Many studies have shown that people who are on a plant-based diet have significantly improved their health and well-being compared to those who are not. Plant-based diet focuses on eating foods that are primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grain, legumes, and beans. A plant-based diet does not… Read More »
There are many, many unique things about the Philippines. Naming one’s kid is one of them. For instance, would you ever think of naming their baby girl to honor the three major Philippine islands — Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao: Luzviminda. How clever is that?! But many years later, after that initial adventure into a name, Filipino parents have become… Read More »
There was one bright, soothing spot during this winter of our lives (in many more ways than one). In mine, and, I am quite sure, in the lives of the hundreds and thousands of music lovers who had the tremendous opportunity to listen and see for themselves a live performance of one of most sought-after classical music artists… Read More »
Guilty! Yes, been out for several issues but I am back and that truly matters. It’s the roaring dragon year and let it purr, no, growl with fire (haha). I agree 2024 is a year of creativity, energy, fierceness, and kindness. What about yours? To Bea or not to Bea So another team bites the dust. No… Read More »
The adage, “You can achieve anything you set your mind to,” is a cruel lie. You most likely heard this phrase when you were young, your future was wide open, and your world was filled with possibilities. Due to your youthful, hopeful, and irrational perspective, you likely interpreted this phrase as referring to karmic or cosmic rewards, thus… Read More »
Under the service of Spain, Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, came upon the Philippines in 1521. I am not using the word ‘discover’ because like in many other countries, the Philippines already had the rudimentary elements of a civilization when the Spanish vessels docked. In 1543, Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, to honor the reigning king, Philip… Read More »
Fertility not only perceives the ability of a person to conceive children, but also encompasses the person’s overall health and well-being. People become aware of their fertility in which aids them to improve their fertility. Including, it benefits their physical and mental health in many ways: from mitigating depression, to rectifying hormonal imbalance, and helping make better health… Read More »
“The cancer that demands our urgent attention is corruption and poverty.” —Miriam Defensor-Santiago. “Corruption is a cancer, a cancer that eats away at a citizen’s faith in democracy, diminishes the instinct for innovation and creativity.” —Joe Biden. Every country has a history of corruption. Those which are well-governed have managed to curb corruption to its minimal impact. That’s… Read More »
Bring out the popcorn and snuggle down in your favorite seat and watch with bated breath as our dirty political landscape unravels. It’s perhaps the creepiest dark comedy you’ll ever see, even better than the edge-of-your-seat political dramas on your television. “House of Cards” pales in comparison and even the web of corruption and political turmoil in the brilliant “The… Read More »
Patis Tito Garden Café, San Pablo, Laguna. In my last trip to our home country late last year, I was truly grateful for the chance to visit 2 outstanding places in the outskirts of Manila which gave me a deep, moving sense of my roots. Thanks to a good friend of ours Benjang Alvendia. Perhaps, it was just… Read More »