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The slogan "It's More Fun in the Philippines" is a campaign launched by the Department of Tourism in 2012. The campaign aims to attract more tourists by highlighting the beaches, tourist spots, and foods in the Philippines and Filipinos' genuine warmth and friendliness.

The slogan went viral, and the hashtag #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines has been used 4.3M times on social media platforms.

(Citation for "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign https://www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk/rediscovering-why-its-more-fun-in-the-philippines/)

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Reasons why it's fun to visit the Philippines...

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Reasons why it's fun to visit the Philippines...

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Aside from the Philippines' beautiful beaches and sceneries, the Filipino's warmth and hospitality is the ultimate reason foreigners must visit the Philippines. We Filipinos are proud of our country's beauty and our culture's uniqueness.

Thus, a genuine smile and generous personality are what make FILIPINOS unique.

(Source: 13 reasons why you should travel to the Philippines. https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/why-travel-the-philippines)

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For me, health is not only where my body is free from disease but a balance of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being. An imbalance of these, I can not wholly function well. It is essential for me to work in my daily life without any negativities.

(Citation for meaning of health https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/what-is-health)

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"Kamayan" in Tagalog means eating "by hands." Filipinos eat by hand during boodle fights. A boodle fight is a shared meal over a banana leaf-lined table with unlimited grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, and different sauces over white rice.

It is an important tradition that Filipinos usually do, especially during celebrations or outings with friends or family.

(Citation for Boodle Fight is from a blog "What is a Boodle Fight?" by Hungry Huy https://www.hungryhuy.com/kamayan-feast/)

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According to WHO, social determinants of health are the factors that affect health outcomes that are not medically related. It can be due to education, unemployment, housing, access to affordable health services, working conditions, food insecurity, social inclusion and non-discrimination, structural conflict, income and social protection, and early childhood development. Social determinants of health have a significant influence on health inequities. The lower the socio-economic position, the worse the health.

• One determinant of health that can affect refugees/migrants is social inclusion and non-discrimination in the community. In every community, people need to feel that they belong. It is known that social exclusion and discrimination are related. Discrimination through racism can influence a person's employment and access to healthcare, education, and services, which leads to social exclusion. Race and religion are the most common reasons for discrimination, especially for refugees from Muslim countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. Through the years, countless attacks, including harassment, slander, and assaults, have been reported. Thus, discrimination leads to poor physical and mental health and lessens life expectancy.

• Other determinants of health are unemployment and job insecurity. Most immigrants/refugees are from third-world countries seeking a better life. However, many migrants and refugees have difficulty seeking employment because of the language barrier, education, lack of qualified skills, and local employment experience. A perceived threat of job loss and unemployment-related worries can cause physical and mental health disparities. Hence, it becomes the risk factor for poor health outcomes of migrants/refugees.

• Access to affordable health services of decent quality is one of the issues that migrants and refugees in Australia face. Although Medicare is available for refugees, language difficulties, cultural differences, financial needs, legal barriers, and current government migration and settlement policy impact access to healthcare.

(Citation for the social determinants of health by WHO https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1)
(Citation for the topics social inclusion and non-discrimination is from https://humanrights.gov.au/about/news/speeches/social-inclusion-and-human-rights-australia)
(Citation for the report of discrimination in refugees https://www.hrca.org.au/discrim%20and%20refugees.htm#:~:text=Asylum%20seekers%20and%20refugees%20in,and%20religion%20are%20clear%20enough.)
(Citation for the topic unemployment https://www.hcamag.com/au/specialisation/employment-law/migrant-and-refugee-workers-left-behind-on-job-employment.)
(Citation for the topic job insecurity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)
(Citation for access to healthcare https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15683352/#:~:text=These%20include%20language%20difficulties%2C%20financial,to%20health%20and%20health%20status.)

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Sinigang is one of the popular dishes native to the Philippines. It is known as the ultimate Filipino comfort food. It is a soup characterized by a sour and savoury medley of flavours. Its soup is based on tamarind. Its ingredients include meat, chicken, or fish with various fresh and healthy vegetables.

(Citation of the article of Sinigang https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/sinigang-na-baboy/)

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Filipino traditional medicines play an important role in Philippine health care. Filipinos love to use medicinal plants as alternatives and first aid treatment because of their availability, low cost, and effectiveness.

Herbal Medicines in the Philippines and its uses:
•Lagundi - asthma, cough, and fever
• Sambong - Anti-edema, diuretic, diarrhea
•Bayabas or guava - for washing of wounds
•Bawang or garlic - hypertension

(Citation for traditional medicine https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-6719-0_6#:~:text=People%20buy%20them%20because%20of,places%20of%20Baguio%20City%2C%20Philippines.)
(Citation for herbal medicines https://www.rnpedia.com/nursing-notes/community-health-nursing-notes/herbal-medicine-plants-approved-doh/)

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Competency Standard Framework for Clinicians

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Competency Standard Framework for Clinicians

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Domain 7: Professional

The purpose of this framework is for every clinician to be culturally aware of all aspects of their practice. For me, the most relevant part of competency standard 12.1 is being self-aware of my own culture and mindful of others. Avoiding biases, respecting their beliefs, and being professional when working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Having learned that I now feel more capable of working with people from different cultures and backgrounds because I can provide care and understand them. This skill is essential to me in the workplace because I will encounter people with various cultures and health beliefs. To provide safe healthcare, I should always be aware of the culture and beliefs of my clients.

(Citation for competency standard framework https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/competency-standards-framework/)

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Country of focus: Afghanistan
When the Taliban returned to power, thousands of people were evacuated by many different nations. 3500 people, including 2500 women and children, were evacuated in Australia. Until today, many were still being granted humanitarian visas for Afghans. The common health concerns in the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide are Vitamin B12 deficiency, Malaria, and mental health issues.

Vitamin B12 deficiency manifests as macrocytic anemia. It is common with refugees from countries with food insecurity. The treatment available is B12 supplements.

Malaria is a mosquito-spread parasitic protozoal infection caused by the genus Plasmodium. Antibiotic therapy is available to refugees from Afghanistan who have tested positive for Malaria.

Most refugees have experienced trauma, family separation, and physical and sexual violence. They are more vulnerable and at risk for psychological issues. Upon arrival, assessment and referral of refugees to generalist mental health services were being done to address their mental health issues.

(Citation for Afghan refugees https://www.rch.org.au/immigranthealth/clinical/Afghan_refugees_-_key_issues/)

(Citation for humanitarian visas on Afghans https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/afghanistan-update#:~:text=The%20Australian%20Gov)ernment%20has%20allocated,Humanitarian%20Program%20through%20to%202026.)

(Citation for Australian Refugee Health Guide https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/mental-health/)

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Filipinos love to hold celebrations like festivals. They value the traditions by dancing in the streets and use the celebration as a time to gather in their homes to eat delicious and sumptuous foods.

(Citation for Filipino culture https://lnnchsetech.wordpress.com/culture/)