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As Holiday Anxiety Peaks, Two Students Find Steadier Sleep Through Traditional Yoga in Taytay

    Two students share how yoga changed their sleep: Anna, 38, who was prescribed sleep medication as part of her mental health treatment, and Chi, 33, who worked the night shift for 15 years. The school stresses that yoga supports, but never replaces, medical care. TAYTAY, RIZAL — Over the last holiday season, the Department of Health's mental health hotline at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) took 961 calls between December 21 and January 2. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were among the main reasons people called. Psychologists describe the season as one that amplifies emotional load: financial pressure, family expectations, grief, and disrupted sleep and routine. At Indian Yoga School PH , pranayama (yogic breathing) and meditation are not add-ons. They are part of every Hatha Vinyasa class, alongside the physical practice. Classes are open to all levels, including complete beginners, and no flexibility is required. Students participate in a guided yoga sessio...
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Momcozy Celebrates 11.11 with a Focus on Making Every Mom Moment Better

     This 11.11, Momcozy invites moms across Southeast Asia to upgrade every mom moment with practical solutions for everyday motherhood. From 1-14 November 2026, shoppers can enjoy up to 25% off participating products on Momcozy’s official stores on Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada. A highlight of this year’s Cozy Sale is a special 30% discount on the Wellness 1 Warm-Massage Wearable Breast Pump, available in limited quantities across Southeast Asia while stocks last. Bringing warmth, massage and pumping together in one wearable device, the offer gives moms an opportunity to upgrade their pumping routine at a special 11.11 price. Motherhood is made up of countless everyday moments, and even small improvements can make a meaningful difference. With ‘Upgrade Every Mom Moment,’ we want to empower moms to discover practical solutions that fit their real lives—making feeding, caregiving, and everyday routines feel a little more comfortable and manageable. Find Your Mom Moment ...

From Setback to Second Chance: Cebuana Lhuillier Authorized Agent Turns Adversity into Opportunity

   Naprey Almario (right), one of Cebuana Lhuillier’s top-performing Authorized Agents in Mindanao, turned a pandemic setback into a thriving business, bringing financial services closer to his community.  Across the Philippines, more than 30,000 Cebuana Lhuillier Authorized Agents are strengthening local communities by transforming neighborhood businesses into trusted financial hubs that provide convenient access to essential financial services. Through remittances, bills payment, bank transfers, insurance, e-load, and other financial services, these community-based businesses are meeting everyday financial needs while unlocking new revenue streams.  "Our Authorized Agents show how entrepreneurship can make a real difference in people's lives," said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. "When local businesses grow, they create opportunities for their communities and help bring essential financial services closer to more Filipinos."  One ...

Is AI Making Employees More Productive but Less Mentally Healthy? PVP Raises Workplace Concerns

  As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, a critical question emerges: Is greater productivity coming at the expense of employee well-being? Premier Value Provider, Inc. (PVP), a Philippine-based workforce performance solutions company, explored the mental health risks and benefits of AI during its recent webinar, “Smarter Work, Healthier Minds? The Mental Health Impact of AI,” highlighting why responsible technology adoption, supportive leadership, and human connection remain essential to healthier workplaces. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform how people work, organizations are embracing its ability to streamline tasks, accelerate decision-making, and improve productivity. But amid the growing enthusiasm for AI, one important question remains: Are workplaces becoming more efficient at the expense of employee well-being? This question was at the center of Premier Value Provider, Inc. (PVP)'s recently concluded mental health webinar, “Smarter Work, He...

Miranalla Farm to Host Hands-On Earthbag Building Workshop in Bohol This November

  Miranalla Farm will host a hands-on Earthbag Building Workshop in Guindulman, Bohol, from November 23–29, 2026, led by architect and natural builder Rebecca Whan of Auwa Earth. preview What if one of the most useful materials for building was already beneath our feet? That question is at the heart of Miranalla Farm’s upcoming Earthbag Building Workshop, a seven-day hands-on natural building program taking place from November 23–29, 2026, at the working permaculture farm in Guindulman, Bohol. Discover how earth offers a natural, durable, and beautiful way to build. Discover how earth offers a natural, durable, and beautiful way to build. Earthbag building is a construction method in which sturdy woven bags are filled with damp local subsoil, stacked in courses, tamped until solid, and secured between layers with barbed wire. The completed walls are then protected with natural earth or lime plaster. The method is relatively simple, but its relationship with the land is what makes i...

Casino Plus makes history with Evolution's first-ever offline collaboration in the Philippines

Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), has made history as the first operator to stage an offline collaboration with Evolution in the Philippines, taking a partnership built online over nearly five years into a live setting for the first time. Casino Plus hosted the historic, invitation-only event on October 30 at Dusit Thani, Makati City, Philippines, where Casino Plus players received an exclusive preview of Game Night, Evolution's newest live casino game show, ahead of its commercial release. The evening also included an awarding ceremony led by Cristina Hsia, Evolution's Country Manager for the Philippines, alongside the Casino Plus CEO.  “This is a historic first for Casino Plus and for the Philippine market,” said Casino Plus CEO Evan Spytma . “Evolution's decision to bring its first-ever offline collaboration in the country to Casino Plus reflects ye...

56-Year-Old Patient’s Rhinoplasty at D’Sculpt Cebu Highlights Why Implant Choice Is Individual

  The patient initially preferred silicone, but Dr. Donna Borres Eramis recommended Gore-Tex after considering her skin elasticity, tissue characteristics, and the need for implant stability. CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES   — A 56-year-old woman underwent Gore-Tex rhinoplasty at  D’Sculpt Face & Body Center  on October 9, 2026, after an assessment of her nasal anatomy and tissue characteristics led to a change from her initially preferred silicone implant. The procedure was performed by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Donna Borres Eramis, who recommended Gore-Tex, medically known as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene or ePTFE, after considering factors including the patient’s age-related changes in skin elasticity and the need for appropriate implant stability. The case highlights an important consideration in cosmetic surgery: the procedure or material a patient initially requests may not always be the approach ultimately recommended after a surgical assessment. Why Tissue Quality ...