Wazzup Pilipinas!?
Panahon na para ipanalo naman natin ang kalikasan!
Listening to David D'Angelo translates to hearing the call for help of the environment.
Isn't it time for us to give the environment a chance to recover? Do we need another pandemic?
If we could recall how pollution seemed to have disappeared during the years when we were all mostly staying at home because we were afraid of getting infected by the dreaded Covid virus?
The skies were clear and blue that we could see all the way through the metropolis and able to view the mountains from afar.
The air was fresh, and I was able to see a dragonfly at our mini balcony garden at our fifth floor unit in Pasig, our veggies were growing at their full glorious sizes on our improvised hydrophonics setup. and a lot more stories worth sharing on my next posts.
The environment has always been crying out for help, but in today's fast-paced world, we seem to forget its silent pleas. Listening to environment advocates like David D'Angelo is like hearing the voice of nature itself, calling on us to act. “Panahon na para ipanalo natin ang kalikasan!” This statement is not just a call to action—it is a wake-up call for every one of us to stop, reflect, and take responsibility for the damage we’ve inflicted on the environment.
Isang Pagpapanumbalik sa Kalikasan
Do we really need another global catastrophe, like a pandemic, to remind us of nature’s fragility? When Covid-19 struck, it unexpectedly gave the environment a moment to breathe. Do you remember how clear the skies became? The stark reduction in air pollution allowed us to see the world in a way we hadn't in years. In cities like Manila, for the first time in recent memory, the skies turned a bright, unpolluted blue. I was able to see the mountains from afar from our fifth-floor unit in Pasig, something that was impossible during the hustle and bustle of pre-pandemic life.
During that time, the air was cleaner, fresher. As we stayed indoors, nature began to reclaim spaces we had taken away. In our mini balcony garden, a dragonfly—a symbol of transformation—hovered over our veggie plants, which thrived in an improvised hydroponics setup. The joy of seeing our vegetables grow to their full, glorious sizes brought a sense of hope and realization: nature heals when we give it a chance.
Mga Kwentong Dapat Balikan
The pandemic gave us glimpses of what a cleaner world could look like. Stories of wildlife venturing back into cities, rivers running clear, and the resurgence of greenery are all reminders of nature’s resilience. But these aren’t just fleeting moments we can afford to ignore—they’re lessons.
These are the stories worth sharing and remembering. When we pause to reflect, the silence of the lockdowns echoed nature’s plea for relief. It wasn't just a moment of respite; it was a window into what could be if we allow the environment to heal.
Ang Ating Pagkakataon
Now, that the world has moved forward and life returned to normal (though I doubt that this should be our normal), we should ask ourselves: have we gone back to our old ways? Shouldn't we have used the lessons learned from our experience of the pandemic as our opportunity to realize we should be champions of the environment?
The environment has always been crying out for help, but in today's fast-paced world, we seem to forget its silent pleas. Listening to environment advocates like David D'Angelo is like hearing the voice of nature itself, calling on us to act. “Panahon na para ipanalo natin ang kalikasan!” This statement is not just a call to action—it is a wake-up call for every one of us to stop, reflect, and take responsibility for the damage we’ve inflicted on the environment.
Isang Pagpapanumbalik sa Kalikasan
Do we really need another global catastrophe, like a pandemic, to remind us of nature’s fragility? When Covid-19 struck, it unexpectedly gave the environment a moment to breathe. Do you remember how clear the skies became? The stark reduction in air pollution allowed us to see the world in a way we hadn't in years. In cities like Manila, for the first time in recent memory, the skies turned a bright, unpolluted blue. I was able to see the mountains from afar from our fifth-floor unit in Pasig, something that was impossible during the hustle and bustle of pre-pandemic life.
During that time, the air was cleaner, fresher. As we stayed indoors, nature began to reclaim spaces we had taken away. In our mini balcony garden, a dragonfly—a symbol of transformation—hovered over our veggie plants, which thrived in an improvised hydroponics setup. The joy of seeing our vegetables grow to their full, glorious sizes brought a sense of hope and realization: nature heals when we give it a chance.
