CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) — Eating vegetables gives one better immunity and prevents the development of non-communicable diseases. National Nutrition Council (NNC) 7 Chief Parolita Mission said vegetables and fruits are rich with fiber needed to cleanse the gastro-intestinal tract through regular bowel movements preventing constipation and helping prevent colon cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Meanwhile, Mission also said that while it is good that some food manufacturers fortify their products with micronutrients, she cautioned that consumers should check whether the product has the ‘Sangkap Pinoy’ seal of the Department of Health (DOH), which means it has been checked by the Food and Drug Administration for the appropriate micronutrient content.  She stressed, however, that nothing beats nutrients from fresh vegetables.

L.D.R.R.M.O. MONITORING

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo (PNA) — Now that the rainy season has come, four flood-prone villages in Iloilo City are being monitored closely by the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (LDRRMO). The LRRDMO has identified said villages as Calubihan, Buntatala and Lanit in Jaro district and Sooc in Arevalo district, all of which have drainage problems aside from being located in low areas. These villages’ drainage system  are located in private lots and were closed by the owners. The LDRRMO said Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is now working to solve the problem, particularly initiating talks with private lot owners.

FISHERMEN RESCUED 

ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PNA) — Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday while drifting in turbulent seas off Roxas City in Capiz after their motorized boat capsized while on their way to Carles, Iloilo. The Philippine Coast Guard in Roxas City identified the fishermen as Ryan Palacio, 17; Dionisio Garganera, 46; and, Allan Garganera, 24 who all left sibuyan, Masbate early Tuesday to go to the northernmost Iloilo town of Carles when their boat developed engine trouble in rough seas. Big waves swept their boat to waters off Roxas City until fishing boat F/B Six-G came along and brought the fishermen to Roxas City.

DISASTER CONSCIOUSNESS

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental  (PIA) — The Dumaguete city government is observing National Disaster Consciousness Month, themed “Ligtas na Bayan, Maunlad na Pamayanan,” which began last Monday with a motorcade parade around city streets.  City Disaster Risk Reduction Management head Jose Chu said where disaster preparedness is concerned, the city government has a 24-hour standby or on-call emergency rescue team. He urged every sector here to actively participate in disaster preparedness and remain vigilant amid the onset of the rainy season.

P.W.D. EXHIBIT

BORONGAN CITY, EASTERN SAMAR, (PIA) — The 34th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week will be observed here July 17-23, with activities adapted from a list from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s Manila central office. A highlight will be an art exhibit by PWDs said Edmund Balan of the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO). The “Likhang PWD” opening ceremony and exhibit will be held at the Borongan City Hall lobby in the morning of July 17. The 34th NDPR Week celebration is themed “Mainstreaming Persons with Disabilities in Economic Development.”