Unless you are an athlete that has a very high muscle mass, being overweight is associated with excess body fat. Having obesity means that your body fat percentage is even higher. Thus, increasing your risk of developing health problems due to complications. If you have an abnormal...
CLINICAL MATTERS Following the death of Barbie Hsu from influenza-related pneumonia, another high-profile person has recently been diagnosed with pneumonia. Pope Francis has been reported to be in critical condition with “double pneumonia,” with the possibility of sepsis. What do these terms...
Health is personal. It is the quiet decisions we make each day, the food we eat, the habits we form, the checkups we either take seriously or put off. And yet, for something so deeply personal, health is also collective. It affects families, communities, even entire nations. This is the philosophy...
Marhaba, part of dnata and a leading global airport hospitality brand, continues its expansion in the Philippines with the launch of a new, spacious lounge at Clark International Airport (CRK). The addition complements marhaba’s renowned Meet &Greet services, which have been available...
It’s 2025 and so many things have changed, improving our day to day lives, but women globally continue to face significant challenges, including pay inequality, racial injustice, healthcare disparities, and discrimination. UN Women projects that, if current trends continue, over 340 million women...
ANOMIE AND METANOIA acrylic on canvas, 72.04x48.03 inches, 2025 Paul Eric Roca’s unsettling yet compelling exhibit, “Creatures of Apathy,” recently concluded at Altro Mondo Creative Space, left a lasting impression on its viewers. The show, which ran from Jan. 25 to Feb. 22, explored...
Hindy Weber is as authentic as they come, her life a seamless reflection of her deepest longings. She wears them on her sleeve, an expression that suits her well, for design—good design, design that honors both people and planet—is the very force that shapes the way she lives. It was a...
Images: Rodel Valiente A WOMAN'S GLOW Purple is the official color for Women's Month as it symbolizes justice and dignity The Main Building and the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be bathed in vibrant purple this March to commemorate the...
By Leslie Araujo As part of its milestone 125th anniversary, The Manila Bulletin proudly presents HATCH 2025: EMERGENCE, a groundbreaking fusion of Filipino street art and the rising art toy movement. This year’s edition breathes new life into HATCH, transforming the traditional act...
For most Filipino travelers, Japan comes as a top dream destination. Many are quick to consider visiting the two main draws of Tokyo and Kyoto, but these areas tend to be busy and filled with tourists in peak travel seasons. If you’re looking to explore the beauty of the land of the rising sun...
As part of its milestone 125th anniversary, the Manila Bulletin proudly presents "HATCH 2025: EMERGENCE," a groundbreaking fusion of Filipino street art and the rising art toy movement. This year’s edition breathes new life into HATCH, transforming the traditional act of egg painting into a...
Building on the success of its flagship store in Bonifacio Global City, Key Coffee Kissaten has opened a new branch at Opus Mall, bringing its signature blend of Japanese coffee culture and Italian-Japanese culinary artistry to a wider audience. The Opus Mall branch, which soft-opened on Jan. 11,...
