Environmental Problems can be classified as natural or man-made.
The Philippines is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Our country is also located near what is called the typhoon belt.
Pollution
happens when there is presence of large amounts of unwanted and harmful substances on land, water, or air.
Deforestation
destruction of forests by means of clearing and cutting of trees.
Water Pollution
contamination of bodies of waters.
Air Pollution
Releasing of dangerous air pollutants / gases.
Illegal Mining
unlawful acquisition or extraction of important minerals.
Overpopulation
excessive number of living individuals.
Oil Spill
oil released from faulty equipment of oil tankers and ships.
Climate Change
result of increasing global warming.
Cyanide Fishing
method of collecting live aquarium specimens.
Coral Reef Degradation
coral reefs are destroyed by direct or indirect means.
Bullying
repeated act of aggressive behavior that aims to physically, mentally, or emotionally harm someone else.
Verbal
use of spoken or written words to inflict harm to the victim.
Social
also called relational bullying; intends to harm the victim's reputation or social standing and social relationships.
Physical
act done to physically hurt the person's body or damage to his or her possession.
Cyberbullying
use of technology to inflict harm to the victim.
Stalking
repeated behavior of someone to follow a victim, initiate contact, and send unwanted messages, things, and even threats.
Extortion
act of getting benefit from the victim such as money, properties, or favors by coercing or forcing the victim.
Blackmailing
form of extortion, as the perpetrator threatens to embarrass the victim to his or her family, friends, or workmates.
Youth Violence
happens when a person aged 10 to 24 threatens or causes harm to others.
gang
group of young people who share a common identity and engage in criminal behaviors.
Gang violence
happens when these harm people who are not involved with them or who are members of other gangs.
Fraternity comes from the Latin word "frater" which means brother.
Fraternity
organization whose members have similar backgrounds, occupations and interests, and aim for a common goal.
Hazing
common illegal fraternity-related violence.
Kidnapping
forceful transportation and detention of a person.
Abduction
involves a perpetrator that the victim may know personally.
Domestic Violence
violent or aggressive behavior done in homes by people whom you are related to.
Sexual Abuse
also called molestation, is defined as the unwanted sexual activity where perpetrators use force and threats to take advantage of the victim's weakness.
Rape
insertion of any body organ to the victim's sex organ.
Sodomy
insertion of the perpetrator's body organ to the victim's anus.
Incest
sexual abuse or assault done by a family member to the victim.
Child sexual abuse
involves asking and forcing a child to do sexual favors.
Groping or Fondling
involves touching another person in a sexual way.
Sexual Assault
sexual action that is done without the consent of both sides.
Sexual harassment
unwelcome and uninvited verbal and physical behavior that is sexual in nature.