The country is so blessed with rich soil and a climate that nourishes even the littlest seed to become the richest source of food. Even with its unpredictable and ever-changing moods, I still believe that our weather is better than any of the other places in the world. It is just a big irony to hear people going hungry. It is sad to note that, "Only four out of ten people in the Philippines receive adequate nutrition, according to the latest statistics released by the National Nutrition Council. A national survey conducted by Social Weather Stations reported in June 2010 that 21 percent of the population consistently experience involuntary hunger. Of Filipino children below the age of five, 27 percent are reported as being underweight and underheight, a figure comparable to sub-Saharan Africa." (http://www.wsws.org/articles/2010/oct2010/phil-o20.shtml)
I believe that Filipinos are just not persistent enough to fight hunger. We have many excuses and sadly, we always blame it to the government. Yes, they have a role in making sure that the population is well-nourished but we also have our individual responsibility in doing our part to live in dignity.
The key is creativity and industry. Food will not go to your plate. You have to grow it so you can see it in your plate. Figuratively, you grow food by working and earning money to afford the food that other people produce. Literally, you can grow by it yourself.
Again, if there is will, there is a way. Here are some inspirations for people who think that food can only be grown in farms...
wallfood
pechay in tubes
tomatoes in plant box
eggplant in black bags
Let's quit the hunger game! And may the odds be ever be in our favor! :)
*I'll feature my own garden soon. :)
No comments:
Post a Comment