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The Rippler, Gurrea Street, Barangay 1, La Carlota City (2026)

27/07/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗜-𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 | 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

Mud crabs are a primary source of livelihood of a community in Ilog, Negros Occidental. Inside a shaded structure located in Ilog, mud crabs grow in rows of individual plastic cages, allowing a continuous safe harvesting of crabs even in times of bad weather.

The Ilog Entrepreneurs Association (IEA) first entered the mud crab fattening industry in 2024, relying only on bamboo-and-wood cages placed directly in brackish river water, yet much of the business remained in the hands of the environment. The initial project was stopped due to high risk factors affecting the crabs’ condition and the harvesting process, such as the weather and the physical weight of the cages.

“We had a difficult time before because we were using traditional cages made of bamboo and wood. It was difficult to harvest the crabs whenever the weather changed, because the cages were heavy. Some crabs would die," IEA president Trinidad Diamante said in Hiligaynon.

Seeking a solution, the association partnered with the Central Philippines State University (CPSU)-Ilog, the university that introduced Crab Vertical Farming Technology (CVFT). This CVFT system places mud crabs in individual cages made from recycled plastic containers. These cages are then arranged inside a shaded structure, away from the full exposure of the river.

A submersible pump keeps water, along with specially formulated components, moving through the system. The water quality and temperature can be monitored more closely by the farmers, paving the way to maintain a sustainable growing environment for the crabs and allowing control over their development.

Diamante testified that it can increase the weight of mud crabs; from an initial weight of 200 grams, CVFTs can add at least another 100 grams in two weeks' time. With the IEA now using CVFTs, members were able to resume crab fattening. Results were not just observed in the crabs but also in members returning to the enterprise.

These modified cages promote green technology, an innovation that contributes not only to the people but also to advancements in society while keeping the environment in mind. The CVFT system is far more than just a cage project for the community in Ilog; it may be a vital tool to combat the struggles in times of harsh weather and maintain resilience in their entrepreneurial journey.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝘆: Alia Camatura
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆: Dale Christoff Mamon

𝘚𝘖𝘜𝘙𝘊𝘌: https://explained.ph/climate-resilient-technology-gives-negocc-crab-farmers-a-second-chance/

26/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗔 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗼 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗚 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗜𝗥

A radiant star arises from a single spark. Its luminous glow grows brighter as it takes on a path filled with uncertainty and dedication, continuously illuminating every trail it steps into. Such beacon is Marie Jamiela B. Carriedo, whose heart for service has led her to shine on the regional stage as the newly elected Regional Federation Supreme Secondary Learner Government (RFSSLG) Auditor of the Negros Island Region (NIR).

Carriedo, the Division Federation Supreme Secondary Learner Government (DFSSLG) President of the Schools Division Office (SDO) of La Carlota City, was elected RFSSLG Auditor during "Lambigit: An Online Engagement with Division Federation Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) Presidents," held virtually on July 24–25, 2026.

The two-day engagement gathered DFSSLG Presidents from across the region to strengthen communication and collaboration, discuss learner-centred programmes, exchange best practices, and elect a new set of regional officers representing the 22 Schools Division Offices.

Among 11 nominees, Carriedo secured five votes, garnering the trust of her fellow DFSSLG Presidents to serve as the federation's Regional Auditor.

Alongside Carriedo's election, a new roster of RFSSLG officers was also elected to lead learner initiatives across the Negros Island Region. Humphrey Miles D. Bayot of SDO Bacolod City was elected President, while Jhenica Nicole D. Lazaro of SDO Victorias City secured the Vice President position. Belly L. Cordon of SDO Talisay City was chosen as Secretary, Chloe Avaya A. Gonzales of SDO San Carlos City was elected Treasurer, and Gwyneth V. Gador of SDO Bayawan City was named Public Information Officer.

Some embers flicker for only a moment, while others grow into flames that illuminate paths far beyond where they first began. Carriedo's rise is one of the latter: molded through purpose, unwavering commitment, and a passion to serve and ignite possibilities for fellow learners. The flame she has kindled now burns beyond a single division, leaving a trail of inspiration for those who choose to pursue leadership with conviction and resilience.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Jodie Nicole Sucaldito

25/07/2026

Although a meager facet of what actual, Professional Journalism is like, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 is what plants the seed of knowing amongst students; serving as a catalyst to a critical, and informed populace.

Yet, when this means to objectivity is constantly at risk of reproach and condemnation, a question lingers in the inkling of every article: 𝗱𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵?

Do people still care about the very thing we fought, and are still actively fighting for?

On 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we honor those who do. The few who are neither heroes, nor martyrs. But those who hold the willingness of concern, and manifest it into their pens, their cameras, and their microphones. A coterie of youth who face the Kraken of uncertainty, pursuing the whats and whys while dodging every appendage slung.

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 is a reminder to stand your ground in amplifying what remains hidden. To wield your pens, and all sorts of tools as wooden sabres and cleavers, even if your hands are shaking, and teetering like underwater tremors.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵?

