Author says videoke along residential areas add to noise pollution.
Quezon Fourth District Rep. Angelina Tan filed a bill which pushes to prohibit videoke along residential areas because of noise pollution.
In House Bill No. 1035, Tan want to forbid use of videoke or karaoke systems staring 10PM to 7AM the next day. Anybody caught deliberately violating the bill (if enacted) can be imprisoned upto six months and will be fined P1,000.
Tan explained that the “excessive, unnecessary or unusually loud sound” brought about by videoke can bring “public discomfort” especially if used during “unholy hours”.
Some studies also show that the noise pollution out of the sound system can bring “public health, comfort, convenience, safety and welfare” of the general public.
But Tan’s claim does not align with what the scientists, who studied on karaoke nightouts among friends, have found in 2009.
Researchers found that moderate drinking with a good friend helped improve cardiovascular health with singing also helping to reduce stress.
While heavy drinking is associated with a greater risk of a stroke, light to moderate drinking has been linked to a lesser risk of stroke and coronary heart disease.
Having the social support of a good friend seems increase the positive effect that moderate drinking has on your health.
“In short,” said Professor Takeshi Tanigawa, at Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan. “Moderate to light alcohol consumption with high social support is good for your health. Drinking with a good friend appropriately makes you feel happy and healthy.
“So drink with good friends for health.”
Prof Tanigawa also recommended karaoke bars as one way for business persons to cope with stress. “Singers use deep breathing, which is good for the nervous system,” he said.
“After singing, they usually receive applause. It is a good kind of social support, and helps in the face of adverse occasions or stressful events.”