MANILA, Philippines — Health experts yesterday pushed for the return of “larong Pinoy” or traditional Filipino games to help control the high prevalence of diabetes in the country. Grace delos Santos, president of Diabetes Philippines, said instead of giving children gadgets, parents should encourage kids to play larong Pinoy outside their homes. Delos Santos lamented that traditional games like tumbang preso, patintero, luksong baka and piko seem to have been forgotten with the advent of new technologies. She proposed the return of traditional Filipino games to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle among children to curb the rising prevalence of diabetes. The world record setting event showcased the global symbol for diabetes awareness and signified unity of the diabetes community to address the diabetes epidemic.

Source: Philippine Star November 14, 2019 16:19 UTC