July is nutrition month in the Philippines in accordance to the Presidential Decree No. 491 issued by the late former president Ferdinand E. Marcos on July 25, 1974. There are many plausible reasons an entire month is dedicated to nutrition. The main purpose, however, is to create greater awareness...
We need not venture far and wide to get firsthand information on diabetes, especially if we live in highly urbanized places. Diabetes is a common disease that has become a norm in households and even in workplaces. Almost everyone knows someone who is inflicted with this debilitating disease....
As the Covid-19 pandemic transitions into endemicity, it is important to remember the lessons of how a tiny microbe can wreak so much havoc. With nearly seven million confirmed deaths and perhaps more than double that in unconfirmed ones, SARS-CoV-2 has taken an immense and bloody toll on humanity....
*SILENT AS THE TREES*, oil on canvas, 2023 Each one of us has a different coping mechanism when dealing with grief and loss. What saved Billy Bagtas was his art and his cat named Keshi. In his latest show titled “A Glimpse of Night and Harmony,” Billy shares how these two became the miracles...
MALABON FOR THE WIN Nanay's Pancit Malabon is a must-try for anyone craving noodles Noodles, I cannot resist, Asian noodles in particular. Even when I’m on a strict diet, when breakfast in Japan has noodles, I cannot resist. For sure, sira diet ko. I love the various flavors, textures, and...
Kleenfant is a baby brand that aims to provide quality consumable products that are affordable and gentle for everyone. Removing all ingredients that may possibly harm children or anyone. With these in mind, Kleenfant managed to create a safe and gentle baby products in the market—from baby wipes,...
A STUNNING PERFORMANCE Harrison Ford stars alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge as they try to locate the Dial of Destiny My generation was about seven years old when we met Dr. Henry Walton “Indiana” Jones, Jr. (Harrison Ford) on the big screen with *Raiders of the Lost Ark* (1981) and now, after...
By Maria Victoria M. Lucasan, RND, MBA I had PCOS but I was not aware of it until I had difficulty getting pregnant. Menstruation would come on time. No abdominal cramps, no acne. I was asymptomatic. In my entire career, however, I was exposed to an environment of free meals that were fat-laden,...
The man of the house is perceived to be strong physically and mentally. But are you truly healthy? If women wear many hats to take care of their families and the people around them, the men are equally burdened with tons of responsibilities. This puts their health at the bottom of their priority...
The Philippines' leading fashion and lifestyle brand, Bench, recently achieved great success at the Retail Asia Awards 2023. The brand was honored with two major awards, namely, Apparel Retailer of the Year and Store Design of the Year for its Bench Active store located in SM Megamall. From left:...
International foundation Always With Us (AWU) recently held an event called the "AWU FD Founding Ceremony," a one-day event last June 15, 2023 that was held in Dust Thani Manila. The purpose of the event was to launch the AWU foundation and the HOMS token. AWU Foundation aims to bring happiness and...
Vida Yoga, the newest premier yoga brand in the Philippines, announces the launch of a unique 200-hour Hot Yoga Teacher Training (HYTT) program. For the first time in the Philippines, and a rarity in Asia, this comprehensive course offers the chance to train under the renowned American Yogi, Copper...
