Mother's Day eCards by World Food Programme

As we celebrate Mother's Day, I would like to share a real scenario happening not only in Africa and Middle East but all so in most part of the world and it connects to all mothers. I am talking about the global concern about hunger. I most of the countries found in the continents I mentioned, there is a current situation of child hunger and when we talks about children, mothers are very much involve on it. This is where mothers come in as front liners of hunger.

Lactum launches 365 Mother’s Day Project

In line with the Panatag Mom campaign of Lactum, they also launched a new project and this time to celebrate Mother’s Day longer for a year. Lactum’s 365 Mother’s Day Project aims to share the sweetest thing that every mothers share and that is the joy of having their babies.

With this campaign, they encourage mothers to upload or send the video of the children saying “Happy Mother’s Day” on a very unique, cute or sweetest way they can do. Videos can be uploaded directly to www.365mothersday.com or send it to happy365mothersday@yahoo.com. All videos will be approved by the website owner before it will be on public, same thing to those who send their contribution online.

So keep the camera rolling and share the world and other mothers the joy and sweetness of the Happy Mother’s Day greetings coming from their latest angels. Visit www.365mothersday.com to watch all the videos uploaded by mommies who joins the year long celebration of Mother’s Day with Lactum.

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Reproductive Health: More than Family Planning

After the incident that involves Carlos Celdran where he raised a board with a DAMASO on it, he was brought in jail and awakens the silent supporters of the controversial Reproductive Health Bill that will celebrate its 7th year in congress undelivered and not properly discussed. Last year the bill died a natural death where during its deliberation there is no quorum until the last congress closed. The FORUM for Family Planning and Development Inc hosted a discussion at the Annabel’s in Tomas Morato last October 5 to present the stand of the RH Advocates and to discuss what is the importance of the passage of the bill with the Roman Catholic hierarchy is opposing and warns the present government to do civil disobedience if ever they support the act.

Present in the forum were Gabriella Partylist Representative Luz Ilagan, AKBAYAN Partylist Representative Kaka Bag-ao, Alternative Law Group Coordinator and the present lawyer of Carlos Celdran Attorney Marlon Manuel, Executive Director of Health Action Information Network and Nation Coordinator of Catholics for Reproductive Health Movement Dr. Edelina dela Paz, President of Forum for Family Planning and Development Mr. Benjamin de Leon, Executive Director of Linangan ng Kababaihan Dr. Junice Demeterio Melgar, and National President of Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines Beth Angsioco.

During the discussion it was highlighted that President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is supporting the idea of having comprehensive maternal health care for the country. His support started after his return from the UN Millennium Development Goals Summit in New York, but a rumor came in that the Roman Catholic Church will excommunicate him if ever he supports the bill. This rumor leads to more heat up discussion between two parties the RH Advocates and those who oppose the bill. According to Gabriella Rep. Ilagan they wanted the church to consider the call of the majority that is now favoring the need of reproductive heath in the country which was seconded by Akbayan Rep Bag-ao who sends a letter to the President Aquino asking him to take the lead and certify the bills that pertains to the establishment of a national policy on reproductive health. Right now there are 6 RH related bills pending in the congress.

According to reports every day there are 11 mothers died during child birth and most of the cases is because of hemorrhage, infection and weak pregnancy, which according to Dr. dela Paz it can be prevented if only that mother has the choice. In areas like those in the poverty line, in every family the minimum number of child is at least 5 or more, and for some they reaches more than 8 or 9. This is where the need of family planning came in, but for others the natural method the Roman Catholic is proposing doesn’t work 100% that is why others takes the artificial contraception came in, and it was strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic.

Family Planning, this is how most supporters see the Reproductive Health, for those against it is abortion. Here are the ten elements of RH that all promote the health and welfare of each person according to Department of Health in 1998:

1. Family Planning
2. Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition
3. Adolescent Reproductive Health
4. Elimination of Violence Against Women
5. Prevention and Treatment of HIV and AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
6. Prevention and Management of Post-Abortion Complications
7. Reproductive Tract Infections and Cancers and Other Gynecologic Conditions
8. Prevention and Treatment of Infertility and Sexual Disorders
9. Men’s Reproductive Health
10. Educatio0n and Counseling on Sexuality and Sexual Health

Reproductive Health is giving everyone a choice, according to Benjamin de Leon, it is a matter or right and RH it’s a matter of health for women where people had spoken in various surveys that there is a need of comprehensive reproductive health. De Leon statement was supported by Beth Angsioco who is a good friend of Celdran and according to her its about time to passed the RH Bill as she shows the T-Shirt with a DAMASO sign which will be sold in support of Celdran’s case and to the RH Bill campaign.

