From Warnings to Action: Examining the Philippines' Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies The Philippines belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area lining the Pacific Ocean where volcanic eruptions and earthquakes often occur. Year by year, the Philippines experiences a growing disaster risk. Data from the World Bank show that about 60 percent of the Philippines' land area and 74 percent of...
How To Promote Mental Health Wellness At Home Imagine waking up on a calm, sunny day, finally! A perfect day for running errands, cleaning the house, or even catching up with your friends and eating out. Then, like a strike of lightning, the day you thought was the "best ever" turns into a complete disaster. The skies filled with dark-heavy clouds, and you catch yourself overthinking why you...
Breast cancer and cervical cancer nursing plan in the Philippines / Image by Thirdman on Pexels In the Philippines, a silent epidemic casts a shadow over the lives of many women. As the world dons the color pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we raise awareness on the challenges Filipinas face in the battle against breast cancer. Breast and cervical cancers are one of the top causes of...
Achieving optimal health and energy is largely dependent on proper nutrition. This article focuses on identifying the four essential vitamins and minerals typically deficient in Filipino diets and provides helpful guidelines on incorporating them into your meals. Following these tips and guides can unlock your vitality and improve your overall well-being. What the experts have to say The...
Benefits of Condo Living for Senior Citizens | Photo from Unsplash Filipinos are known for their solid familial unity and strong generational bonds encompassing generations; hence, it is typical for Filipino households to have a multi-generational family unit that thrives on tradition and shared experiences. Moreover, Filipinos have a sense of personal responsibility in caring for their aging parents...
How Philippine households incorporate cycling into their daily lives In the dynamic culture of the Philippines, where revered traditions and modern innovations seamlessly coexist, an unassuming hero is steadily gaining prominence— the humble bicycle. In 2023, the cycling culture has firmly established a grasp on Filipinos, with about 36 percent of Filipino households incorporating bicycles into...
When thinking about the future, science fiction has often painted society in the future as having non-geometric buildings bedazzled with millions of lights, non-existent highways filled with flying cars, holographic billboards and wireless modes of communication are commonplace, and machines working jobs humans used to do. Healthcare Industry In the real world, at least in the present, four of...
Image source: https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/supplements/2019/09/06/1950343/clark-angeles-and-san-fernando-making-pampanga-rise-central-luzons-economic-power Pampanga: Your Gateway to North Pampanga is known as the Culinary capital of the Philippines because of its inventive and tasty dishes. But this province is not only known for these unique dishes; this year, it emerged as one of the...
Birth of the Philippine Bamboo Month Under Proclamation No. 1401 signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte, every September has been declared the "Philippine Bamboo Month" aimed at instilling in Filipinos' consciousness, the importance of the bamboo plant as well as its products. Moreover, the proclamation mandates the Philippine Bamboo Industry Development Council (PBIDC) to promote and...
National Teddy Bear Day Before best friends and significant others, we have our cuddly teddy bears. Our favorite childhood teddy bears may have different shapes and colors, but they made the same impact in our lives - to make us feel heard and loved. But did you know that there is a day dedicated for teddy bears? Teddy bear fans get together every September 9 to celebrate National Teddy Bear...
