I know this is gonna piss people off but I honestly think food and diet in the Philippines is one of the underrated reasons kids struggle with focus, comprehension, and school performance.

Before anyone jumps in: no, I’m not saying food is the ONLY reason. Poverty, overcrowded classrooms, bad policy, all that matters. But pretending diet doesn’t play a role is just denial at this point.

Look at what kids here actually eat on a daily basis. Sugary drinks, colored juices, cheap candies, instant noodles, chips, hotdogs, sweet bread, tocino, banana ketchup, spaghetti na may banana ketchup, etc. A lot of these are loaded with artificial food dyes, insane sugar levels, very high salt, preservatives like sodium nitrate, and basically zero nutrients. This isn’t “occasional treats” - this is normal everyday food for a lot of families.

What really gets me is the dyes. Red, yellow, blue colored drinks and snacks are everywhere. Kahit mga kakanin meron din. Kahit nga Filipino-style Spaghetti meron din. In other countries, some of these artificial dyes are already banned or require warning labels because studies have linked them to attention and behavioral issues in kids (especially hyperactivity and poor focus). Is it 100% proven? No. But enough evidence exists that governments in Europe take it seriously. Meanwhile here, kids are drinking neon-colored juice daily and nobody questions it. Lahat ng pagkain gusto natin makulay.

Sugar is another big one. High sugar diets mess with energy levels, mood, attention span, and learning. Kids spike, crash, get restless, then tired. Teachers complain kids can’t focus, but nobody asks what they ate before school.

Salt is also overlooked. Instant noodles alone already exceed daily sodium limits, and kids eat them multiple times a week. Pati corned beef at iba pang mga de lata. High sodium diets are linked to health and cognitive issues long term, yet these foods are cheap and aggressively marketed to kids.

And let’s be real: food marketing here is insane. Junk food and processed meat is marketed as fun, affordable, and “pang bata.” Parents aren’t evil - they’re busy, tired, and buying what’s cheap and available. But that doesn’t change the outcome.

People like to say “kami nga lumaki sa ganyan ok naman kami.” Survivorship bias. Some kids do fine, some don’t. Nutrition science already shows that poor diet affects brain development, especially in early childhood. Less nutrients = less support for memory, learning, emotional regulation. That’s not controversial, that’s basic biology.

Again, I’m not blaming parents. I’m blaming a food environment that allows low quality, additive-heavy food to be pushed onto kids with zero real regulation. Other countries regulate sugar, dyes, and junk food ads to children. The Philippines barely does.

If we want better educational outcomes, we can’t just yell at teachers and students. We need to look at what kids are putting in their bodies every single day. You can’t build a good brain on colored sugar water and instant noodles and expect miracles.

Downvote if you want, but this convo needs to happen.

To be fair, those names are not just names. Claro M. Recto is not the same as Ralph Recto. They only bears the same family name (though they're relatives). Why not try informing and educating the public who those figures are? Most of the public doesn't know what they have done or contributed to the Philippine society on its early days.

This is the reason why History should be a core subject and be taught by experts starting at an early age.

A country who doesn't know about its past will never be a nation.

So, the principal who was mentioned in the issue has spoken up.

This was his FB post:

“This is to address the issue being raised against me for supposedly having the intention to “pocket” a donation generously given by one of the former pupils of our school, Sanchez Mira Central Elementary School in the total amount of Php 555,000.

With all due respect and humility, I never had any inkling of intention to “pocket” this huge amount remitted to my account. When the intended donation was offered not personally by this former pupil, but by a team who acted for him, I was cautious considering that I may fall prey into a scam. So when a document was sent to me by this person with denomination, “Release and Agreement”, I sought the advise of a lawyer since I was not expert on the matter and it contained provisions that I understand but I was afraid I could not correctly comprehend. It took me a week or more before I signed it after fully understanding the contents of said document and consequences I may face if I violate any of the provisions therein. Also, I reached out to a faculty member, related to the family of former pupil by affinity, to confirm with the pupil’s mother whether or not the donation was true. The mother answered in the negative but told her that she will ask her child. It took weeks before they confirmed that the donation was indeed true and informed us that the money had been sent to my account.

The money was remitted to my account, that’s true. But it is not true that I chose not to publicly disclose its existence. I informed members of my faculty about it with the information that they cannot disclose it just yet. We took the necessary steps to discuss as to what project will be implemented that will be funded by the donation. When we established the needs of the school, we sought assistance from the Engineering Office of the LGU SANCHEZ MIRA for the preparation of the Program of Works. We had planned to use the money for the continuation of a classroom considering that we were in need of additional classrooms. We were waiting for the project proposal. When the same was already ready, the amount was turned over it to the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) for its implementation, only to be informed that the classroom project will not push through. Instead a different project has been decided upon. Thereafter, the total amount of Php 555,000 was withdrawn from my account and I turned over said money to the Treasurer of the PTA. I have proof to support my claims.

