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Pasig: 2 of 17 kids die of ‘whooping cough’
Two of 17 children in Pasig who contracted pertussis or “whooping cough” have died, the city government said yesterday. .....»»
Kids advised to wear masks
People, especially children, have been advised to wear face masks as a form of protection after the Department of Health (DOH) sounded the alarm over the rising cases of pertussis or whooping cough in the country......»»
All Stars raring to inspire kids, wow fans
There’s an air of nostalgia as captains Mark Barroca and Japeth Aguilar led the entourage that arrived here yesterday for the weekend’s PBA All Star festivities......»»
Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder
The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»
Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga
Persons with autism test photography skills documenting Panagbenga.....»»
SM and Autism Society Philippines champion change for the future
The Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and SM Cares, in partnership with the National Council on Disability Affairs celebrated National Autism Consciousness Week with the AOK Pilipinas Live 2024......»»
Aubrey pinatunayang may himala, anak na may ASD nagpa-stem cell therapy
MAGANDA ang naging epekto sa anak nina Aubrey Miles at Troy Montero na si Rocket ng ilang buwang gamutan at therapy. Ibinahagi ng aktres sa kanyang social media account ang latest development sa health condition ni Rocket na na-diagnose ng autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Instagram account, nag-share si Aubrey ng ilang.....»»
LA Santos proud mama’s boy: Mas nakakapogi at aminin ko sa inyo mga sweet lover kami’
MATINDI ang paghahandang ginawa ng Kapamilya singer-actor na si LA Santos para sa pelikulang “In His Mother’s Eyes” kasama sina Roderick Paulate at Maricel Soriano. Talagang pinag-aralan niya nang bonggang-bongga ang kanyang role sa movie bilang binatang may autism na iniwan ng kanyang tunay na ina noong bata pa lamang siya. Isa sa mga ginawa.....»»
Will Michelle Dee be crowned Miss Universe today?
Michelle Marquez Dee is ready to represent the Philippines at the finals of Miss Universe 2023 in El Salvador. During the pageant’s preliminary competition, she was announced as one of the 10 Silver finalists for Voice for Change. Her advocacy focuses on autism awareness. She also has an interest in other causes that concern mental health, LGBTQIA+ community, and women empowerment......»»
Autism Society Philippines wishes Michelle Dee good luck for Miss Universe 2023
The Autism Society Philippines sent a message for Miss Universe 2023 Michelle Dee days before the pageant to be held in El Salvador on Sunday......»»
Keys to the Heart stars share ‘personal connection’ to film’s autism theme
The actors in the film deeply care about and advocate for autism awareness because they have people close to them who are in the autism spectrum......»»
New study finds a correlation between a plastic additive and autism, ADHD
New Study Suggests Link Between Rise in Autism and ADHD Cases and Common Plastic Additive A recent study conducted by researchers from Rowan-Virtua School of.....»»
Filmmaker, techpreneur join forces for app dedicated to Ausome children
Filmmaker-teacher Mark Meily andbusinessman-techpreneur Vincent Rocha have combined forces to come up with MYLO Speech Buddy, a speech development system for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and speech delay. The video-streaming platform/app streams content for learning with the goal of making an Ausome child go from zero (word) to one, or from non-verbal to verbal......»»
Troy Montero dismayado sa nawalang FB page ng anak na may autism, anyare?
LUBOS na ikinalulungkot ng dating aktor na si Troy Montero ang pagkawala ng Facebook page ni Rocket, ang kanyang anak na may autism. Sa Instagram, ipinakita ni Troy ang isang screenshot kung saan mababasa na naka-”unpublished” ang nasabing page. “I am truly sad today. Facebook has UNPUBLISHED our Rocket’s Autism Awareness page stating: ‘Rocket’s ASD.....»»
