Most Urgent Environmental Problem Interview.

I have interviewed a student in our school about the most urgent environmental problem for her. Based from the interview she explained that too much waste in the Philippines is the problem. Also, she recognizes the immense growth of population which leads to many informal settlers. Watch the video here!

Waste Management Act!

Environmental problem is one of the most widely known issues of our country Philippines. Aside from political issues environmental problem is one of the topics that are being taken seriously. There are a lot of studies and invention created to solve the environmental issues, specifically the waste management problems. The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act or the Republic Act (RA) 9003 passage measures to promote a more acceptable system based on waste problems that are country is facing.

RA 9003 aim is to provide solutions to minimize waste, and implement proper waste disposal. Republic Act 9003 adopts the environmental practices in ecological waste management and does not recognize burning of wastes as an ecological option.

 Waste management is necessary solve and  minimize the garbage and other problems of the country.  But waste management is still seen as the responsibility of government. For me, waste management is not just responsibility of the government but it should also be done by individuals like me. Since garbage problems starts from every one's household waste management should start from it as well. Also,  avoidance is one way of decreasing the garbage problem in the country. Making ideas and using environmental friendly things, I believe we can help in decreasing and most importantly solve the waste problems in our country.

The Rise of the Tectonics! – Earthquake

A little bit of history! Our country Philippines is known to have several earthquakes occurring throughout the century but the question is what causes these frequent earthquakes that happen in our country? First of all, Philippines is located within the "Pacific Ring of Fire" which is a series of interconnected seismic plates that cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Pacific Ring of Fire is vast belt of seismic and volcanic activity that stretches all around the Pacific Ocean. The Philippine Plate is also seen to be one of the involved seismic plates that caused the magnitude 8.9 earthquake in Japan.

         Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Philippines experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity and around 20 earthquakes are registered daily, though most are too weak to be felt. There are many active volcanoes such as the Mayon Volcano, Mount Pinatubo, and Taal Volcano. The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 produced the second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century

You should be wondering what the most destructive earthquake to hit the Philippines is. The deadliest earthquake to ever hit the Philippine is the 1976 Moro Gulf Earthquake and Tsunami killing about 8,000 people. It was very devastating because it occurred just after midnight when most people are asleep.  However if we are talking about recent events which happened in the last decade, The earthquake in Luzon occurred on Monday, July 16, 1990, in the Philippines was the most destructive earthquake. 

The important question is how should we prepare for such calamity? If there’s anything to learn from this experience, it is that we need to know about how to be prepared because our lives could depend on it. This picture beside gives us a idea on what the seven steps are. For me, we should always be reminded how much a strong earthquake can have disastrous effects in the Philippines.We must do everything in order to prepare for such  calamities!

State of Philippine Waters!

Our country Philippines is comprised of 7,110 islands with a land area of about 300,000 square kilometers. Our bodies of water covers approximately 1,934,000 km² and moreover, we have number of lakes, rivers, falls and sources of ground water and we could say that we are rich in bodies of water. But from this lies the problem. Philippine waters are polluted and are slowly dying. Population growth of the country isn't helping this problem, and it is even aiding in the destruction and pollution of our waters.

               One of the most polluted rivers is the Pasig River which is an important way of water through the center of Metro Manila, which provides the main drainage for most of waterways. But in the course of time it has been polluted by the settlers near its river banks. Although rehabilitation of the Pasig River is being implemented some major improvements in the quality of its water can already be seen.

Another remarkable body of water in the Philippines is Laguna de Bay. It is one of the largest lakes in Southeast Asia and the largest and one of the most vital bodies of water in the Philippines. Laguna de Bay is estimate to receive approximately 74,300 tons per year of pollution. Another body of water that faces pollution are the ground waters.. Bacteria presence in drinking water supplies can cause water diseases which can affect humans and animals alike.

But wait! If you think the bodies of water with bacteria are enough, well think about the living organisms that live in those waters. Most get poisoned then die and there are even cases of destruction of habitat such as the destruction of coral reefs which fishes need to live. We have a lot of polluted body water in the Philippine and our ecosystem is slowly being destroyed. From all the knowledge about the state of the bodies of water in the Philippines, we should not should not lose hope and take some necessary actions to save our bodies of water!