THIS Sunday, GMA News and Public Affairs
present "Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima."
"Signos" tackles the impact of climate change
in the country, and confronts the environmental signs that point
to a potentially disastrous future.
In the Philippines, it is believed that
natural disasters of alarming proportions are some of the signs
of climate change. In Bauang, La Union, the rising sea has eaten
more than half of the town. Farmers in different areas of the
country are also experiencing a significant drop in crop yield.
Meanwhile, super typhoons Reming and Milenyo
that hit the Bicol region two years back triggered a landslide
that covered villages in Albay with lahar and other volcanic
materials. Flashfloods wiped out a town in Davao del Sur. In El
Nido, Pala-wan, corals are severely damaged due to rise in
sea-water temperature, while in Quezon, there is a surge in
malaria cases.
Climate change is a result of centuries of
industrialization and the improper exploitation of the Earth’s
natural resources. If human activities continue to go unchecked,
the impact of climate change can be expected to take a turn for
the worst.
With refreshing visuals and high-end
graphics, "Signos" is a must-see television event that is sure
to hook viewers, while imparting significant information. It
tells the story of how humans have altered the face of the
environment, threatened human health and biodiversity, but shows
at the same time that it is not too late to change mankind’s
destiny.
Behind "Signos" is a team of seasoned
reporters from GMA News and Public Affairs. Executive Producer
Marilen Go-Nuñez believes global warming is one issue that calls
for attention. "We made our best effort to make people
understand why the talk on climate change is important. If we
are able to get people involved in this dialogue, that is
already an achievement for us," Go-Nuñez says.
Senior reporters Howie Severino, Maki Pulido,
and Raffy Tima also provide insight into the issue of climate
change. They traveled to different local regions to document how
climate change affects Filipinos. With a panel of science
experts, they engage in a round table discussion on global
warming, its consequences, and the steps that must be taken to
avert its catastrophic impact.
"Signos" is narrated by actor and
environmentalist Richard Gutierrez.
Watch the first locally produced documentary on climate
change. "Signos: Banta ng Nagbabagong Klima," airs tomorrow,
April 20, after "Ful Haus" on GMA-7.