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
By Henrylito D. Tacio Sir Winston Churchill had a lisp that continued throughout his career, reported consistently by journalists of the time
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Combine the two words “glamor” and “camping” together and you have glamping. Thus, glamping is
By Henrylito D. Tacio Last July 6, the International Kissing Day was observed around the world. Originally, the practice started in the
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio The Philippines – with a land area of 30 million hectares and comprises about 7,641
By Henrylito D. Tacio It is considered an ancient tradition. Most people believed that couples who tie the knot in June are
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am
By Henrylito D. Tacio Chadwick Boseman, who made a Hollywood splash when he portrayed the Marvel superhero in Black Panther, was diagnosed
By Samuel Pimping As the third most prevalent type of cancer affecting 19.3% out of 100,000 Filipino men (Department of Health), prostate
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio What do American boxer Timothy Bradley, Jr., UFC’s Mac Danzig and Jake Shields, WWE’s Daniel
Text and Photos Henrylito D. Tacio “Regular physical activity is probably as close to a magic bullet as we will come in
By Samuel Pimping Misconceptions about medical science are common. But among the countless illnesses and disorders that exist in the world, scoliosis
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio On various occasions at home, one of those that are always present in the food
By Rafael Castillo M.D. – @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer / 12:12 AM June 25, 2016 Coffee and other caffeine-containing products are taken by millions daily as
By Samuel Pimping National Poison Prevention Week is another call for action that is commonly overlooked every year in the country. Since
By Samuel Pimping June is National Kidney Month! These squishy, bean-shaped organs work day and night to filter out the bad stuff,
By Samuel Pimping Putting the people first. This 2023, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking takes a humanitarian stance.
By Henrylito D. Tacio There was a time when being fat meant wealth. So, if someone tells you, “Hey, you are gaining
By Samuel Pimping Why do we crave physical connection with other people? How is attraction among genders so diverse? And, considering the
By Samuel Pimping Ever heard of National Safe Kids Week? If not, then you should know that it is happening right now!
By Samuel Pimping Save not one—but three people today. Every donation can preserve up to three lives, and a healthy individual can
By Henrylito D. Tacio IN EVERYTHING, GIVE THANKS “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you,
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Although the world is moving faster than ever, it seems people these days are moving
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Someone once said that every man is trying to live up to his father’s expectations or make up
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio There has been slight progress towards achieving global nutrition targets in Asia, according to the
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio As more Filipinos are living longer these days, the population of the elderly – those
By Henrylito D. Tacio Every June, the country observes the National No-Smoking Month, as per Presidential Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993. The
By Henrylito D. Tacio In just a matter of two weeks this month, at least two celebrations related to food were celebrated.
By Virgilio C. Ventura I. Introduction Selfie editing apps, which enable users to improve and modify their appearance in digital photographs, have
By Henrylito D. Tacio Clubfoot affects more than 4,000 Filipino infants born daily and it can be treated especially if done early,
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers,
By Henrylito D. Tacio The chances of getting hit by lightning are one in 600,000, but in recent years, people have died
By Henrylito D. Tacio “I have found life an enjoyable, enchanting, active, and sometimes terrifying experience, and I’ve enjoyed it completely. A
By Henrylito D. Tacio They are called “rugby boys” – although girls can also be seen with them. They are called as
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio Filipinos love to eat foods that are too sweet. This is the reason why most
By Henrylito D. Tacio A woman on a flight from Manila to Los Angeles became very upset and scared when they hit
By Virgilio C. Ventura Pagpag is the Tagalog term for leftover or trash foods salvaged from garbage and re-cooked for consumption by
By Henrylito D. Tacio Stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions, the World Health Organization urges
By Henrylito D. Tacio Hypertension – or high blood pressure – remains to be a health burden in the Philippines as only
By Virgilio C. Ventura Introduction Autism is a lifelong developmental affliction that could challenge an individual’s ability to communicate, socialize and adapt
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio After a long hiatus, the El Niño phenomenon is coming back! The state-run Philippine Atmospheric,
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Anemia is a serious global public health problem,” says the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO). It affects 571
By Virgilio C. Ventura Mental Health Benefits. Dementia is one of the most dreaded conditions of our time. Prevention or reversion of
By Henrylito D. Tacio Four years ago, a measles outbreak happened in Metro Manila. It was so bad that San Lazaro Hospital
By Henrylito D. Tacio When I was still in college – and that was so many years ago! – one of the
By Samuel Pimping With last year’s theme being to Build the Health Workforce Back Better for Health Worker, World Health Worker Week
By Henrylito D. Tacio “As medical research continues and technology enables new breakthroughs, there will be a day when malaria and most
By Henrylito D. Tacio “Organ donation is an act of legacy and salvation of one another. By pledging your organs, you say,
By Samuel Pimping Alzheimer’s ravages the mind to the point of infirmity. It is one of the many diseases that take its
By Henrylito D. Tacio When your body encounters an offending agent or suffers an injury (from an accident or being hit by
By Evangeline T. Capuno “Thanks to vaccines, smallpox has been eradicated, polio is on the brink, and many once-feared diseases can now …
LIFE’S LESSONSBy Henrylito D. Tacio “And when at last you find someone to whom you feel you can pour out your soul, …
Text and Photos by Henrylito D. Tacio The statistics are staggering! About 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, …
LIFE’S LESSONSBy Henrylito D. Tacio “Knowledge of our duties is the most essential part of the philosophy of life. If you escape …
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