Barobo, The sinking Barangay

In Barobo Barangauy (Llorente municipality in Eastern Samar), children recall the February 17th 2008 flood disaster that caused many to lose their homes and livelihoods and closed down their school for weeks. In their video, children outline the key factors which are making their community vulnerable to floods, including: illegal logging, slash-and-burn farming practices and sand quarrying. They are also aware that their community is vulnerable due to its location on a valley next to a river. They challenged their local authorities to address these harmful practices and succeeded in mobilising their community in a tree planting campaign.

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[billy5523]

this is where i came from..

[planuk]

@billy5523

Hi Billy

It is a truly beautiful place...which is exactly why it needs to be preserved and looked after, not ruined. Thanks for your comment!

[legacymedia]

nicely done....brief but concise....keep it up...

[planuk]

@legacymedia Thanks!

[coeus101]

Napakaganda ng pag kagawa ninyo ng video it really delivers the message. Pwede ko ba ma repost eto para makita ng mga students ko. Thanks and sana hindi kayo masyadong naapektuhan ngayong bagong pagbaha this January. Rox Cosico