SOURCES OF LIVELIHOOD IN THE FILIPINO COMMUNITIES

There are different communities all over our country. Thes communities are rich in different natural resources. The people use these resources to get their needs. These natural resources provide means of livelihood for the people. The farmers, fishermen, miners, loggers and home industry workers work in the different communities. Farmers work in the farm. Fishermen catch fish in the seas, rivers and lakes. Loggers work in the forests. miners work in the mountains.

The work of the people depends on the location of the community where they live. Their work also depends on the climate and natural resources of the community. Communities which do not have much natural resources depend on human resources for their living. People serve others through different means of livelihood such as dressmaking, selling, teaching or taking care of the health of the people.

Farming is the main source of livelihood of the Filipinos. Farms make up one-half of our total land area. Farmers work on our rich soil. They are hard working and patient. Farming communities in the country are found in plains, valley and at the foot of the mountains. Farmlands in the Philippines include fruit and vegetable farms where crops such as rice, corn, tobacco, coconut and abaca are produced. Animals such as chickens, turkeys, goats and carabaos are raised in the farms too.

by: @myaw