I wish to conduct more seminars on LGBT and talk about issues like sexual harassment and sexual orientation," she says.
"It is important for people to understand the basics and learn the difference between being gay and transgender, for instance. In the Philippines, transgender women are often called 'bakla' although the term actually refers to homosexual men."
With her recent triumph at the Miss International Queen's finale on November 6, Maristela who was earlier signed by Philippines' Viva Entertainment, is all set for further stardom.