4 Sisters and a Wedding

I bet you know what movie I’m referencing here. But if you don’t, well then, this article is for you.

The Salazar siblings in question are from the 2013 Star Cinema movie “Four Sisters and a Wedding.”
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, the film tells the story of four sisters who come together to dissuade
heir baby brother from marrying his fiancée.

Toni Gonzaga plays the eldest, Teddie, who works as a teacher in Spain. The second sister is Bobbie,
played masterfully by Bea Alonzo, who’s a successful corporate communications manager in New York.
Alex, the third sibling, is the Salazar family’s “black sheep” and works as an assistant film director, a
character that stood out, thanks to Angel Locsin’s performance.

Shaina Magdayao portrays the fourth sister Gabbie, a school teacher who takes on the peacemaker role
in the family. Then there’s Enchong Dee as CJ or Rebreb, the youngest who shocks his family with his
abrupt decision to marry his fiancée.

As the four sisters try and put a stop to their bunso’s wedding, the personal problems they’ve run away
from to spend time with their family start to catch up with them.

Chaos ensues.

This movie holds a special place in my heart because it has a comedic story line and there were scenes
that had me asking “who’s cutting onions in here?”. it’s not just about a cliché family, but it shows a
glimpse of how Filipino families treats each other with love and care. This the movie’s intention is to tell
a heartwarming tale about families and how one should learn to appreciate each member of it, Since the
plot makes it clear how the four sisters banded together to ruin the wedding of their younger brother.
However, it suggests that their major goal is to rebuild their trust, affection, and concern for one another,
rather than sticking to and concentrating on their plan.

Filipino parents are known to be warmed hearted people but there are times that we cannot deny the
reality just like what is being portrayed in the movie wherein Bobby felt like she was being left out by her
parents since her childhood despite being the achiever in the family and even I myself also had this
similar experience just like Bobbie’s. Since I have 6 siblings, I cannot deny that there are times wherein I
felt that my parents were being unfair with the way they’re treating us, there are times where they’ll
favor my brother instead of siding with me. There are times when I want to buy a toy that I like but they
refuse to buy it for me but when my brother asks for something, they will immediately buy it without
thinking about it twice whether it may be practical or not, practicality doesn’t matter to them when it
concerns my brother’s happiness. But as years go by, I’ve come to realize that our parents are also
human beings, they have their own favorites and we cannot stop them to do things, they may be our
parents but they’re not perfect to not hurt us. Before, I thought they don’t care about me but as I grow
up there are little things that I’ve started to notice and it’s the small things that our parents do for us, for
me and it shows how parents has their own different way of showing their love for their children.
This movie is not just relatable because of its plot but it also has an incredible female cast that portrayed
their own characters well, just like Bea Alonzo who played as Bobbie in the movie. Even while their
characters are obviously based on stereotypes—Bobbie is the chilly, career-driven girl boss type, and
Gabbie represents the "old maid" figure typical of Filipino movies—they were nonetheless able to give
them depth and subtlety.

The sisters' characteristics are gradually revealed throughout the film without detracting from their
characterizations. You are aware of their intentions and principles, so their behaviors make sense. For
instance, Bobbie displayed a great deal of vulnerability in spite of her cool and distant appearance, but
the manner in which she did so was genuine to both who she is and how we first came to know her.

The dialogue from "Four Sisters and a Wedding" is what makes it so memorable; it has inspired
numerous memes and hugot lines.

Of course, Teddie's "Ma, I'm sorry, Ma" and Bobbie's "But bakit parang kasalanan ko? " are the two most
famous quotes from the film.These words were spoken at the same scene during the movie's climactic
finale, where the siblings and their mother clash.

This movie is also relatable even if you don’t have sisters because “Are you an underappreciated
achiever?” “Were you neglegted as a child?” “Hindi ka ba paboritong anak ni mama?” if yes, then this
movie is for you to heal your deprived childhood.

It portrays an accurate representation of sisterhood.

This emotional bond between the characters was generated through the actresses' excellent interplay.
Each sister's position in the family is evident, with Gabbie serving as the family's mediator, for instance.

Along with the sisters' evident chemistry, the conflicts they go through are realistic. They exhibit jealousy
among one another, feel excluded when their mother gives one child more attention, and struggle with
deciding whether to put their family or their own needs first.

