How Climate Change and Land Reclamation Are Consuming Philippine Coastal Villages

The government's response has been criticized by many as inadequate. While some projects have been temporarily suspended for review, the overall push for reclamation continues. The official narrative of "development" and "resilience" clashes sharply with the lived reality of the people on the front lines of this crisis. There is a perceived disconnect between the bold visions of a modern metropolis and the tragic consequences being borne by the poorest and most vulnerable.