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Editor’s Note:

It’s been a year since I show my support to the reproductive health bill, and sadly I saw its death on the last congress and still I put my hope on our congressmen this year that they will pass this. Our country needs a comprehensive maternal health care that will protect women from maternal mortality and also will answer child mortality and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexual transmitted infection. The sad part of this campaign is that the Roman Catholic hierarchy is opposing the said possible solution that will answer those problems in the community. I am sure that they saw families in their parochial where most of those in the poverty have more than five children per family, where parents could not support them properly and some mothers die during pregnancy. Let me end this part with my stand on RH, no mothers should die in giving birth, we should have a comprehensive maternal healthcare that requires both local and national government to establish health centers in all baranggays especially in the rural areas to take care of women and men who needs reproductive health care, and also for children, RH education doesn’t talks about things that most conservative is thinking but giving them the idea on their reproductive right and how to take care and be responsible. If only people should broaden their perspective and we will lessen early pregnancy, maternal and child mortality and prevent the spread of sexual transmitted infection. I am Pro-LIFE and Pro-CHOICE.

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Protect your babies with Pigeon products

With the rainy seasons around the corner while the summer heat can be still felt by everyone it is important that we should protect ourselves from any forms of diseases that the changing weather brings. The most affected on this kind of this diseases where the children in their infant and toddler years especially they are vulnerable with the bacteria that is present in any objects they touch or put their mouth. Some of the possible diseases that children might get were sore eyes, measles, flu, skin irritation, eczema, severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, urinary tract infections, and dengue, and for the younger ages where they haven’t fully developed their immune system they are the initial victims of germs and bacteria that caused these diseases.

It is important that mothers should be protecting their babies from this kind of germs and bacteria by cleaning their toys and making sure that their children’s hand is always clean and Pigeon products is aware of this needs. They manufactured products such as Pigeon Baby Wipes and Pigeon Liquid Cleanser. Pigeon Liquid Cleanser is an all in one cleanser that is tough on germs and bacteria that can be used for cleaning feeding bottles, toys or even for washing fruits and vegetables because of its delicate chemical that will not affect the food compare to its toughness on germs. While Pigeon Baby Wipes is for mothers who want to clean the hands and toys of their kids but there is no washing area around. It is delicate to the skin because of the chamomile oil which acts as an excellent natural skin cleansing agent and ensures that its option pH5.0 level retains your skin’s overall moisture balance.

Pigeon products are available in all department stores, convenient stores and drug stores nationwide.

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Dimples shares the importance of teaching time management to children

May 23, Makati City – In line with the 2010 Mom Expo in Rockwell Tent in Rockwell Power Plant Mall, Dimples Romana-Ahmee joins the said event and shares the importance of teaching the children proper time management as part of their growing process. Being an actress and a mother at the same time Dimples shows how teaching time management to children can be fun and be a bonding time between a mother and her children.

With the use of chart, Dimples explains that children must know when is the right time to focus on studies, participate household chores, and play. She also imparts to the mothers in the Mom Expo event in Rockwell that she was brought up by her parents with the discipline of being aware with time and its importance. She said that watches were her rewards in her good academic performance in school and now with help of Kids Watch Central she is doing the same thing with her daughter Cal.

Dimples emphasized that teaching the children of being aware with time can develop their professionalism and discipline at the early age. With Kids Watch Central that has more kiddie inclined designs like Hello Kitty, Barbie, Disney Princesses and Bratz for young girls and DC Comics heroes, Ben 10 and Disney cartoons for young boys, checking time can be more fun at home, school or wherever the family are.

Kids Watch Central is located inside the Children’s Accessories area in leading department stores such as SM, The Landmark, and Rustan’s Department stores nationwide.

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Give more comfort to your baby with Pampers Active Baby

May 23, Makati City – Pampers introduces another breakthrough in giving comfort to your baby with Pampers Active Baby. The said introduction of this latest Pampers product happens at the 2010 Mom Expo in Rockwell Tent in Rockwell Power Plant Mall.

Mother and Child Nurses Association of the Philippines (MCNAP) President Col. Estelita C. Galutira share what they like in Pampers. According to her Pampers gives full comfort to babies from the how diapers fit to them and making their skin healthy and free from diaper rashes. With Pampers Active Baby it keeps the babies skin dry and clean where the diaper absorbs wetness and locks it within without leaking.

With the help of Steve O'Reilly, Regional Brand Manager of Pampers he shows how the latest Pampers product can absorb wetness compare to other diaper products in the Pampers Dryness Challenge which was demonstrated in the Mom Expo event in front of so many mothers and future moms. Aside from the absorption, Pampers locks in the wetness inside the diaper and makes the skin dry even the baby sits or moves that adds pressure to the diaper because of extra locking layer that seals away wetness in Pampers Active Baby. With this feature mommies will be sure that their babies will be diaper rash free because of no leaks from the brand it also minimize the changing of diapers from time to time and it will be a big help in the budget of the moms.

Pampers Active Baby is available in all supermarkets and convenient stores nationwide and it is a brand under Procter & Gamble.To know more about Pampers visit www.pampers.ph.

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