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UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS
ECOLOGICAL ISSUE
OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU
PERTINENT TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTED BY:
CANLAS, DANNIEL
BICOY, RONEL
HUMANG-IT, LLANEZA
RECIBAS, FATIMA
GEONZON, SHEEN
RABAYA, THERESE MAY
HAMILI, JUDY
PACRES, THESSA FAITH
ALICANTE, JANA MAE

GEONZON, GRYKA
DWER, JOSH
INTRODUCTION
One of the most populous provinces in the Philippines is thought to be the
Province of Cebu. Due to its abundance of natural resources and stunning
scenery, it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation. An
ecological province in the Central Philippines is the Province of Cebu. The
province has a population of 2, 821, 210 and a total land area of 4,937 square
kilometers. Over 3,000 islands and islets make up the Province of Cebu, which has
a variety of ecosystems including coral reefs, mangroves, and coastal forests.
Cebu and other places in Central Visayas must ensure measures to protect and
enhance its natural and cultural sites and attractions in order to strengthen and
improve its ecological issues. Cebu has three highly urbanized cities of Cebu,
Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue and the Province of Cebu with its six component cities
and 44 municipalities. What we know as Metro Cebu today consists of seven cities
and six municipalities in the eastern side of Cebu starting from Danao City in the
north to Carcar City in the south, including Lapu-Lapu City and Cordova in Mactan
Island. Metro Cebu is not an official political government unit but merely an
economic unit delineated for purposes of integrated planning and coordinated
implementation of development projects as envisioned under the Mega Cebu
concept. Cebu counted a population of 4.167 million or 4.51 percent of the entire
nation and 61.28 percent of Central Visayas. From 2000 to 2010, Cebu’s
population grew by 2.19 percent annually. At this rate, the population of Cebu will
reach 4.64 million in 2015 and 5.18 million in 2020.
The Province is currently dealing with numerous ecological problems

that jeopardize its sustainable development. Illegal logging, which has severely
harmed the province forests, is one of the main issues. This has caused soil
erosion and biodiversity loss. Illegal logging pervasive problem, causing enormous
damage to forests. Local communities and to economies of producer countries.
Cebu City is the second most polluted city in the entire Philippines. Incidentally,
our country is also the second most polluted among eight members of the
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Marine pollution brought by the
waste plastic and other pollutants dumped into the sea is a serious issue as well.
Numerous marine life species are now in danger, and coastal communities quality
of life has been impacted. Since there is problem with garbage management in
the province. Cebu City is the second most polluted city in the entire Philippines.
Incidentally, our country is also the second most polluted among eight members
of the Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN). Environmental changes are
caused by the natural or artificial content of harmful pollutants and can cause
instability, disturbance, or adverse effects on the ecosystems. Earth and its
environment pose a more serious threat due to the increasing pollution for air,
water, and soil. Environmental damage was caused by improper resource
management or careless human activities.
This study aims to determine the ecological issue of the Province of

Cebu. The Province of Cebu is the top destination of illegal logs from Mindanao
last year, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in
Central Visayas. More than half of the illegal logs confiscated by DENR in Central
Visayas last year were in Cebu. Seized here were forest products reaching 250,671
cubic meters worth P 12 , 669 , 179.00. Because of Cebu’s rapid economic growth
and booming construction industry, the province has become a major destination
of illegal forest products according to an official. Air pollution is all around us. It is
not just the vehicle exhaust we see or the combustion fumes we smell. Many air
pollutants are invisible to the naked eye. And they can easily slip past our body’s
defenses, leading to various health issues. While the regional EMB has a
monitoring station located in Talisay City, Metro Cebu itself does not have its own
equipment for measuring air pollution. So it is hard to evaluate the actual
pollution level in the city. The effects of pollution are undeniable. Health experts
have urged the Philippine government to take action towards improving air
quality as PH had the third-highest number of air pollution-related deaths. That is
45.3 deaths per 100,000 Filipinos.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) of the United Nations

present a novel approach to global governance where goal-setting features as a
key strategy. Governance through goals as exemplified by the SDGs, is new and
unique for a number of characteristics such as the inclusive-goal setting process,
the non-binding features of the goals, the reliance on weak institutional
arrangements, and the extensive leeway that states enjoy.
According to Argansky, “The goal to any nation is to have a desirable

picture of the future and to strive to achieve it”. Each country takes specific action
to safeguard the country’s interest and the world stage and to achieve the goal.
The two countries may have different approaches to achieving similar goals on
the world stage, just as individuals have different and conflicting interest.
Countries also have different goals, objectives and different interest because
countries have different political and economic systems, social systems,
institutions and different methods as well as unequal powers and leaderships
with different perspectives.
Its purpose was very clear, to ensure that local and regional authorities
around the world had their own, unified voice in the international community.
And its most important objectives are to foster inclusion and equality, as well as
to promote secure livelihoods for all.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

