Nutrition.

Sa Pagkaing Tama at Sapat,
Wastong Timbang ni Baby ang Katapat

MALNUTRITION. This is the worst problem among children in the community. Because of poverty, many children do not eat nutritious foods. This leads to losing of weight and probably, the so called malnutrition.

As we are obviously experiencing intense poverty and hunger now, how can parents give their children the right foods to eat? Ho can we maintain children's health? Is the food pyramid still useful?

We are suffering from lots of crises, nowadays. We are facing difficult problems and tasks in our lives. We are under a government where hunger calls for immediate attention. We are living in a world full of tragedies that we have to hurdle. This is life and we must live by it. Life is full of realities, never of fantasies.

Children are very much affected by their surroundings. There may be instances where they pity themselves for skipping a meal because they had no rice to eat. They were really starving but they could do nothing but to ease the pain that they were feeling.

As children do not eat regularly, they eventually grow thinner and thinner that leads to malnutrition. We already know very well how children look like if they are malnourished. Don't you pity those little kids? I do pity them who have the right to eat what are contained in the food pyramid.

Pityful children who must be healthy are going around the community to look for food and be able to survive the day. These children are the hope of the country. How can they be called "hope" if they are not able to survive in their daily living?

The government must be alarmed. There are many children who are in need -- children who are expected to lead the next generation. Does this country still hold a chance of having a stable economy?

A letter to the President.

Dear Mr. President,

On the 30th day of June 2010, I have watched your inauguration because we did not have our classes. I guess that day was the best day in your life. And to the Filipino people, that was really a great day because it is already the start of a big change in the Philippine government. In accordance with this, I am really expecting a lot from you.

I know very well that it is hard to make our country more progressive. But as long as you do your duties and responsibilities as the Philippine president with enthusiasm and dedication, I would be very thankful to you. In addition to this, I'd want you to uplift Philippine economy too.

During the campaign period, I admit I was not faithful to you. I did not even believe nor did notice your platforms of government. But when National Elections became the talk of the town, I cam to realize that it was really you who possess the potentials of a good and effective leader.

As a student, I know I did my part as a young Filipino citizen. I shared what I knew with others. I told them that the text messages about you were just black propaganda. Some responded "okay" though they really didn't care. But least said that they also believed in him.

Through those scenarios, I realized that we really live in a democratic country. I am sometimes pissed off because I lose my patience. But why should I? I just did what I thought was right.

Hopefully, my friends and relatives will never tease me during your administration. I am expecting that you will prove your worth as the fifteenth president of the Philippines and make Filipinos believe in your capabilities. As you are at the top five in the Reader's Digest's poll for most trusted Filipino personalities, I am sure that you will do your best for us to be satisfied.

Good luck, Sir! May God bless and guide you always. More power!

Very truly yours,
Alice D. Campo