The rainy season is here, as announced by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) last June. For riders, this means slippery roads and reduced visibility, making riding even more difficult and dangerous.
True to its mission to promote safer roads in the country, Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) shares some essential tips on preparing before every ride during the rainy season.
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Diabetes, a chronic metabolic illness that is also referred to as the "silent killer," affects millions of individuals worldwide. With the number of people with diabetes continually rising, this condition has become a major public health problem in the Philippines. Even though diabetes is common, you may be unaware of these bitter-sweet facts about the metabolic disease.
(Bitter) sweet fact no. 1: Eating sweet things in life is not the only cause of Diabetes
You might not realize how complex the connection is between sweet foods and diabetes.
TYPE 1 DIABETES is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the pancreas's insulin-producing beta cells. Without insulin, we cannot control our blood sugar levels, which may be extremely dangerous.
What makes social experiment ads stand out from the traditional clutter? They can tap into our emotions and connect with us deeper. These remarkable campaigns have a unique way of capturing our attention and touching our hearts, so they have become an effective tool for brands to stand out and make a genuine connection.
The awards bestowed include the Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Award given to SM Cares, SM Supermalls’ corporate social responsibility arm, along with the Disability-Friendly Establishment Award given to several SM Malls and SM Offices. Special distinction was conferred to SM City Grand Central being the sole Gold winner, while SM City Urdaneta Central and SM City Telabastagan both received Bronze.
Nito lamang nakaraang linggo, ilang text message o tawag na ang natanggap mo mula sa numerong hindi mo kilala?
Kung dati ay advertisement lang ang laman ng mga ito, kapansin-pansin ang pagdami ng mga kahina-hinalang mensaheng may laman na link at mga taong nagkukunwaring namimigay ng papremyo. Sa dami na ng klase ng online scam na naranasan ng mga Pinoy, libu-libo pa rin ang nagiging biktima nito dahil gumagaling na ring magtago ng katiwalian ang mga scammer.
Sa pagsikat ng e-wallet sa Pilipinas, naging panibagong target ito ng mga scammer para makuha ang impormasyon ng users at magka-access sa kanilang mga account. Sa tinatawag na phishing scam, kadalasan ay nagpapanggap na lehitimong business, website, o empleyado ang scammer para madaling makuha ang lahat ng impormasyon para maka login sa account ng biktima. Kung dati ay sa text o email lang ito nangyayari, ngayon ay ginagawa na rin ito sa social media, tawag, at mga pekeng website.
Para protektahan ang mga users laban sa mga scammer, pinagtibay ng GCash, ang nangungunang e-wallet app, ang mga security features nito. Pinakilala nito ang DoubleSafe Face ID, kung saan bukod OTP at MPIN ay kakailanganin na rin ng selfie para ma-access ang GCash. Sa kabila nito, importante ring alamin ng lahat ng users kung ano ang mga kumakalat na phishing scam at paano ito maiiwasan.
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Pangunahing hangarin ng isang magulang para sa kaniyang anak ang mabigyan ng masustansyang pagkain sa araw-araw, subalit, dahil sa kakulangang pang-pinansyal, maaaring maging mahirap para sa isang pamilya na magkaroon ng balanse sa pagitan ng abot-kaya at wastong nutritisyon na kinakailangan ng isang bata.
Lumabas sa mga pag-aaral na isa sa mga pangunahing sanhi ng malnutrisyon ay ang hindi sapat na pagkain ng masustansya na kinakailangan ng ating katawan. Upang maging malusog, dapat na maibigay ang hustong nutrients katulad ng carbohydrates, taba, protina at bitamina.
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An 'ally' is a person who is associated with another as a helper. An ally can be a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity or struggle. An ally is also someone with privilege who stands up for the fair and equal treatment of others. In recent years, the term has been adopted specifically to a person supporting one or more marginalized groups.
As decent human beings, we can help advocate for the rights of others and create a positive change in society. Being an ally of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and more) community, you are capable of inspiring long-term change.
SM Cares continues to empower senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to become more resilient in the face of disasters with the return of the organization’s annual Emergency Preparedness Forum, in partnership with Office of Civil Defense, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), and the UP Resilience Institute.
In celebration of National Disaster Resilience Month, this year’s forum is set to be held the entire month of July in eight different locations, starting on July 5, 2023, Wednesday, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Subsequent locations include SM City Tuguegarao, SM City San Pablo, SM Center Lemery, SM City Consolacion, SM Center Ormoc, SM Lanang Premier, and SM City Bacolod.
