The Green Root Division

Sampinit, native raspberries, sold in San Pablo Public Market in Laguna.

A painful sight from above.

AERIAL PHOTOS SHOW HEAVY QUARRY DAMAGE TO SIERRA MADRE IN RIZAL

Aerial images from Ezra Acayan reveal the denuded slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in Rodriguez, Rizal, caused by extensive quarry operations in the area.

The Sierra Madre, often called the country’s “natural shield” against Pacific typhoons, plays a vital role in protecting Luzon from strong storms and preserving biodiversity—making its degradation a growing environmental concern.