TWENTY YEARS AGO, I dreamed of becoming an explorer of nature not just here in the Philippines but also abroad. I was fascinated by the beauty of nature.
There are these stunning plants and abundant species of different kinds of animals, wild or domestic one. I totally wanted to discover and become a part of nature’s beauty. Fortunately, I was born here in the Philippines, and becoming a Filipino is a pride of many.
The Philippines has plenty of natural resources, natural habitats and a huge body of water. I am very fortunate that I live in the Philippines and knowing that the beauty of nature is just a step away on our door.
Outside the house, I notice giant trees, chirping birds and several animals around. The river invites you to wash your feet on its clean and clear water. It was all-over mesmerizing.
But that was twenty years ago.
I am now 34 years old and still want to explore the beauty of nature but since the giant trees were logged, rivers were polluted and became like trash bins of many people living beside it, and the birds are not often seen out there, flying and chirping. I just don’t know if I will pursue my endeavor of knowing nature better as ever.
Agricultural lands are now converted into industrial lots which resulted to less plants and trees. This means less oxygen in the atmosphere and more emission of carbon dioxide and other gases detrimental to us and to the environment.
The chemicals from the factory are dumped directly to rivers and thus, making these bodies of water polluted.
Therefore, if this will be the case in the succeeding years in the Philippines, I doubt if I can fully capture the elegance of nature, the beauty that lies within. Twenty years after, the Philippines will become more polluted and unsafe to live in.
But if we will continue our advocacy on protecting and conservingour natural habitats, there will be great chances of maintaining its natural grace and beauty.
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