The Department of Social Welfare recently announced a major effort to tackle hunger and undernutrition, especially among kids. The Food Stamp Program (FSP) aims to address involuntary hunger, malnutrition, and stunting in Filipinos. Through the FSP, beneficiaries can buy select nutritious foods at...
Tourism is not a solo act. In this symphony of efforts, every collaboration, every handshake, every shared vision moves the Philippines further onto the world stage. It is a story written not by one, but by many. Mia Borromeo, Kaye Tinga, and Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo Live Nation’s...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against a lending business operator who does not have the necessary registration and approval from the Commission. In an order issued last Feb. 18, 2025, the Commission en banc directed Fernando Joquico Santos,...
Police have arrested 34 individuals for violating the election gun ban in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) chief Police Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz said that 36 assorted firearms were seized from the...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a drop in its net income in 2024 due to weaker selling prices. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, March 3, SMPC said its net income decreased by 30 percent to ₱19.6 billion last year from ₱27.9 billion...
There’s a certain magic in aging well. It’s not about freezing time or chasing youth—it’s about feeling confident, refreshed, and like the best version of yourself. That’s why hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have become so popular. With just a few subtle tweaks, they can smooth fine...
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...
March is Women’s Month and it is all about celebrating the strength, grace, and resilience of women. And what better way to do so than by treating yourself or the special women in your life to something meaningful? SM Store, your go-to shopping destination, is making this Women's Month extra...
The Watch Store has officially opened its doors at SM City Bacolod, offering residents and visitors access to a wide selection of renowned watch brands from around the world. The grand opening on Feb. 15, 2025, welcomed watch collectors, style enthusiasts, and local shoppers eager to explore the...
