In times of disaster, nature protects our country, and the Sierra Madre acts as a defense against typhoons.
As our world continues to change due to climate change, the effects of typhoons in the Philippines seem to be getting worse.
In the midst of calamities, especially during typhoons, one mountain range serves as Luzon’s defense.
This is the Sierra Madre, the longest mountain range in the country, which acts as a natural barrier against the winds brought by typhoons.
Did you know that in 2018, if it weren’t for the Sierra Madre, Typhoon Ompong could have caused even greater damage in the Philippines?
The Sierra Madre slowed down the rapid intensification and growth of the typhoons winds.
This has been the contribution of the Sierra Madre for all typhoons entering the country.
The Sierra Madre spans approximately 1.4 million hectares of land.
It covers ten provinces, particularly Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Nueva Ecija, Aurora, Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, and Quezon.
Aside from being a disaster shield, this mountain range also serves as an ecosystem.
It houses thirty-nine watersheds, 3,500 species of plants, and is home to twenty-eight endangered animal species, including the Philippine Eagle, the Philippine Crocodile, and even the Dugong.
As people’s lives continue to change with modern technology and other developments in the country, we must remember to take care of nature like the Sierra Madre, which has never failed to protect us from dangers.
