The Senator from Teacher’s Village (not Iloilo), Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a bill requiring food chains to post nutritional content in their menu items. Senator Santiago was quoted as saying “consumers are unable to make informed choices as to which menu item is more nutritious as opposed to others in food service establishments, leading to unhealthy eating patterns,”
Consumers often failed to put importance on the nutritional contents of the food that they’re eating. The bill aims to promote awareness when eating at the restaurant. Fast food is often blamed for the increasing rate of Obesity in our country.
The intention of the law is very noble but I have a big doubt that it can be implemented. Filipinos are known for being ningas cogon, They’ll only embrace the idea when it’s new. We are the captains of our souls and our health is our primary concern. If we are disciplined enough, we don’t need laws to guide us on our choices.
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