Sana all celebrities na ganito ka-dedicated sa Pilipinas.
Source: ABS-CBN Entertainment
