7,000 steps to health
Following various phone and smartwatch apps (Fitbits, fitness trackers, etc.), people have been focusing on taking 10,000 steps a day. New studies showed that all we need is 7,000 steps…
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Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region VII (Cebu) OPENS TOMORROW!
The much-anticipated “Franchise Negosyo Para sa Region VII (Cebu)” is set to open its doors tomorrow, August 1, 2025, at the Mountain Wing Atrium, SM Seaside City Cebu. Organized by…
Rural Health Outreach
Dr. Eustaquio (Boy) Abay, a retired Mayo-trained Fil-Am neurosurgeon in Wichita, Kansas, together with Philippine Secretary of Health, Teodoro Javier Herbosa, other medical and civic leaders in the Philippines, and…
Attorney John C. Ye: Over $300 Million Recovered and a Lifeline for Injured Immigrant Families
When an accident strikes, navigating the legal system can feel overwhelming—especially for immigrant families unfamiliar with their rights. In the heart of Los Angeles, Attorney John C. Ye has built a personal…
Cancer in the young!
My wife, Farida, a retired Pediatrician, sent me the alarming medical paper entitled “Why are colorectal, other GI cancers, on the rise in younger people?” The obvious first question is…
From Beauty Queen to Cancer Advocate: The Quiet Power of Dayanara Torres
Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico was crowned Miss Universe 1993 in Mexico City. At just 18 years old, she became the third Puerto Rican to win the international title. (Photo…
Puey Quiñones Opens LA Couture Atelier and Impresses Hollywood Stars
It was an evening to remember as international fashion designer Puey Quiñones opened his new couture atelier in the City of Angels, unveiling a collection that captivated his star-studded guests…
Poisons in our homes
Most cancers, in general, are caused by the body’s repeated exposure to harmful chemicals in our environment. These include tobacco, alcohol, and all dangerous ingredients in common household cleansing agents,…
Artist Anna Vergel RS’ encounter with Hans Sy sparks creative fire
What began as a simple courtesy call blossomed into a deeply personal and unexpected turning point for Filipino artist Anna Vergel RS during a recent visit to the headquarters of…
F&B PackTech Expo 2025 x FoodBev Expo PH: Where the Future of Food, Beverage, and Packaging Takes Center Stage
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Get ready to witness the biggest celebration of innovation in the Philippine food, beverage, and packaging industries. From July 17 to 19, 2025, the World Trade Center…
Travel Madness Expo 2025
Get Ready for the Ultimate Travel Experience! The 12th Travel Madness Expo (TME 2025) is happening on July 11–13, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila! Whether you’re a seasoned…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new LA atelier on July 8
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on Tuesday, July 8, when he will also launch the opening of his new atelier…
Play, Punch, & Win at Graton Resort & Casino this July
This July, celebrate with luck and fortune at Graton Resort & Casino! Every Saturday in July, play, punch, and win, in the Patriotic Punch A Bunch with drawings every hour,…
Is your OOO on Yet? Keep These Travel Budget Friendly Tips in Mind
Summer is here, and for many Americans, it’s vacation season. It’s also one of the most expensive seasons to travel. With warm weather, school breaks and slower work schedules encouraging…
Belmont Hotel Boracay launches pet-friendly services with resident pet, Pua
At the heart of every great stay is a warm welcome, and at Belmont Hotel Boracay, located in the sprawling Boracay Newcoast, that greeting now comes with a wagging tail…
My Memory of President Noynoy Aquino
The late President Noynoy Aquino interviewed by Rogelio Constantino Medina. “Nasaan ka ba (Where are you)?” asked then Senator (who later became President) Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III, fondly called NOYNOY by…
Sex among seniors
Senior couples may be in the winter of their lives, but the heat of the summer could still be lingering inside them, many thinking intimacy is no longer possible. Medical…
Ask NAPCA Column #17
When people turn 65, many face a shift in their health insurance coverage. Some may feel unsettled or frustrated to find out that their Medicaid coverage ends. In this month’s…
A-Fib and stroke
THE most common sustained heart irregularity is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), where the atria (upper chambers of the heart} beat rapidly and quiver, instead of beating normally. This causes the ventricles…
It’s Never Too Late To Travel: Score the Best Packages at TME 2025
The biggest travel and trade fairs happening soon on July 11-13, 2025, TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO (TME) offers the best travel deals and more exciting destinations both local and international. Travel…
My encounter with Max Soliven
Max Soliven (seated, 3rd from left) with boxer Gabriel “Flash” Elorde (1st from left) and journalist-politician Ninoy Aquino (2nd from left). Photo courtesy of Rogelio Medina MY personal encounter with…
Beans in Spain
DURING our recent 13-day cruise in Madeira (Portugal), and Bilbao (Spain, where a Guggenheim Museum is), and the autonomous Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote (Spain), via the Port in…
Hotel Sogo and Hikari Skin Essentials Launch “Glow More & Stay More” Self-Care Campaign
MANILA, Philippines – Hotel Sogo and local skincare brand Hikari Skin Essentials have teamed up to promote simple and affordable self-care, rest, and wellness. Their new campaign, “Glow More &…
Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025 to Ignite Global Passions with the Theme: “Travel. Explore. Discover. Roam.”
Makati City, Philippines – JJ Events Management proudly announces the highly anticipated Travel and Lifestyle Expo 2025, set to take place on August 29, 30, and 31, 2025, at Activity…
H Mart Expands into Bakery & Café Franchise Business
“Accelerating the Growth of ‘Ten Thousand’ & ‘L’AMI’ Brands” ‘Ten Thousand’ is a global specialty coffee brand that began in Sydney, Australia in 2020. It currently operates in the U.S.,…
Filipina Chef Chrissy Camba Brings Heart and Heritage to PBS’s The Grocery List
Former Top Chef contestant and fun-loving Chef Chrissy Camba is the host of this unique food adventure series celebrating cultural grocery stores and the communities they serve. (Photo from the…
Healthiest youth
MY wife, Farida, and some medical colleagues have just returned from our 13-day Discover The Canaries cruise (Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands) aboard the Independence of the Seas of…
Santacruzan: A Filipino Tradition of Pageantry and Faith
Santacruzan is a Filipino tradition that combines Catholic devotion and cultural pageantry. Held at the end of May, it honors the Virgin Mary and Saint Helena through a procession of…
Queries from readers
CAN tubal ligation be reversed? Ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed for birth control, can be reversed to allow pregnancy to take place, depending on how long a segment of…
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones launches new couture collection and opens new atelier in LA on June 20
Puey Quiñones at work Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on June 20, when he will also launch the opening of…
