'It won't be long until our world disintegrates into a mass of debris, filling it with the mistake of people's ignorance and greed.'
This is my entry for National Geographic's #PlanetorPlastic writing contest. In 500 words or less, we were asked to...
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DISCLAIMER:
1. This story is based on the current situation with Boracay Island, with it closing down for rehabilitation which will take six months due to the abuse we had caused over the years.
2. I am NOT from Boracay. So no, I'm not an island girl in real life (I wish!)
3. I have NEVER visited Boracay. But, I know its a beautiful island!
4. This is all based purely on observation from the media.
5. I'm not blaming everyone. However, we all have contributed to polluting our lands and oceans in some way.
=== TAGALOG TIME!
'Tay is short for Tatay which means father.
Anak means son or daughter. You can also say anak na babae (daughter) or anak na lalaki (son).
