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- 1The Philippines faces a hidden double burden of obesity and undernourishment▼Obese and undernourished: The Philippines’ hidden nutrition crisis
The Philippines is grappling with a nutrition paradox in which obesity and undernourishment coexist within the same population. Rappler reports that many Filipinos face malnutrition in both forms, with families affected by stunting and wasting on one hand and rising rates of overweight and obesity on the other. The report highlights the country's so-called double burden of malnutrition as a growing public health concern requiring coordinated policy responses.
- 2'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati' spotlights Bicol human rights struggle▼‘An Sayaw nin mga Salampati’ and Bicol’s unwavering fight for human rights
Rappler has published a feature examining 'An Sayaw nin mga Salampati' and what it says about the enduring fight for human rights in the Bicol region of the Philippines. The piece links the work to the region's history of activism and repression, framing the dance as a symbol of resistance and remembrance for communities affected by rights abuses.