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26 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY July 1 - 15 , 2017 RP News and More ...
6 in 10 Pinoys oppose martial law beyond Mindanao
AT LEAST six out of 10 residents from Luzon and the Visayas opposed the idea of extending martial law outside Mindanao , even if majority of Filipinos supported its imposition in Mindanao last month , the June 23 to 26 survey of the Social Weather Stations ( SWS ) showed .
The survey , involving 1,200 respondents nationwide , showed that 63 percent of respondents disagreed with the statement that the President “ should also declare martial law in the Visayas ,” while 23 percent agreed . This means a net agreement rating of -40 .
Opposition to the proposed extension of martial law in the Visayas was highest among respondents from Visayas ( 79 percent disagree , 15 percent agree ) and Metro
United Coconut Association of the Philippines ( UCAP ) yesterday disputed a claim by the American Heart Association ’ s ( AHA ) advisory against the consumption of coconut oil .
In the statement , UCAP mentioned that the advisory has gone viral with adverse effect on the coconut oil since it is considered a saturated fat . UCAP called on readers and users of coconut oil to be discerning of the said advisory and news articles drawing conclusion that coconut oil is unhealthy .
According to Dr . Fabian M . Dayrit of the Ateneo De Manila University , the AHA adopted a position that ignores the distinction between medium-chain fatty acid ( MCFA ) and long-chain fatty acid ( LCFA ) despite the numerous advances in this certain field of science . Coconut oil is mostly medium-chain saturated fats , the healthy type of fat . Detailed comparison of the fatty acid composition shows that coconut oil is very different from animal fat . Hence , studies that assume they are similar are consequently in error .
Furthermore , Asian and Pacific Coconut Community also highlighted in their recent statement the words of Dr . Bruce Fife , a USA Certified Nutritionist and Doctor of Naturopathy Medicine , “ You cannot say LDL is bad and HDL is good .”
Manila ( 71 percent disagree , 20 percent agree ) while close to a majority of respondents from Mindanao agreed to its expansion ( 43 percent agree , 38 percent disagree ).
The SWS results also showed that 67 percent of respondents disagreed with the statement that Duterte “ should also declare martial law in Luzon ” while 20 percent agreed . This resulted in a net agreement score of -47 .
Opposition to the proposed extension of martial law in Luzon was highest among respondents from Metro Manila ( 79 percent disagree , 13 percent agree ) and in Luzon ( 76 percent disagree , 13 percent agree ). Many respondents from Mindanao agreed to its expansion ( 40 percent agree , 38 percent
He explained the two types of LDL : One small and dense , while the other is large and soft . The large LDL is the type that is used in making bile , hormones , and Vitamin D , which are all good for one ’ s health . Dr . Fife further concluded that , “ Eating coconut oil ( and other saturated fats ) increases both HDL and the “ good ” LDL , thus , lowering the risk of heart disease . This is one of the reasons why populations that eat a lot of coconut oil have the lowest heart disease rates in the world .”
Department of Trade and Industry ’ s Export Marketing Bureau ( DTI-EMB ) concurs with the stand of industry associations such as United Coconut Associations of the Philippines , Inc . and the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community that the advisory is misleading as AHA based its findings on limited studies on saturated fats .
“ This is not the first time this kind of negative publicity against coconut oil has happened . If we will look closer to historical accounts , this has happened before . It was magnified this time due to social media and technology ,” said DTI Export Marketing Bureau Director Senen M . Perlada .
By and large , DTI will continue to support the industry in sharing the good news about coconut and its economic contribution to millions of Filipino farmers disagree ).
Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Malacañang acknowledges the sentiments of the public but reassured that the decision on whether to expand the coverage of martial law outside of Mindanao or extend its imposition “ would depend on the situation on the ground as assessed and recommended by military and police authorities .”
The SWS survey also showed that 57 percent favored the imposition of martial law in Mindanao . Around 29 percent said “ it should have been declared only for Marawi City and the province of Lanao del Sur ” and 11 percent said “ it should have been declared only for Marawi City , the province of Lanao de Sur and nearby
and exporters .
Backed by recent studies and firsthand experiences of its consumers around the globe , DTI will help sustain the impressive health and e c o n o m i c contribution of coconut
C o c o n u t a s s o c i a t i o n clarifies AHA ’ s advisory on coconut oil products such as coconut oil , virgin coconut oil , coconut water , coconut sugar , among others , by c o n t i n u e d p r o m o t i o n t h r o u g h r o a d s h o w s in various markets which will eventually b r i n g additional jobs and income opportunities for Filipinos e s p e c i a l l y in the countryside .
A m e r i c a n H e a r t A s s o c i a t i o n ( AHA ) issued a Presidential A d v i s o r y on Fats
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provinces .” Two percent said they were undecided .
Abella said the support of the majority for martial law validates the Filipinos ’ approval of the performance of the President during the last quarter where he garnered a “ very good ” + 66 satisfaction rating .
He said the positive public response is also indicative indicates that the public believed that there was “ factual and legal basis ” for the imposition of martial law in Mindanao last May 23 .
Abella said public interest along with the recommendations of the military and the police would be the main considerations of President Duterte in deciding whether to extend the implementation of martial
Cardiovascular Disease ( CVD ) on June 15 , 2017 which recommended a decrease in consumption of products high in saturated fat such as dairy fat ( butter ), lard ( pork ), beef tallow , palm oil , palm kernel oil , and coconut oil . ( B . Cahiles-Magkilat , mb . com )
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law .
PNP Director General Ronald dela Rosa has said he favors the extension of martial law , which is set to lapse on July 22 .
AFP spokesman Brig . Gen . Restituto Padilla said : “ We have stated our position that the AFP will conduct an assessment on the need to extend or not ML ( martial law .)
“ That assessment will then recommend our position for the commanderin-chief ’ s perusal and approval . Let us wait for that . Whatever the commanderin-chief ’ s decision is , the AFP will be ready to comply and implement ,” Padilla also said . ( By JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR , With Victor Reyes , Malaya )
Local group disputes US claims of unhealthy coconut oil
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