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...
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said that the only constant in life is change. With the modern society evolving into having more equitable and conscious points of view towards differing races, gender preferences, political dogmas, and environmental issues, exhibiting better awareness and standing up against injustices and prejudices has become the norm—the woke culture Woke in...
‘Tis the season to get comfy. With the rainy season officially underway, there is no better signifier than bundling up in clothes and blankets to get ready from the overcast skies and torrential downpour. With the lure of staying at home during the #bedweather season getting stronger, it helps to complement the freezing air with warm, delicious meals one can prepare at...
Top 5 Immunity Boosting Foods to Eat this Rainy Season While it is the perfect weather to be cozy, rainy season also means flu season. Now more than ever, you need to strengthen your immune system to fight bacteria and infection. According to a study, low temperatures increase the possibility of getting sick. Human bodies activate immune cells to fight viruses when cold air enters the nose and upper...
Weather Survival: Top Things To Carry in the Philippines The Philippines is known for its beautiful tropical climate, stunning beaches, and breathtaking landscapes. While the astronomical services administration try their best to predict weather conditions, the country is known in the world for its notorious, often extreme and unpredictable weather conditions. Which is why from scorching heat waves...
Beer is one of the oldest drinks in human history, and it has been enjoyed and celebrated by people of different cultures for centuries. International Beer Day is a day dedicated to the enjoyment of beer, bringing together beer lovers from all over the world to raise a pint and celebrate. It is an annual global event held on the first Friday of August. Since its inception in 2007 in Santa Cruz,...
What is Normal in a Woman's Body (Disproving Unrealistic Standards) Hundreds, even thousands of young girls spend a couple of hours a day wishing to look like the model they only get to see on the internet. Thousands of young ladies have a list of things they want to fix or even remove from their bodies. Teenagers look up female figure identification techniques online to know what to wear and what...
In most low income countries to middle income countries where work demands keep people stuck in their work places for long periods of time, physical fitness have taken the back seat. The health inequalities cultivate a sedentary behaviour among workers who are often in seated position at work. The absence of healthy physical activity compounded by the lack of proper physical education have sadly...
The market is saturated with many dietary supplements and herbal supplements. These herbal supplements range from fish oil supplements that promise to help with a host of health problems to specific dietary supplements that deliver individual vitamins, like vitamin D herbal supplements or dietary supplements containing amino acids to combat vitamin deficiency. Responsible Intake of Dietary...
