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VOL. 2 | NO. 43 December 16-23, 2014
Siquijor town’s elderly get Christmas treat
SIQUIJOR, Dec 18 (PIA)—More than 1,000 senior citizens of the Municipality of Siquijor gathered at the Siquijor Capital Square on December 17, 2014 for their Annual General Assembly and Christmas Party with the provincial governor and the town mayor here. Governor Zaldy S. Villa, the honored guest, delivered his gratitude to the Senior Citizens for sharing their time helping for the development of the Pprovince. He emphasized the need to stay healthy and make a productive u se o f t h e f i n a n c i a l a ssi sta n ce given to them by the government. Mayor Mei Ling M. Quezon shared her Christmas message of love to the federation and informed the group that there is an increase in the budget for the Senior Citizens for 2015. She said financial assistance of P2,000.00 to indigent senior citizens will also be given during the month of December Engr. Mauricio C. Patria, Jr., President of the Municipal Federation of Senior Citizens, gave his report of the accomplished programs, projects, and activities of the Federation for 2014 and presented the targets and proposed projects for the upcoming year. .To make the party more melodious and memorable, 20 barangays joined the “Daygon Contest.” The winners are barangays Poblacion, 1st place; Pasihagon, 2nd Place; and Caipilan, 3rd place. They received cash prizes while non winners received rice, dry goods and cash prizes. A t t h e e n d o f t h e d a y, the senior citizens went home wearing new but lasting smiles. Remembering that Christmas is not only for the young but also for the not so young, that despite the presence of wrinkles and white hairs, they too deserved to be happy, especially in this time of the year, when the whole Christian world, commemorates the birth of the child Jesus. (Kerwin Patria/IO-Siquijor LGU)
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Is it safe for diabetics to eat as much fruit as they want?
by Ma. Idelia G. Glorioso
There are a lot of misconceptions about diabetes. One is the misconception that all sugars, including those from fruits, are easily converted to glucose. However, not all sugars from fruits are easily converted to glucose. Learning the truth about diabetes and the recommended diet restrictions will help manage and control the disease effectively. The general belief is that fruits contain natural and complex sugars perceived to be beneficial to the body. Other sugars present in fruits, however, is different from simple sugars, like glucose. Some fruits contain more fructose than glucose and may have fructo-oligo-saccharides or other complex carbohydrates which are safe for diabetics. We all know that fruits are important sources of energy and other dietary essentials like vitamins, minerals, and fibers. Fruits are very nutritious since they contain good amounts of beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin B complex. These vitamins protect the eyesight, keep the skin smooth and clean, prevent the occurrence of some bleeding gums and easily-bruised skin, and increase body resistance against infection. Fruits are also good sources of fiber. Fibers can be water-insoluble or water-soluble. Generally, dietary fibers help the colon by speeding up elimination of waste, sugar, and fat from the body. These are found in wheat, rice bran, whole wheat bread, fruits and vegetables. Other sources of fiber include the plant cell wall structural component and the woody structure in plants. The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST conducted a study
PNP-Siquijor Provincial Director, Police Senior Superintendent Primitivo Tabujara, Jr. (right) led the Muzzle-taping of police service firearms at the Siquijor Provincial Police Office (SPPO) to indicate their commitment for a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the province.
