Rainy season is here—and so are some common rainy day illnesses

Learn about how the rainy season affects your well-being, and what you can do to stay healthy

While the rainy season marks the end of a warm, dry summer, the rainy season also ushers in a wave of climate-related conditions, the most prevalent of which is the common cold.

Because of the damp and cold weather experienced during the rainy season, allergens like mold or fungi are given a chance to grow at a rapid rate, which may exacerbate common cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, congestion, and cough. Changes in temperature can also cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Additionally, the strong winds during thunderstorms can disturb dust particles and pollen, making it more respirable and increasing the risk of triggering allergy or asthma attacks.

Holcim supports three Rizal municipalities in waste management

Binangonan Mayor Cesar Ynares (fourth from left) and Geocycle Account Officer Dia Cruz (fifth) during the signing ceremony for the waste management partnership with the municipality on Aug. 31 

Leading cement maker Holcim Philippines, Inc. and its waste management unit Geoycle will help the municipalities of Binangonan, Cainta, and Taytay in Rizal sustainably manage their municipal wastes by converting these materials to low-carbon fuels in making cement. 

CSMC is Certified Platinum

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is the first hospital in the country to receive platinum accreditation from Investors in People (IiP). This also makes Cardinal Santos the fifth institution to receive the highest possible accolade from the international accrediting body. CSMC now ranks fourth among 69 organizations in the Human Health & Medical Activities Category and 83 of 1074 organizations globally that have taken part in the accreditation process.

The certification is valid from 2022 to 2025 and is the culmination of a re-accreditation process that has seen the hospital receive the highest-possible approval that IiP hands out. Platinum accreditation means that there is a high level of trust, empowerment, and collaboration between the organization’s leaders and its people. CSMC provides opportunities for people to build their networks, drive their own learning and development, and feel they are in an environment where they can be their very best and be valued for why they are unique.

MR.DIY continues to scale up with 11 new stores nationwide filled with promos and amazing deals

MR.DIY, your one-stop shop for home improvement, doubles up the fun and excitement with the grand opening celebration of 11 of its stores this October 14 to 16 packed with promos and amazing prizes that you don’t want to miss!

Staying true to its motto “ALWAYS LOW PRICES,” MR.DIY welcomes shoppers with affordable and value for money items perfect for a variety of needs and for your do-it-yourself projects – whether it’s for home upgrading, maintenance, or for a certain hobby or interest.

UNIQLO Launches Second Phase of JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING, a Campaign Supporting Action for a Better World

Global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, launched JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING, a global campaign to support activities for a better world, on July 1, 2022 in Japan. The second phase of this campaign, to be conducted at UNIQLO stores in Japan, the uniqlo.com online store, and at select overseas locations, will start on Monday, October 3, and continue through Monday, October 31.

The aim of the JOIN: THE POWER OF CLOTHING campaign is to encourage UNIQLO customers to be a part of its ongoing sustainability activities. The program aims to raise awareness among customers of global problems such as ocean pollution, and to inspire actions that make the world a better place. 

During the campaign, when customers purchase UNIQLO fleece products made from 100% recycled polyester fabric, UNIQLO parent company, Fast Retailing, will donate US$1 to the Nippon Foundation for each item sold, to support activities that reduce ocean waste*1. 

mWell launches mWellMD

PH’s Fastest Growing Health App’s Cutting-Edge Platform for Doctors

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app with a robust telemedicine service introduces mWellMD, an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and clinic management system designed by doctors, for doctors.

Following the success of National mWellness Day, the biggest nationwide online medical mission, mWell blazes a new trail with the launch ofmWellMD.The cutting-edge platformprovides doctors with features and services necessary for them to manage their practice for patients online as well as those in their clinics. This includes tools for managing patient records, consults, billings, and professional fees. 

mWellMD helps doctors by making their practice data and their patient data accessible anytime, anywhere. With just a click of a button, they can conveniently check their clinic schedules, review patient notes, plan for in-patient visits, and monitor their professional fees. They can even communicate with their staff and refer patients to other doctors. They may easily access reports and analytics to get better insights into their practices even when they are mobile.

SM Prime Holdings hold 2022 International Coastal Cleanup together with SM Cares, SM By the Bay

SM Prime Holdings, together with SM Cares and SM By the Bay once again took part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), bringing together thousands of volunteers into an event that underscored the importance of protecting the world's seas, oceans, and other bodies of water. The event was held last September 17 at the SM By the Bay Central Park, SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

A total of 2,438 volunteers joined this year's ICC, composed of students, professionals, and others from different private and public organizations. At the end of the activity, an estimated 12,158 kgs of trash, equivalent to a total of 1,613 trash bags filled, was successfully collected.