Children take part, speak up to save planet and future

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Children are taking action and speaking up on climate emergency as extreme weather events continue to pose threats on their right to survive, access education, and well-being according to a survey conducted by Save the Children Philippines.

The child rights organization marks the World Sustainability Day highlighting calls for a unified action and strengthening of public awareness to address the harsh impact of climate emergency. Save the Children has launched the #RedAlertonClimate to inform the public about the climate emergency during the pandemic and provide a platform for children to speak up to change the future.

According to the survey of 41 children and youth from Metro Manila, Eastern Visayas and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) conducted from October 8-17, 2020, children said their well-being is also affected by frequent flooding, droughts and heat waves which prevent them to do things that they used to do, including going to school.

“I can’t play outside. Flooding and air pollution make me sick,” said one of the child respondents.

“Children are speaking up. We have to listen and consider their perspectives in the actions and decisions that we do in preventing climate and environment catastrophe,” said Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines.

The child rights organization said the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating the situation of children and their families who were affected by the series of extreme weather events including Typhoon Quinta (international name: Molave) which flattened farmlands, destroyed houses and public infrastructures in the Bicol region and nearby provinces in Luzon.

Save the Children Philippines advocated the passage of Republic Act 10821 or the Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act that directs national and local government agencies to implement and sustain comprehensive emergency program to protect children, pregnant and lactating mothers from disasters and emergencies.

“The most vulnerable children are paying the price of climate crisis as they suffer from irreversible, life-long, health and social impacts of missing school, and malnutrition, we have to listen and work to fulfill their right to live in a safer and sustainable world,” said Muyot.

Local artists come together to #ChangeTheEnding for the planet in a series of art workshops

 

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This November, art aficionados are in for a new learning opportunity as the World Wide Fund of Nature (WWF) Philippines launches Art Workshop—a six-part learning series centered on different art forms to be led by WWF-PH’s partner artists.

The workshop series is the second leg of WWF-PH’s Earth Exhibit initiative, which aims to spread awareness on environmental conservation. By bringing together Filipino artists and art aficionados, the initiative also aims to raise funds for the provision of 100 environmental education modules to Filipino students.

Kicking off the workshops on November 7 are Kenjay Reyes and Aubrey Rose Bea-Decoledt, who will share tips and tricks on drawing, which will be followed by a painting session from Anina Rubio and Nina Hidalgo on November 14. Sabine Buhain and Tristan Yuvienco will hold a tutorial on Digital Arts on November 21, and capping off the series is a multi-medium session on November 28 led by Micole Tam, Leeroy New, Nico Ng, and Mansy Abesamis.

Aubrey Rose Bea-Decoledt, founder of Art Smart Manila and a participating artist for the workshop series, shared her view on how art plays a role in environmental protection.

“Art has been equated with aesthetics, beauty, and order. Naturally, we are drawn to  God's creation as the standard of beauty, and this has inspired many to conserve nature or even improve it to make it more beautiful by adding man's creative touch, through landscaping, architecture, engineering, which all promote art. Through the visual art, particularly paintings, and artworks that promote and communicate nature conservation and wildlife, we are able to cast a vision in people's minds, whether young or old, which inspires them the act and take care of nature.”

Internationally-acclaimed designer Leeroy New, who will also share his expertise with the workshop attendees, stated his insights on the relevance of art in conserving the environment.

“Art can contribute in telling stories that lead to the changing of mindsets about humanity’s relationship to their environment. Art production itself can focus on practicing more sustainable strategies, and we can be more conscious about issues like waste production. Creative practice can and should evolve to actively propose solutions to environmental issues.”

On the other hand, clay artist Mansy Abesamis, shared how she hopes to #ChangeTheEnding for the planet through art.

“I’m going to be more proactive in using my art to make others realize how we are all interconnected—humans and other species; and I think pottery is a good avenue for this. When you see your hands molding earth, clay, into different shapes, you are reminded that for better or worse, the future is in your hands and that you direct its course. It’s very empowering. It wakes you up to the truth that our choices now will determine our future.”

Stay tuned and follow WWF-Philippines’ official social media pages for the complete event lineup and schedules. Together through art, let us help #ChangeTheEnding for the environment and our partner communities.

Celebrity stylist Liz "Homewrecker" Uy engaged

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Celebrity stylist Liz Uy is now engaged to Dra. Ging Zamora’s former husband. The title of this book is "When the concubine takes it all."

Liz announcing her engagement the same day the Dra. Ging announced hers....... just shows how filthy her soul is.

The headlines read "Rheumatologist Ging Zamora Engaged to Cardiologist Lauro “Sonny” Abrahan IV" and now it's Liz Uy, homewrecker, engaged to Raymond Racaza.

The righteous woke PH netizens congratulates Liz Uy on her engagement! Kabet wins! 

I remembered her story years ago, her husband had an affair with Liz Uy as well as the father of Liz Uy's son. But chose not to sue her husband for the sake of their daughter. She chose to walk away.

She was there noong time na walang-wala pa ang guy. Then later on when the guy built  Xurpass and became successful, that's where Liz came into the home wrecking business.

Why can't I be happy for Liz? Really off talaga her relationship with that guy because her engagement is like "The World of Married." The damn mistress does not deserve any respect even if the original wife was equally at fault.

And to think Isabelle Daza was the Cupid? The bridge that wrecked a marriage?

These celebrities do not have an inch of decency. After all, they live a deceitful life.

Eww at these celebs congratulating Liz on her “well-timed” engagement. “True love” is never an excuse para manira ng relasyon ng iba. How selfish!

Liz had to be low-key because she knows this is frowned upon. She has to live with the fact that she is nothing but a mistress, a "kabit."

 

Liz Uy. The beacon of light for those dreaming to be the Mrs. Legal Wife. Lol.

Liz Uy was the kabit of Dra Ging’s then-husband. She got herself pregnant with a married man’s child. Now that Dra Ging has found her happiness, Liz Uy posted about a 💍 as well.

Petition for Liz Uy and Raymond Racaza to do the #HowItStartedChallenge.

Never forget Liz Uy also tried her luck with Ely Buendia and Atom Araullo before she became a third party.

And isn't the former president Noynoy Aquino going to comment on Liz Uy's latest instagram post — engagement photo? Hehehe

However, can't help but point out that if both Liz Uy and the guy are home-wreckers, why bedevil the woman alone? It's a f*cking farce!