UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Recently, a news article stated that Germany and the United Kingdom are luring second-year nursing students to continue their studies in their countries with free tuition and lodging. Once they finish their nursing course, they have to serve a period of time...
The decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend implementation this month of the scheduled increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) premium rate and income ceiling is a welcome development. Coming at a time when we are still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19...
Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
City Savings Bank, Inc. (CitySavings), UnionBank’s thrift subsidiary, has ramped up its Teacher Care initiatives, earning them another recognition from the Department of Education (DepEd). Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte, who led the DepEd’s Partners Appreciation Ceremony...
Consumer Care Products Inc. (CCPI), the privately-owned marketing arm of Jadel Holdings, and sister company of D&L Industries Inc. are planning to grow their personal care business by tapping the upscale market which has a growing preference for healthy and all-natural products. In an...
Here’s one of the best technologies these days for looking good without looking weird and botched Emsculpt Neo application During the height of pandemic, people tended to be distracted whenever they saw themselves on Zoom, their faces looking tired, sad, angry, and saggy. Some would happily...
Makeup, skincare, and even body care gifts for you, your family, and even your besties It’s truly the season of giving, and what better gifts to give this holiday season than products that make you look and feel great. But with so many beauty products launched this 2022, we’ve made it easier...
As the Catholic Church starts the observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi,” Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, expressed support for the celebration of the votive masses as well as the Misa...
Expecting their second child real soon, Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico has learned a lot more when it comes to motherhood. "I have always been very open about the fact that motherhood was not a walk in the park for me,” she reveals. “I think, that as a celebrity, it’s very important for myself to...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Dec. 12 a total of 8,292 new Covid-19 cases recorded during the past week. DOH/MB In its weekly case bulletin, DOH disclosed that daily average cases is now at 1,185 which is 7 percent higher than cases from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. The agency also...
The House Committee on Welfare of Children on Monday, Dec. 12, began initial deliberations on a bill that would consolidate several proposed measures for the Magna Carta of day care workers, which seeks to improve the working conditions of the workers by increasing their allowances and other...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Dec. 5, a total of 7,731 new Covid-19 cases were recorded during the past week. DOH/MB In its weekly case bulletin, DOH stated that daily average cases are now at 1,104 which is four percent lower than cases from Nov. 21 to Nov. 27. The agency also...
