GROUP 2
SEC 67
PRESERVATION
OF ENVIRONMENT
FOR HEALTH
QUALITY
“PROTECTING
NATURE TO
PROTECT
LIVES.”
BALCE, SIMOUN RAI
BAUTISTA, CHESKA NICOLE
LAVAPIE, STEPHEN WILLIAM
TUBON, THEREZE LEILA
YAP, MARIA IRENE
RHEOTORICAL
SITUATION
AUTHOR
The sophomores of nursing students from the Far
Eastern University are the authors that highlighted
this dire scenario. They are worried about the
unhygienic conditions on campus and in the nearby
cities of Manila, which put them at great risk for
health problems. This goes against what the whole
FEU community believes with the goal to encourage
healthy living, wellness, and enhancement of society.
SETTING
We picked Far Easter University-Manila and the nearby areas because of their
heavily inhabited surroundings and issues with cleanliness and overall health.
AUDIENCE
Our target audience includes FEU students, professors, and staff members, as well as
the locals who are impacted by these kinds of issues. Whenever granted the
opportunity to widen our audience, we might also include the support of municipal
officials and healthcare providers who are likewise keen on assisting the public with
health-related initiatives.
CONTEXT
Insufficient hygiene is a growing problem in urban areas near universities,
potentially leading to the propagation of infectious illnesses. There are indications
that illnesses are becoming more prevalent in the public, necessitating the
implementation of preventive strategies. As previously stated, clean-up drives, and
outreach programs may be useful strategies for mitigating such dangers.
MESSAGE/TEXT
Through focusing on the root cause hazards, specifically transmitted illnesses
aggravated by filthy situations in the immediate vicinity, they can be safely averted
through clean-up initiatives and extensive and wide health awareness. Together with
the assistance of fellow students and locals, we can establish an atmosphere of
hygiene and consciousness in our neighborhood, reducing the relevance of health
concerns. This entails a coordinated effort to improve widely known sanitation and
the general excellence of Far Eastern University and nearby towns.
INTRODUCTION
AND DESCRIPTION
Can you envision a world in which the
prospect of development is eclipsed by the
dire consequences of illnesses and ecological
threats? Our country's growth efforts have
resulted in a huge contradiction: the
unforeseen generation of unclean situations
that imperil our well-being. According to the
World Bank Group (2023), accelerated
economic growth and a rise in population,
both qualities of a growing country, placed
pressure on the ability of the nation to keep
suited to sanitary conditions, resulting in
pervasive contaminants and health issues.
Different underlying health threats such as
transmissible diseases brought by unsanitary
environment in a community can be easily
prevented by clean-up drives and health
education as precautionary health measures.
Our country, the Philippines, faces an urgent
point
in
time,
requiring
immediate
intervention to deal with the increasing
sewerage issue and protect the safety and
well-being of its people.
This harm to the environment adversely
impacts the least fortunate community
members, such as young people and seniors,
and those who suffer from impoverishment,
worsening present disparities and impeding
progress in general (Lu, 2024). Failure to
give priority to thorough cleanliness
remedies jeopardizes not only the country's
environmental sustainability objectives but
also leads in achieving in lowering poverty
rates and overall wellness. Think about this:
will the country of the Philippines tackle its
responsibility of creating a fit and viable
future for each of its population, or can its
promises of growth be supplanted through
the mounting sanitary turmoil?
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PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
WATER CONTAMINATION
Most health issues come from consuming
contaminated water supply, which causes many
health problems. Due to water contamination, it
can cause ranging from acute microbial infections
to a more severe chronic disease. According to
Martin, J. (2024), the most common health cases
due to water contamination are “diarrhea, cholera,
typhoid, dysentery, hepatitis, and gastro-enteritis.”
Which makes waterborne diseases one of the
main reasons for Filipino people to have waterassociated diseases.
INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE
WATERBORNE DISEASES
ANNUALLY
AIR POLLUTION
ADULTS
DUE TO
66,230 DEATHS
AIR POLLUTION
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CHILDREN
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The most affected individuals when it comes to
air pollution are the children, the elderly, and
those who have already preceding diseases.
According to Myllyvirta et al., (2023), air pollution
causes several health problems such as “acute
and
chronic
bronchitis,
pneumonia,
cardiovascular diseases, premature deaths, and
other respiratory diseases”. Which poses air
pollution as one of the primary causes of
morbidity
and disability
in the Philippines.
With 66,230 deaths recorded in the Philippines
due to air pollution, with morbidity estimation of
64,920 for adults, and 1,310 for children.
