Biñan: During the 90's and in Present Time
How Biñan did changed over the decades? Like what people say
“There is no permanent in the world except change”. Many things changed from
time to time. It is not always because we want it but we need it. However, this
comes with great responsibility.
During the 90’s, Biñan was filled with hectares of rice
fields and few houses. In this place, people can feel the feeling of serenity
because it is far from the noise of busy cities like Manila and Makati. In
addition, it was rich with clean rivers where the residents swim, do fishing
and wash their clothes. The water in the river was so clear that you can see
the fish swim in it. Different trees and beautiful flowers are everywhere.
Children climbed the trees to get some ripe fruit. The place was not yet
urbanized that is why children used to stroll around the grassy places and fly
kites.
Nowadays, rice fields are converted into subdivisions. Properties
started to be privatized by business entities. The grassy place that seems a playground for
the kids are gone. The clean river became polluted and the soil beside it is
eroding. Tons of garbage are scattered along the rivers. It is also not
suitable to do fishing anymore. The population grew so fast. Infrastructures
and establishments are made to support the needs of the growing population. In
contrast, some of the establishments did not undergo the process of proper
urban planning that cause heavy traffic on the road.
Although Biñan during the 90’s and in the present are
totally different, there are beautiful things about this place that still
exists such as trees and plants. Some communities in the area try to conserve
and sustain it. In making a change, every
one of us should be responsible because there are advantages and disadvantages
that we need to consider.
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