Malnutrition among children does not only stem from insufficient food intake; overeating makes them unhealthy, too. With some children consuming more than the dietary requirement and others not receiving enough nutrients, middle-income countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand face the “double burden of malnutrition,” according to a joint report by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In the Philippines, the prevalence of overweight children below five years old increased by 400 percent, from 1 percent in 1992 to 5 percent in 2013. Wasting, being underweight…
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A two-day Research Forum titled ‘Boys and Girls at Risk’ concluded today pledging totake forward the preliminary results of the Philippines’ first ever National Baseline Study on Violence against Children(NBS-VAC)toward a strong prevention and response plan to stop violence against Children in the Philippines. NBS-VAC Study is scheduled to be launched in October. Organized by the Council for the Welfare (CWC) of Children and UNICEF working within a wider partnership of national and international organizations working for preventing Violence against Children, the Research Forum was participated by over 200 researchers, academics, advocates and professionals working to End Violence against Children.…
While the universe lay at her feet, coming home to the Philippines is never complete for reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach without a trip to the country’s number one fast-food chain. On her second trip home since winning the much-coveted crown, the Miss Universe did not only drop by Jollibee, she also helped spread joy to 20 kids from an orphanage who were invited to a special Jollibee lunch party. The Jollibee Buendia-Bautista branch, on the border of the cities of Makati and Pasay, quickly turned into a playground for four- to eight-year-old kids who – like Pia and her…
Life is made enjoyable with many fine things, and one of the finer things in life is appreciating a good cup of coffee. But coffee appreciation doesn’t begin and end with the cup; it starts with growing the finest beans then the coffee processing, roasting, brewing and, finally handcrafting every cup. The key to appreciating good coffee lies in knowing the story and the art involved in creating every cup before you can enjoy it with your friends and loved ones, or alone with a book on a warm couch. Whether you prefer your coffee full-bodied with a bold flavor…
In the first round of the week-long semi-finals of Tawag ng Tanghalan where the semi-finalists performed their audition song, “Sales Diva ng Makati” Rachel Gabreza and “Dad Incredi-voice ng Navotas” Jaime Navarro were revealed that they are in the bottom 2 of the combined votes of the jury and text votes of the viewers. Rachel got 63.20, while Jaime 57.33. The points of Dominador Alviola Jr. the “Ulirang Tatay ng Davao”, “Mama Sessionista ng Pagadian” Maricel Callo and “Sweet Songstress ng Laguna” Mary Gidget Dela Llana were not revealed. Meanwhile, in the second round the contenders performed the songs that…
In the first round of the semi-finals of Tawag ng Tanghalan in It’s Showtime, the first five semi-finalists namely Dominador Alviola Jr., Maricel Callo, Rachel Gabreza, Jaime Navarro and Mary Gidget Dela Llana performed their audition song. This is part of the week-long vocal showdown of the semi-finalists vying for the slot in the Grand Finals of Tawag ng Tanghalan. The first one to perform is the first semi-finalist Dominador or Daddy D tagged as “Ulirang Tatay ng Davao” with the song of Ray Charles entitled I Can’t Stop Loving You. He was followed by Rachel the “Sales Diva ng…
In addition to the 2016 collection of Converse and opening the summer season is the Converse Cons One Star. Available in red and black, the two lifestyle sneakers focus on premium materials and comfort especially summer focuses on adventure. The Converse Cons One Star executed in durable hairy suede, the Converse Cons One Star is available in the original colorways that kicked off its original hype. Good for road trips and long walk, it features Lunarlon sockliner for cushioning, as well as lightweight Cons traction rubber for better grip. A higher foxing tape also helps deliver a more premium look.…
Cast members and one of the directors of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War will be making their way to Singapore in April, where Marina Bay Sands will welcome Chris Evans (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Anthony Mackie (Falcon) and director Joe Russo. As part of the promotion for the latest highly anticipated Marvel release, the stars of the movie will embark on a world tour, which will see them being split into two teams – Team Cap and Team Iron Man – challenging each other on the international stage. Team Cap, led by Chris Evans, will head to Singapore…
Bengal tiger Shere Khan bears the scars of Man, which fuel his intense hatred of humans. Powerful and menacing, the fearsome tiger makes no secret of his feelings about man-cub Mowgli and his presence in the jungle. Shere Khan’s mission, above all else, is to ensure Mowgli—and the fire he knows Man wields—pose no future threat. Deep down, Shere Khan seeks revenge upon Man, and it’s Mowgli who will pay the price. Recently winning the Screen Actors Guild award for Best Supporting Actor (“Beasts of No Nation”), Idris Elba brings the tiger Shere Khan to life, in Disney’s new family…
It is summer season once again, for most of us it is the time that we need to be squeeze in getaways with our time and budget or simply just simply have “staycation” at home. While for students, they need to budget what is left from their allowance for outing with friends or simply hibernate in their rooms for the whole summer. Whether going our for a summer getaway or simply staying at home, SMART is giving us the chance to enjoy both ways because of making us stay connected with our friends or enjoying the “me time”. Here are…