Health & Wellness

Unilever Philippines recently inaugurated its new Beauty & Wellbeing and Personal Care (BWPC) factory in General, Trias Cavite. The new facility will house the company’s production of daily beauty and hygiene needs such as shampoo, hair conditioners, deodorants, and face creams.       Unilever’s total operations in the Philippines is one of the largest amongst its network of operating sites around the …

Maxicare Life Insurance Corporation (MaxiLife) announced the appointment of Mr. Mervin L. Pobre, Ph.D. as the company’s new CEO effective August 1st, 2023. He succeeds Mr. Jose Pastor Z. Puno, the company’s founding CEO.  Under Puno’s guidance, MaxiLife insured 350,000 policy holders in the company’s first five months of commercial operations. MaxiLife as also recognized as with a Great Place …

Kinetix Lab is a premier strength and conditioning gym, offering specialized training programs and services for those who look to improve their fitness, athletic performance, and overall health. With Kinetix Lab focusing on functional training and personalized coaching, anyone can reach their full potential and achieve their fitness goals.  Launching the “Time To Flex” campaign, Kinetix Lab shares and celebrates …

For many, Palawan is a haven for travelers, boasting a mix of lush greenery and crystal-clear waters. But for its residents, the enchanting island province is a home and an inseparable part of their identity. In Brgy. Irawan, Puerto Princesa, midwife Narcisa Jagmis, a proud member of the Tagbanua tribe, leads the community’s birthing facility. Built in 2016, the Brgy. …

For many, Palawan is a haven for travelers, boasting a mix of lush greenery and crystal-clear waters. But for its residents, the enchanting island province is a home and an inseparable part of their identity. In Brgy. Irawan, Puerto Princesa, midwife Narcisa Jagmis, a proud member of the Tagbanua tribe, leads the community’s birthing facility. Built in 2016, the Brgy. …

Ayala  Healthcare  Holdings  Inc.  (AC  Health)  has  officially  unveiled  Daniel  O. Mercado Medical Center’s new brand name, Healthway Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center. The unveiling comes  after  the rebranding launches of Healthway QualiMed Hospital Santa Rosa, Healthway QualiMed Hospital  San Jose del Monte, Healthway QualiMed Hospital Iloilo, and Healthway QualiMed Manila. The series  of  signage  unveiling  ceremonies signals the integration …

SM Foundation turned over 1,500 bottles of Lysol liquid soap to the Balatong Elementary School in Pulian, Bulacan. SM Foundation School Building Program Head Ms. Juris Soliman represented the Foundation at the simple turnover ceremony.  In 2018 SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through SM Foundation donated a two-storey, four classroom building to Balatong Elementary School.  Earlier this year, SM Foundation conducted …

Over two decades since its first medical mission, SM Foundation continues to strengthen its mission of bringing a renewed sense of well-being to low-income Filipino communities through meaningful collaborations. Fortifying this, SM group’s social good arm recently partnered with various organizations in its two-day medical mission, serving over 1,400 beneficiaries in Sorsogon and Legazpi in the Bicol region. SM Foundation’s …

Smiles, waves, high-fives and fashion. And yes, just a few happy tears. Cervical cancer survivors and advocates were on the runway at the Women Bloom in SolidariTeal event hosted by healthcare company MSD in the Philippines. The event is a gathering of cancer survivors and their loved ones, medical experts, and health champions committed to create a future free from cervical cancer. …

The popularity of nicotine pouches is rising in some European countries and the United States, with experts predicting considerable market growth for this product by 2028.  In the Philippines, adult smokers continue to seek alternative ways to smoke, leading to an increased demand for Reduced Risk Products such as e-cigarettes or vapes. With the market’s interest in products that lessen …