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

Young lady Color Game player won P303-M!   Lady luck was definitely on her side when an enthusiastic player on Casino Plus's Color Game platform turned a mere 50-peso bet into a staggering 303.5 million pesos jackpot! No less than Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Assistant Vice President for Business Enhancement Rodem R. Perez and Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma celebrated the winning moment during the awarding ceremony attended by distinguished representatives, media, and industry experts, making it a truly momentous occasion.  This remarkable achievement not only showcases incredible luck but also highlights the platform’s commitment to transparency and fairness in its operations according to the amiable CEO who also spearheaded the press conference on August 30 to detail the events surrounding the jackpot win.  The lucky winner – receiving Casino Plus’s biggest prize in its two year’s gaming presence in the Philippines – was overwhelmed with her luck and tried her best to ans

Ashley Ortega is one of the underrated actresses in Philippine entertainment industry. At a young age, she could easily delineate roles, bida-kontrabida, that's really meant for senior actresses the likes of Marriam in “Legal Wives” and as Jackie in "Widows' Web." A professional figure skater, she started skating at the age of 4 competing in different countries like Thailand and Malaysia. But television waved at her at the age of 12 for commercials and eventually she delved on acting with "Hearts on Ice" for her first bida role ever. For her remarkable portrayal as the dreamer Ponggay, Ashley was recognized as the Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2024 Platinum Stallion National Media Awards held last February. On May 30, 2024, Ortega won her first international award, as Best Actress in the 2024 Harlem International Film Festival for the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival entry, "As if it's True," opposite the equally talented youn