Income inequality isn’t some distant headline, it’s happening right now and it matters more than ever. When half the world lives on just a sliver of income while the ultra wealthy take the lion’s share, we all feel the effects. According to the latest World Inequality Report, the bottom fifty percent of adults share only […]
Absolutely. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) isn’t just a statistic, it’s a glaring indicator of health disparities, systemic failures, and, most importantly, preventable loss. In 2023, approximately 260,000 women died due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. That’s over 700 women every single day. The Global Snapshot While the global MMR has seen a decline […]
In a world that often feels like it is all about “me, myself, and I,” choosing to be selfless might seem like swimming against the current. But here is the kicker: being selfless does not just make the world better it makes you better. Let’s dive into how small acts of kindness can lead […]
Cancer continues to be a major health challenge for Filipinos, prompting a recent gathering in Manila to unveil Cancer Game Plan PH, a nationwide initiative designed to equip patients with the tools, resources, and support they need to navigate the disease. The program aims to create a stronger, more patient-centered care system that addresses […]
Together with a few other bloggers, I got the chance to participate in the Pawikan Festival. It’s an annual event held at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Morong, Bataan. Every year, the local government invites thousands of visitors and students to promote awareness of their pawikan conservation efforts. Those who join the festivities are […]
Together with bloggers and influencers, Aboitiz held their first-ever roundtable discussion on championing sustainability among community founders and sustainability advocates. They introduced two initiatives: a weather-sensing and forecasting app called WeatherPH and a crowdfunding platform called KINDer. Get #WeatherWiser The Weather Solutions mobile app (WeatherPH) offers accurate 7-day, by-the-hour, and localized […]
I recently got into a Facebook debate with a friend over the viability of Universal Health Care in the US. Universal Health Care (UHC) is defined as a health care system that provides all citizens of a country with equitable health care and financial protection. Some people argue that the country’s health […]
This is a contributor’s blogpost … China has a number of significant constructions, including the world’s highest bridge and second-tallest skyscraper. Soon, China will also be home to the world’s highest sky bridge and first horizontal skyscraper, named “The Conservatory”. The Conservatory will link four 250-metre towers of Raffles City Chongquing, a […]
At around the same time several decades ago, our fellow Filipinos were battling it out against militarily superior foes in Bataan. Called the Philippine Scouts, Filipino soldiers enlisted in United States Army units fought to hold off the advance of the Japanese forces. Standing their ground in defense of Bataan, they endured harsh terrains […]
The first medical mall in the Philippines is here. And you’ll find it right in the heart of Makati. It all started six years ago when Jose E.B. Antonio, Chairman and CEO of Century Properties, cooked up the idea of providing world-class outpatient care in the Philippines. He was banking on his company’s […]
