The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers (Documentary)
From the scars of the past to the threats of today, deeply rooted local tribes and independent groups like MAD Travel Philippines, For The Future and Sambali Beach Farm share stories of hope and action in the fight for a livable future.
Set in the scarred mountains of Zambales, “The Foresters: The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers” follows the Yangil Tribe, Subic Aetas, and their partners in a struggle against climate change. From enduring heat waves and wildfires to rebuilding forests through agroforestry, the film reveals how groups like MAD Travel work hand-in-hand with indigenous communities to heal the land. Each tree planted becomes a seed of hope, for nature, and for the generations to come
Please join our screening on Nov 17, 2025 with the UPLB College of Forestry or on Dec 15, 2025, in the Accenture Gateway Cubao Hub. REGISTER HERE:
Only approved registrations will be allowed inside.
This documentary was designed with different objectives
- To support fundraising for the continuous reforestation in Sitio Yangil and Sitio Banawen.
- To provide schools and universities with content that has business cases attached to the film - agricultural cases studies, tourism case studies, forestry case studies, business case studies, development case studies, cultural case studies and mathematics case studies. We want to make education practical, meaningful and memorable.
If you are interested to screen the film, please email info@madearth.org and jerms@madearth.org
The Foresters: A Story of Climate Keepers
For the communities of Subic and Yangil, MAD Travel PH, and the independent organizations who dedicate their lives to keeping our forests alive for future generations.
Directed by: Jeff Geronimo
Produced by: MAD Travel Philippines, Raf Dionisio, Jeff Geronimo, Trina Dela Paz Geronimo
Director of Photography: Saxby Dizon
Cinematographers: Cei Intud, Glenn Sapanghila de Guzman, Kerby Ged Anaque
Drone Operators: Saxby Dizon, Kerby Anaque
Editor: Potterhills Studio
Key Grip: Lydermin Thomas D. Dizon Jr.
Narrator: Duane De Castro
Production Staff: Chleeon Dublin
Scriptwriter: Trina Anne Geronimo
Sound Engineer / Mix Master: Jan Levi Sanchez
Transcribers: Bebang Hernandez-Santiago, Samantha Bringas, Donna Formalejo
Special thanks to those who helped start this program:
Renee Perrine
John Perrine
Karla Gozun
Ziggie Gonzales
The Circle Hostel Team
Tom Graham
Sophie Methler
Thank you to those who helped grow and empower the community:
Romina Nanagas
Jai Ferrer
Nina Unlay
Sr. Guada (Good Shepherd Sisters)
Andrea Legaspi
Paula Deyto
Ruth Juico
Winston Ginez
Dahlia Salamat
Alan Silayan
And many others
Special thanks to the people who helped make this documentary possible:
James Ona
Aie Japzon
Carlos Cañete
Wendy J Garrido
R-Ace Porlet
Kiel Medina
Jv Ruanto
Christian Ong
Kc Cruz
JM Candelaria
Rico Donato
Queen Vinluan
Razel Olifernes
Jill Tan
Kristine Abad de Guzman
Brand Partners:
Bricks & Brew
Canon Philippines
Hollyland Philippines
JG Superstore
MQ Group
Nanlite Philippines
Studio J 2.0
The Lighthouse Marina Resort
ZG Cine Philippines
Studio Partners:
Summerspring Media
The Gooseman Creatives
Yellow Mango Studios
