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Is it Christmas 2021 already? I can’t believe it’s been a year since we’ve celebrated the holidays under lockdown. Luckily, with the country slowly opening up, we might be able to spend more time outside and finally meet up with more relatives and pals.   During the “holiday rush” last year, I remember how everyone resorted to buying everything online. Food, gifts, clothes, plants, decors, school supplies, gadgets, you name it. Essential or non-essential – you can find it on the internet!   The pandemic has also resulted in unfavorable eating practices. Hands up if you’re guilty of this. I sure am. But I’m now acting, and I’m re-adopting healthier lifestyle habits.   This brings me to one of my most favorite activities during quarantine – cooking! A healthful lifestyle involves eating wholesome, nutrient-dense foods. There should also be variety in the food we consume. I try to find balance whenever I cook for my family: veggies, fruits, meats, beans, dairy,...

  The Sweet Talk Your Way Out of Diabetes media get-together was a sweet end to the month-long World Diabetes Day Celebration of Sanofi Philippines. In the words of Sanofi’s Country Lead Dr. Amal Makhloufi, “we put the spotlight on what is being done to create awareness and provide solutions for those affected by this lifestyle disease.” For the organization, the event was created to amplify their Panata in cultivating a healthier Philippines for all. It was a friendly and casual approach on how they can bring important topics such as diabetes care into the spotlight without instilling fear among the audience. “Our goal is to make it easier for every Filipino to seek access to quality innovative care. It is our mission to just go beyond medicines, but to look and explore holistic care and management especially for our patients with chronic conditions like diabetes,” Dr. Makhloufi shared during her opening remarks. The said event was well attended by press and bloggers, alongsi...

Both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients battling any of the Philippines’ top chronic non-communicable diseases can now resume regular consultations with their doctors via various means.  This issue will take focus in the upcoming Patient Summit, a free interactive virtual event organized through the collaboration of the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO), Mercury Drug Corporation (MDC), and Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc. The Patient Summit aims to address the pain points patients encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic when seeking medical attention for diseases that remain deadlier than the virus, namely heart diseases, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and pneumonia.     According to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority, in 2020 alone, 100,000 Filipinos died from heart disease, over 60,000 from cancer, almost 40,000 from diabetes, roughly around 35,000 from pneumonia, and 25,000 from hypertension. Based on a SWS survey of 1200 adul...

As the Philippines marks this year’s National Sardines Day, Mega Global Corporation, the company behind Mega Sardines, the leading sardines brand in the country, honors it through a program that supports undernourished children nationwide, even as it focuses on innovations and expansions that will help drive the company move forward.  Mega Global Celebrates 3rd National Sardines Day To add more meaning to the National Sardines Day Celebrations, Mega Global showcased its various initiatives that would help elevate not just the Philippines’ sardines industry, but the economy and people’s lives as well, at a roundtable event held on November 23 to kick off the celebration of the holiday on the 24th. Alongside this, it has also shared the successful results of the Mega Bigay Sustansya Program, which was done in partnership with Reach Out Feed Philippines (ROFP), reflecting its deep malasakit for Filipinos.  Marvin Tiu Lim, Michelle Tiu Lim-Chan, Chris Fernandez, executives of...

  Mickey and Minnie Mouse go local  with ‘Mickey Go Philippines’ at SM Supermalls!  Disney’s most-loved iconic characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse have delighted the hearts of many across decades, and this year SM Supermalls and Disney have teamed up to launch the Mickey Go Philippines collection at The SM Store, featuring a range of merchandise with a Pinoy twist! What’s more, SM and Disney have planned a surprise virtual party for Mickey and Minnie on their birthday this November 27, and we’re expecting you to join us! Be among the first to get exclusive Mickey Go PH merchandise! Get first dibs on adorable Mickey and Minnie collectibles from clothes and footwear to tote bags, pillows, tumblers, kitchen appliances, and more! Mickey Go PH and Mickey & Minnie classic merchandise will be available at the live selling events on: November 18 at 1pm-2m via Toy Kingdom’s official Facebook page November 24 at 1 pm -2 pm via The SM Store’s official Facebook page  Join Mi...

    The holidays are fast  approaching! If you are craving U.S. dairy deliciousness,  The Dairy Kitchen by Real California Milk  has got you covered. With just a few clicks, you can enter the world of The Dairy Kitchen by Real California Milk to choose mouthwatering dishes delivered to your doorstep. The Dairy Kitchen by Real California Milk is a special online food delivery project from Real California Milk-Philippines. A selection of distinguished Filipino chefs have been specially chosen to cr te dishes using products made with California dairy. California is the U.S.’s leading producer of milk, butter, ice cream, yogurt and other dairy products, having some of the best dairy farms in the country. If you’re ready to dig into some sumptuous creations, or if you’re working on finishing that Christmas gift list, then follow these fabulous chefs on social media now. Chef JV Bautista Chef JV Bautista of Hogwings House of Griddle has stirred up his passion for fusi...

I make it a habit to wipe down deliveries from the outer packaging to the actual products themselves with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol since it starts to kill germs on contact and kills 99.9% of common germs and bacteria while providing up to 12 hours of protection upon constant use. Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol is hypoallergenic and has moisturizing properties so you can sanitize as much as you need without having to worry about your hands drying. As the rubbing alcohol brand recommended by the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Filipinos can live safe wherever they are with Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol. Let's not be too excited about the packages that come to us, sanitize them first 😉 Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol encourages Filipinos to live safe with many establishments slowly re-opening and allowing people to resume their pre-pandemic lifestyles. With the nationwide vaccination program in full force, Filipinos can slowly enjoy various activities such as more dining options as well a...

Staying true to its commitment to promoting the holistic development of its students, Malayan High School of Science spearheads programs and implements efforts on mental health to ensure the well-being of its learners.  (L-R) Jasten J. Zorilla’s “Communication,” Hanz Gabriel C. Melendez’s “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body,” and Samantha Kirsten S. Dayag’s “No Stress, Just Positivity” were declared winners of the Mental Health Virtual Creative Art Contest.  In the observance of the recent World Mental Health Day, Malayan Science conducted the stress management webinar “Mental Health After COVID-19 and Its After-Effects” for its students last October 11. Facilitated by University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) psychology instructor Jholyan Francis S. Fornillos, the webinar dealt with mental health concerns and issues during the pandemic such as stress and its relationship with mental health, common reactions to stress, and coping mechanisms in promoting mental well-being.  F...

Nutcrackers are regal soldiers and they’ve become an iconic symbol of the Christmas Season. According to German folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring luck to families and to protect their homes.   This Holiday, may we all have pure luck and bountiful blessings as we shower ourselves and our loved ones with the best gifts, an enjoyable time, and simply the best of the Christmas season at the mall. During the Christmas Centerpiece launch, members of the LGU, media, and SM Employees graced the event. For the Ceremonial Lighting segment, on stage were Regional Operations Manager Mr. Marlo Niko Alvarez, Mall Manager Cindy S. Lilia, and Legazpi City Vice Mayor Bobby Cristobal.