BANDOLA, KRISTA MAE R.

CE354-M12
BSCE-3 PREFINAL TASK

1. Search for one foreign and one local article about Coral Reef Destruction.

Foreign Article:
"Coral Reefs Are Dying Around the World. Climate Change Is to Blame."
- This article discusses how climate change is causing the destruction of coral reefs around
the world, with rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification being the primary
culprits. The article also highlights some efforts being made to save coral reefs, such as
coral farming and restoration, as well as reducing carbon emissions.
Source: National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/04/climate-change-is-killing-
coral-reefs-here-is-how-to-save-them/

Philippine Article:
"Coral Reefs in the Philippines Are Dying—Here's Why and What's at Stake"
- The article discusses the current state of coral reefs in the Philippines, which are facing
significant threats such as overfishing, destructive fishing practices, pollution, and
climate change. The article also highlights the importance of coral reefs to the country's
economy, as well as the need for urgent action to address the issues that are causing
their destruction.
Source: Esquire Philippines
Link: https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/coral-reefs-philippines-a00289-
20190506-lfrm

2. Research on the population statistics of the Philippines for the past 10 years. You can include
statistical analysis from any government website.

- The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has reported that the population of the
Philippines has consistently increased over the last decade. In 2011, the country's total
population was recorded at 92.34 million, which rose to 100.98 million by 2015, and
eventually grew to 109.6 million in 2020. Furthermore, the average annual population
growth rate from 2010 to 2020 was 1.52%.

The PSA has also furnished data on the age and sex distribution of the population. In
2020, the median age was 25.9 years, indicating that half of the population was younger
than this age and the other half was older. The sex ratio, on the other hand, was slightly
skewed towards females, with 98 males for every 100 females.

Moreover, the PSA provided information on the population by region and province. In
2020, the National Capital Region (NCR) recorded the highest population density, with
20,785 persons per square kilometer, while the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
had the lowest, with only 105 persons per square kilometer. By province, Cavite was the
most populous in 2020, with a population of 4.3 million, whereas Batanes had the
smallest population, with only 17,246 inhabitants.

In conclusion, these statistics reveal a consistent increase in the Philippine population

over the past decade, with the majority of the populace being relatively young. This
growth, however, has had varying effects on different regions and provinces, highlighting
the necessity of targeted policies and programs to tackle population-related concerns.

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Link: https://psa.gov.ph/population-and-housing