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: John Zydryck Solina
𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘆: Dale Christoff Mamon

23/07/2026

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻

On July 22, 2026, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta pleaded not guilty to charges of plunder over his alleged non-declaration of ₱75 million worth of campaign donations. ₱30 million coming from Michael Defensor, ₱25 million from Joseph Espiritu, and ₱20 million from Aristotle Viray.

During the proceedings, defense counsel Rodolfo Sabulao said they were withdrawing an earlier motion to quash "to expedite the proceedings," which the court granted.

Associate Justice Karl Miranda confirmed with Marcoleta whether he consented to the withdrawal of the motion, to which Marcoleta responded that he had "voluntarily" arrived at the decision "without forced intimidation."

Moreover, Marcoleta also pleaded not guilty to charges of violating Presidential Decree (PD) No. 46 before the anti-graft court's Fourth Division, alongside co-accused Joseph Espiritu, Mike Defensor, and Aristotle Viray.

All four are currently held at the Quezon City Jail Male Dormitory in Payatas.

A pretrial for the plunder charge has already been set by the Sandiganbayan Third Division for August 10, 2026, while the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division has slated its respective pretrial for the Presidential Decree No. 46 case on August 12, 2026.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Zyrene Jade Delgado
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗮: Michael Varcas | THE PHILIPPINE STAR

22/07/2026

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅?

Clicking and getting chosen to win an iPhone. What fortune intertwined—lucky you, they said. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.

Upon opening the box, you'll see the gift shining brightly. Thanks to the generous influencer, it's a big help to anyone—a student wishing for a brand-new phone to keep up with the latest trends, or a father replacing his old one to preserve his family's cherished memories.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻?

But not every gift is given freely. Sometimes, every reward comes with a condition waiting to be accepted. Just when you thought you had won nothing more than an iPhone, another prize waits inside the box—one you never asked for. You then remember that to secure a chance at winning, following a system that thrives on people's losses was a requirement.

And suddenly, the giveaway is no longer just about the phone. What seemed like a simple act of generosity becomes something more—a silent endorsement where a click, a follow, and a growing audience become part of the bargain.

For the creator, perhaps it's simply a way of giving back. Yet when kindness comes attached with a condition, it becomes difficult to separate generosity from what it quietly promotes. Beneath the excitement lies an uncomfortable truth, an online figure adamant about helping countless people, yet still feeding the very cycle of online gambling.

𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

A giveaway remains a giveaway, but when it is funded by a platform that profits from loss, one cannot help but ask: what is truly being given away?

For someone with a large following count, influence is never theirs alone. Every endorsement carries weight, and every action leaves an imprint. What creators choose to promote today may become what others are willing to accept tomorrow.

Yes, the choice to gamble is ultimately yours. But responsibility does not end with personal choice alone. It is still wrong for an endorser to lend their influence to an industry that has left countless individuals in debt and hard-earned savings reduced to nothing.

Let us not be swayed to bait funded by a platform responsible for ruining lives and tearing families apart.

There will always be a prize to claim, but beneath its shining facade is a price that 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘆.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Xianadlyx Ylagan
𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘆: Therese Salmo

22/07/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 | 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝟭-𝟬

Spain toppled defending champion Argentina after substitute Ferran Torres fired the 106th minute goal, delivering his team a 1-0 victory at the World Cup final.

Their win marks their second since their previous in 2010, making Spain as the first-ever country to simultaneously win both World Cups in men’s and women’s football.

Spain maintained their dominance in terms of possession right from the get-go, but Argentina’s Lionel Messi barely reinforced their defense in order to force extra time.

Argentina had to finish the second-half of the match with only 10 players when Enzo Fernandez tackled Pau Cubarsi, receiving his second yellow card due to reckless play.

About 2 minutes after the match continued, another foul gave Lamine Yamal of Spain a chance to seal the deal 22 yards away from the net, but the ball curved towards the right post so that Martinez could save it for Argentina.

“The goal belonged to 47 million people. It wasn’t mine, nor the 26 of us here,” Torres stated, thanking his team’s supporters.

“Destiny had it written. It was meant to be our victory,” he added.

Spain took a total of 15 shot attempts before dethroning the reigning champion while Argentina had none, and a 90-minute match still was not enough for both teams.

Argentina failed to stack another win since their ruling in 2022, along with their victories during 1978 and 1986.

"We are gracious in victory, and we must be gracious in defeat […] Today, we are showing that we know how to lose,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said about their loss against Spain.

"We lost the match, and we accept it, but that doesn't mean we stop living or forget everything we did to get here." he continued.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Sebastien Alphonso Calacat
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘆: Dale Christoff Mamon

20/07/2026

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙊𝘾𝙀𝘼𝙉 𝙃𝘼𝙎 𝘽𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙃𝙀𝙀𝘿𝙀𝘿!

And is now taking its last rotation: the tides deceptively calm, but actively ready and raring to pounce as the new members of The Rippler are welcomed into the Publication!

