By Leony R. Garcia This writer and media friends joining the fun and wellness programs of WHD 2024 I have been covering World Heart Day (WHD) celebration for years. The 2024 edition is special as our group of media friends joined the wellness programs and fun activities! WHD 2024 (Manila celebration) on September 29 at Tiendesitas Ortigas started off early at 5:30 am with “Walk, Run, Bike” challenge for some 300 young cardiologists from the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) National Capital Region clusters/different PHA-accredited Cardiology training institutions as frontliners. Health screening AED demo CPR training Getting ready for hands only CPR Event participants and doctors join the zumba The rationale behind it is simple. Physicians or medical practitioners should practice what they preach: Do 1 hour of physical activity daily. PHA’s PUSONG PINOY highlights the message of “galaw-galaw,” or to keep on moving, which means spending 150 minute-exercise per week. It also advocat
PTM 2024 provided special offers, deals, and discounts for advance booking of NextGen travelers's next adventures in the Philippines and abroad. The recently concluded Philippine Travel Mart 2024 saw the emergence of NextGen travelers – mindful travelers who embrace the ideas of Sustainability, Digitalization, Inclusivity, and Health and Wellness. DOT Sec. Frasco (center) & PHILTOA officers do the love sign during the opening of PTM The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) successfully gathered nearly 300 exhibitors including tour operators, tourism offices, travel agencies, airlines, hotels and resorts during the 35th Philippine Travel Mart held on the first weekend of September at the SMX Convention Center promoting the country’s 7,641 sun-kissed islands and present the richness and diversity of the country’s tourism offerings. The longest-running premier travel event was made more memorable with the recent recognitions from the World Travel Awards 2024 held