just think and blog it

We all witnessed how typhoon Ondoy, and the rest of typhoons that followed, brought tragedy to our country. Perhaps, what just happened is only a consequence to the destruction we inflicted on earth irresponsible waste disposals, non-stop cutting of trees, unprotected waterways and the like. If we think just a little deeper, Mother Nature is only bringing back to us what we adversely gave her.

We take this fact, while flash floods hit the Philippines during the Ondoy onslaught, drought at the same time worsens in India. Who is blame for this catatrophies? Think pause and reflect it an not be denied that natures interaction is dependent on peoples actions.

Let the tragedies not only be lessons to reflect on, let it be grounds in order for the people to start working out for the good. Overcoming a disaster may only be a matter of becoming individuals who fend for mother earth and keen in keeping weather watch.

"Water is life, life is water", a known quotation in advancing the proper preservation of one of the most vital element int supporting our lives the water was also the theme use for the forum conducted at the AVRi of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Bonifacio Campus on August 12, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon. The forum advocated the preservation of the Tamugan River.

The program was an environmental forum participated in by students in representatives from Davao City Water District with the presence of Engr. Rey Petalcorin from the Department of Electronic and Data Processing.

UIC Executive VP Internal Wilengel Miguel led the prayer which was followed by the welcome address delivered by the UIC Legislative Speaker of the house Lemuel Calatrava. Ms. Teresa Joy Fuentes was the Emcee for the event.

Engr. Rey Petalcorin presented the date in supporting the fact that the current source of water of the Davao City, Dumoy River, is in need of rest and we should have another alternative source of water to supply our need. Furthermore, he added that the Tamugan River is the only alternative source of the water for the Dabawenyos.

 The message conveyed by the forum is for all to be aware of the environment issues we are facing for us to do something to help solve our society’s  problems. Adding that, in helping solve the water problem, everyday water conservation is a start.