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LIFE’S LESSON By Henrylito D. Tacio “’Thank you’ might be the hardest words to say. We may wonder, what can be so
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LIFE’S LESSON By Henrylito D. Tacio “’Thank you’ might be the hardest words to say. We may wonder, what can be so
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio Life is a matter of competition. Without competition, life would be boring. Growing up, we compete with
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “Every man is said to have this peculiar ambition. Whether it be true or not, I
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Being lonely is most of the time a horrible experience. “I’ve never been lonely,” American
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Lakes – those naturally occurring, relatively large bodies of water localized in a basin or interconnected
[Trigger warning: this article contains subjects and themes on abortion and related activities. Reader discretion is advised – Ed.] By Henrylito D. Tacio During
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “If one has a routine colonoscopy at the age of 50, and then colonoscopies thereafter
By Evangeline T. Capuno “Your daughter had a fall and is unconscious.” When Antonia, the mother, heard those words, her mind went
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio Who hasn’t heard of the Hollywood movie, La La Land? I’m not sure if everyone has seen it,
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be
By Evangeline T. Capuno November is the time to start your holidays. It’s the season when Filipinos are commencing eating here and
By Henrylito D. Tacio Pneumonia may have lost its grip, but it is still deadly as ever. In 2020, the number of
By Henrylito D. Tacio Perhaps not too many Filipinos are aware that the Philippines observes the National Lung Cancer Awareness Month every November.
By Evangeline T. Capuno “The next cult gluten-free grain.” “Unusual, versatile, and beneficial little weirdo.” “Chinese pearl barley.” Those are just some
By Henrylito D. Tacio Filipinos are among the highest consumers of salt. “Salt consumption in the Philippines is high, estimated to be
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “Friendship is the greatest of worldly goods. Certainly, to me, it is the chief happiness of
By Henrylito D. Tacio It’s “Pink October” once more. It means, the country is again observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The number
By Evangeline T. Capuno Every November 25, the world observes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, with the
By Evangeline T. Capuno “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Raymond was only eight years old and loved dogs. One time, he found a sick
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Florida, which spans 170,310 square kilometers, is totally flat land in the Southeastern region of
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Every November 14, the world observes World Diabetes Day. The day was chosen by the
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “Writing is an art and a craft that needs to be developed through deliberate practice and
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “Life on planet Earth is under siege,” according to the 2023 state of the climate
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Pineapple is believed to have originated from Brazil, where tribal peoples have always regarded pineapple highly, and
By Henrylito D. Tacio The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that measures about two inches across and lies just under the
By Henrylito D. Tacio It’s “Pink October” once more. It means, the country is again observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The number
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Everyone knows the age-old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” For trivia
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Move over, golden, black, brown, and red rice… there’s a new type of rice that will
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio After six years of teaching in Davao City, and another 24 years in the corporate
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Street foods are everywhere. Wherever you go, there are foods – weird in some ways,
By Evangeline T. Capuno “The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges,
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “Experience Western Visayas First” — that’s the proud tagline of the Visayas region, composed of
By Henrylito D. Tacio Sex is one of the topics that fascinates everyone: men and women, young and old, transgenders and bisexuals,
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio All of us have to work. For God said so: “By the sweat of your brow you
By Evangeline T. Capuno During a beauty contest held in a historic hotel in Manila a couple of years back, the host
By Evangeline T. Capuno It’s not often that people get lonely during the holidays. Unfortunately, there are those who feel bad and
By Virgilio C. Ventura The science and big business of human hair care involve a lot of research and development by cosmetic
By Henrylito D. Tacio Here’s a fact not too many Filipinos know: Our country is home to about 109 million and around
By Henrylito D. Tacio The prostate is a pili nut-sized gland, located between the bladder and the penis, that secretes fluid that nourishes and
By Evangeline T. Capuno There are always two sides of a coin: right and left, correct and wrong, day and night, black
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio ONCE upon a time, a mother and her son were lost in the forest. They were trying
By Virgilio C. Ventura As a picky eater, my appetite was tested during my short stint as a development worker volunteer in
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio American president Thomas Jefferson once said: “Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.”
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Drug abuse has ruined many lives,” declares Dr. Willie T. Ong, an internist-cardiologist and consultant at the Manila
“Affordability and stigma hinder Filipinos from seeking mental health care.” This was one of the conclusions derived from the study of Mark
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced; live your life so that when
By: Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction Getting old brings about various dysfunctions to our body, both in the mental and physical aspect. As
By: Virgilio C. Ventura Filipino and Southeast Asian cuisines are renowned for their unique and vibrant flavors, often characterized by using aromatic
By Evangeline T. Capuno [Trigger warning: This article contains themes of self-harm and suicide. -Ed] The country was shocked when it was reported
By Virgilio C. Ventura Since the dawn of mankind, generations have survived simply through the biological capacities and binary guidance of parents
Are you fond of consuming foods like margarine, milk tea, and baked goods such as donuts and cookies? If you are, then
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “The river is wide, the water fresh, and from the key of the town you
By Evangeline T. Capuno The last quarter of the year (September to December) is the time for holidays. There are so many
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio With more than 7,100 islands, it’s not surprising that beaches are one of the big
by Evangeline T. Capuno Mila, a 35-year-old Filipino high school teacher, is finally back where she belongs. She’s teaching again and very
By Henrylito D. Tacio While most Filipinos start to celebrate the Christmas season in September, it is also the time of the
‘THE egg,” said one famous French chef, “is the cement that holds all the castles of cookery together.” Text and Photos by
By Henrylito D. Tacio After two days of rain, six-year-old Jenny came down with a fever. Her mother, Esther, noted that Jenny
By Henrylito D. Tacio Hong Kong pop star and actress Anita Mui Yim-fong remained an idol throughout most of her career. But her
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 16 August 2023 – Samsung’s Join the Flip Side event dazzled attendees at Conrad Manila as it unveiled the latest
By Henrylito D. Tacio If there’s a Filipino counterpart of the famous characters MacGyver (played by Richard Dean Anderson) and Rambo (Sylvester
By Henrylito D. Tacio About 5.8 million Filipinos were afflicted with thyroid disorders in different clinical presentations, according to the 2013 National
by Henrylito D. Tacio LIFE LESSONS “We help other people because we can, or because it makes us feel good, not because
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “By implementing effective preventive measures, increasing investments, and promoting awareness, we can save countless lives.”
