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Comment: There is no sign of this being independently notable from apl.de.ap, where the company is already mentioned. bonadea contributions talk 20:10, 17 May 2026 (UTC)

Omtse Ventures is a climate and agriculture venture company focused on agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and land-based climate projects in the Philippines. The company has been reported in connection with the “100 Million Coconut Trees for the Climate” initiative and with projects involving apl.de.ap and the Philippine Coconut Authority^[1]

Background

Omtse Ventures was co-founded by apl.de.ap in 2025.^[2] The company has been associated with agricultural and climate-related projects in the Philippines, including coconut-sector development, agroforestry, and carbon-credit development.^[3]

100 Million Coconut Trees initiative

In 2025, Omtse Ventures was reported as part of the “100 Million Coconut Trees for the Climate” initiative, a program connected to the Philippine Coconut Authority and APLFI. The initiative has been described as supporting coconut farmers, agroforestry, and potential carbon-credit development.^[4]

Public engagement

Representatives of Omtse Ventures have participated in public discussions related to agroforestry, forest stewardship, and climate finance, including programming associated with the United Nations Forum on Forests.^[5]

References

↑ Yap, Gab (2025-12-29). "Apl.de.Ap Returns to Where His Roots First Took Hold". vogue.ph. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
↑ Abalos, King (2025-11-12). "Apl.de.ap's bold step for Filipino farmers: rebuilding land, life, and hope". Radar. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
↑ "For Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap, helping Filipino farms is a matter of roots". South China Morning Post. 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
↑ "Press Release - Kiko Pangilinan throws support for APL's coconut project". legacy.senate.gov.ph. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
↑ Agroforestry and the Economics of Forest Stewardship: Reframing Forest Landscapes for Rural Prosperity, Climate Resilience and Restoration (UNFF21 Side Event). Archived from the original on 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

References

[1] Yap, Gab (2025-12-29). "Apl.de.Ap Returns to Where His Roots First Took Hold". vogue.ph. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

[2] Abalos, King (2025-11-12). "Apl.de.ap's bold step for Filipino farmers: rebuilding land, life, and hope". Radar. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

[3] "For Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap, helping Filipino farms is a matter of roots". South China Morning Post. 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

[4] "Press Release - Kiko Pangilinan throws support for APL's coconut project". legacy.senate.gov.ph. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

[5] Agroforestry and the Economics of Forest Stewardship: Reframing Forest Landscapes for Rural Prosperity, Climate Resilience and Restoration (UNFF21 Side Event). Archived from the original on 2026-05-15. Retrieved 2026-05-17.

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