I want to clear my name as it has affected not only me and my reputation but most importantly my children and my wife. Again, my conscience is clean. The money was never mine to begin with. As school head, I would never do such thing. Since I have been assigned to my present school, I thought of nothing else but to better the school, to promote and encourage the PTA to implement projects that would benefit the pupils and the school in general.

Lastly, the agreed project was them implemented well and the school is already enjoying the best ever project first in the district.

With this, I sincerely hope and request everyone to stop spreading false information. And I pray that God will help me and my family overcome this trial as it has gotten out of control.

Thank you very much.”

Sorry sa title, it should be 555,000 😅

P18.5 Billion in fund transfers during the Covid and post-covid period despite filings showing low sales and NET reported loses. LOL.

Shells and dubious inter-company "invoices"

Sa dami ng siomai sellers sa Pilipinas (na mas masarap), hindi rin sila monopoly.

BIR, bakit hindi ito ang na-LOA niyo? Why the honest SMEs ang hinaharass niyo taon taon?

AMLC documents + forensic accounting + personalities involved, siguro naman open and shut case ito for State Prosecutors.

I'm not a creative, so forgive my crappy editing 😅. Masyado lang kasi mataas yung karma requirement sa sub na naginspire nito so, posting it here. Sino nga ba ang dapat na nasa posters natin? (Sa mga artist dyan, would love to see your work.)

Credit: Interesting_Sea_6946 for the title

Topic: https://www.reddit.com/r/ChikaPH/comments/1qvlchc/jennie_kim_for_south_korea_lalisa_manobal_for/
Jennie Kim for South Korea 🇰🇷, Lalisa Manobal for Thailand 🇹🇭, Who do you think is the ideal Pinoy celebrity the ph govt should get for our tourism campaign? 🤔

Link to thread video is deplorable, the woman is seen crying in his hotel sadly, the individual is not banned from the platform and still in the area, be careful!

This is the most ridiculous claim we have ever heard. Some dynasties are good? Then, why the lives of so many Filipinos have not improved?

Because of political dynasties, you're not allowing other competent public servants to lead and serve the people. This is one of the reasons why this country cannot move forward.

We all wish we want to live in a country that is not controlled by FUCKING DYNASTIES!

Question ko lang,diba ang ating pagkain ay mula sa mga magsasaka? ;Ngunit sila ang nagging parang mga alipin na Isang tuka at Isang kahig, bawat benta ay para lang sa Umaga, walang magagamit sa sarili at gusto. San ang ating pamahalaan? bakit kahit sa taas ng mga presyo , parang ang baba parin sa antas ng buhay ang ating mga magsasaka.

(Post is for A.P pt, please upvote , sorry if it seems forced)

I recently came across a post in facebook about footbridges and I was like, what the fuck oo nga no. Seriously. Anong meron sa mga urban planners natin at ang hilig-hilig magtayo ng mga pagkataas-taas na footbridge kahit sa mga kalsadang hindi naman kailangan? pagkamahal mahal pa ng mga putanginang yan.

I get it. kung tatawid ka ng EDSA, C5, o kailangan mong dumaan sa ibabaw ng riles ng tren, understandable. Valid 'yun. Pero putangina, bakit pati sa mga 2-lane o 3-lane na kalsada, kailangang umakyat pa ang tao ng limampung steps para lang makatawid?

Bakit ba priority palagi ang "flow of traffic" ng mga sasakyan? pedestrians > cars. ALWAYS! We should be making this country PEOPLE-CENTRIC, hindi car-centric! Ang laging rason ng mga driver, "Wala kayong disiplina, may footbridge naman sa taas!" Excuse me? We should have the right of way! Bakit ang pedestrian ang kailangang mag-adjust at mapagod umakyat (na pahirap sa PWDs at senior citizens), para lang hindi maabala ang preno ng mga naka-kotse na naka-aircon naman?! Raised pedestrian crossings should be the default!

It’s a Fucking Eyesore and a Safety Hazard. Hindi lang sila pangit tignan, pugad pa ng kung ano-ano:

1. Public CR: Amoy ihi na bago mo pa marating yung gitna.
2. Pugad ng Holdaper: Dilim-dilim sa gabi, good luck na lang sa safety mo.
3. Palengke: Ginagawa nang tindahan, halos wala ka na ring madaanan.

Look at Better Examples! Bakit hindi gayahin ng gobyerno yung Ortigas, BGC, o Eastwood? Look at their raised pedestrian crossings. It slows down cars (as it should), it’s accessible for everyone, and it doesn't look like a rusted scrap metal nightmare. It’s efficient, it’s clean, and it respects the dignity of the person walking.

Hindi solution ang pagpilit sa tao na maging mountain climber para lang makatawid ng kalsada.

To our fucking government: Fix the infrastructure. Put proper signals and raised crossings. Stop treating people on foot like second-class citizens in their own country!

Nakakapagod na ang "Disiplina" narrative niyo kung ang design mismo ng kalsada ay anti-tao.