Goldwin's Blog

Climate change has severely changed the lives of many Filipinos in sudden disasters and gradual changes in the environment. Being one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change, it frequently undergoes extreme weather events like typhoons, floods, and droughts. Calamities displace families, destroy livelihoods, and disrupt access to basic needs, which calls for urgent action on the root causes of climate change. Some of the causes of environmental degradation in this country include the destruction of forests, pollution, and unsustainable agricultural practices. Shrinkage of forests and rise in the sea level only make coastal and mountainous communities suffer from the changes. And however grueling the situation is, the resilience of Filipinos proves itself as the nation strives to go on. They continuously adapt to new realities-from developing early warning systems to implementing sustainable practices. Communities are finding ways to mitigate the impacts of clima...

The 2024 National Children's Month Celebration emphasizes a significant need: to protect the rights and welfare of children. Violence against children remains very prevalent in the country, often manifested in various ways-violence through abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This is an issue that calls for collaboration from families, communities, and the government in ensuring that the child can grow up safely in their own country. Normalization of violence within several communities makes combating violence a massive task. A lot of harmful practices are passed down from generation to generation, for instance, corporal punishment. Awareness campaigns and education programs teaching positive discipline and children's rights will be essential. Schools, religious institutions, and the local organizations will have a role to fill by instilling values that uphold dignity and protect children from injury. As we mark the celebration of National Children's Month, let us renew our c...