Sodium reformulation picks up momentum in Congress
Momentum for sodium reformulation is growing in Congress with two new bills filed by Cong. Carlos Loria, Kenneth Tereng, and Dante Garcia. Both bills call for a stepwise approach to reformulation of prepackaged food products to reduce sodium content and help lower risk for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
These developments build on the earlier filing of a similar measure by Cong. Nat Oducado last July and the inclusion of salt reduction in the Department of Health’s Health Executive Agenda for Legislation. This alignment signals an emerging push to implement population-level interventions that will make it easier for Filipinos to avoid NCDs.
ImagineLaw and Quezon City Government partner for children’s activity on healthy food environments
Little QCitizens said it best: "Gusto naming lumaking malusog!"
To celebrate National Children's Month, ImagineLaw and the Quezon City Government organized a parents-and-children activity highlighting the importance of nutritious food, clear food labeling, and a healthy food environment.
Children learned through storytelling and expressed their dieas in drawings of foods that help them grow strong and healthy. Parents, meanwhile, added their aspirations for a better future on a vision wall, serving as a powerful reminder that every family deserves access to safe and nutritious food.
Local leaders, including Councilor Alyson Medalla, representatives from the Quezon City Health Department, and Barangay Bagong Silangan officials led by Captain Willy Cara, also joined the event to emphasize the need for warning labels and stronger safeguards against child-directed marketing.
The activity was both a celebration and a call to action to ensure children's health is prioritized every day, and to build food environments where they can thrive free from malnutrition and unhealthy diets.
Trans Fat Elimination and Healthy Food Procurement Event
Paskong Lusog-Puso: A Public Christmas Gathering for Pinoy Heart Health
ImagineLaw, in collaboration with Quezon City, will hold a public Christmas party with QCitizens to promote trans fat elimination and healthy food procurement.
December 5, 2022, 9AM
Watch it Live via ImagineLaw’s Facebook page.
fb.com/imaginelawPH
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A Tobacco Control Event
321 Filipino Deaths a Day
An art installation to commemorate the 321 Filipino deaths due to smoking-related illnesses
April 21, 2022, 10:00am
Malcolm Square, Baguio City
Admission is free! Please observe minimum public health protocols when visiting!
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A Road Safety Event
Speeding Up the Work on Slowing Down
Recognition of national and local government partners whose work has been critical to #SlowDownToSaveLives through speed limit setting and enforcement.
April 5, 2022, 10:00am
Bulwagang Edu, LTO Central Office, Quezon City and via Zoom platform
Admission is free!
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A Tobacco Control Event
FACT vs. FAKE: Tackling Disinformation and Fake News on the Vape Bill
An online discussion to tackle disinformation and fake news surrounding the Vape Bill, together with medical doctors, policymakers, and experts.
March 17, 2022, 10:00am
via Zoom platform
Admission is free!
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A Trans Fat Elimination Event
Heart To Art: An Advocacy Exhibit
Raising Awareness on Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19 Comorbidities
March 1-15, 2022, Open Daily 10:00am-6:00pm
Gateway Gallery, 5/F Gateway Tower
Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Admission is free! Please observe minimum public health protocols when visiting!
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