What do they say once you learn how to ride a bike? No matter how long you haven’t mounted one, the skills you learned earlier stay with you for life. They never leave you. In the same way that the health and recreational benefits you get from biking stay with…
Even yearly events that have become a tradition of sorts are embracing necessary changes to adapt to the new normal. And one of the most common ways to do it is to go virtual—from meetings to museum tours, press conferences to office meetings. Lately, organizers, big and small, have resorted…
By Hermes Joy Tunac My last yoga practice in a studio before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the globe, including our little corner of the world, has remained quite vivid to me to this day—it was a Friday night over three months ago. After office hours, my two editors were convincing…
Almost all sports leagues all over the world have been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it could be a while before we get to enjoy watching our athletes on the court again. PLDT-Smart spoke to some athletes about what they think are the sports values we…
BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Now more than ever, health is wealth. And while social distancing, washing your hands and respecting the community lockdown are great ways to avoid the dreaded COVID-19, one must not ignore the value of exercise. Unfortunately gyms are closed and jogging around most communities…
As Santé barley’s newest endorser, the actor-singer is on a high, as he looks forward to married life with Sarah Geronimo, while sticking to his health and wellness advocacy, which includes taking the brand either in its capsule or powder form. By Alex Y. Vergara He was more than an…
“Body positivity is a hot topic, but in truth, we like talking more about other people’s bodies and their struggles over our own. Our body in all its beauty and brokenness is a good place to start our journey towards self acceptance.”--Grace Barbers-Baja By Alex Y. Vergara We’ve all been…
By Hermes Joy Tunac Have you ever felt bloated, fatigued, or had problems with your stomach without knowing why? Have you ever had days where you feel unwell even with regular exercise and diet? If you answered yes to any of this, you might want to look after the food…
One of the leading insurance providers in the country, AXA Philippines, is sharing stories of triumph and empowerment through its newest brand campaign "Know You Can," which aims to empower people to live better lives by believing in themselves. "We, at AXA Philippines, are here to inspire our customer to go…
As a growing number of Filipinos embrace a more active lifestyle, they need all the help they can get from safe, practical products that work to ensure that they feel and look good—whether it’s controlling excess oil and sweating or promoting healthy skin by minimizing chafing. Neat, a line of…