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PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
03
FLOODING AND NATURAL
DISASTERS
Since the Philippines is an archipelago, its citizens
are more prone to nature disasters such as
typhoons and floods, which could cause several
health problems to every individual. The common
health issues Filipino individual faces due to
natural disasters are waterborne diseases such as
Hepatitis A, leptospirosis, cholera, and typhoid
fever, vector-borne diseases such as dengue and
malaria, skin infections, and foodborne illnesses,
which food can be caused by contaminated during
floods which causes food poisoning ( Philippine
Council for Health Research and Development ,
2022).
04
LACK OF PUBLIC
AWARENESS
According to Hasan (2020), there is a lack of
public awareness and education when it comes to
preserving a sanitary environment in the country.
It is essential to maintain and preserve
environmental sanitation as it is the first line of
defense against health threats in the community.
Unawareness of the importance of environmental
preservation can cause severe risk to the increase
of exposure to pollutants, which could lead to
several health issues. Furthermore, lack of public
awareness can also affect the behavior of
individuals with regards to maintaining the
sanitation of the environment, which causes lack
of interest in waste management, and excessive
use of plastic materials, which harms the
environment.
PROBLEM
DESCRIPTION
05
INCREASED POPULATION
According to Kim et al., (2021), overpopulation in a
certain place or community can affect not only the
environmental sanitation but also poses health
threats to the community. Due to the increased
population of a certain community, it causes a
higher level of air and water pollution, the primary
cause of morbidity cases in the Philippines. As it
can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular
diseases, and increase the risk of cancer.
Furthermore, overpopulation can cause sanitation
problems such as improper waste disposal,
increased greenhouse gas emissions, and higher
demands for urbanization, which can destroy
natural habitat and lead to the loss of biodiversity
of wild animals.
THE CAUSE OF
THE PROBLEM
01
WATER CONTAMINATION
There are many causes of water contamination,
one of which is industrial waste. Because
Industries and industrial sites worldwide
contribute a lot to water contamination, in short,
industries throw their trash, toxic chemicals, and
other liquids in our water, making it unsafe for
drinking. Examples of toxic chemicals here are
chemical spills, toxic substances like mercury or
pesticides, and runoff from land, like solvents, and
oils.
02
AIR POLLUTION
Vehicles and industrial emissions are the primary
sources of air pollution. Cars, motorcycles, buses,
trucks, burn or use fuels, like diesel or gasoline,
resulting in these released harmful gases such as
nitrogen
oxides
and
carbon
monoxide
contributing to the air we’re breathing, can cause
serious harm to our health. For Industrial
Emissions or factories, they burn fossil fuels,
sometimes use chemicals, releasing pollutants
like sulfur dioxide, and heavy metals into our
atmosphere. These harmful gases from factories
and cars can damage the air quality and can
cause harm to human health and our
environment.
THE CAUSE OF
THE PROBLEM
03
FLOODING AND NATURAL
DISASTERS
Heavy rainfall, Poor Urban planning, and
Deforestation are the most focused causes of
flooding and Natural disasters in the environment.
First, Heavy Rainfall. Intense and long rain or
storm surges can fill up rivers and drainage
systems, resulting in them overflowing to nearby
low-lying places. Second, which is Poor Urban
Planning. Cities build a lot of buildings and houses
that can cause a blockage to our natural water
pathways or fill up wetlands that help nature
absorb water. The last one, the top cause of
flooding and natural disasters, is deforestation.
Trees help nature absorb water, without trees
holding the soil together, it can cause erosion that
leads to landslides, and most importantly, floods.
04
LACK OF PUBLIC
AWARENESS
The main reason for a lack in public awareness is
a lack of education and information. Many people
did not have any access to accessible and
accurate up-to-date information about sanitary
health. Many regions do not prioritize
environmental health, resulting in people not
knowing much about public awareness. Another
is the Lack of support from the government, or
not enough infrastructure for proper sanitation
like, proper waste disposal systems, and sewage
treatment plants. This results in people not seeing
the needs that we need to be more aware or
responsible, because they did not see the
consequences for improper waste disposal.
THE CAUSE OF
THE PROBLEM
05
INCREASED POPULATION
Why is Increasing of population a problem to our
sanitary environmental conditions? The simplest
cause is because of us also. Which means that
more waste is generated, overuse of water
supplies, and increased air pollution also. All these
problems will be doubled because of the increase
in population, more people do these things like, the
amount of waste generated on each household
such as trash and food wastes increase. Demand
for water will increase too, for drinking, sanitation
and agriculture, as the population grows. And
lastly more vehicles and industrial activity will
occur, more vehicles and factories mean increased
air pollution due to toxic harmful gases produced
by those cars and factories.
OUR
SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES
PROPOSED
SOLUTIONS
These actions are intended solutions to help achieve optimal health quality in the
community by raising awareness of environmental preservation and providing
attainable solutions to lessen cases of health-associated environmental diseases.
