PCCF Miss Philippines Canada 2014  plants a Lubeg tree in Lal-lo, Cagayan

By Fe P. Taduran
Toronto-Canada
January 28, 2015



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 as an important part of her trip. Krisgelle planted a Lubeg tree in Lal-lo, Cagayan, to help build a future, 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 which is now 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 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 for their town.*********