Resilience or Re-SILENCE?

 

    The Philippines, known for its natural beauty, is also one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. As we know of, the Philippines is very close to the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is the reason why we're prone to natural disasters. Recently, our country has experienced what we call as "Typhoon Parade," wherein multiple typhoons occurred and passed through our country. Multiple class suspension rooted from the vast typhoons and the swift occurrence of these typhoons. Following the DepEd Order No. 37,

whenever there is a signal, there is automatic class suspension. One thing ironic is it's always a sunny day when classes are suspended, and a gloomy, rainy day, when there are classes. Typhoons, rising sea levels, and unpredictable weather patterns disrupt the lives of millions of Filipinos each year. These environmental changes, both sudden and progressive, demand not only resilience but also proactive measures to protect communities.

    One of the predominant reasons for the rapid changes in the environment is human activity. Deforestation, excessive greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution exacerbate global warming, making natural disasters more frequent and severe. For Filipinos, these disasters translate to lost homes, livelihoods, and even lives. Urbanization without sustainable practices also contributes to flooding, as drainage systems fail to cope with heavier rains. Despite these challenges, Filipinos have repeatedly shown resilience. Communities come together to rebuild homes and lives after calamities. From time to time, us Filipinos experience all sorts of natural disasters known to our land. We rebuild our homes, communities, and lives after every calamity. 

    However, this constant cycle of recovery raises a point whether is being resilient good enough? Or are we simply staying silent about those who pleads us? As individuals which are unknowingly contributing to the roots of these disasters, we can be part of the change. Stopping something that we do every day that is actually a bad thing can help. Not alone, but as one.

References

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 DO 037, S. 2022 – Guidelines on the cancellation or suspension of classes and work in schools in the event of natural disasters, Power Outages/Power Interruptions, and other calamities | Department of Education. (2022, September 1). 

Public Information Office - Mangaldan, Pangasinan. (2024, November 18). Post-typhoon             monitoring. Post-typhoon Monitoring. Retrieved November 19, 2024, from                             https://www.facebook.com/search/top?