After Typhoon Rolly devastation, GMA Kapuso Foundation plants 302 trees in Catanduanes

A total of 302 Narra and fruit-bearing seedlings were planted by the Kapuso Foundation to help Catanduanes residents against typhoons.

According to a "24 Oras" report, Monday, Typhoon Rolly downed not just houses but also trees back in November 2020.

Among those greatly affected was Cheryl Arador, whose house and crops were swept by the strong rain and winds during that time.

Despite this, she stood up and continues to plant more in order to earn a living.

"'Just continue planting. Even if you won't benefit from it, the future generations will,'" Cheryl recalled her grandmother saying in Filipino.

Cheryl currently takes care of trees that her grandmother planted back in her day.

Under the Kapuso ng Kalikasan project, the Kapuso Foundation planted seedlings such as narra, pili, lanzones, guyabano, sampalok, rambutan, and atis.

"Several years from now, they will bear fruits. It also has timber which can be utilized," said Shiela Conche, Information Officer of PENRO Catanduanes.

"Trees control soil erosion and flooding," added Juliet Araojo, Management Services Division Chief of PENRO.

The GMA Kapuso Foundation is still accepting donations through bank deposits, Pay Maya, Cebuana Lhuillier, Shopee, GCash, Zalora and Mega Mart.

For more information, visit GMA Kapuso Foundation's website.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA News