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  P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) marked a milestone at the Pag-IBIG Fund’s 2nd National Housing Expo, held on October 19–20, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, by showcasing an actual mock-up of its Solida house model for the first time. Moving beyond traditional property displays, P.A. Properties gave prospective homeowners the opportunity to experience the design, layout, and features of the Solida model firsthand, helping them envision their future homes and take a step closer to homeownership. The initiative reflected the company’s willingness to explore new approaches and push its capabilities to create a more engaging homebuying experience. The results demonstrated the initiative’s effectiveness, with P.A. Properties recorded 32 unit reservations during the two-day event. P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the company’s joint venture behind the Idesia brand, also recorded 9 unit reservations during the two-day event, further strengthening ...

    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...

     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 ...

   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 ...

  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 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...