The Global Youth Summit (GYS), held annually by SM Cares and the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) to inspire youth leaders to become catalysts for change, recently concluded its South Luzon leg, which took place from June 8 to June 22, 2024, across SM Malls in Southern Luzon. The GYS is an annual...
An intimate gathering was held last June 25 at Nawwty’s Kitchen in Makati for Myrza Sison, confidence coach and podcaster. Trish Panlilio, the restaurant owner and good friend of Myrza, hosted the birthday celebration. Myrza Sison "It's a beautiful hidden gem with the perfect atmosphere for an...
By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND When it comes to men’s health and nutrition, many factors come into play. Because men tend to burn through calories a lot faster than women do, it can be tempting to assume that as long as a man isn’t overweight, all is well and good. Body...
In the culinary landscape of the Philippines, discerning meat connoisseurs are increasingly contemplating the essence of their beef choices. With a variety of options available, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between grain fed beef, imported beef, and grass fed beef. A nuanced...
Tech-savvy individuals and enthusiasts flocked to Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City, for the opening of Digimap’s seventh store. The newest authorized Apple reseller partner held an online silent auction of must-have gadgets, along with grand launch deals last June. Anton Gonzalez,...
Health professionals need tools as they implement their protocols and strategies in order to help patients heal or prevent diseases. Be it medicines and medical procedures for doctors, gym equipment, and exercise programs for fitness experts and so on. Registered nutritionist dietitians, like...
It was the Romualdez family matriarch Imelda Romualdez Marcos’s 95th birthday on July 2. For one of the celebratory activities held in her honor, I was tasked by her daughter Senator Imee Romualdez Marcos to set up an exhibition on her mother’s life to date. Last...
BIDIBIDI BAGS are a mix of quirky, color, and function “Did you know that abaca comprises 40 percent of the Japanese currency?” asked Med Villanueva of Shelmed Cottage Treasures and the Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) in Bicol. Abaca, also known as Manila hemp, is the world’s...
longer fight the cancer cells in their body, despite state of the art cancer treatment. What is needed to build immune cells? Protein, folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and more. Where do we get these nutrients? From food. Don’t say from supplements because chemically derived and isolated nutrients...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide. It can prevent people from seeking the help they need and contribute to feelings of shame and isolation. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450 million people currently suffer from mental health...
A snore is one of the most obnoxious sounds that a person can make. I don’t mean the gentle, soft and rhythmic snoring that people who are very tired occasionally make. I mean the loud, explosive, erratic, and bed-shaking eructation that rouses both the snorer and anyone unfortunate enough to be...
Ban Toxics, a toxic and waste watchdog organization, sounded the alarm after discovering the presence of brain-damaging lead in some children’s backpacks. Costing only P150 each, these colorful bags are sold in bargain stores and by sidewalk vendors at Divisoria. Using a Vanta C-series HH XRF...
