In the Philippines, obesity and lifestyle-related diseases are emerging but neglected. There are now cases of early-onset type 2 diabetes, which were not in the public health picture before. Urbanization and globalization are counted among the culprits for these problems.
NGO groups alarmed of increasing number of HIV cases
Various groups are concerned by the rising number of AIDS cases in the country. In March alone, the Department of Health (DOH) reported three hundred thirteen (313) Filipinos acquired the virus.
Impressions: Social NetWorth
Workshop participants, speakers and facilitators all agreed that credibility and having a worthy cause really matter in order for a campaign be successful in social media. Responding to people’s posts and comments really keeps the interaction going.
Call for applications for Young Journalists/Bloggers
The selected journalists/bloggers will be invited to attend the ILO Youth Employment Forum, providing them with a unique opportunity to hear individual stories from over 100 young women and men from around the world.
Social NetWorth: Labyrinth
Rochelle Cariño and Kenneth Mangaya-Ay are students of Mass Communications from the University of Mindanao. They are also active members of Media Education for Intelligent Awareness (MEdIA), their department’s official student organization. Using their media skills, they want to increase awareness about the environment in their native Davao.
Women’s Lament for Lent: Stop Maternal Death!
The Pasyon culminates in reiterating women’s commitment to fight for reproductive health and rights, chanting their pledges on the iconic, life-sized sculptures of Agnes Arellano’s “Haliya” (the expectant mother) and “Red Carcass.”