Are you one of the many people who think that because they are doing well in life, they are unaffected by global income inequality? Well, think again. Global income inequality affects everyone. Yes, that includes the rich. Shorter Life Expectancy Mortality rates are higher in unequal societies. And the dismal figure affects both the rich […]
While the maternal mortality rate is overall decreasing around the world, it’s actually increased in the US. Not only does that make the US one of only six countries to see such a dismal trend, but it also makes it the only developed country to figure in the list. Let’s explore some of the factors […]
The world seems as if it is in its most selfish era ever. It appears people care about each other less and are more motivated by extrinsic factors. If there isn’t anything in it for them, they are happy to shut their eyes and pretend nothing is wrong. How often has your house alarm gone […]
Due to the growing threat and impact of cancer to Filipino patients, a multi-stakeholder gathering was recently held in Manila to launch Cancer Game Plan PH, a movement as well as an advocacy that aims to help arm patients with the necessary resources for them to effectively fight the dreaded disease. The advocacy has these […]
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 […]
