Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing Filipinos today. The environment changes suddenly through strong typhoons or slowly through rising temperatures. One main reason is deforestation, or cutting too many trees, which leads to flooding and landslides. Another is pollution from factories and vehicles, which makes the air dirty and traps heat, causing global warming.
Poor waste management also adds to the problem. Many rivers and canals are blocked by garbage, making floods worse during heavy rains. The use of fossil fuels like coal and oil for energy also increases harmful gases in the air. These environmental problems affect many Filipinos, especially poor families living in areas that are most at risk of disasters.
Even with these challenges, Filipinos are known for their resiliency. After disasters, people help each other and find ways to recover. However, resiliency alone is not enough. The government and citizens must work together to solve the root problems by protecting forests, managing waste properly, and supporting cleaner sources of energy.
In the end, climate change will continue to affect us, but its impact can be lessened if we act now. As students and citizens, we can do small things to help, like planting trees, saving energy, and caring for our environment. True resiliency is not just about surviving disasters, but also about preparing for a safer and stronger future for the Philippines.
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