Friday, July 03, 2009

Haiku on health and society (DS 123)


FOOD POVERTY
ni Chaz Gamao

Walang agahan
Hinating tanghalian
Ano'ng hapunan?

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HIKA
ni Louie Dela Cruz

Bawat segundo
Baga'y naghihikahos
Hininga'y kapos


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MEDICAL TOURISM
by Michelle Francoise Rendon

Philippine health care
Considered one of the best
But never for us.

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CANCER AND CHILDREN
by Maria Veronica Bejasa

Cancer spares no one
It gives pain, takes away lives
Even of a child’s


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PROZAC
by Ienne Eguico

Suicidal youth
Plus chemical genocide
Depressant or not?


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A(H1N1)
by Penny Belgira

From pigs to humans
Mexico to Philippines
It is everywhere.

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DEFENSIVE MEDICINE
by Gen Concepcion

Saving lives has risks
You may end up a hero
Otherwise, a foe.

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BREAST CANCER
by Leanne Angeles

Ended thousand lives
Left millions with fear and pain
Am I the next one?


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MEDICALIZATION OF HUNGER
by Joey dela Cruz

Nahilo ako
Uminom Biogesic
Gutom lang pala


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SELF-CARE
by Jeric Mina

Cleanse thy mind, eat well.
Move, rest, heal thy person. Seek!
Know thyself better.


DS 112 recorded speech (alternative theories and approaches)

Present a recorded 3-minute speech about your assigned topic. Situate it in the context of the Global South. Provide an appropriate title. P...