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To: The Filipino People
The Sierra Madre Covenant: It is NOW Our Turn
Our Collective Stand
This is a non-political, collective advocacy movement driven by the fundamental objective of creating and sustaining the public’s awareness of our shared responsibility to preserve our natural environment. We serve as a united voice, harnessing the people towards collective action for the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.
In this light, we are signing this manifesto—The Sierra Madre Covenant—to express our support and to declare our stand:
- WE SAY NO to Illegal Logging and the destructive deforestation that steals Sierra Madre’s natural resilience.
- WE SAY NO to Irresponsible Quarrying and Mining that rip apart Her foundations for short-term profit.
- WE SAY NO to Unsustainable Mountainside Commercial Real Estate Projects that violate and destabilize the natural environment.
Our Commitment to Action
We, the undersigned, acknowledge that signing this manifesto is a commitment, not just a declaration. We commit to doing our part in protecting the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and supporting the sustainable future of our environment in general.
We vow to support this movement and the Sierra Madre in the following ways:
1. Supporting the Movement’s Programs
- Participate in Grassroots Initiatives. Actively join and support planned activities aiming towards nature-based solutions and environmental action, including sustained reforestation and tree-planting drives to be organized by this movement and its partners.
- Amplify the Message. Share this manifesto and the movement's calls-to-action within our personal and professional networks to rapidly expand public awareness for the Sierra Madre.
2. General Support for the Sierra Madre
- Practice Vigilance. Be the eyes and ears of the movement. Report any suspicious activities related to illegal logging, quarrying, or environmentally destructive development to the proper local authorities and the movement’s channels.
- Promote Sustainable Consumption. Actively choose eco-friendly products and support businesses that demonstrate a verifiable commitment to environmental stewardship that do not contribute to the destruction of natural resources.
- Educate and Advocate. Engage in respectful but firm dialogue with local leaders, community members, and peers about the critical importance of the Sierra Madre.
We stand collectively in the conviction that the survival of the Sierra Madre is inseparable from our very own survival.
SO HELP US GOD.
- THE PROTECT SIERRA MADRE MOVEMENT
- THE PROTECT SIERRA MADRE MOVEMENT
Why is this important?
The Call for Protection
The tragedies in our archipelagic neighbors serve as a dire warning we can no longer ignore.
The tragedies in our archipelagic neighbors serve as a dire warning we can no longer ignore.
Cebu has shown us the unprecedented tragedy of uncontrolled floods, resulting in widespread loss of lives and properties. This reality could soon become our own.
We in Luzon have been constantly shielded by the Sierra Madre Mountain Range—a natural fortress that has served as our primary defense against typhoons and the cascading effects of climate change.
But this protection has come at a cost. The shield is weakening.
Just as we were protected by Her, now it is our urgent turn to protect the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.