“Recent data shows that there are 11 Mothers dying daily from preventable maternal complications…” 11 mothers die every day? Data from recent and independent studies suggest that maternal mortality in … Read More
Recognizing Toilet Rights
By Jonathan Monis
Pay toilets are popular these days. They plague not only malls, but also other public places such as bus stations, marketplaces, and parks. In some establishments, optional donation boxes are present as an alternative scheme. But should you have to pay for the right to use the bathroom?
Supersized Meals
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.
Unemployed (still)
“Grabe, brod! It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Ganyan din nangyari sa girlfriend ko. Cum Laude pa iyon ha, hindi siya nakuha kasi may backer sa loob.”
Social NetWorth: Overload
Group presentation video by Social NetWorth participants Aj Ramos-Celestial, Kaye delos Santos, Kelly Medina, Peter Romanillos, and Rocelle Paula Cariño, as facilitated by Kath Mendoza.