The main damages to the environment in the Philippines arise from deforestation and the destruction of coral reefs. Many people depend on these forests and marine coastal areas for survival. The forests and coral reefs are a rich source of both food and income. As a result, multiple groups depending on these common pool resources over the years have striven to take their own shares, eventually overexploiting natural resources. This phenomenon is known as the tragedy of the commons situation. To know more about each of these environmental damages, please refer to the drop-down menu linked to this page above. 🙂