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THE nation’s health Elections always affect our mental health, as individuals, personally, and as a nation. Voting with wisdom and common sense is the smartest and healthiest way to choose…
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Christine Rocas: Breathtaking brilliance from trusting the created sacred space with cast and partner
“I FIRST met Christine Rocas about 12 years ago when I was asked to co-produce a fundraiser event for Typhoon Haiyan relief at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. I…
The Rise of Abi Marquez: From Culinary Content Creator to Filipino Food Ambassador
Abi’s talent has earned her a James Beard nomination, a spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024, and TikTok’s Creator of the Year for Food. Her culinary creativity shines…
Gardasil 9 and HPV
COMPARED to most head and neck malignancies, the rate of throat cancer in the United States and around the globe has not declined. The statistics are also true, when extrapolated,…
CITEM offers glimpses of reimagination at Manila FAME 2024 Media Preview
Members of the media were given a sneak peek into the upcoming 72nd edition of Manila FAME, as organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) during…
On the True Motive of Service
What drives and motivates us to serve? Is it honor, title, prestige, and popularity? Or is it a genuine concern for others and love for God? This is an important…
PAL Opens New Manila-Cauayan Route in January
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding Cauayan, Isabela to its growing domestic network out of Manila starting January 15, 2025. The new PAL service will offer daily flights for…
Filipino chefs and restaurants to watch at the 2024 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
Foodies and food-lovers, it’s time! The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is back to celebrate its 17th year from October 17 to 20, 2024, bringing…
Safer with vaccine
THE world, humankind, is safer because we have vaccines against fatal infectious diseases. The Black Death, the plague in Europe, between 1347 to 1351, killed between 25-50 million (about half)…
PFA Holds Franchise Expo in SM Bacolod
Get ready to explore boundless franchise opportunities! Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association – the country’s pioneer and the only internationally recognized franchise association, the Franchise Negosyo para sa Negros…
PAL boosts Philippines-Australia network to 22 weekly flights; offers daily flights to Brisbane by Oct. 27
Philippine Airlines (PAL) strengthens its Australian presence with an offering of 22 weekly flights to Australia starting next month. PAL is expanding its popular Manila-Brisbane service to daily flights, introducing…
Filipino fashion designers to be highlighted in exhibit preceding ‘Ibalon’ on Oct. 27
Photos of Ditta Sandico by Henry Ferrer, other photos of Sandico models by Arthur Tselishchev and Kyle Magsino TRAILBLAZING Filipino fashion designers Lenora “Lenlen” Cabili and Fernandina “Ditta” Sandico, will…
No meds at 96!
IN the United States, there are about 4.7 percent of the population count of 337,141,658 (as of 9:28 a.m.,9-20-24) who are 90 years and older. This translates to about 15.8…
Is your water safe?
THE First Industrial Revolution (1760) and the Second (1870), when machines took over countless jobs originally performed by man, severely contaminated our water supplies because factories directly dumped untreated waste…
From the Pastor’s Desk: On Living the Gospel in the Present Moment
Early in my life as a teenager, I learned the wisdom of living the Gospel in the present moment through my involvement in the Focolare Movement, founded by the Italian…
COVID-19 never left
AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive…
High fat, low carb
THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise…
Alpha Skin Care Jumbo-Size Bottle of Renewal Body Lotion 12% Glycolic AHA
Perfect for all skin types, this lotion is specially formulated with the optimal balance of 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and a pH level of 3.8. Glycolic AHA is…
The gift of ‘seeing’ and ‘hearing’
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God; he comes with vindication; with divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the…
Chef Diosdado ‘Jo’ Dijamco Pride in Kapampangan roots and culinary identity shaped by France, Spain and Italy’s flavor
“As a fellow Kapampangan, I am truly proud of Chef Jo Dijamco’s culinary talents and accomplishments. His extensive experience as a chef enables him to craft a delightful menu that…
BEAUCON MANILA: ICONIC CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO BEAUTY – PROUD AND TRENDING
THE MAKING. United by their passion for beauty., three millennials who were close friends since high school Liz Tan, Jhomel Tiu, and John Louie Kiocho, embarked on a transformative journey…
PAL, PVAO renew partnership to promote welfare of veterans
Philippine Airlines’ corporate social responsibility arm, PAL Foundation, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) of the Department of National Defense recently renewed its partnership to promote the welfare of…
On the pressing need for moral formation in our society today
“Why have Americans become so mean?” This is a question that David Brooks posed and explored in his recent article in The Atlantic entitled How America Got Mean. He presented…
[COLUMN] On kidney stones
KIDNEY stones are formed in the kidneys and some travel down the ureters causing severe excruciating pain some female patients describe as worse than childbirth. The ureters are sensitive muscular…
On softening oneself
Lately, I have been exercising a “softening” of myself as I confront anxieties to achieve peace of mind and heart. What do I mean by “softening” myself? It refers to…
[COLUMN] On softening oneself
Lately, I have been exercising a “softening” of myself as I confront anxieties to achieve peace of mind and heart. What do I mean by “softening” myself? It refers to…
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care
Harris-Walz ticket sharpens contrast with Trump-Vance on health care STILLWATER — Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate is making health care a…
[COLUMN] Health gems
HEALTHIEST bread Most bread, made of wheat, is loaded with lectins, which wreak havoc on our guts and digestion. Sourdough (fermented) and millet bread are lectin-free. Always read the labels…
PCGSF in full force at Pistahan Parade and Festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, showed its full support to the Filipino American Community…
What it means to be a Church
The affirming words of Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the developer of Alpha, a basic introduction to Christianity, during the last session of Alpha in our parish last week, still resonate in…