Is obesity becoming a problem in the Philippines?

Hey,

Is anyone else noticing that obesity is becoming a growing issue in the Philippines? This is just based on what I’m seeing day to day, but I want to know if others are observing the same trend.

For those who follow local news and politics, is the government doing anything to address it while the problem is still in its early stages?

I also feel like the scale of the issue is masked by the fact that a large percentage of Filipinos are under 30. But once you look at people over 30, it becomes clear that obesity is very common after the naturally strong metabolism of youth starts to slow down.

I’m honestly worried that the Philippines might run into the same problems North America is facing if this continues.