Pico de Loro honors turtles for Christmas
As an active member of the World Wildlife Fund, the resort in Nasugbu, Batangas, always keeps sustainability at the heart of each and every one of their projects.
Almost all year round, some dedicated staff members of Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club and Pico Sands Hotel act almost like scavengers. You see, after heavy rains and stormy weather, they gather fallen debris — twigs, branches, barks and roots — from trees and shrubs. They likewise pick up items brought by waves to their expansive shores. At the same time, they collect remaining testimonies of milestone celebrations and glorious weekends: plastics, bottles, empty cans, jar covers, discarded egg trays, strings, ropes, mini tools and pieces of clothing. All the collectibles are then washed, cleaned, and sanitized, ready to be transformed and used for the one big year-end event.
Themed “Home for the Holidays,” Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club has once again unveiled their upcycled and sustainable Christmas trees. A homage to the turtles, which go back to the sea after they nest in the cove, the CRAFTmas Team magically gave new life to original handmade ornaments to adorn the inaugural centerpieces.
Press the button (From left) SMHCC senior vice president Walid Wafik, PDLBCC president Rita Dy, PDLBCC chairwoman Elizabeth Sy, PDLBCC and PSH general manager Maxi Gavino, and SMLRR BU head Shirley Ong press the button to officially welcome holiday season.
Photographs courtesy of pico de loro beach and country club
The 30-foot Christmas tree of Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club highlights the turtles’ journey home at the cove.
More details from Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club’s Christmas tree.
The CRAFTmas team was composed of Housekeeping supervisor Florencio Garcia, the leader of the initiative since 2018. Housekeeping attendant Cyrus Tito assisted to execute the concepts and designs. Public area attendants Mervin Gonzales and Rohie Mendoza contributed to the carpentry tasks, while the latter likewise worked on the electrical setup. They were assisted by Housekeeping attendant Jaen Lloyd Padallone for carpentry, parol setup, electrical requirements and other needs. The squad was completed by Housekeeping attendants Aedreem Ayers, Denmark Ignaco, and Mark Joseph Caraig, first-timers who supported the cause through carpentry, electrical, and overall crafts and design.
As an active member of the World Wildlife Fund, the resort in Nasugbu, Batangas, always keeps sustainability at the heart of each and every one of their projects.
The hosts pointed out the decors in all of the residential buildings, public areas and empty wide spaces, wherein they had a similar recycled tree, and some tabletops even had miniature versions.
