MANILA, Philippines — The steady beep of hospital monitors replaced the familiar rhythm of my father's footsteps.
MANILA, Philippines — The steady beep of hospital monitors replaced the familiar rhythm of my father's footsteps.At forty-seven, he lay pale, awaiting surgery for four heart blockages.I was only twelve, grappling with a reality I never imagined: my dad, the biker who'd ride six hours from Makati to Rizal, was now tethered to machines. Just yesterday, we were laughing about late-night talk shows.Today, I'm learning words like 'angioplasty' and 'coronary heart disease.
reportsthat social media in the Philippines is saturated with marketing for unhealthy foods and beverages, often using celebrity endorsements to target children and families .While legislative efforts like the High-Value Development Act of 1995 and House Bill No. 62 attempt to address these issues, diet-related diseases continue to plague the Philippines. The crux of the problem lies in the lack of coordinated effort between key stakeholders.
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