'It’s up to urban development authorities to make Metro Manila a city where we can truly live healthy lives.' About 4 of 10 Filipinos aged 20 to 59 are
“It’s up to urban development authorities to make Metro Manila a city where we can truly live healthy lives.”
Easy access to junk food and fast-food restaurants contribute to this. Wealthy people, in particular, have more resources to spend on cholesterol-rich foods and alcoholic beverages. It does not help that the common Filipino has a fast-paced lifestyle, which prompts them to rely on quick grabs at fast food restaurants and convenience stores.
Car-free Sundays, particularly the one along Ayala Avenue in Makati, are another blessing. Since it started in September 2023, car-free Sundays along Ayala Avenue have attracted hundreds of Filipinos, both cyclists and runners. Every time I visit, it feels like the amount of people coming has constantly increased.
We are already feeling the impacts of rapid urbanization in Metro Manila. Obesity due to countless unhealthy food options is but one example. While individual actions such as running can address health problems such as obesity, ultimately it’s also up to urban development authorities to make Metro Manila a city where we can truly live healthy lives.
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