Law Group Calls for Passage of Trans Fat Bill Through Art Portrayals of Personal Battles on Heart Disease

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"The artworks in the exhibit prove that heart disease remains to be a prevalent concern for Filipinos. We urge Congress to listen to these stories and heed the need to prioritize citizens' heart health amid the pandemic by enacting the Trans Fat Free Philippines Bill."

This is the call of law group ImagineLaw as they launched the art exhibit entitled, “Heart to Art: An Advocacy Art Exhibit,” as part of their campaign for stronger heart health promotion through trans fat elimination.

The exhibit, which will run from March 1 to March 15, 2022, at the Gateway Gallery in Araneta City, Quezon City, features locally crowdsourced artworks depicting heart health and COVID-19 stories and experiences.

Inspired by their personal and their loved ones' struggles against heart disease, participating local Filipino artists told their stories through paintings, mood photographs, and digital drawings. The artists also use their art to call for stronger heart health promotion and preventive healthcare.

“[The painting] See my Heart, shows exactly how colorful life is if we have a healthy heart. Aside from saving many lives and families, promoting heart health can help us combat other lifestyle chronic diseases,” said Betsaida Laguipo, one of the exhibiting artists.

Industrial trans fatty acids (TFA) is unsafe as it promotes the build-up of bad cholesterol in the arteries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), high TFA intake leads to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), known comorbidity of COVID-19. TFA is found in food items with partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) like baked and fried foods, prepared or pre-packaged snacks, and cooking oils and spreads.

In raising awareness for cardiovascular disease and COVID-19 comorbidities, the exhibit underscores the importance of strong policies and legislation to eliminate TFA. Senate Bill No. 1916 and 1954; and House Bill No. 7200, 7202, 7394, 8093, and 8128, also known as the Trans Fat Free Philippines Bill, is currently pending in Congress. Once passed and enacted into law, the Bill will remove the toxic compound from all types of food sources and is expected to reduce CVD risks.

“More than just numbers and statistics, we want to show how non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease is a personal issue that affects Filipinos on a personal basis, and why we need regulations to prevent them,” Atty. Mary Grace Anne Rosales-Sto. Domingo, ImagineLaw’s Project Manager for Healthy Diet emphasized during the virtual exhibit preview.

The exhibit is open to the public daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Gateway Gallery in Araneta City, Quezon City. To know more about ImagineLaw’s trans fat elimination advocacy, visit transfatfreephilippines.org.

Ten Outstanding Filipinos featured in Post Office Stamps

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The Philippine Post Office under the office of our beloved President Rodrigo Roa Duterte launched the Ten (10) Outstanding Filipinos Commemorative Stamps that recognized the true and most important wealth of the country- the Filipino people, in a ceremony held at the historic Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio, last Feb. 26.

The Post Office paid tribute to five Philippine cinema queens, two legendary Athletes, two internationally recognized scientist and one critically acclaimed painter who have uplifted the nation with their excellence. 

“The Ten (10) Outstanding Filipinos honored by the Post Office have dedicated their lives and talents to the Filipino people. So they deserve to be immortalized in our stamps, to inspire not only Filipinos but every nationality who will see our stamps. We are proud of their accomplishments”, Postmaster General Norman N. Fulgencio said.

The “Living Legends – Outstanding Filipinos: Series I” which is the second of the three categories of the Philippine Stamps released by the Post Office commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the first issuance of Stamps by the Republic of the Philippines.

“After 75 years, so much has change. We are now living in a moment in history where everything is possible and anything can spark greatness. People are the most valuable asset a country could have. We honor our beloved personalities whose talents and indomitable spirit make them true treasures”, he added.

With the theme: “Salamat: Pagpupugay sa mga Alamat”, the Ten Outstanding Filipinos are: Bowler Ms. Olivia “Bong” Coo; Actress Ms. Gloria Romero; Basketball player Mr. “El Presidente” Ramon Fernandez ;  “Star for All Seasons” actress Ms. Vilma Santos; Painter Romulo Galicano; actress Ms. Susan Roces; scientist Dr. Baldomero Olivera; Filipino scientist and physician Dr. Ernesto O. Domingo; Actress and Philanthropist Ms. Rosa Rosal and “Superstar” of Philippine Cinema Actress Ms. Nora Aunor.

“This is our modest way of giving recognition and paying tribute to our legends. They have tirelessly served this nation through giving joy and inspiration from their movies, pride and passion from international wins and recognitions, caring for others through their scientific innovations and all the sacrifices they made for us”, Fulgencio said.

The Post Office also awarded the winners of the recent “First Philippine Postal Corporation Art Competition 2021” in cooperation with the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP), the oldest artist organization in the country which was founded in 1948.

Artist Ranier Angelo Bolivar’s winning entry entitled “Pagsibol” won the top prize and P100,000; 2nd-Prize -Emil Jay Gulang’s “In Time” (70,000 cash) and 3rd Prize- Siegfried M. Dela Torre’s Jesters Blue” (P50,000 cash). These winners bested more than 300 entries sent by artists from all over the country.

PHLPost has printed 215,000 copies of the (10 designs) at 12 pesos each. In house graphic arts designers’ Rodine Teodoro, Ryman Dominic Albuladora and Eunice Beatrix collaborated to produce a colorful, artistic and modern design called “Pop Art Stamp”.

Stamps and Official First Day Covers are now available at the Philatelic Counter, Manila Central Post Office. For inquiries, please call 8527-01-08 or 8527-01-32 or follow/like the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PilipinasPhilately/ for updates. 

The Magic of Love Returns at Enchanted Kingdom with Enchanting Dinner in the Sky!

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All are welcome as your favorite theme park, Enchanted Kingdom, ends the Love Month in style with romantic moments! As it reopens it gates to the public this February 25, EK will take guests on a sky-high dining experience with a lovely offering – Enchanting Dinner in the Sky!

 

Get a night full of love amongst the starry skies while aboard the towering Wheel of Fate. Make this experience worth remembering as you and your date exchange stories while having some sumptuous meals that would completely satisfy your Chinese cuisine cravings.

 

Promo Period: February 25, 26, 27 & ALL WEEKENDS of March

 

COUPLE DATE: Php 2,000 (with 2 Regular Day Passes, meal for two, couple face mask)

 

DOUBLE DATE: Php 4,000 (with 4 Regular Day Passes, meal for four, face masks)

 

Terms and Conditions:

 

1. This promo is open to all guests, and may be purchase through EK Online Store and Makati/Group Sale Office
2. Promo may be availed on a first come, first serve basis and tickets must be purchased via the EK Online store at shop.enchantedkingdom.ph.
3. All guests with online ticket bookings must proceed to the Group Sales Office for proper briefing and wrist-tagging.
4. Dinner will be served at the Wheel of Fate.
5. A copy of the souvenir photo will be given after the scheduled dinner.
6. Purchased tickets are not valid for rebooking.

 

For inquiries, please contact 0999-884-8445, 0920-983-3624 or (02) 8 584-3535 loc.1905. To get the latest updates and information, please like EK’s official facebook page at www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph or visit the website at www.enchantedkingdom.ph.