The country’s biggest and most innovative technology and safety expositions are finally back atthe SMX Convention Center Manila. Today, the 5th edition
Manila, Philippines – The World Of Safety and Security Expo is an annual event that bringstogether world-wide leading companies and professionals in
Sleep apnea: When sleep is interrupted By Henrylito D. Tacio EVERY now and then, Marianne tells her husband, Eric, that he stops
By Henrylito D. Tacio Liver disease is caused by alcohol abuse – that is what most people think. Unknowingly, there are many other
By Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction: The study of smell is also called olfaction and has a very interesting history that goes back centuries ago. “Odor science is complex, and olfaction is
By Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction: Taro and yam are versatile root vegetables mostly found in Southeast Asian countries that have been consumed
By Virgilio C. Ventura The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global tourism industry. As a major contributor to
By Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction Dairy products have long been a part of human diets, and their impact on health has been
By Virgilio C. Ventura The Philippines is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, with regular exposure to floods, typhoons, landslides, earthquakes,
By Samuel Pimping Heads up—as of date, here are some of the hottest upcoming concerts from August to December 2023. You better
By Samuel Pimping For casual filmgoers and avid critics alike, the silver screen looks quite promising this coming August. So, bust out
Manila, Philippines – The highly anticipated World Of Consumer Electronics Expo is not only set to dazzle tech enthusiasts and lifestyle aficionados
Get ready to witness the grandest comeback of the ultimate convergence of innovation and safety as the much-awaited World of Consumer Electronics
By Evangeline T. Capuno Tuberculosis (TB) became the talk of the country in the 1940s when then president Manuel L. Quezon was infected
By Henrylito D. Tacio Our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, once wrote: “We need criticism to keep us awake.” In Killosophy, Criss
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Foods are always pleasing to the eyes — especially if they are captured by camera.
Optimum Marketstrat International Inc. Introduces Kingsley All-Natural 13-in-1 Turmeric and Ginger Tea: A Blend of Wellness in Every Cup | Manila, Philippines
By Henrylito D. Tacio Once upon a time, there were three priests who came together in a park. While talking with each other,
By Henrylito D. Tacio If there’s one person who can handle his worries well, it’s no other than J. Arthur Rank, an
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno If there’s a region that’s fit for royalty, it’s Davao. After all, it is home
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “Honey is a treat, and is man’s oldest sweetener,” someone once wrote. “It is an
By Henrylito D. Tacio Wilfredo grew up in a small town in Bansalan, Davao del Sur. He used to eat vegetables, which
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Filipinos can stay slim and physically fit by sleeping well and not skipping the first
Text and Photos by Evangeline T. Capuno Carrots, coconuts and sweet potatoes. These are just three of the 49 anti-aging foods that “might
By Henrylito D. Tacio The last study on oral cancer in the Philippines was conducted in 1995 yet. At that time, the
By Dang I sit in my chair now, thinking about who I am today. I don’t know what to write, but one
Manila, Philippines. 12 July 2023 — With almost a year until Paris 2024, the childhood home of Baron Pierre de Coubertin has been
By Evangeline T. Capuno Every July, the country observes the National Disaster Resilience Month. The observance started on June 28, 2017 when
Early Detection Program Powered by AI Technology Targets Screening of 500,000 Filipinos in One Year MANILA – AstraZeneca Philippines, the Cancer Coalition
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Treat diabetes as early as you can,” urges Dr. Willie T. Ong, an internist-cardiologist who’s an active consultant
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “The vigorous are no better than the lazy during one half of life, for all
By Henrylito D. Tacio To err is human – that’s what essayist Alexander Pope said. Because we are human beings, we are
By Henrylito D. Tacio Everybody loves soft drinks, including children. But they are not really good for your health. In fact, those
By Henrylito D. Tacio FORMER American Vice-President Dan Quayle never knew what hit him. He was promoting his memoir, Standing Firm, when he
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Treat diabetes as early as you can,” urges Dr. Willie T. Ong, an internist-cardiologist who’s an active consultant
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “My greatest life lesson has been that life can change in a second. This is why …
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio “There is much euphoria about developments in biotechnology and about the benefits they promise to …
LIFE’S LESSONS By Henrylito D. Tacio “Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others. A person is …
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio At the height of the pandemic, most of the stories people read and heard were …
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