Geneva, Switzerland (AFP) – The coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough exercise, the World Health Organization said, warning that even before the crisis many were getting too little physical activity. In an update of its physical activity guidelines, the UN health agency...
GMA Network’s socio-civic arm GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF) fulfills the Kapuso mandate of Serbisyong Totoo via its ‘Operation Bayanihan’ relief operations as thousands of Filipinos across the country are in dire need of help following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rolly and, most recently,...
In its two-part 13th anniversary special “Close Contact: Wildlife and the Pandemic,” which begins this Sunday (November 22), award-winning wildlife and environment program Born to be Wild delves on how humans and their interaction with the environment play a crucial role in wildlife...
Hiring in the country dropped by more than 50 percent during the pandemic while the number of applicants competing rose 5 times to 400 applicants per one job offer amid pay cuts, and prevalence of part time jobs, according to an online job portal. Philip Gioca, country manager of ...
Because no parent is exempted from the challenge of raising a child indoors Raising happy and healthy children during these trying times is one of the toughest challenges every parent is facing today. In an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, celebrity mom and a mother of two Marian...
The Department of Health will release a new set of protocols for the PBA bubble. (PBA Images) The past days were a bit uneasy for the PBA after it disclosed its first COVID-19 “suspect” case in the bubble. It only took a few days before the league confirmed the second infection which turned out...
Life has made us all slow down a bit, take a step back, find new ways to connect, and see things through a fresh perspective even when things are not favorable. It all comes down to what you make of it, and sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective to create a fresh experience. While embracing...
The scene inside the AUF Arena. (Jeremiah Sevilla) CLARK FREEPORT--It was a smooth sail until the cloud of uncertainty enveloped the staging of the PBA bubble, no thanks to the COVID-19 cases that were reported just days apart. Good thing, a ray of sunshine has brighten up the mood of the anxious...
The PBA announced Sunday that a player has tested positive for the COVID-19. League commissioner Willie Marcial said they are also cancelling the 4 p.m. game between Blackwater and Rain or Shine. The "Bubble Clasico" featuring Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia will push through as scheduled at 6:45...
Despite plans that have been cancelled, the actress is still grateful for many things Earlier today, Alex Gonzaga shared an intimate and very personal documentary video of how life was the past three weeks since they found out that she and her parents, fiancé Mikee, and one household help Sophie,...
Some say that the pandemic is one great equalizer because it affects everyone and does not choose its victim, but a survey showed that inequality was highlighted even more glaringly during the hard long and tough lockdowns in the Philippines where the rich are found indulging in their premium...
We live in the best and worst of times. It’s not surprising as a crisis of this magnitude is bound to bring out the best and worst in people. On one side, there are those who would help the best way they can, even with limited resources. On the other end, there are those who would take advantage...
