CLINICAL MATTERS Last week, I was invited to give a talk at a public health convention hosted by the Health Sciences Society of Ateneo entitled, “Public Health Convention 2025: To Health and Beyond.” The overall theme was “Navigating Spectrums: The Philippine Public Health...
First Vita Plus Marketing Corporation president/CEO Rhodora 'Doyee' Tactacan-Tumpalan Rhodora “Doyee” Tactacan-Tumpalan is no stranger to the world of business. Having grown up in a family that brought life to Marikina City’s booming shoe factory empire, she had spent a good chunk of...
Taal Vista Hotel - a cultural landmark in the heart of Tagaytay Taal Vista Hotel is strengthening its sustainability initiatives with the introduction of Malunggay Pancit Verde, the latest addition to its “Plate for the Planet” program. This nutrient-rich dish, inspired by the classic Filipino...
Goodday Cultured Milk Drink mascot Beri with guests at The Atrium Makati Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is bringing a playful twist to beverage sampling with the launch of its "YUMimmunity Machine," an interactive vending machine that dispenses free bottles of Goodday Cultured Milk Drink in...
March marks a special occasion for Pancake House, as it celebrates another year of bringing warmth and nostalgia to the table. To commemorate its birthday month, the restaurant is rolling out limited-time offerings, indulgent new pancake creations, and a special gift for birthday celebrants. A...
Juvenal Garrit Sansó, an acclaimed modernist painter whose works captured themes of resilience and beauty, died on March 28 at the age of 95. Born in Reus, Spain, on Nov. 23, 1929, Sansó moved with his family to the Philippines in 1934, where they built a new life in Manila. His father, Jose...
Betty Sy (far right), at the Sining Filipina Awarding Ceremony Sining Filipina is a nationwide art competition for women, which is in its second year. With intent, the competition culminated in an awarding ceremony at the end of March, making it part of SM Supermalls’ Women’s Month...
Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc. receives the ‘Sustaining Halal Champion Excellence’ Awards. Pictured (L-R): Dr. Mary Jane Alvero, group CEO of Prime Group; Sheila Marie Pabalate-Rea, vice president of Goldilocks Bakeshop; and Engr. Salah Ameen, co-founder and owner of Prime Group Goldilocks Bakeshop...
Based on The World Happiness Report 2025, the Philippines ranks as the fourth happiest in Southeast Asia and 57th worldwide. Over 147 countries are included in the report. To measure such data, The World Happiness Report makes use of the Gallup World Poll to keep track of certain activities...
Cetaphil and Mercury Drug executives, along with Cetaphil ambassador Bianca Gonzalez, come together to celebrate the launch of the Cetaphil Mobile SkinLabs Truck. Mercury Drug has been a trusted name in healthcare for eight decades, providing Filipinos with reliable access to essential...
Kultura has a stand alone store at the second floor of the Greenhills Mall, and it’s a new, wonderfully open concept, with a layout that’s spread over two floors of merchandise. Visibly excited over the items and store design were Senator Grace Poe, Kultura’s Brand Ambassador Marian...
Hypebeast, a company that focuses heavily on contemporary culture and lifestyle, has included the Philippine passport as one of the most aesthetic passports in the world. Joining the Philippines on the list are Norway, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Finland, New Zealand, Hungary, and Belgium....
