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• Ati-Atihan Festival

  Known as the wildest of the Philippine Festivals which means "make-believe atis" wherein participants portray the natives of Kalibo, Aklan called "Atis or Aetas"
• Ati-Atihan Festival

  1. Week-long festival held annually every third week of January

  2. Tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes and indigenous accessories

  3. To honor the Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus
• Ati-Atihan Festival

  People cheer and shout "Hala Bira! and Viva Santo Niño! to encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing for the duration of the festival
• Sinulog Festival


  Annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in the city of Cebu to honor the Santo Niño, commemorates the Filipino rejection of their former religious views and acceptance of Christianity
• Sinulog Festival

  • Famous among local and international tourists for its grand street parade which imitates the type of dancing done by the natives of Cebu before they were baptized as Christians
  • The petitioners often yell out "Pit Señor"
  • They flock to the festival for prayer requests and thanksgiving while dancing, believing that Santo Niño will hear them
  • Different groups of dancers dressed in colorful attire are accompanied by rhythmic music of drums, percussions, trumpets and native gongs
• Theatre is a collaborative art form which combines words, voice, movement and visual elements to express meaning
• IBALONG/ IBALON FESTIVAL

  Held in Bicol Region, aims to promote friendliness, enthusiasm and goodwill to all people. Bicolanos and tourists celebrate the festival to commemorate the three heroes of the Bicol epic in the town of Ibalong namely: Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong. In this festival, the people parade in the streets wearing masks and costumes like the heroes and villains of the epic
• MORIONES FESTIVAL

  Colorful-folk religious festival during Holy Week in the island of Marinduque. Reenactment of the story of St. Longinus. Participants play the role of Roman soldiers and wear the Moriones costumes for an entire week. They perceive this as a form of sacrifice as they must stand and walk around on thin strap slippers under the hot sun while wearing the heavy wooden masks. The Moriones scare children away and court the ladies by singing and dancing for them
• KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

  Held in Davao every third week of August in celebration of thanksgiving for good harvest with parade floats of fresh fruits and flowers and street dancing with colorful tribal costumes, and accessories. Kadayawan comes from the word "Madayaw" meaning thanksgiving for natures gift; warm and friendliness greeting; and to describe things that is good, valuable, superior and beautiful. Originated from tribal festivals of the "Lumad" and Muslim tribes of Davao. It was used to be called "Apo Duwaling" to promote Davao's famous icons: the highest peak of the country "Mt. Apo"; King of Fruits "Durian" and Queen of Orchids "Waling waling". In 1988, the festival was renamed "Kadayawan sa Dabaw"
• SUBLIAN FESTIVAL

  It is an annual celebration on the twenty third day of July reflecting the Batangueños' commitment and great love to their town's patrons, the Holy Cross of Bauan and Agoncillo and the Santo Niño of Batangas City. It was originally a religious ceremony that involves praying, eating, dancing the Subli and singing verses with strict skeletal melody. This religious commitment was translated to "Subli", a dance local to Batangas. Traditionally, the subli is performed with chanting and accompanied by drums. Subli comes from two words "subsub" (bending your body forward or downward) and "bali" (broken). Thus throughout the dance, male dancers are in trunk-forward-bend position to give the impression of broken bodies. At present, the Sublian Festival features street dancing, harana (singing of Filipino courtship songs), indigenous Filipino games and Lupakan (sharing of "Nilupak" a delicacy made from cassava, sweet potato or banana
• ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

  Known as the wildest of the Philippine Festivals which means "make-believe atis" wherein participants portray the natives of Kalibo, Aklan called "Atis or Aetas". It is a week-long festival held annually every third week of January that consists of a tribal dance parade with drum music, costumes and indigenous accessories to honor the Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus. People cheer and shout "Hala Bira! and Viva Santo Niño! to encourage enthusiasm and continuous dancing for the duration of the festival
• Touch Step

  touch, step
• Native waltz

  step, close step
• Komay-komay (wrist circle)

  With arms in reverse T position
• Arms in lateral position

  Extend R arm sideward and with L bended in front of the chest. Do it alternately.
• Non-communicable diseases


  Noninfectious illnesses that may result from hereditary or lifestyle factors and not from pathogens
• Non-communicable diseases do not usually lead to death but are uncomfortable and cause suffering
• Common non-communicable diseases


  • Heart disease
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Respiratory disorders
• Non-communicable diseases

  • They are noninfectious
  • They may result from hereditary factors
  • They may result from lifestyle factors
  • They do not result from pathogens
• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cannot be transmitted from one person to another
• Myths and fallacies in non-communicable diseases are mistaken beliefs or ideas especially ones based on unsound arguments
• Myths and fallacies in non-communicable diseases are directly and indirectly affecting the health of the person
• Lifestyle during childhood and adolescence affects the risk for cardiovascular diseases later in life
• Some cases of diabetes need proper diet, exercise, and oral medications to keep it under control until insulin becomes a necessity
• Kidney failure is a condition where kidneys stop functioning properly
• Signs and symptoms of kidney failure

  • Changes in urination
  • Swelling in legs, ankles, feet, face, or hands
  • Extreme skin rashes and itching
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Shortness of breath, feeling cold, dizziness, and concentration problems brought about by anemia
• Risk factors for kidney failure

  • Being hospitalized, especially for a serious condition that requires intensive care
  • Advanced age
  • Blockages in the blood vessels in your arms or legs
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart failure
  • Kidney diseases
  • Liver diseases
  • Certain cancers and their treatments
• Protective factors for kidney failure

  • Keep active and fit
  • Control your blood sugar
  • Monitor blood pressure
  • Monitor weight and eat a healthy diet
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Don't smoke
• According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are by far the leading causes of death in the world, representing 63% of all annual deaths
• Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill more than 36 million people each year
• Some 80% of all NCD deaths occur in low and middle-income countries
• Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus)


  A metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar
• Signs and symptoms of diabetes


  • Increased hunger
  • Increased thirst
  • Weight loss
  • Frequent urination
  • Blurry vision
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Sores that don't heal
• Risk factors for diabetes


  • Overweight and lack of physical exercise
  • Smoking
  • A low-fiber, high-fat, and sugary diet
  • Medications that can affect the body's metabolism of carbohydrates
  • Genetic factors may cause some families to more likely develop diabetes
• Protective factors for diabetes

  • Get more physical activities
  • Include fiber and whole grains in your diet
  • Lose the extra weight
  • Make healthier food choices
• Arthritis


  A painful inflammation of joints that affects the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the joints
• Signs and symptoms of arthritis

  • Pain
  • Stiffness
• Risk factors for arthritis

  • Family history
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Previous joint injury
  • Obesity
• Protective factors for arthritis

  • Stay at a healthy weight
  • Control your blood sugar
  • Exercise
  • Stretch
  • Avoid injury
  • Quit smoking
  • Eat fish twice a week
  • Have a regular medical check-up
• Cancer

  A disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body