In the coastal community of Manila, the echoes of resilience intermingle with the whispers of despair. Fishermen, once the proud stewards of the sea, now find their lives in tatters. Typhoon Gimi has left a trail of destruction, with boats shattered and swept away by relentless waves and rising water levels. Alan Pora's boat was among the casualties, leaving him to grapple with the harsh reality of his profession's vulnerability. "It's been hard. I'm not making any money because I'm not able to fish, and that means I'm not able to feed my family properly."
Have you ever wondered what it takes to ensure that the water flowing into our oceans remains pristine and healthy? The answer lies in an ongoing battle that we wage, not just for ourselves, but for the generations to come.