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, we'd like to thank each and every eager and hopeful participant for their invaluable time and courage to heed the call of the ocean.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀! For dredging yourself in the flow, even for just a moment, regardless of the outcome. We hope that this step holds utmost significance into your becoming and as a benchmark in your ever unfurling journey.

WELCOME, RIPPLES 💧

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
Zyrene Jade D. Delgado

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
Gwyneth Faith A. Chavez

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
Christopher Dwyne P. Barretto

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚
Michael O. Villamante

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠
Emmanuel G. Tangub
Michelle Anne Juachon

𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟
Monica G. Nicanor
Van Xyrel B. Garfil

𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
Keziah Reine J. Gestobio
Zyanne Kerstin D. Artieda
Jordan Phelps Y. Niere

19/07/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

One by one, lunchboxes find their way onto desks. Lids lift. Wrappers unfold. The smell of whiteboard markers and freshly turned pages lingers, then replaced by the comforting aroma of home-cooked meals. Conversations bloom into laughter, and the clanging of spoons and containers becomes a familiar midday melody.

It is a ritual so ordinary that it often escapes our attention. We see the meals but seldom the lives folded into them. Every lunchbox, quietly set on a desk, is a silent archive of stories holding so much more than what’s meant for lunch.

A few rows ahead sits a student whose lunch was packed before dawn, each carefully packed container carrying the love of a parent who chose to greet the morning well before the sun did.

Across the room, another unfolds last night's leftovers. Not because it’s anyone's favorite meal, but because in their home, nothing that can nourish should ever be wasted. Every bite speaks volumes about gratitude, resilience, and the worth of making something out of what little there is.

Near the window, someone buys only a bottle of water and insists they’re “just not that hungry.” The explanation is brief, almost rehearsed. Whether it’s the result of a rushed morning, a missed meal, or unspoken circumstances, it’s a reminder that not every empty stomach is easily seen.

Or the friend who, before even taking a bite, instinctively splits a meal into two and offers half without a second thought. In that small gesture is generosity, kindness served with every bite, and abundance in the willingness to share.

Nearby, another student opens a lunchbox that holds nothing at all. It was never intended to. Soon, they walk to the school canteen knowing exactly what they will eat for lunch. Their story is a reminder that all meals start somewhere, be it a family kitchen before dawn or the steady hands that prepare food for a line of waiting students.

𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Yet together, they reveal what Nutrition Month has always been about.

Beyond vitamins and food groups, beyond balanced plates and healthy choices, nutrition starts with the people behind every meal. It lives in the hands who prepare food before the sun rises, in families who make the most out of every ingredient, in the understated realities we may never fully know, and in classmates whose kindness fills more than just an empty lunchbox.

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.

Lids will be lifted, wrappers unfolded, and another ordinary lunchtime will begin. Amid it all, it will no longer seem quite so ordinary. Every lunchbox is a reminder that life's best gifts can't be measured in calories or portions. They are found in love prepared before sunrise, resilience tucked into yesterday's leftovers, generosity offered without hesitation, and the stories that accompany every meal.

And perhaps that is the story Nutrition Month has been telling all along: 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Ariana Zoe Mesobre
𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘆: Enos Labtic

18/07/2026

𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘-𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬, 𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘?

In this generation, convenience is all the rage. And we must admit that living without putting up with the struggle is easy—on our part, yet we fail to see the result of our actions.

Sitio Tibag: Subic, Zambales, a place where an Aeta community lives, a place where they have found home, comfort, and resource, is now a place built for storing rejected waste. It was in 2019 when the local government was said to have built a temporary dumpsite near the community, polluting houses nearby. Over time, not only were the houses affected, but the community's stream, air, and land as well.

With the land being filled to the brim with garbage and waste, it can create an unhealthy environment for not only the Aeta community, but anyone living there. Living near a dumpsite can cause stress, worry, and a lower quality of life. Odor and pollution can affect how a person thinks and acts. With it, respiratory problems can also happen; polluted air and harmful gasses can cause coughing, heighten asthma, and induce difficulty in breathing.

Indigenous communities like the Aetas are one of the many few people who have lived by their traditions. Ancestral land is a crucial aspect of their culture, while also serving an important element in their health. While the dumpsite was still in progress, many Aeta families had to leave their home: their ancestral lands because of the unhealthy, and potentially hazardous conditions. It was also reported that one of their streams was contaminated due to the dumpsite, and if exposed, the community could also suffer from diseases stemming from the contaminated water: Cholera, Diarrhea, and even Parasitic Worms.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) the dumpsite violated environmental laws—it was ordered to be closed and rehabilitated shortly after. However, restoring the area may cost millions of pesos as attested to by the government, but they are currently working on plans to further complete the restoration process. The Aeta community now hopes that their forest, and ancestral lands will be restored, protected and eventually returned to its natural state.

In the end of the day, our history, and our health matters. For the Aeta community, their Ancestral land is not only a place, it is the backbone of their culture and health. It is forests that give not only a sense of belonging, but also protects them in a way that gives them intrinsic value to protect it.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘆: Jake Casaballena
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