Eco-chic:

Mining: End it!

By Pepin

Photo credit to France-presse (Getty image)

Mining is an activity that gives people the privilege to destroy the earth. Mining companies go beyond their limits and they are already annihilating the natural resources. 

This activity cause a lot of peril in the lives of people. For instance, continuous mining can loosen the earth, which can lead to land slides when heavy rain comes. This incident already happened in several provinces in Region 6, where many people were buried in mud that rolled all the way down. There were also miners who were trapped and died while working inside the mining sites after the soil gave up underground. 

In addition, it also affected water sources and endanger the natural habitat of some animals.  The once mineral-rich mountain is now empty and its resources are already depleted.

The government should do something about this issue. It should consider the safety of the people, and not the monetary reaps it can get from mining companies. Many lives are already in danger, and a strict rule should be implemented before another life will be spared.

Health Update:

Power-up with C

Vitamin C is more than just your average vitamin. It does a lot than enforcing your immunity. In fact, you’ll be surprise to know some of these benefits that it can give:

•   Helps in wound healing and tissue repair 
• Gives your skin the glow that it needs 
• Maintains bone strength 
• Helps you combat stress
• An effective antioxidant to help you get rid of harmful radicals 
• When combined with glutathione (a naturally compound produce inside the body), can help boost immunity and whiten the skin. 

You do not have to spend money to get vitamin C. Some rich sources can be a part of your diet. These include citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, papaya, watermelon, squash, spinach, broccoli, and most green leafy veggies. 

Vitamin C is a powerful vitamin that you shouldn’t miss out. It will help you stay vibrant, active, and rejuvenated all day long.

Feature:

Antique’s getting there

By Pepin

Ten years ago, the province of Antique is often ignored. But now, after a huge effort by the government and its people, it is opening a different gateway towards progress for Western Visayas. The province is gaining more attention from investors and tourists.

Provincial Capitol of Antique (Photo Credit to virtualtourist.com)

San Jose, the center town of the province, already has the commodities that a tourist seeks – cozy accommodation, convenient shops, and delicious treats. The local government is putting a lot of effort to refurbish some infrastructures and land marks to make the town more popular. Small and medium enterprises are also flourishing; more businesses are soon to be established.  

Majestic Malalison. (Photo Credit to Dave Sollurin)

Other towns also have their own special indulgences. The town of Culasi, for instance, offer majestic beaches located at the islands of Malalison and Batbatan, while the town of Pandan provide guests with an extraordinary relaxation at Malumpati Cold Spring. The towns of Laua-an, Hamtic, and Barbaza are some of the stopovers to get some sugary delicacies like the bandi, bayi-bayi, and pinasugbo.

So if you want to discover something different this summer, Antique province might have everything that you are looking for.