When Mary Ann San Jose moved to Sitio Pariahan more than two decades ago, she could walk to the local chapel. Today, reaching it requires a swim. The steady sinking of coastal towns and islets like Pariahan in the northern Philippines has caused Manila Bay's brackish water to pour inland and displace thousands, posing a greater threat than rising sea levels due to climate change. Full story: http://www.rappler.com/nation/231075-cities-philippines-facing-slow-motion-disaster<br /><br />Beyond the headlines and above the noise, we commit to tell stories that you need to read in these complex times. At Rappler PLUS, we imagine a better future for journalism and society. Get closer to the stories that matter and connect with the people behind them.<br /><br /><br />Join Rappler PLUS. https://www.rappler.com/plus<br /><br />_<br /><br />Follow Rappler on Social Media:<br /><br />Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rapplerdotcom<br />Twitter - https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom<br />Instagram - http://instagram.com/rappler<br />YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/rappler/?sub_confirmation=1<br />SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/rappler<br />Google+ - https://plus.google.com/+Rappler/<br />Tumblr - http://rappler.tumblr.com/<br /><br />http://www.rappler.com/