Mga Kwentong Dapat Balikan
The pandemic gave us glimpses of what a cleaner world could look like. Stories of wildlife venturing back into cities, rivers running clear, and the resurgence of greenery are all reminders of nature’s resilience. But these aren’t just fleeting moments we can afford to ignore—they’re lessons.
These are the stories worth sharing and remembering. When we pause to reflect, the silence of the lockdowns echoed nature’s plea for relief. It wasn't just a moment of respite; it was a window into what could be if we allow the environment to heal.
Ang Ating Pagkakataon
Now, that the world has moved forward and life returned to normal (though I doubt that this should be our normal), we should ask ourselves: have we gone back to our old ways? Shouldn't we have used the lessons learned from our experience of the pandemic as our opportunity to realize we should be champions of the environment?
Natuto ba tayo sa nakaraang pandemic o binalewala lang natin iyon dahil hindi naman tayo gaanong naapektuhan o hindi tayo kasama sa bilang ng mga nagkasakit at namatay? Kakalimutan na lang ba natin?
David D'Angelo and other environment advocates have been urging us to act for the environment long before the pandemic struck. They knew the signs, they felt the urgency. The question is, do we or we simply ignored it because we believe we are well-off and are on the upper class of society that we feel we are invulnerable or capable enough to survive another pandemic?
Nature doesn't need us to thrive, but we need nature to survive. It's time to stop treating environmentalism as an option—it’s a necessity. Now, more than ever, we must act decisively, not only for the sake of future generations but for our immediate well-being. The environment is not just a backdrop to our lives; it is the very foundation of our existence.
Pagpapanalo ng Kalikasan
The road to recovery isn't just for economies or societies, it’s for the environment too. If we learned anything from the pandemic, it’s that healing is possible when we give space for recovery.
Imagine if we could maintain the cleaner air, the clearer skies, and the thriving plant life. Imagine if we could continue to see the mountains from the city. But this will require change, not just from policymakers or environmental groups, but from every individual. Small efforts, like reducing waste, conserving water, and supporting sustainable practices, can collectively lead to a healthier planet.
The environment is resilient, but it’s also vulnerable to the unrelenting impact of human activity. “Panahon na para ipanalo natin ang kalikasan!” Let’s give the environment the chance it needs to recover and thrive, not just during pandemics but in our everyday lives.
Let this be the moment we heed the call—not just to listen to the environment advocates but to act. Now is the time to win this battle for the environment.
Paano tayo makakatulong?
Anong konkretong aksyon ngayon ang kaya mong gawin?
David D'Angelo and other environment advocates have been urging us to act for the environment long before the pandemic struck. They knew the signs, they felt the urgency. The question is, do we or we simply ignored it because we believe we are well-off and are on the upper class of society that we feel we are invulnerable or capable enough to survive another pandemic?
Nature doesn't need us to thrive, but we need nature to survive. It's time to stop treating environmentalism as an option—it’s a necessity. Now, more than ever, we must act decisively, not only for the sake of future generations but for our immediate well-being. The environment is not just a backdrop to our lives; it is the very foundation of our existence.
Pagpapanalo ng Kalikasan
The road to recovery isn't just for economies or societies, it’s for the environment too. If we learned anything from the pandemic, it’s that healing is possible when we give space for recovery.
Imagine if we could maintain the cleaner air, the clearer skies, and the thriving plant life. Imagine if we could continue to see the mountains from the city. But this will require change, not just from policymakers or environmental groups, but from every individual. Small efforts, like reducing waste, conserving water, and supporting sustainable practices, can collectively lead to a healthier planet.
The environment is resilient, but it’s also vulnerable to the unrelenting impact of human activity. “Panahon na para ipanalo natin ang kalikasan!” Let’s give the environment the chance it needs to recover and thrive, not just during pandemics but in our everyday lives.
Let this be the moment we heed the call—not just to listen to the environment advocates but to act. Now is the time to win this battle for the environment.
Paano tayo makakatulong?
Anong konkretong aksyon ngayon ang kaya mong gawin?
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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