PCCF Miss Philippines Canada 2014 in Lal-lo, Cagayan Tree Planting

PCCF Miss Philippines Canada 2014 in Lal-lo, Cagayan Tree Planting

Krisgelle Maramot

By Fe P. Taduran

Krisgelle Maramot, Miss Philippines Canada 2014 of the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation, did her share to address the problem on environment, climate change, hunger and malnutrition for Lal-lloqueños in the province of Cagayan, when she visited the Philippines, as part of her prizes.

In the Philippines, studies show that only less than a quarter remains of its old-growth forests. Deforestation has taken its toll and Filipinos are faced with the tall order of saving whatever is left of the forests and reviving the existing depleted terrestrial and coastal ecosystems.

With this is mind, Krisgelle Maramot made tree planting an important part of her trip. Krisgelle planted a Lubeg tree in Lal-lo, Cagayan, to help build a future filled with greenery and hope for a healthier community. ‘Lubeg’ or Philippine Cherry is a fruit that grows only on the western side of the Philippine island of Luzon and is abundant in the municipality of Lal-lo. The Lubeg fruit is used in making wine, candies, jam and other products, one of the booming livelihoods of the organized women’s group in the area. The tree was already adopted as the official municipal tree and its by-products registered as the Lal-lo official One Town One Product (OTOP) Program products, in which a portion of the income is donated for the projects of the municipal nutrition committee. Lal-loquenos were very proud and appreciative of Krisgelle’s accomplishments as Miss Philippines Canada and her efforts to support their town.

PCCF is now gearing up for the Pinoy Fiesta & Trade Show sa Toronto to be held at the Metro-Toronto Convention Centre on June 27, 2015. Those interested are invited to register as candidates for the PCCF Pageants and have the same experience as Krisgelle, as either Miss Philippines Canada, Little Miss Philippines Canada, Mrs Philippines Canada, or as Trade Show vendors. Please visit the website www.philippinecanadianfoundation.com or  for more information or inquiries, e-mail pageantsphilippines@gmail.com and /or pinoyfiestatoronto@gmail.com.

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