By Jellyn Gueco AN ALL-AROUND WORKOUT Pilates has you moving in various directions to help increase muscle strength and tone (Photo Freepik) When I heard that the first Reformer Pilates studio in Pampanga opened in Angeles City, I was very eager to try it out. Reformer Pilates is an exercise...
SM Cares and SM Supermalls were honored by the Department of Health (DOH) at the recently concluded Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners event. The ceremony took place on Friday, October 27, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). The Healthy Pilipinas Awards, in collaboration...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Health (DOH) to expedite the release of the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of the country’s healthcare workers. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has proposed the creation of a line item that would fund mental health programs under the Department of Education (DepEd) with a corresponding budget of P160 million for 2024. (Photo from the Office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian) Gatchalian points out that despite...
By Jacqueline Lucero Illustration Freepik In a world where every bite leaves a footprint, plant-based diets have emerged as the superheroes of the culinary universe, promising not just a healthier you but a greener planet too. Picture this: a plate adorned with vibrant vegetables, legumes, and...
Amid concerns regarding a potential breach of personal data related to Covid-19 vaccination in the Philippines, the World Health Organization (WHO) clarified that “it does not have access” to underlying personal data, as this information is exclusively within the domain of individual...
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go stressed the need for continued increase, improvement, and expansion of mental health programs. “We should continue to improve our mental health programs and ensure that all forms of psychosocial assistance will be made available to Filipinos who are suffering from all...
EO Executive Optical, the country’s largest optical chain founded in 1968, opens its 300th store in SM Sto. Tomas. The optical store features updated interiors, new collections, improved facilities, and modern optical equipment. The shop's design incorporates teal blue hues and wood, creating a...
Words by Dr. Jose Sollano, M.D. In the Philippines, a silent epidemic demands our attention—a growing health crisis known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also referred to as Fatty Liver Disease. As a practicing gastroenterologist/hepatologist in the country for several years, I am...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reminded Filipinos on Tuesday, Nov. 14 to "go back to basics" and avoid opening any suspicious websites. Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) "Let's go back to basics and make it a habit to be vigilant....
Camille Prats surprised her followers by sharing in a recent online post that she had a small surgery on her left foot around a month ago. In pictures on her Instagram, the actress discussed the surgery, mentioning the removal of a ganglion cyst from her left foot. View this post on Instagram...
To address the multifaceted challenges faced by Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) expressed commitment to prioritize the physical health and mental well-being of Filipino students. DepEd / MB Visual Content Group In a meeting on Monday,...