- Illegal Logging and Pollution of the Province of Cebu
OBJECTIVES
The goal of this research is how to prevent illegal logging in our community
as well as the pollution. It is important to fight illegal logging because of the
damage it inflicts on people, societies and the environment. It can deprive
forest communities in the livelihood, and the natural resources to rely on,
and lead to human rights violations, unrest and violence.
Creating work plans and implementing pilot projects to reduce SLCPs from
municipal solid waste management (MSWM) by introducing waste
separation at source and collection, the promotion of composting for
organic waste recycling, establishment of material recovery facilities (MRF)
for promoting recycling, landfill improvement, and building partnerships
with citizens and the private sector in order to comply with the Nation.
Solid Waste Management Law (RA 9003) utilising the CCAC-MSWI
framework.
HYPOTHESIS
This research is concerned on how to prevent Illegal Logging and

Pollution of the Province of Cebu.
Hypothesis 01: The significant study about how to prevent illegal logging
and pollution. The way we do or offer to keep us all safe.
Hypothesis 02: There is a way to prevent this ecological issue if we care in

our environment as well.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The Philippines is one of the most severely deforested countries in the

tropics and most deforestation has happened in the last 40 years. Estimates
place forest cover in the Philippines in the year 1900 at 21 million hectares,
covering 70 % of the total land area. By 1999, forests covered 5.5 million
hectares; only 800,000 hectares of this was primary forest. As illegal logging
continues, the remaining forest is endangered. The destruction of the
Philippine forest was the subject of a recent study (1999), Decline of the
Philippine Forest, by the Institute of Environmental Science for Social
Change (ESSC). This study traces the history of the decline, examines the
causes and effects of deforestation, and discusses emerging perspectives.
The study considers two possible Philippine scenarios for the year 2010.
One assumes that meaningful steps will be taken to reverse the decline and
offers some hope; the other scenario assumes that things will continue as
in the past, and the outcome will be a continued national degradation of
resources. To promote community based forest and resource management,
ESSC developed community mapping to ensure community participation
and the articulation of community views and concerns. How this works is
explained in the book Community Mapping Manual for Resource
Management, published in conjunction with the DENR. Apart from enabling
communities to present their own views, it introduces indigenous
communities to modern technology and basic scientific knowledge.
Another manual for trainers is being prepared. The promotion of CBFM,
especially in degraded watershed areas, is imperative. People living in
watersheds have a stake in improving them, and by so doing, contribute
significantly to solving the water problem of the agricultural lowland
communities and of our cities.
Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to public health globally

and accounts for an estimated 7 million premature deaths every year. Air
pollution and climate change are closely linked as all major pollutants have
an impact on the climate and most share common sources with greenhouse
gases. Improving our air quality will bring health, development, and
environmental benefits. Even though air pollution is a global problem, it
disproportionately affects those living in developing nations and
particularly the most vulnerable, such as women, children and the elderly.
Exposure to fine particle outdoor air pollution is the largest environmental
risk factor for premature death globally. Air pollution exposure contributes
to a number of key illnesses globally but its contribution is not borne
equally across the world. For example, air pollution is linked to 20 percent
of ischemic heart disease deaths globally but over 30 percent in the Middle
East and North Africa regions. Children are particularly vulnerable to the
damaging health effects of air pollution due to their unique susceptibility
and exposure. 20 percent of newborn deaths globally are attributed to air
pollution exposure.
CONCUSION
Illegal logging drives deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate change. It can

deprive forest communities of livelihoods, and the natural resources they rely on,
and lead to human rights violations, unrest and violence. Pollution prevention
reduces both financial costs (waste management and cleanup) and environmental
costs (health problems and environmental damage). Pollution prevention protects
the environment by conserving and protecting natural resources while
strengthening economic growth through more efficient production in industry
and less need for households, businesses and communities to handle waste.
REFERENCES
·https://www.warmheartworldwide.org/
·https://www.cleanairfund.org/
·https://www.stopglobaldestruction.org/stop-pollution

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UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS

RABAYA, THERESE MAY

PACRES, THESSA FAITH

ALICANTE, JANA MAE

The Province is currently dealing with numerous ecological problems

This study aims to determine the ecological issue of the Province of

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) of the United Nations

According to Argansky, “The goal to any nation is to have a desirable

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This research is concerned on how to prevent Illegal Logging and

Hypothesis 02: There is a way to prevent this ecological issue if we care in

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The Philippines is one of the most severely deforested countries in the

Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to public health globally

Illegal logging drives deforestation, biodiversity loss and climate change. It can

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