Creating inclusive spaces through SM’s sensitivity training
When people are accepted, they become empowered and feel appreciated and recognized. In celebration of the International Day of Sign Language, SM Cares of the SM Group continues its mission to provide inclusive spaces as a mall for all through its yearly sensitivity training for its frontline employees. The training equips them with skills to better serve customers with different needs or persons with disabilities. Engr. Bien Mateo, senior vice president for Mall Operations and program director of SM Cares Disability Affairs, noted the company’s dedication to creating positive impacts within its communities. “Genuine inclusion starts with us,” he said. “One of the integral steps in line with this effort is by conducting sensitivity training for our employees.” Apart from SM Supermalls’ facilities, the shopping malls of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. promote inclusive spaces through features such as ramps, handlebars in comfort rooms and Braille-labeled elevator buttons. The efforts to promote inclusivity within the malls also rely on equipping its workers with the knowledge and best practices for assisting PWDs. Jay Jess Aquino, a security personnel in SM Mall of Asia for 15 years, shared how helpful the annual sensitivity training is in learning how to respectfully assist customers who have different needs. With daily interactions from different PWD communities, he shared how a simple act of acknowledging guests on the autism spectrum or persons with Down syndrome every time they playfully salute them goes a long way. “Pagpasok po nila sa mall, sumalaudo po sila sa amin mga guards, he said. “Natutuwa rin po kami kasi kahit sa simpleng pag-acknowledge po namin, eh napapangiti na po namin sila.” (They salute us guards as they enter the mall. We are also pleased because even with our simple acknowledgment, we can already make them smile.) As SM front-liners, they must be quick to recognize guests with mobility issues to provide alternative solutions such as wheelchairs and even drive them via golf karts when available. The mall’s administration office is also open to serve as a safe and quiet space for guests who may be sensitive to several sensory inputs. His colleague and fellow security staff Rebecca Flores in Mall of Asia expressed how the sensitivity training has made her more confident to assist patrons with autism spectrum disorder over her nine-year experience in SM. She emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication and building rapport with customers on the spectrum before they enter. This approach helps dismiss any notion that security guards are intimidating. “Opo. Sa entrance pa lang talaga hina-hi (saying hi/hello) na namin sila,” Flores said. “Nagrerespond sila. Bumati ka sa kanila para di sila matakot sa guard. Para kahit mawala sila, di sila matatakot lumapit sa guard. Kasi maalala nila ay ito yung bumati sa akin.” (We see to it that we give them a lively greeting as they enter the mall because they remember you. Even in the unfortunate event of being lost in the mall, they won’t hesitate to approach you to find their way since they will recall the friendly face who said hi to them.) Flores recalled her experience when a child on the autism spectrum playfully kicked her. She remembered how shocked she was during the exchange, although the child’s parent immediately explained the situation. Flores said the child tried to get her again on the way out, but “Di ako nagalit. Mas nagpasalamat ako sa training kasi may kaalaman kami,” she said. (I didn’t get mad. I’m thankful because the training imparted learnings on this.) SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls and a division of SM Foundation, Inc., ensures a barrier-free and disability-inclusive environment for PWDs in all of its malls nationwide. The post Creating inclusive spaces through SM’s sensitivity training appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Karen Davila super proud sa anak na may autism dahil nag-aaral na sa UP Diliman
INSPIRASYON para sa maraming magulang ang latest social media post ng veteran journalist at news anchor na si Karen Davila. Paano ba naman kasi, ang kanyang anak na si David na may autism ay isa nang college freshman sa University of the Philippines! Sa isang Instagram post, proud na ibinandera ni Karen ang ilang mga.....»»
