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Opinion: Death in the Family
Opinion: Death in the Family
What were the top killer diseases? There was no update for the years 2019 and 2020 but in the year before that, the PSA reported that heart diseases, cancer and cerebrovascular diseases alone accounted for more than a third of those who died in 2018.

Based on our estimate, COVID-19 might explain only about 1.5 percent of total mortalities. Therefore, what is the big deal about the coronavirus? What is the urgency of getting effective, safe and available vaccines?
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Published at 2021-03-11 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Health, Opinion, People
Tags: COVID-19, family
PH Family Planning Avoided 2.8-M Unintended Pregnancies, 669,000 Abortions
PH Family Planning Avoided 2.8-M Unintended Pregnancies, 669,000 Abortions
The Philippines’ strengthened family planning program was able to prevent around 2.8 million unintended pregnancies in 2019, which also resulted in avoiding 669,000 unsafe abortions due to early pregnancy and 1,470 possible maternal deaths.
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Published at 2020-12-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Communities, Health, Society
Tags: Health, family, government, women
Why People Living with Mental Illness Don’t Talk about It
Why People Living with Mental Illness Don’t Talk about It
According to MentalHelp.net, triggers are external events or circumstances that may produce very uncomfortable emotional or psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, panic, discouragement, despair, or negative self-talk. These could be anything — from dates, news, smells, trauma, neglect, physical illnesses, frightening news events, etc.
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Published at 2020-06-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Communities, Health
Tags: Health, Point, family, living, suicide
11 Things You Should Know about Filipino Culture
11 Things You Should Know about Filipino Culture
What is it about the Philippines that makes it different from the rest of the world? Well, for one thing, it is all about their culture. Here are 11 things you should know about Filipino culture that sets them apart from any other nation on the planet.
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Published at 2018-09-09 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Society
Tags: Filipino, Filipino, family
Family Life on Boracay Island
Family Life on Boracay Island
Joe and Imi live in a house less than two meters long and two meters wide. Half their home is taken up by their bed. Walls are woven bamboo mats and there is a thatched palm leaf roof. Cooking is done outside over a fire and there are no real bathroom facilities. They do have electricity which powers their rusty ceiling fan and lone light bulb.
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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Communities, Documentary, Stories
Tags: Boracay, Island, Life, family
Pasalubong
Pasalubong
Pasalubong, for Filipinos all over the globe a familiar word for a well-known and well-respected token, freely translated the name means "a gift to family and friends when coming home". To keep ties with loved ones bringing back a Pasalubong for those who are waiting for your return has become one of the widely practices and most distinctive Filipino traditions.
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Published at 2018-03-05 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Culture, Documentary, Society
Tags: family, gift, pasalubong
Discover These 15 Nature-Themed Destinations in the Philippines
Discover These 15 Nature-Themed Destinations in the Philippines
The Philippines is dotted with so many beautiful destinations that it’s so hard to choose and plan for your next family trip in the country. Fret not, we’ve gone through the trouble of looking for the best of the best recommendations so all you have to do is sit back, relax and take your pick. These unspoilt, nature-themed destinations from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are guaranteed to bring your family getaway to a whole new level of fun and excitement!
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Published at 2018-03-03 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure, Travel
Tags: Getaway, Nature, destinations, family
10 Eco-Tourism Parks in the Philippines for Your Next Family Outing
10 Eco-Tourism Parks in the Philippines for Your Next Family Outing
In the recent years, the Philippines has been aggressively promoting many of its natural attractions and green spaces to both local and foreign tourists. Eco-tourism parks have been sprouting all over the country and it’s great as they help promote the unspoilt beauty of a place and boost the local economy.
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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Leisure
Tags: Eco-Tourism, Parks, family
The Most Family-Friendly Destinations in the Philippines
The Most Family-Friendly Destinations in the Philippines
Whenever there’s a long weekend, there are a few default things that most Filipinos do, and going away for a long weekend is a favourite. Here are the most family-friendly destinations for your next vacation.
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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Travel
Tags: destinations, family