The article highlights the critical role of mangroves in protecting the Philippines from typhoons and coastal erosion.With over 60% of mangrove cover lost since 1918, environmentalists like Andrea Pimentel of WWF-Philippines are working to rehabilitate these ecosystems.They use bamboo fences to block sediment from suffocating tidal channels, but scientists warn that climate change is accelerating the threat.A 2024 study warns half the world's mangroves face collapse due to rising seas and human activity.

Local rangers like Bernard Almogera describe the deterioration of mangrove forests, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation before stronger storms devastate coastal communities.The Philippines ranks second in global mangrove loss, driven by climate impacts and conversion to seafood ponds.