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In the second week of October 2020, the country observed the National Mental Health Week in the Philippines that is pursuant to Proclamation No. 452, which was signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos in 1994. This is to coincide with the celebration of World Mental Health Day, which falls on October 10. As the Philippines is still facing a global pandemic brought about by COVID-19, it is important that government should address the emerging concern on the mental health and well-being of children and youth as they cope with the situation and as they adapt to the “new normal” in their everyday lives and in education.
Read more: Recognizing Mental Health Among Youth During COVID-19 Pandemic
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CATBALOGAN CITY (Retz Pol O.Pacalioga, UNICEF) – In his state of the nutrition address during the 2nd Semester Provincial Development Council Meeting, last 14 October 2020 via Zoom Conference, Governor Michael Reynolds Tan of Samar Province stressed to end the perineal problem of malnutrition in the province.
According to the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey, the province of Samar records a staggering 42 percent stunting prevalence. This is higher than the national stunting prevalence which is 30.3 percent. Moreover, the province ranks number one in terms of stunting prevalence in Eastern Visayas Region with seven of its municipalities included in the region’s top ten list in terms of high stunting rates (OPT+ 2019).
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Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day held every 15th of October since 2008 that is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases. It is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical time’s thus triggering lasting change from the policy-level to community-driven action.
Read more: Global Handwashing Day Draws Relevance of Handwashing in Combating COVID-19
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BURAUEN, Leyte (Sarwell Meniano, PNA) – Challenged by an old man’s claim that there is no life in farming, a millennial in this town left his white-collar job and ventured into agriculture, an industry not so attractive to young generations.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Two local leaders in this town are now National Nutrition Council’s 8 new allies in championing nutrition. Hon. Mayor Hermenegildo C. Culpa and Sangguniang Bayan (SB) on Health and also the President of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) - Southern Leyte Chapter, lead to support the nutrition program implementation in the Municipality of Padre Burgos and the entire Province of Southern Leyte.
In a 2 –day Workshop on Integrating Nutrition in the 2021 Annual Investment Program (AIP) held on 8-9 October 2020, the fifth class municipality of Padre Burgos was able to identify and craft programs, projects, and activities suited to the need of the population, particularly the woman and children.
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Food is the essence of life and the bedrock of our cultures and communities. Therefore, preserving access to safe and nutritious food is and will continue to be an essential part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for poor and vulnerable communities across the globe, who are hit hardest by the pandemic and resulting economic shocks. In a moment like this, it is more important than ever to recognize the need to support our food heroes – farmers, young people, and workers throughout the food system - who are making sure that food makes its way from farm to fork even amid disruptions as unprecedented as the current COVID-19 crisis. This is the core message for this year’s theme of World Food Day: "Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future," which is held every 16th of October to commemorate the foundation of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization.
