The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Save the Children Philippines to help teachers address bullying by understanding and supporting the mental health of learners — not just punishing those who misbehave. In a statement, Save the Children said the partnership was formalized...
In times of disasters and calamities, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) personnel are among the first to be deployed for emergency response. That is why it pains OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo to learn from the news of the massive corruption involving flood control projects in the government. During a...
Anxiety, grief, anger, fear, helplessness. The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people. Many worry about what the future holds, and a daily grind of climate anxiety and distress can lead to sleeplessness, an inability to focus and worse. Some young people...
Do you find yourself turning to food for comfort even when you’re not hungry? Do you grab a chocolate bar or a can of soda after being yelled at by your boss? Do you reward yourself with cheesy pizza or burger and fries after a grueling day at the office? Do you munch on a bag of popcorn or chips...
A congresswoman who represents overseas Filipino workers (OFW) became emotional after she spoke about the case of Jullebee Ranara, the slain Filipino domestic helper from Kuwait, on the plenary floor. Jullebee Ranara's remains arrive at NAIA (Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo's Facebook) OFW...
If you have ever been ghosted by a significant other, you will find an ally in Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. who filed a bill seeking to make “ghosting” an emotional offense. (Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash) House Bill (HB) 611, or “An Act Declaring Ghosting as an...
Coping with life after cancer through spirituality Cancer survivors begin a new happy chapter in their lives filled with happiness after overcoming the battle with the big C. Fear, doubt, and worry, however, may strike them anytime. Will my cancer come back? Have I fully recovered? It is human to...
Leading presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appeared to get emotional when he visited his father, former President Ferdinand Marcos's grave Tuesday, May 10, at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) in Taguig City. (BBM Media Bureau) These photos provided by the BBM Media...
MALVAR, Batangas--Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is usually calm and composed, with an aura of toughness that undoubtedly came from her father. Vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte (Lakas-CMD Media) But something at the UniTeam rally here Wednesday...
63895 In a world filled with fear and uncertainty due to COVID-19, businesses should pay attention to how customers think and feel in today’s retail landscape, a neuroscience expert maintained during a recent webinar for Araneta City lessees. Neuroscience can help businesses attune themselves to...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo At some point in this global pandemic, each one of us has struggled, whether in our career or personal life, physical or mental health, emotional or spiritual well-being, or in some other aspect of our life. But challenges are also opportunities waiting to be...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque explained his side on his now viral outburst during last Tuesday's Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) meeting, saying he just took up the cudgels for "hungry and lockdown-weary" Filipinos. 'TAO LAMANG'--Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque explains the reason for...