‘The Special Gift’ is a special film from new filmmakers
Philippine cinema has yet to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, but thankfully, there are new producers who are willing to gamble on new projects that try to reach the audience in a different way. RC Gomez Entertainment Productions, for instance, will tour its maiden film, The Special Gift, in schools after the special screening on 9 September and before the release, later on, in theaters and other platforms. The start-up’s founder, Roy C. Gomez, said during the recent press conference for The Special Gift that he’s a film enthusiast who has long been dreaming of putting up his own film production. He finally found the right time when, after establishing his real estate and mining businesses, he met and became friends with showbiz stalwart Lawrence Roxas. In March 2020, Gomez and Roxas — as producer and director, respectively — were set to film their first movie, which tackles the real-life heroism of teachers in the barrios, but had to change course because of the pandemic lockdown. When restrictions eased, they decided to push through with their plan, though with a different movie. The Special Gift tells the story of 10-year-old Liam Castrillo (Franchesco Maafi, nicknamed Choco), whose disinterest in studying infuriates his strict father Fernan (Mike Lloren) but is actually due to mild autism. With the help of his teachers Nico Ignacio (Migui Moreno) and Marga Castello (Ella Sheen), the misunderstood boy finds his true talent, which causes more conflict with his father. He then makes a decision that eventually leads to their reconciliation and the rebuilding of their family. Roxas, who’s making his feature film directorial debut, said he handpicked everybody in the cast because he had worked with them in various TV, movie and theater productions. Meanwhile, he found his lead actor through the recommendation of his assistant director on GMA 7. “Pag-present ng picture, ‘Ah, eto na! Pak!’ Kinuha na namin agad si Choco,” the director said, referring to the child actor who has appeared in several TV commercials (Alaska, Del Monte, Surf) and drama series (Beautiful Justice, Nakarehas na Puso, Hearts on Ice). Choco’s reaction: “Sobrang saya, very proud. Kasi nabigyan ako ng opportunity na ma-ano ko po ang role nang maayos” (Very happy, because I was given the opportunity to do my role well). Gomez happily reported that a follow-up project under his production company is already in the works with the help of other investors. It’s going to be another advocacy movie, he said. “Ganyan ang gusto kong gawin, mga family-oriented, pang-school. May mga moral values na talagang matututunan” (These are the kinds of movies I really want to make — family oriented, for schools, and with moral values to be learned). The post ‘The Special Gift’ is a special film from new filmmakers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Does Tylenol Cause Autism: Exploring the Allegations
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts millions of individuals globally. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the United States is estimated to be approximately 1 in 36 children. Throughout the years, researchers have explored […] The post Does Tylenol Cause Autism: Exploring the Allegations appeared first on Kagay An......»»
Sustainability also means financial security for Filipinos
Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) Inc.’s sustainability agenda is in line with its commitment to help Filipinos achieve the freedom to live better lives. “Serving Filipinos for 128 years now, Sun Life has always prioritized sustainability — not just in its Philippine office but also in the global organization where it belongs to,” Sun Life Philippines CEO and country head Benedict Sison said. “As a life insurance and asset management business, we are naturally aligned with the sustainability goals, apart from pursuing philanthropic and environmental projects.” Sun Life’s commitment is expressed through initiatives that support the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals and are anchored on focus areas where it can have the most positive social and environmental impact, including increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, advancing sustainable investing, operating as a trusted and responsible business and uplifting communities. “We aspire for our people and our solutions to make a difference in Filipino lives, empowering them to achieve financial security and healthier living for generations to come,” Sison said. In line with its goal to increase financial security among Filipinos, Sun Life once again marked June as Financial Independence Month. “We introduced Financial Independence Month in 2015, and we aim to keep the conversation going,” Sun Life chief client experience and marketing officer Carla Gonzalez-Chong said. “Our rallying cry for this year shows our confidence in the Filipinos’ power to bring their goals to life. And as they make the choice to pursue financial freedom, Sun Life will be here to walk the journey with them, with the vision of helping Filipinos achieve lifetime financial