Cholesterol is not fat. It is a fat-like substance that is a component of our cells and is essential for the body to make hormones and other body functions. It is not bad unless you have an excess of it that causes it to build up in the blood vessels. Thus, impeding proper blood circulation,...
CLINICAL MATTERS The Christmas season in December also coincides with the start of the flu season in the Philippines. As the Amihan wind brings cooler temperatures, people tend to spend more time indoors and in close proximity to one another. This makes respiratory viruses much easier to transmit,...
Empowering Health and Sustainability Through Clean Water In a world increasingly confronted with water quality concerns, access to clean and safe drinking water has become a pressing health and environmental issue. Contaminated water sources can lead to a host of health problems, including...
BingoPlus, the country’s most comprehensive digital entertainment platform, together with your 24/7 sports entertainment channel ArenaPlus and its game provider GameZone, culminates another year of success and partnership with media friends at the Annual Media Christmas Party, on Thursday,...
When we think of “organic” food, it often conjures images of uninspired meals that feel more like sacrifices than indulgences. For many, the idea of a clean diet is synonymous with deprivation. This misunderstanding, rooted in years of limited options and bland offerings, has cast a shadow over...
The three titles today would be dropped into the Sci-Fi and Fantasy basket. But don’t let that fool you, as beyond that genre classification; they’re also strong examples of fun, literary fiction. Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts Roberts has been nominated for the Clarke...
JM Saycon Sculptor JM Saycon made his viewers pause and reflect on the timeless beauty of the past and the enduring power of the human spirit in his recently-concluded exhibit “Birth of the Innocent” at the Art Underground. Inspired by his late mother, Saycon’s work was a heartfelt...
TRAGEDY UNFOLDS Akira Kurosawa's Ran follows the story of the Ichimonji clan's downfall after the father divides the rule of his kingdom among his three sons Each year many folks look forward to the QC Film Festival for its various screenings of international and local films. One of its categories...
JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY Some Nights I Feel Like Walking follows the relationship that forms between Zion and Uno Petersen Vargas’ body of work specializes on LGBT+ representation. After having its world premiere at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, his fifth feature film, Some...
A SIMPLE CELEBRATION President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leading the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Malacañang grounds “We all deserve Christmas,” said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PBBM) at his speech at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies at Malacañan Palace on Dec. 1....
A GOOD NIGHT'S REST Our bodies need comfort and relaxation to rest up and recuperate energy overnight Grand Hyatt Singapore has launched its “Sleep at Hyatt” campaign, a holistic wellbeing initiative created to advocate the importance of a good night’s rest. Quality sleep is essential for...
AN ANIMATED DISPLAY Manila C.O.D.'s animated Christmas display was once a large spectacle everyone looked forward to during the Christmas season in Cubao By JACQUELINE LUCERO Photos from Araneta Center Facebook Page “Let’s go, kids! Don’t forget your sweaters!” This joyful call always...
