Lorraine Badoy should ask herself where our taxes are going

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PCOO USec Lorainne Marie Badoy Partosa alerts donors of Maginhawa pantry organizer: Ask where your money went

Wow ah! The audacity of this Badoy to suggest donors to ask for transparency and accountability. I think we should ask also where our taxes and billions of loans went. Isa ka sa nakikinabang sa mga taxes namin, which you don’t deserve. Tang*na kang bruha ka!

Kung magdonate ako Badoy hindi ko na inuurirat if saan or paano ginastos ng beneficiary ko donation ko dahil ibinigay ko from the bottom of my heart. Binigay ko ng kusa sa loob ko. Palibhasa gawain nyo yan kaya mapagbintang ka masyado. Kaya nga ayaw namin magdonate sa gobyerno eh!

Alam ng mga donors na sa mabuti napupunta mga bigay nila. Pero ang tax ng taumbayan, nasasayang lang sa milyong pasweldo sa mga praning at bintangero ng national task force on red-tagging.

One word: TIWALA. Ang mga nagdo-donate sa #CommunityPantryPH, much like 'yung mga donors sa #OVP, alam nilang nasa mabuting kamay ang pera nila.

At 'yun ang hindi namin kayang sabihin tungkol sa opisina mo.

Wow kasi ganyan gawain nyo sa pera naming taong bayan. Winawaldas ninyo ng walang kapararakan porket hindi nyo pinagpaguran. Sing kapal ng mukha ng pangit na eto ang apog nya.

Saan napunta yung pang rehab ng Marawi?

Saan napunta inutang ni Duterte para sa ‘Covid Response’ at sa mga ‘Bakuna’?

Saan napunta yung 19b intelligence fund nyo? Red tagging is an easy job and 19b is way way too much to fund such an activity. Laki ng sinusweldo ni Badoy at Parlade. Kaya nang gawin yan ng mga DDS trolls. ABOLISH NTF-ELCAC. AT GAMITIN ANG 19B SA PANDEMIC.

Tanong ng bayan, nasaan na ang P15B ng Philhealth, na pinalalabas na na liquidate na kuno at nasaan na ang mga bilyong inutang, kaya may pila kasi hindi dama.

Why ask such question? Nakikita naman na kung saan napupunta? Why don't we divert the question instead sa inyo and the government kung saan napupunta yung budget for this pandemic. Pati billions of budget ninyo ni Parlade kung saan napupunta?!

Pero ang pinaka malaking tanong: 

SAAN NAPUNTA YUNG UTAK, KALULUWA, at DIGNIDAD NINYO!?

Juzko, Manila Bulatehin pala ang nag report. Sana yung reporters nila tinanong din kung saan napupunta ang bilyones na pondo ng NTF-ELCAC redtaggers ni Badoy! Ang mura mura mang redtag, di kailangan ng bilyones. You already have you social media for that.

BAKIT KA MUNA THREATENED SA COMMUNITY PANTRY? Napakainsecure niyo naman para pagaksayahan ng oras yan. Sana sa pagtulong na lang sa pandemya ginagawa mo nang magkasilbi naman yung pinapasweldo sayo ng taumbayan. Kakahiya ka.

People of the Philippines, please know where our taxes and our money is going. Is it really to people like Badoy? Is there really no better, more qualified, and capable person to receive the Pinoy's money at all? 

I think it's better if Filipinos ask Badoy where our money went.

As far as I can tell, all Badoy and her allies can show for all the tax money that was used for her salary and the budget of the agency she belongs to are baseless accusations and malicious imputations.

When earning your keep means spitting daggers at the marginalized. A Badoy expertise. When evidence is unnecessary. When oppression is key to sow fear. When a former human becomes a monster to his fellow men. What a sad existence.

Sagad sa buto kademonyohan ng Badoy na yan. Sila ang dapat magpakita ng accounting ng pondo ng ahensiya nila! 

Following Your Gut: Smart Choices for Digestive Health

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Public awareness of the importance of dietary fibre intake has been growing steadily in recent years, especially considering the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Given the challenges faced by the pandemic, topics such as immunity and staying healthy have all been brought even further to the front of consumers’ minds.

Although a vast majority of the world’s population is still not meeting their daily fibre requirement[1], many consumers are already proactively looking for convenient food and drinks that carry this ingredient. According to recent research, the global dietary fibre market is set to flourish over the coming years — being worth $9.6 billion by 2025 — with Asia Pacific expected to witness the highest growth rate[2]. It is therefore important for food manufacturers to find out more about the benefits of different dietary fibres, and how each can contribute to one’s overall wellbeing so as to better cater to growing health consciousness.



Closing the fibre gap

With rapid modernisation and urbanisation across Asia, lifestyle choices are increasingly being driven by convenience. Higher affluence brings about more food choices for consumers, but the need for fast and hassle-free options mean that they rarely discern between these options. A lifestyle driven by convenience has also led many consumers to increase their consumption of processed food as they choose easy-to-prepare meals and on-the-go food — which are typically low in fibre — over freshly prepared meals, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables that contribute to a well-balanced diet. Consequently, these issues help to explain the rise in digestive health issues and are the most common reasons why many people are not getting the necessary amounts of dietary fibre.

However, this does not mean that processed food or any other pre-prepared food has to be unhealthy. With the right choice of ingredients, a healthy digestive system can be achieved while maintaining one’s diet with a busy lifestyle. A case in point are dietary fibres.

Fundamentally, digestive health is closely linked with dietary fibre. The World Health Organization recommends a daily intake of approximately 25 grams of dietary fibre, or at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate daily intake of dietary fibre[3]. In addition, many studies have shown the benefits of a diet with sufficient fibre intake, including supporting bowel movement and general well-being, contributing to weight management[4], as well as better blood sugar management[5]. Further health benefits can also be observed in the lowering of blood cholesterol[6] and the reduction of the risk of coronary heart diseases[7].