In the end, anyone who has siblings will be able to identify to the tension that exists in the Salazar's
sisterhood.
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Malnutrition is a global crisis that is often overlooked by the higher ups who has the power to put an end
to this crisis that has been going on for years now. This global crisis put children at risk by being food and
nutrient deprived. Undernutrition is one of the main problems in the Philippines where stunted growth
is quite common in children, specifically for those who are experiencing poor living conditions. According
to UNICEF, 3.6 million Filipino children aged five and below are underweight while about 4 million suffer
from stunted growth. Another health concern for most of the Filipino population iodine deficiency which
has a huge impact on the learning abilities and intelligence quotient (IQ) of children. This related
literature will provide information about malnutrition.

Stunting in the Philippines, with a rate of 33%, is largely due to inequality of access to nutritious food,
long period of hunger, and a lack of nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life. The first 1,000 days, from
the time of conception up to the child’s first two years of life, is considered a “window of opportunity”
which is a critical period of growth and development. Poor nutritional status of mother and child during
this period is the primary cause of stunting.

Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or

impaired nutrient utilization. The double burden of malnutrition consists of both undernutrition and
overweight and obesity, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Undernutrition manifests in
four broad forms: wasting, stunting, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies.

Wasting is defined as low weight-for-height. It often indicates recent and severe weight loss, although it
can also persist for a long time. It usually occurs when a person has not had food of adequate quality and
quantity and/or they have had frequent or prolonged illnesses. Wasting in children is associated with a
higher risk of death if not treated properly. Stunting is defined as low height-for-age. It is the result of
chronic or recurrent undernutrition, usually associated with poverty, poor maternal health and nutrition,
frequent illness and/or inappropriate feeding and care in early life. Stunting prevents children from
reaching their physical and cognitive potential. Underweight is defined as low weight-for-age. A child
who is underweight may be stunted, wasted or both. Micronutrient deficiencies are a lack of vitamins
and minerals that are essential for body functions such as producing enzymes, hormones and other
substances needed for growth and development.

It was mentioned in a study by Saunders (2010) that Malnutrition, which is often overlooked by
clinicians, is common and has wide-ranging effects on physiological function. It is associated with
increased rates of morbidity and mortality in hospital patients and significantly increases healthcare
costs. Implementation of a simple screening tool identifies patients at risk and allows appropriate
treatment to be instituted; this can significantly improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare
expenditure. Every doctor should recognise that proper nutritional care is fundamental to good clinical
practice.14 By addressing deficiencies in education of all healthcare professionals and exerting influence
through clinical leadership there can be genuine improvements in nutritional care.
According to krawinkel and muller in 2005, MALNUTRITION, WITH ITS 2 CONSTITUENTS of protein–
energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, continues to be a major health burden in developing
countries. It is globally the most important risk factor for illness and death, with hundreds of millions of
pregnant women and young children particularly affected. Apart from marasmus and kwashiorkor (the 2
forms of protein– energy malnutrition), deficiencies in iron, iodine, vitamin A and zinc are the main
manifestations of malnutrition in developing countries. In these communities, a high prevalence of poor
diet and infectious disease regularly unites into a vicious circle. Although treatment protocols for severe
malnutrition have in recent years become more efficient, most patients (especially in rural areas) have
little or no access to formal health services and are never seen in such settings. Interventions to prevent
protein– energy malnutrition range from promoting breast-feeding to food supplementation schemes,
whereas micronutrient deficiencies would best be addressed through food-based strategies such as
dietary diversification through home gardens and small livestock. The fortification of salt with iodine has
been a global success story, but other micronutrient supplementation schemes have yet to reach
vulnerable populations sufficiently. To be effective, all such interventions require accompanying
nutrition-education campaigns and health interventions. To achieve the hunger- and malnutrition-
related Millennium Development Goals, we need to address poverty, which is clearly associated with the
insecure supply of food and nutrition.
Saunders, J. B., & Smith, T. A. (2010). Malnutrition: causes and consequences. Clinical

Medicine, 10(6), 624–627. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.10-6-624

Müller, O., & Krawinkel, M. B. (2005). Malnutrition and health in developing countries.

Canadian Medical Association Journal, 173(3), 279–286.

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World Health Organization: WHO. (2019). Malnutrition. www.who.int.

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