Longer Life: Nutrition Month 2019

Many Filipinos suffer from abnormal body mass index especially for children. They can either be underweight, overweight, or worse obese. In the other hand, during the month of July, we celebrate Nutrition Month to improve one’s health.

This year, Nutrition Month 2019 theme, “Kumain ng Wasto, at Maging Aktibo… Push natin ‘to”, tackles not only about eating right. It is about having a healthy diet, balancing nutritious food consumption and exercise, engaging in physical activities. When you consume you should expend. You should maintain doing beneficial activities for your health. As the saying goes, “Health is Wealth”. Diseases are the enemy of your health. As early as possible, prevent the onset of diseases and take care of yourself not to catch any illness.

Every school promotes optimum health through this month celebration. School canteens advocate to sell healthy foods to students and doesn’t tolerate junkfoods and softdrinks. This is a very good practice and should be maintained.

Nutrition month is an annual campaign held every July as mandated by PD 491 also known as Nutrition Act of the Philippines that aims to create greater awareness among us, Filipinos on the importance of nutrition. Eating healthy food like fruits and vegetables, and having a balance diet is important in developing one’s self participating actively in physical activities to strengthen their body.

Your health is a very important factor in your life. Eat healthy and be active in life. Promote and practice healthy lifestyle through healthy eating and being active in sports to achieve a longer life.

source: https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/07/01/nutrition-month-2019-kicks-off/

Earthquake: Disaster Awareness and Preparedness

The Philippines is frequently visited by earthquakes. The Philippine archipelago is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where most seismic and volcanic activities and tremors happen. Adequate awareness and preparedness on these disastrous activities should be properly done.

          As the alarm went off, everyone heads for duck, cover, and hold. Evacuation proceeded, towards the designated assembly point. Finally, the roll call and evaluation of casualties were executed.

          People from different parts of the Philippines take part in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) that is held quarterly. These quarterly drills seek to promote disaster awareness and preparedness among Filipinos.

          The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) conducts certain drills in preparation for numerous earthquakes happening in the Philippines especially ‘The Big One’ where the possibility of a 7.2 magnitude be generated by the 100km West Valley Fault. Once these earthquakes strike, there is a huge chance of destruction of properties and even worse, loss of lives. That is why practicing such safety measures is a must.

          We can’t stop the forces of nature to strike but with great preparedness, we can arm ourselves from natural disasters. Safety is on the hands of the prepared. No lives would be lost and waste, not much casualties can be encountered, only if there is disaster awareness and preparedness. 

source: https://twitter.com/mandaluyongdrrm/status/963283835285684224

Letter to the President

To the President of the Philippines, Mr. Rodrigo Roa Duterte;

          I am not a hundred percent sure that you will read this letter but I would just like to tell you some of my concerns and opinions about the administration.

          First of all, I would like to thank you for all the things that you’ve done for the country. I can see major improvements and expect more for the better.

          For me, you are one of the best presidents of the Philippines so far. I hope you can maintain your good governance and be a good leader to all Filipinos. As I can observe, you can lead but the problem is that many cases of extrajudicial killings, violence, and other unruly behaviors are being spread in the news and contain negative feedback on you.

          Whatever rumors are out there about you, I will still support you for I know that everything that you do is for the betterment of our country. And as a young Filipino citizen, I promise to do my best for our country. You are an inspiration and I salute Sir.

          Thank you.


http://conceptnewscentral.com/index.php/2016/07/25/duterte-sona-muslim-lumad-channel-eyed/

Land of the Mourning: 121st Philippine Independence Day

“Ang mamatay ng dahil sa’yo”, and finally the Philippine flag was peacefully raised for the very first time.

          June 12, 1898, it was on this day when the Philippines declared its independence from Spain after more than three centuries of colonial rule. Freedom is not free. Many lives were risk and surrendered. Those were the true heroes who showed courage and bravery in order to raise our flag. As the last line of the National Anthem convey, Filipinos are ready to sacrifice their lives just to attain the freedom we deserve. Annual commemoration of the Philippine Independence should be the time to give thanks and honor to those who fought for our freedom being savored today.

It has been more than a century that the Philippines is celebrating its independence. I bet no one of today’s generation can ever withstand the heroic deeds exhibited by our forefathers. Let us take in to ourselves the hardships of our Filipino heroes faced. Let us not neglect the duties to our country for we are responsible for our freedom. We should know our limitations and never abuse this freedom. Let us be patriotic and be inspired by our heroic ancestors, who freed us from the land of the mourning.

source: https://princez8.wordpress.com/2010/06/12/philippine-independence-day/

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