Immunity and digestive health are also closely linked, with 70% of our inner defence system situated in the small and large intestine. It is no surprise that good health and inner protection starts with promoting beneficial gut microbiota, which can be nourished by prebiotic fibres.

Even though all dietary fibres are non-digestible, they differ in the way they function in the large intestine. They are either excreted or fermented to short-chain fatty acids by the large intestine’s microbiota. When the fermentation of fibres allows a selective increase of healthy microbiota, they are classified as prebiotic fibres. Research has demonstrated that short-chain fatty acids, achieved through this prebiotic fermentation, can reach the brain and other organs directly through the blood, or indirectly via the stimulation of immune cells, the hormonal or nervous system and the release of messenger substances[8]. As a result, the gut microbiota can influence digestive health, overall health, and an individual’s inner well-being.

Only very few dietary fibres are scientifically and clinically proven to have this capability. Chicory root fibre (inulin, oligofructose) belong to this exclusive group of prebiotic fibres. Furthermore, they are the only plant-based proven prebiotics.



The importance of prebiotic fibres

Prebiotics are non-digestible fibres that impacts the composition and/or activity of the gut microbiota, resulting in tangible health benefits to the gut. In other words, prebiotics act as the fertiliser for the good bacteria already present in the gut — helping to contribute to a healthy gut environment as well as good digestive health.

BENEO’s chicory root fibres, inulin and oligofructose, can be easily used in most food and drink applications, thus increasing the health benefits of these foods. Obtained from chicory root via a gentle hot water extraction method, inulin and oligofructose are classified as ingredients from natural origin and can be labelled as fibre from a natural source. This is especially crucial to consumers today, who actively look for natural products when making food purchase decisions.

Additionally, there are also technical benefits to be reaped from the addition of these prebiotic fibres. Oligofructose has a mild and pleasant taste, and its fat-mimicking properties can also be used to replace part of the fat content in foods, thus creating healthier indulgent food without any major changes in its texture and taste.

Consumers have already begun to make the link between gut health, and overall health and well-being. They are more motivated to improve their digestive health to improve specific health issues — such as improving their natural defences and therefore their long-term health. There is clearly an appetite for products that promote good digestive health among consumers, and now functional ingredients manufacturers such as BENEO are creating very real ways for food and drink producers to make the most of this trend. With so many consumers looking at ways to promote their digestive health, the market is wide open for new product development without compromising on taste and texture.




[1] World Health Organization (2020) Healthy diet, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet


[2] Markets and Markets (2020) Dietary Fibers Market worth $9.6 billion by 2025 https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/dietary-fibers.asp


[3] World Health Organisation (2015) Healthy Diet Fact Sheet, http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs394/en/


[4] TM Barber (2020) The Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3209/pdf


[5] JM Lattimer (2010) Effects of Dietary Fiber and Its Components on Metabolic Health https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257631/


[6] Brown L, Rosner B, Willett WW, Sacks FM (1999) Cholesterol-lowering effects of dietary fiber: a meta-analysis, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9925120/


[7] DE Threapleton (2013) Dietary fibre intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f6879


[8] Amy M. Brownawell, Wim Caers, Glenn R. Gibson, Cyril W. C. Kendall, Kara D. Lewis, Yehuda Ringel, Joanne L. Slavin, Prebiotics and the Health Benefits of Fiber: Current Regulatory Status, Future Research, and Goals https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/142/5/962/4630853

Recent developments, new COVID-19 restrictions reset LRT-2 East Extension inauguration from April 26 to June 23, 2021

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has decided to reset the formal inauguration of the LRT-2 East Extension Project from its original schedule on 26 April to 23 June 2021.

The schedule adjustment was made following recent developments in the country’s COVID-19 situation despite the project already being substantially complete. Instead of a formal inauguration, an operational trial run will be conducted on 26 April 2021.

DOTr Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan said that following a railway sector meeting held prior to the Holy Week, it was decided to reset the inauguration date to protect the health and safety of rail workers and the riding public.

Moreover, foreign rail experts who are necessary in the final stages of installation, testing, and commissioning works for the project have been unable to report for work or enter the Philippines due to stringent restrictions being enforced. Recently, stricter preventive measures have been enforced, placing Metro Manila and its nearby provinces under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) bubble due to the surge of recorded COVID-19 cases.

*“Nakakalungkot man pong isipin pero nakita natin na patuloy na tumataas ang bilang ng mga tinatamaan ng COVID-19. As much as we would like to open the project earlier, kailangan pong unahin ang kalusugan at kapakanan ng ating mga rail workers at mananakay. Excited po tayo na makitang matatapos na itong long-delayed na proyekto na nagumpisa pa nuong 2012, pero mahalaga din po na lahat tayo ay ligtas, malusog, at higit sa lahat, buhay,” Usec Batan pointed out.*

As of 28 February 2021, the LRT-2 East Extension Project has an overall progress rate of 96.51%, while the construction phase is at 94.03%.

Final stages of installation, testing, and commissioning for the extension line's Overhead Catenary System (OCS), power systems, and signaling were affected by recent COVID-19 restrictions, and will be completed before inauguration.

LRT-2's new stations, the Marikina Station and Antipolo Station, will serve commuters from Recto, Manila going to Masinag, Antipolo, and back. The project is expected to cut travel time between Manila and Antipolo from the previous three (3) hours by bus or jeepney, to only 40 minutes.

Once fully operational, the East Extension line will increase LRT-2's capacity by 80,000 passengers per day.