With the holiday celebrations -- and feasting -- fast approaching, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advises diabetic patients to take precaution. Those who have diabetes should be mindful of what they eat and drink said Dr. Mia Fojas, endocrinologist. She said that  individuals with high blood sugar should still choose healthy food instead of sweets. "If you're really concerned about your sugar and you want to reduce your expensive medications, you need to fill up on healthy food before you go to the party so you can choose the healthier food or if ever there are sweets, you are still in control," she said during the PHA online forum on November 30, 2023. As for those who are taking insulin, Fojas advised patients to consult with their doctors before the holidays so that their medications could be adjusted. “You do this so that in case you eat something sweet, you don't go straight to the emergency room due to the spike in your blood sugar." Cardiologist an...

  Mama Sita's Mga Kuwentong Pagkain (MKP) Holiday Edition 2023 aims to see food stories that feature Filipino recipes and culinary traditions associated with holidays and celebrations. MKP was launched in 2012 by the Mama Sita Foundation (MSF) as a platform for one of its cherished advocacies – to promote Philippine culinary heritage. MKP continues with its mission of collecting Filipino food stories through its annual writing contest. Anyone (of any nationality or country) who has a Filipino food story to tell is welcome to join!   Preserving Philippine culinary heritage through stories Mama Sita’s “Mga Kwentong Pagkain” was inspired by Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes’ passion for putting into writing her fascinating culinary adventures and experiences. Now in its 11 th year, heart-warming, meaningful, and culturally rich food stories have come from different parts of the Philippines such as students as young as 13 years old, anecdotes from homemakers and ...

Dolly and her CreaZion family Internationally acclaimed Filipina actress Dolly de Leon announces her partnership with CreaZion Studios, which shall handle her showbiz career in the Philippines. In the solo mediacon held on November 21, 2023, at Las Casas Quezon City, Dolly also revealed her upcoming project, the Season 2 of American TV series, 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' together with Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman. The shooting starts in January 2024. Dolly's rise to fame is credited to the movie 'Triangle of Sadness', where she clinched several nominations as Best Supporting Actress from several award-giving bodies in Hollywood. The movie won four European Film Awards and received 3 nominations at the 95th Academy Awards (Oscars). Meanwhile, her animated movie 'Iti Mapupukaw' (Cinemalaya 2023) is the country's official entry to the 2023 Oscars to be held on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, USA. "We are thrilled to welcome a true g...

  The first-ever Philippine media visit to Regala Skycity Hotel is made possible by VFC Travel and Tours. In attendance for the posterity shot were, from left: Ruby Asoy, Leony Garcia, Renee Kim, Ashley Ortega, Vivien Chan, Raymond Chan, Beckie Recio, Alfie Macadangdang, and Ivan Tso.     Regala Skycity Hotel played the perfect host during the four-day visit of the Philippine media to Hong Kong together with celebrity influencer Ashley Ortega. Located at Lantau Island, it's just a 10-minute shuttle ride from Hong Kong International Airport (HKTA). One wouldn't miss the hotel even if he or she's a first-timer in HK. That's because it has its own service counter at the airport to assist him. Moreover, the hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the airport for his utmost convenience. And so we were back in this bubbly, touristy place for the first time after the three-year travel restrictions due to the global pandemic. The hotel's first-class shuttl...

  Holiday Inn Manila and Crowne Manila Galleria gift back as they hold the grand Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. November 28 would be a night of giving thanks for hotel guests in the past 20 years! Further, the twin properties, both members of the IHG Hotel, shall have the Children's Joy Foundation of Quezon as the beneficiary for this year's holiday festivity. Save the date: November 28, 2023 at 6PM. See you at the Crown Plaza Manila Galleria lobby!

  The main lobby of the Bayview Park Hotel Manila is fully adorned with the traditional " parols " made with bamboo frames, and covered with colorful paper embodying the spirit of hope, unity, and goodwill.   There is also the  “Belen”  retelling of the Nativity depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, a reminder of the true meaning of the season. It is done with local materials for the stable with designs from images wearing Filipino attire.   Spicing up the Filipino charm are local ornaments and handcrafted decors such as angels fashioned into stars and flowers, the popular “ bahay kubo, ” the “ banig ” weaves, the “ bayong ” bag and native “ sombrero ” and a jeepney frame! Enjoying the festivity, from left: Bayview Park Hotel GM Eugene Yap with guests Niki Amurao (Department of Public Services-Manila OIC parent of Ms. Kayle Amurao), Zenaida Viaje (Manila MTPB Director), Asec Joshue Santiago (Chief of Staff - City of Manila), Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo an...

According to the World Health Organization, one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Thankfully, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health and its impact on overall well-being. Capstone-Intel Corporation, a high-impact research company based in the Philippines, recently conducted an extensive nationwide survey. Among the objectives of the study is to examine the various strategies employed by respondents to sustain or enhance their mental well-being. The survey was conducted from September 20 to 27, 2023, with a sample size of 1,210 respondents. According to the data gathered, a substantial majority of respondents (80%) indicated that they participate in exercise or physical activities, while 72% reported engaging in social interactions with friends and family. Moreover, more than half of the respondents (65%) expressed a preference for focusing on music, arts, and entertainment, while 61% stated that they prac...