TITLE: Get the young moving! — A call to solve the problem of insufficient physical activity

AUTHOR: Roni Santiago

DATE PUBLISHED: Nov 27, 2022

KEY INFO: “Physical activity has significant health benefits for the heart, body, and mind. It contributes to preventing and managing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. It enhances thinking, learning, and judgment skills. It ensures healthy growth and development in young people. And it improves overall well-being.”

https://www.perlego.com/book/3711840/recreation-for-life-healthoptimizing-physical-education-hope-4-for-senior-high-school-pdf

TITLE: Recreation for Life: Health-Optimizing Physical Education for Senior High school

AUTHORS: Regine D. Manuel, Al Denn Jhon B. Lozada, Prescilla S. Rubio

DATE PUBLISHED: 2016

KEY INFO: This book series for senior high school utilizes experimental learning approaches, age-appropriate concepts, and interesting activities that help students improve their fitness, health, and well-being as individuals and productive citizens of the society. It aims to educate on fitness and health which are essential to optimum and lifelong health and wellness.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355143941_Fitness_and_Wellness_Lifestyles_of_the_Personnel_of_Sultan_Kudarat_State_University_Mindanao_Philippines

TITLE: Fitness and Wellness Lifestyles of the Personnel of Sultan Kudarat State University, Mindanao, Philippines

AUTHOR: Vivencio Lopez Calixtro Jr

DATE PUBLISHED: 2021

KEY INFO:

It is stated that "Physical activity is expected to lessen the risk from diseases" (Reiner et al., 2013). In addition, "Participating in physical activity is best answers to healthy lifestyle adding to most positive health, fitness, and wellness" (Ohuruogu, 2016). Furthermore, it is also stated that "physical health might be one of the determinant factors of the work ability" (Vedovato and Montero, 2014; Moulud, et al., 2016). All this statements from the study implies that regular participation and awareness on physical activities/practices can help avoid health conditions and help improve the physical health of a person, hence, being able to be an active and productive individual. This also applies to everyone not only workers but also for students like us.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=oexf0vSRZZA&si=fq8EY_R4gbgAN1QP

TITLE: SHS PE and Health Q1 Ep 8 Optimizing your Health Through Physical Activities

AUTHOR: DepEd TV

DATE: Feb 10, 2021

KEY INFO: Teacher Edgar Francisco talks about the importance and benefits of engaging on physical activities for our physical health.

Date Published: 2022 Oct 7

Author: Jonathan Y. Cagas,^a,∗ Marla Frances T. Mallari,^a Beatriz A. Torre,^b Mary-Grace D.P. Kang,^c Yves Y. Palad,^c Roselle M. Guisihan,^c Maria Isabela Aurellado,^a Chessa Sanchez-Pituk,^d John Guiller P. Realin,^d Marvin Luis C. Sabado,^e Marie Eloisa D. Ulanday,^e Jacqueline F. Baltasar,^d Mona Liza A. Maghanoy,^a Ralph Andrew A. Ramos,^a Revin Aaron B. Santos,^a and Catherine M. Capio^f

Key Info: The Philippines is an archipelagic country with more than 108 million people, about 30% percent composed of children and youth.1, 2, 3 Surveillance data show an alarmingly high prevalence of insufficient physical activity (PA) among young Filipinos.^4,5 In particular, the 2019 Philippine Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) reported that 84.6% of Filipino adolescents aged 10–17 years are not meeting the recommended amount of PA for health.^6,7 The high prevalence of physical inactivity among young Filipinos raises a public health issue that deserves much attention from local public health authorities and stakeholders.

https://youtu.be/OBg3kI_NkvA?feature=shared

Title: About half of US adults are meeting physical activity guidelines: CDC

AUTHOR: ABC News

DATE PUBLISHED: Jan 27, 2023

KEY TOPIC:

"Exercise can prevent several diseases like obesity, heart disease and more. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of aerobics and two days of strength training per week".

Title: SHAPE Philippines and Muscle & Fitness Philippines

Author: FIPP

Date Published: December 20, 2016

Key Info:

“Shape and Muscle & Fitness are two of the most respected fitness magazine brands in the world, which come up with effective workout techniques and nutrition advices in every issue. By partnering with Magzter, these magazines from Philippines will now spread their wings globally and inspire more people to stay fit and healthy".

TITLE: Poor diets, failing food systems, and lack of physical activity are causing overweight and obesity in children

AUTHOR: UNICEF

DATE PUBLISHED: Mar. 4, 2021

KEY INFO: The Department of Health (DOH), National Nutrition Council (NNC), FAO, WHO, and UNICEF jointly call upon the public, civil society organizations, academe, and the private sector to take action to prevent and manage childhood overweight and obesity.

TITLE: 2023 International Aids Candlelight Memorial

AUTHOR: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

DATE PUBLISHED: May 25, 2023

KEY INFO: Aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals living with HIV due to persistent discrimination and stigmatization.

TITLE: Perception of Physicians on Physical Therapy in the Philippines | Behind the Research

AUTHOR: PT Meal Podcast

DATE PUBLISHED: Apr 2, 2022

KEY INFO: Behind the Research is brought to you by PT MEAL Podcast and the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy, the official journal of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association. In this segment, we invite authors of select articles published in the journal to discuss further their studies, their results, and many things related to their topic. The goal is to share research with a larger audience, make it accessible and applicable, highlight the context behind it, and inspire others to conduct research.

Title: 7 Healthy Habits Para sa Healthy Pilipinas: Time to Relax

Date Published: September 9, 2022

Author: Department of Health (Philippines)

Key Info: The Department of Health in the Philippines released this promotional video in order to encourage healthy habits within Filipinos.

TITLE: Batangas guv targets expanded healthcare services

AUTHOR: Pot Chavez

DATE PUBLISHED: February 13, 2024, 8:50 pm

KEY INFO: BATANGAS CITY – The provincial government here will expand free healthcare services as part of its flagship Health, Education, Livelihood and Protection (HELP) program.

In an interview on Tuesday, Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas said the national government’s existing health initiatives, such as Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Act and "Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat (LAB for ALL),” will be leveraged to bolster provincial efforts.

TITLE: Raising awareness about the importance of health

AUTHOR: SANDRINE SUNHA COUTO

DATE PUBLISHED: 07 August 2023

KEY INFO: We promote healthy habits, in areas such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, the use of new technologies and emotional health. We discourage people from adopting risky behaviours that can put their health and the health of others in danger, for example while driving or in their sexual relations. We help people to manage their diseases appropriately by identifying diseases as early as possible, ensuring access to treatment and following treatment guidelines. And finally, we inform and raise awareness among the general public about the importance of taking care of their health.

TITLE: Filipinos urged to take care of physical, mental health | ANC

AUTHOR: ANC 24/7

DATE PUBLISHED: December 20, 2023

KEY INFO: Lifestyle diseases, which are among the leading causes of death in the Philippines, continue to rise as a result of a lack of knowledge and awareness about physical and mental health. Filipinos are encouraged to take care of themselves, and the fundamental purpose of this news is to raise awareness and provide knowledge to the community.

TITLE: Physical Activity can help prevent Obesity

AUTHOR: World Health Organization Philippines

DATE PUBLISHED: February 20, 2024

KEY INFO: Promoting physical activity at home, schools, workplaces and communities can also help everyone #BeActive.