CSMC pushes for team approach to tumor management this Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the country, third only to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For less common cancers like brain cancer, however, there may not be enough awareness among Filipinos to prevent its onset, or resources to help those afflicted. 

“One common misconception is that frequent headaches must mean a brain tumor; that’s often not the case,” said Dr. Michael Louis Gimenez, resident neurosurgeon and Chairman of the Brain and Spine Institute at Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC). “It’s possible, but there are a combination of symptoms that more accurately distinguish a possible brain tumor.”

E-Commerce Made Easy: LBC Business Solutions and Gencys Digital Trading Team Up to Revolutionize E-commerce and Help Filipinos Succeed

LBC Business Solutions partners with Gencys Digital Trading. In the image are (left to right)  Recolle Delos Reyes: Account Manager, Business Solutions; Jerome S. Santos: Senior Vice President, Business Solutions; Nadine Ann Luceña: President; Hernani Razon: CEO; Charlie Gos: CMO

As the internet and mobile selling platforms continue to expand, e-commerce has become increasingly popular. By transitioning to this platform, traditional businesses can reach a wider audience, reduce overhead costs, and offer customers the convenience of shopping anytime, anywhere. LBC continues to support the growth of the e-commerce industry and is committed to helping businesses succeed in this exciting and dynamic marketplace.  

Bayad and Omega Business Consulting seals partnership,driving forth real-time payments

Bayad, the biggest and widest multi-channel bills payment platform in the Philippines, seals partnership with Omega Business Consulting, Inc. (Omega BCI), a financial management service provider that delivers a robust suite of accounting, auditing, data processing, and integrated software services to its local and international clients in the retail, banking, and fintech space.

Under the partnership, Bayad will continue to boost the bills payment capability of Omega BCI through its web-based application, Paymybills. Today, over 91 billers are already onboarded on the said platform, covering payments for electric and water utility, cable and internet, government contributions, loan payments, school tuition fees, online shopping, insurance, and many others.

Handy online services to make sure your kitchen is all stocked up and running

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Cook confidently with services you can book online to make your life much easier – such as getting your LPG tank refilled in a jiffy

If you’re an on-the-go yuppie, a hands-on parent, or someone with too much on their plate, you’ve surely searched far and wide for life hacks that will shorten your to-do list. Lots of busy people hope to avoid not just the physical work of getting things done but also the mental load of having to answer questions as trivial as “What do we eat tonight?”

OMRON Healthcare champions heart health with clinically validated digital blood pressure devices

Trusted healthcare brand’s HEM-7120 and HEM-7121 receive seal of clinical validation from Philippine Society of Hypertension

Staying on top of one’s cardiovascular health is crucial, especially in view of findings by the Philippine Heart Association pointing to a progressive rise in hypertension among Filipinos at a record-high 37 percent prevalence in 2021.[1]

Key to maintaining a healthy heart is consistent and accurate blood pressure monitoring. OMRON Healthcare, a global leader in trusted and innovative medical equipment and a staunch advocate of better heart health for Filipinos, has announced the clinical validation of two of its automatic blood pressure monitors: the HEM-7120 and HEM-7121. The validation, which is conferred by the Philippine Society of Hypertension (PSH), confirms the quality and accuracy of OMRON Healthcare devices.

NGCP empowers communities through PhP2.5B CSR projects

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s transmission system operator, continues the work of empowering communities through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, benefiting 13,722 residents in various host provinces since it began officially operating in 2009. 

For 2023, several social infrastructure projects are lined up, starting with classroom buildings whose locations will be finalized in coordination with the Department of Education.  

“Social responsibility is an essential component of NGCP’s corporate culture, and this is the reason why we established our Corporate Initiatives and Advocacies Division or CIAD – our CSR arm – to respond to the development needs of our partner communities through projects that help improve the residents’ quality of life, build up their capabilities and protect the environment, as well,” Ada Lopez, head of NGCP’s Corporate Initiatives and Advocacies Division, explained.

The Final Pitstop: Robinsons Appliances’ 2023 Race to a Minute is All Set at Galleria South, Laguna

The most anticipated final pitstop of Robinsons Appliances’ 2023 Race to a Minute is officially set at the first upscale mall in San Pedro City, Laguna, the Galleria South, last Saturday, March 25.

After its successful run in Robinsons Valencia in Bukidon (Mindanao) last March 5, Robinson Galleria Cebu (Visayas) last March 11, and Robinsons Tuguegarao (Luzon) last March 18, four teams consisting of two representatives per team from the Greater Manila Area (GMA) go head-to-head to gain the chance of taking home as much as PHP220,000 worth of appliances and gadgets from Robinsons Appliances!