(File photo) MANILA - Getting the nod of most doctors and leading rice growers in the country, brown rice has greatly improved both the income of farmers and the welfare of Filipinos, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization suggested including fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain, such as brown rice in our diet to stay fit and healthy with a stronger immune system against Covid-19. Research also shows that brown rice as compared to white rice has a more significant percentage of nutrients because when rice is polished, the bran is completely removed, along with its key nutrients. Scientists found out that the rice bran serves as a storage of micronutrients which the body needs to improve resistance from viruses and bacteria. Meanwhile, white rice-the main staple food of Filipinos-contains a higher amount of glycemic index (GI) that can cause diabetes. A study from the Department of Agriculture's Philippine Rice Research Institute, recommends foods with
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go (Contributed photo) MANILA - Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said he is "well-decided" to run for vice president in the 2022 elections, denying speculations that he is paving the way for the candidacy of another person through substitution. "I can't speak for the other candidates. Hindi po ako makapagsalita kung ano po ang magiging desisyon ng partido. As far as I am concerned, sa aking tinakbuhang posisyon, desidido na po ako (I can't say what would be decision of the party. As far as I am concerned, I am well-decided to run for the position I filed)," Go said in an interview during the launch of the country's 143rd Malasakit Center at Dona Maria D. Tan Memorial Hospital in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental on Tuesday. Go said President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to retire from politics prompted him to take on the challenge as he filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for vice president on Oct. 2. "So