on some commonly consumed fruits in the Philippines to determine their glycemic response and glycemic index (GI). The glycemic index (GI) is a classification of food based on the blood glucose response of a food relative to a standard glucose solution or a starchy food, like white bread. GI has been proposed as a therapeutic principle for diabetes mellitus by slowing down carbohydrate absorption. Glycemic index is classified as low (<55), medium (56-70) and high (>70). Low-GI foods have been shown to have reduced postprandial blood glucose and insulin responses and improve the overall blood glucose and lipid concentration in non-diabetics and diabetic patients. Nine (9) commonly consumed fruits such as pakwan (watermelon), melon (cantaloupe), langka (jackfruit), peras (Chinese pears), lakatan (banana), mangga, kalabaw (mango ripe), papaya (papaya), mansanas (Fuji, apple), and pinya (pineapple) were used as test foods in the study. Results of the study showed that despite equal carbohydrates portions of the fruits tested, they differed in their glycemic indices (GIs). The slow release of glucose was also observed in all fruits. The table on page 4 shows the glycemic index of commonly consumed carbohydrate fruits. A diabetic person need not to worry about what fruits to eat. With appropriate amount of serving, you can now include in your meal plan pakwan, melon, langka, peras, mangga, papaya, and mansanas which are considered to be low-GI fruits (GI<55), and lakatan and pinya (56 ± 10), which are regarded as medium-GI fruits (GI<70). For more information about diabetes, the “Nutritional Handbook for Persons with Diabetes” is available at the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology. This handbook was developed primarily for individuals with diabetes. It contains basic information about diabetes - its nature, treatment and important factors to achieve diabetes control - in a way that most people will understand and appreciate. The handbook is available in English, Filipino, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, and Bicolano. The FNRI-DOST is currently conducting a study on the glycemic index of commonly consumed carbohydraterich foods in the Philippines and accepting samples for GI testing.
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Tatak TESDA video-making contest now open to graduates, schools education and training (TVET). The TVET graduate should be a finisher of any course from 2010 onwards, a holder of a National Certificate or Certificate o f C o m p e t e n c y, a n d w o r k i n g either in the country or abroad. For the school category, the technical vocational institution should be accredited by TESDA, of good standing, and holder of Certificate of TVET Program Registration. The entry sender for either the individual or school category must produce a two to three minute video, taken at the workplace,
and then uploaded in Facebook or Youtube. The link should be submitted along with the official entry through the email to the TESDA Provincial Office and copy furnished the Office of the Director General through tataktesda@gmail.com. The videos may be in the form of dramatization, storytelling, music video and other creative format. The videos should answer the question: How did TESDA transform your life? The closing statement of the video should be: Ako si ______, sa TESDA, sumaya ang buhay ko. Buhay n’yo, sasaya rin sa TESDA.”
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is inviting graduates to document their tech-voc experience in a short video and share it with the agency for a chance to win cash prizes and scholarship vouchers. “Tell us how TESDA has made a significant impact on your life. We want to listen. Inspire us and inspire others about the tech-voc ways,” TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva said. The Tatak TESDA Video Making Contest Year 2 is open to individuals and schools engaged in technical vocational
As one of its yearly activities and apostolate, the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) in Siquijor region visited and celebrated Christmas with the inmates, this time with Bishop Julito Cortes and Rev. Fr. Susano Arbas officiating the Holy Mass at Siquijor District Jail.
The official entry form may be downloaded from the TESDA website ( w w w . t e s d a . g o v. p h ) . The contest will have three levels: provincial/district, regional and national. Only the top two entries (one for each category) for each province/ district as determined by the respective provincial/district screening committees will be considered for the regional level of the competition. In the same manner, only the top two entries (one for each Category) for each region as determined by the respective regional screening committees will be considered for the national competition. Entries for the provincial/district level may be submitted from January 2 to 31, 2015. There will be winners for best in story, best in video, people’s choice award and the grand Tatak TESDA award. (TESDA/ RJB/SDL/PIA-NCR)
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Hinabang sa gobyerno sa mga beterano, 20K na
MANILA, Dec. 16 (PIA)--Gidoble na ang hinabang sa gobyerno nga ihatag sa mga beteranong namatay samtang nag-alagad sa pagtabang sa mga nanginahanglan ug nanalipod sa kalinaw ug kahusay sa komunidad nga gibantayan. Gibutyag ni Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Chairman sa Senate committee on national defense nga nanguna sa pagduso sa dugang burial assistance sa mga beterano, ang umento sa nahisgotang benipisyo nagsugod nang ipatuman niadtong milabay nga Biyernes. Gikan sa daang gipatuman nga P10,000 nga burial assistance ubos sa Republic Act 10649, sugod niadtong Disyembre 12, nahimo na kining P20,000. “Under RA 10649, or the law amending Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, burial assistance for veterans will be increased to P20,000 from P10,000, which has been given to dependents of qualified veterans since 1994,” pagpahibalo ni Trillanes. (mbcn/ecb/PIA7-Bohol)
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