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                    [ArticleID] => 1495698
                    [Title] => Short Pinoys? Blame poor nutrition
                    [Summary] => 

With 3.6 million children considered to be short, the Philippines ranks ninth in the top 14 countries that have “stunted children,” a report by a non-government organization showed yesterday.

[DatePublished] => 2015-09-03 10:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804896 [AuthorName] => Sheila Crisostomo [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20150904/Filipinos-4.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 937256 [Title] => 10K undernourished public school children benefit from Pagcor’s feeding program [Summary] =>

Almost 10,000 undernourished and severely wasted school children from 186 public schools nationwide benefitted from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)’s feeding program at the close of school year 2012-2013.

[DatePublished] => 2013-05-02 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Education and Home [SectionUrl] => education-and-home [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 770283 [Title] => DSWD taps 'Sendong' victims in cash-for-work program [Summary] =>

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has enrolled young victims of tropical storm “Sendong” in Cagayan de Oro City in its cash-for-work program to help clean up evacuation centers.

[DatePublished] => 2012-01-24 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804518 [AuthorName] => Ghio Ong [SectionName] => Nation [SectionUrl] => nation [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 760137 [Title] => DepED ug Fres-C nagtambayayong vs malnutrisyon [Summary] =>

Nunot sa nagkagrabeng sitwasyon karon sa malnutrisyon ilabi na sa kabatataan sa mga tunghaan ang Department of Education ug Fres-C nga usa ka powdered-juice brand sa Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC), nagtambayayong pinaagi sa Batang Fres-C Hataw Campaign.

[DatePublished] => 2011-12-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804726 [AuthorName] => Edwin Ian Melecio [SectionName] => Banat Balita [SectionUrl] => balita [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 313803 [Title] => The Nestle way to consumer wellness [Summary] => The steady rise in deaths related to degenerative illnesses like heart disease and diabetes in our country during the past few years have helped Filipinos realize the importance of adopting habits that will help them avert diseases and improve their overall health. Fact is, the Pinoys of today have been increasingly committing themselves to shift to a healthier diet and lifestyle and start engaging in a regular physical activity for fitness, both reflecting the desire to "look good and feel good" – a concept now commonly referred to as "wellness."
[DatePublished] => 2005-12-26 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Business As Usual [SectionUrl] => business-as-usual [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 286299 [Title] => Unicef worried polio might re-emerge in RP [Summary] => The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has expressed concern over the possible entry of poliovirus to the Philippines because of the country’s proximity to Indonesia where the disease has resurged.

Dr. Steve Atwood, regional advisor of Unicef for Health and Nutrition in East Asia and Pacific, said the Philippines is "at risk" in dealing with the illness because it is "very close to Indonesia and there is a lot of trade that goes on between the two countries."
[DatePublished] => 2005-07-14 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1804896 [AuthorName] => Sheila Crisostomo [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 176032 [Title] => Wrong signals [Summary] => The PIATCO fiasco, na bulgar-ri AMARI, and the reversal of the Manila Hotel sale are examples of deals made by foreign investors that have gone sour. One can only guess from a whole list of reasons why these deals did not work out. But one thing is certain: the negative outcome gave wrong signals to the international business community that could have long-term effects on foreign investments coming into the country. Three BIG strikes, and we may be out! [DatePublished] => 2002-09-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133593 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) ) )
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