HEALTH
EDUCATION
Effective health education within communities is important for raising public
awareness of health risks and diseases, particularly in areas prone to disasters such
as flooding and excessive rainfall, which are aggravated by rising population density.
These Health Education should focus on spreading awareness of waterborne
infections, sanitation practices, and the necessity of cleanliness during and after
such events. By offering targeted information and practical skills, communities can
better prepare for and manage the health risks associated with environmental
issues, creating higher resilience and well-being.
SEMINARS ON
PREPAREDNESS
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NATURAL DISASTER
MANAGEMENT IN
COMMUNITIES
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Seminars on preparedness and response to natural disasters can offer communities
with essential knowledge of risk assessment, evacuation methods, and emergency
resource allocation. This proactive method directly benefits the environment by
eliminating uncontrolled post-disaster cleanup, hence lowering the spread of
garbage and contaminants throughout communities. Furthermore, these seminars
include training in sanitation and hygiene during emergencies, which is important in
minimizing the spread of waterborne and vector-borne diseases.
CLEAN-UP
DRIVES FOR
THE WATERS
Access to proper waste management by utilizing waste sorting and recycling can
decrease water contamination. In partnership with NGOs such as KOPFree for cleanup drives for the waters, and small business who has a niche for waste recycling to
innovate and create usable items, to also effectively and efficiently decrease waste.
Renewable
Energy
TREE
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PLANTING IN
COMMUNITIES
With the help of promoting green agriculture through tree planting activities, this
can improve air quality by decreasing particulate matter accumulation through the
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properties of trees such as heat protection and reabsorption.
Plan of Action
Action Item
Description
Seminars on
Preparedness
and Response
in
Natural
Disaster
Management
in
Communities
This seminar is
a
comprehensive,
communitybased
educational
initiative at Far
Eastern
University
designed
to
enhance local
resilience.
It
aims to equip
students,
faculty,
staff,
local residents,
public
health
professionals,
and community
leaders with the
knowledge,
skills,
and
resources
necessary
to
effectively
prepare
for,
respond to, and
recover
from
catastrophic
events.
Key
Components
Collaborative
Workshops
Local
Charting Risk
Evaluation
Basic Training
to
Enhance
Skills
Survival and
Restoration
Strategies
Personincharge
Venue/
Time/
Date
Lavapie,
Stephen
William
U. (Head
Speaker)
FEU-Manila
Auditorium
8:30AM
11:00AM
May 7, 2025
Yap,
Irene
(CoSpeaker)
IMPLEMENTATION
Main Goal
>
Provide
safety
precaution
measures.
>
Provide
guide during
natural
disasters.
>
Provide
proper
awareness for
students, and
University
personnel.
Status
Key
Components
Personincharge
Venue/
Time/
Date
FEU-Manila
Auditorium
1:30PM
4:30PM
May 7, 2025
Action Item
Description
Waste
Management
Water, Food,
Air, and Noise
Sanitation
Community
Education on
Proper
Hygiene
Environment
al
and
Ecosystem
Preservation
Tubon,
Thereze
Leila
(Head
Speaker)
Seminar on
Proper
Sanitation
and
the
Importance
of
Environment
Preservation
to Health
This
course
offers an indepth
exploration of
hygiene,
sustainability,
and
wellness,
emphasizing
the role of local
engagement,
policy
frameworks,
and
technological
advancements
in
shaping
sanitation
practices
and
environmental
responsibility. It
aims to promote
proactive
actions such as
healthcare
outreach, waste
management,
water
conservation,
and ecosystem
protection
by
showcasing best
practices
and
exemplary
models
from
diverse contexts.
Environment
al
and
Ecosystem
Preservation
Balce,
Simoun
Rai
(Head
Instruct
or)
Tree Planting
in
the
Community
Tree
planting
plays a vital role
in
enhancing
our ecosystem
by
filtering
toxins
and
releasing
oxygen, thereby
improving
air
quality.
This
initiative,
focused on Far
Eastern
University and
its surrounding
public areas—
including roads,
parks,
and
communal
spaces—aims to
foster a cleaner,
healthier, and
more
vibrant
environment for
all.
Bautista,
Cheska
Nicole
(CoSpeaker)
Tubon,
Thereze
Leila
(CoTeacher)
Main Goal
>
Public
awareness of
health risks
and diseases.
>
Prevent
airborne, and
waterborne
diseases.
>
Provide
proper
preventive
measure to
avoid bornetype diseases.
Within and
around the
FEU-Manila
Campus
> Improve air
quality within
the
FEUManila
Campus.
> To gain
knowledge
about proper
tree planting
> Promotes
Agricultural
activities
within
the
FEU
community.
Status
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