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or the first time, the Philippines
met the minimum standards of
the United States against human
trafficking, a $150-billion global
Malnourished, Stunted
meet" the minimum standards "for
the elimination of human traffick-
ing" under the U.S. Trafficking Vic-
tims Protection Act (TVPA) of By Patty Pasion, Rappler.com GDP per capita could or should 23% of children are stunted in Viet-
2000. significantly improve a range of nam while 32.9% are affected in
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Tier 1 is the highest level, oor nutrition remains a major social progress indicators," it added. Cambodia.
which includes the U.S. itself. problem in the Philippines with But the Philippines, the 9th The Philippines' disturbing fig-
The Philippines is the only 3.4 million children found to be among the countries with the high- ures, the study said, are expected to
Southeast Asian country under Tier stunted and over 300,000 underweight est prevalence of stunted kids, has shoot up by 2030 if government
1. all under 5 years old. had slow progress in addressing the does not boost support for social ser-
Countries, in general, strive to A study released by the issue. vices.
get a good ranking in the TIP Report Inter-Agency Regional Analyst Net- From a prevalence rate of 38% According to the study, 20% of
because the US uses it as a basis for work (RAN) and the Action Against in 1998, the decrease has not been deaths among children under 5 years
granting aid. Hunger (ACF) said these figures are consistent, only reaching 30% in old are due to poor health services.
In this report, the U.S. State alarming, given the growing econo- 2013 based on the estimates of Unit-
Department cited the conviction in my of the Philippines. ed Nations (UN) agencies. Focus on Factors
the Philippines of 42 human traf- Titled "Socio-economy of Based on Food Nutrition and "Our call for the new adminis-
fickers, "including 5 for online childChronic Malnutrition in the Philip- Research Institute (FNRI) data as of tration of President Rodrigo Duterte
sex trafficking and two for forced pines: A preliminary key trends anal- 2015, stunting or the chronic mal- is to commit and invest in nutrition
labor." ysis by 2030", the study noted that nutrition rate among children is now as well as hold nutrition stakeholders
The U.S. State Department several theories have established that at 33.4%. accountable to meet targets to reduce
also said that "although pervasive "higher incomes automatically Lower-income countries like child stunting and wasting, and
corruption undermined efforts to improve the access to food." Vietnam and Cambodia are even far- strengthen and sustain the political
Continued next page "A relatively modest increase in ing better than the Philippines. Only Continued next page
1 in 3 Filipino Kids... continued from page 1
2016 Board of Directors
and Officers will to address malnutrition as a crucial concern ing routines may be affected if mothers are away.
of development," said Action Against Hunger "Long distances to work and irregular working
Mona Lisa Yuchengco, Founder and Chair Philippines country director Javad Amoozegar. shifts thus tend to be associated with suboptimal
The study suggests that the government feeding practices," the study said, adding that
Carlos Y. Abaya focus on the root causes of chronic malnutrition, overseas employment forces mothers to pass the
Leopoldo R. Briones, Treasurer such as poverty. role of taking care of children to other members
Sonia T. Delen, Secretary Children born from mothers with poor of the family.
Teddy Diaz De Rivera nutritional status before and during pregnancy Stunting, if not addressed, affects the physi-
Shirley B. Dimapilis
have a low birth weight (LBW) a likely deter- cal and mental development of a child conse-
Dr. Edmundo B. Duldulao
J.D. Estella IV minant of stunting. quences that are irreversible when a child reaches
Isagani F. Laguisma Stunting is also pronounced in informal set- the age of two.
James T. Lim, Executive Director tlements which do not have access to safe water Citing a World Bank report, the study said
Ben R. Olivas and sanitation. "that a 1% loss in adult height as a result of
Lyra Rufino-Maceda Ensuring education and local employment childhood stunting is linked with a 1.4% loss in
Regina Manzana-Sawhney for women, who are eventually going to be moth- economic productivity, making them earn 20%
Elaine R. Serina, Ph.D.
ers, is also key to reducing malnutrition in the less as adults."
France M. Viana
Chonette Zagala long run.
Work opportunities for mothers, preferably First published in Rappler.com, July 27, 2016.
Raymond Virata, Administrative Assistant near their homes or within the country, is associ- Reprinted with permission.
ated with fighting malnutrition since child feed-
Donations 19,588
Restricted Income 191,058 victims, especially children subjected to forced
Other Revenue 85 labor;
Total Revenues $ 435,007 Increase efforts to investigate, prosecute,
and convict labor traffickers who exploit victims
EXPENDITURES within the country; and
Fundraising Expenses $ 71,954
Increase efforts to investigate and prosecute
Licenses 185 A couple, suspected of trafficking and child government officials for trafficking and traffick-
Utilities 2,344 pornography, is escorted at the National Bureau of ing-related offenses.
Office Expenses 1,881 Investigation in Manila, Philippines.
The U.S. State Department, after all, said
Total Expenditures $ 76,364 that "while Tier 1 is the highest ranking, it does
combat trafficking, the government convicted not mean that a country has no human traffick-
GRANTS DISBURSED $ 273,649 two immigration officers and charged 5 officials ing problem or that it is doing enough to address
EXCESS OF REVENUES allegedly complicit in trafficking." the problem."
OVER EXPENDITURES $ 84,994 Laudable, too, was the boost in funding for "Rather, a Tier 1 ranking indicates that a
the Commission on Filipinos Overseas "to facili- government has acknowledged the existence of
Fund Balance 1/1/15 $ 236,711
(Note 1)
tate anti-trafficking prevention campaigns for human trafficking, has made efforts to address
migrant workers." the problem, and meets the TVPAs minimum
Fund Balance 12/31/15 $ 321,705 The government also "assisted roughly standards," the U.S. State Department said.
Note 1 The amount of $52,725 is committed and considered 1,500" trafficking victims within the period cov- It added, "Indeed, Tier 1 represents a
restricted.
ered by the report. responsibility rather than a reprieve."
Note 2 The organization is incorporated in the State of
California. It enjoys Federal Tax Exempt status under Section
To sustain its gains, the U.S. State Depart-
501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax I.D. Number ment made the following recommendations to First published in Rappler.com, July 1, 2016.
94-3008383.
the Philippines: Excerpted and reprinted with permission.
Increase the availability of shelter and pro-
2 Philippine International Aid
Fundraisers
PhotoS by noel ferrer/snow photography
2015-2016
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or tickets, participation and more informa-
tion on any of these events, please visit our
website, www.phil-aid.org or call our office at
415-401-7157.
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IA, together with Philippine Airlines, Wells Fargo, WesternUnion.com and Cora and Pablo Tellez, and Philippine Airlines, will feature Giving
presented Giving Hope to the Children 2015, a luncheon fashion show fundraiser last November Hope to the Children 2016. The luncheon con-
22, 2015 at Hyatt Embarcadero featuring the designs of John Ablaza. The event netted $116,800. cert show, presenting father and son Martin and
Robin Nievera, will be on October 2, 2016 at the
Photo courtesy of Mona Lisa Yuchengco
Hyatt Embarcadero.
Volunteers at the "Golfing for the Children 2016" at the Chardonnay Golf Club in American Canyon,
California
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n 2016, the PIA board approved to renew the following grants (for a description of each grant, please
visit: www.phil-aid.org):
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IA approved a grant of $10,000 to deserving students for the school year
2016-2017. Wells Fargo is a long time supporter and contributor of this
fund. For eligibility and selection criteria, please visit our website at www.
phil-aid.org.
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