security.” Serving as inspiration are four short films created by Sun Life’s in-house team of young creatives. These feature heartwarming stories of Filipinos who made the choice to own their future and bring their goals to life. “Sinag” by Mei Solis tells the story of a daughter who is struggling to connect with her Overseas Filipino mom, until they discover a shared goal of finally being together for good. “Kulay” by Casey Borja explores the world of a child on the autism spectrum who brings hope to his business-owner father amid a crucial time. “Ngayon at Bukas” by JC Manzano depicts the struggle of a son struggling to find his path and finds it in an unlikely place: His father’s humble barber shop. “Para Sa Akin” by Bea Aguilera is a funny take on how a storm of bad luck can ironically lead one to finding a bright partner. All these films are available on www.sunlife.co/KayaMoYan. Complementing the films are free learning modules designed for those who wish to build their financial portfolio. The post Sustainability also means financial security for Filipinos appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Medical, but hold the marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil
In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret. The fast-growing, homely plant, Trema micrantha blume, is native to the Americas, where it is widespread and often considered a weed. But Moura Neto recently discovered its fruits and flowers contain one of the active ingredients in marijuana: cannabidiol, or CBD, which has shown promise as a treatment for conditions including epilepsy, autism, anxiety and chronic pain. Crucially, he also found it does not contain the other main ingredient in pot, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC -- the psychoactive substance that makes people high. That opens the possibility of an abundant new source of CBD, without the complications of cannabis, which remains illegal in many places. The discovery has made something of an overnight academic star of Dr Moura Neto, an affable, silver-haired 66-year-old who now has a packed schedule of meetings with patent experts and companies keen to tap the multi-billion-dollar CBD market. "It was wonderful to find a plant (with CBD but) without THC, because you avoid all the mess around psychotropic substances," says Moura Neto, who has spent the better part of five decades researching in this small lab at Rio de Janeiro Federal University. "That means the potential is enormous," he tells AFP. His 10-member team recently won a 500,000-real ($104,000) public grant to expand his project, which will now identify the best methods to extract CBD from "Trema," then study its effectiveness as a substitute for medical marijuana. Man in demand Many of CBD's touted medical uses are still under research. The compound is controversial, including in Brazil, where patients have gone to court to win the right to use it. They often have to import it at eye-watering prices, given that cultivating medical marijuana remains illegal -- though there is legislation before Congress to change that. Debates aside, demand for CBD is booming. The global market for CBD last year was estimated at nearly $5 billion. Analytics firm Vantage Market Research projects it will grow to more than $47 billion by 2028, driven mainly by health and wellness use. Interest in Moura Neto's research has been "huge," says Rosane Silva, the director of his laboratory, which sits off a hallway bustling with students and researchers in white lab coats. "Lots of companies have been calling, looking to collaborate" on an eventual non-cannabis-based CBD medication, Silva says, standing beside what she calls the "magical plant." A member of the Cannabaceae family -- like cannabis -- "Trema" can grow into a tree up to 20 meters (66 feet) tall. Moura Neto says he and the university may explore patenting any innovations they find for extracting CBD from its tiny fruits and flowers. But he is quick to add he won't patent "Trema" itself. He wants scientists everywhere to be able to research it. "If I dreamed of being a billionaire, I wouldn't have become a professor," he says. From policing to producing? Moura Neto started studying CBD for a completely different reason: trained as a forensic geneticist, he would analyze the DNA of marijuana seized by police to help investigators trace its source. When he came across a study that identified CBD in a related plant in Thailand -- another member of the Cannabaceae family -- he got the idea to test for it in "Trema." He says turning his still-unpublished findings into a drug ready for market will take five to 10 years of research and clinical trials -- if it is possible at all. Cannabis, first domesticated in China more than 10,000 years ago, has been cultivated for millennia to hone its mind-altering and medicinal effects. CBD from "Trema" might not work as well, or at all, Moura Neto says. In the meantime, it's no use smoking the plant for a high. "That definitely won't do anything for you," he laughs. The post Medical, but hold the marijuana: new CBD source found in Brazil appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»