ocr: The environment has become a major - issue in the Philippines. Most ofthe tropical rainforest has been destroyed, except for pockets such as the island of Palawan. Fishermen have dynamited unique coral habitats, and continue to use cyanide and muro-ami techniques to ucrease the size oft their catches. The goverment has recognized the costs of environmental damage. Soil run offis silting rivers and reducing the power generated by hydroelectric dams. Fast-depleting coral habitats reduce the attraction of the Philippines for tourists. Logging has been banned, but enforcement is ditticult; many lo ...
