While a post-pandemic lifestyle has its pains and gains, Filipinos have begun to put greater importance on their overall health and make mindful choices when it comes to the efficacy and safety of the health solutions we use.
Whether the situation has influenced our present lifestyle in one way or another, here are a few ways our livelihood and health were reshaped.
Universum’s Talent Survey 2023 reveals Pinoy Gen Zs’ priorities for choosing future employers.
Global thought leader in talent research and employer branding Universum reveals in its latest annual global talent insight report that young Filipinos prioritize employers who are able to offer training and development, a conducive work environment and high future earnings. The Philippine portion of the Universum Talent Survey 2023, which polled more than 5,000 students from 103 universities from November 2022 to March 2023, gives more insights into what young Filipinos are looking for in an employer and affirms the value of potential long-term growth for the next generation of the country’s workforce.
Government officials witnessed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Chevron Philippines Inc. and Batangas Land Company Inc. From left to right: Government Corporate Counsel Justice Rogelio Quevedo, Secretary of the Department of Energy Raphael P.M. Lotilla, US Ambassador Mary Kay Carlson, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry Alfredo E. Pascual, General Manager of National of Development Company Anton Mauricio, Governor of Batangas Hermilando Mandanas, CPI Chairman Billy Liui and Batangas Land President Lilia Arce.
With that in mind, here are some simple self-care tips that can benefit both you and the environment.
Switch to coffee beans
Nothing beats a good cup of joe in the morning, during work breaks, or even at night. You probably have a line of instant coffee packets in your pantry right now. However, those same coffee packets, which are most often made with non-sustainable materials like plastic, contribute to excessive waste in the environment. Try switching to ground or whole coffee beans and make a delicious cup with the use of a good French press. Not only do they taste (and smell) better than their instant counterparts, but you can also lessen your use of plastic. You also help support local coffee farmers when you buy their produce directly.
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Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ healthcare mega app announces its partnership with Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system in the Philippines and a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco. The collaboration is in line with mWell’s efforts to make healthcare accessible to more Filipinos.
As the country’s first fully integrated, fully digital health and wellness platform, mWell provides access to over 1000highly-trained Filipinopartner-doctors —internal medicine doctors, cardiologists, endocrinologists, ophthalmologists, and more. Mind health experts are also available on the app. In partnership with Bayad Center, mWell app users, even those without digital wallets, credit, or debit cards can pay for doctor consultation fees at any Bayad Center nationwide.
NexGard® COMBO for cats is a one-and-done, easy-to-use formula with the eprinomectin, praziquantel and next-generation active antiparasitic ingredient: esafoxolaner, which has been specially formulated for cats.
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, has launched the parasite treatment, NexGard® COMBO for cats. With nearly 20 years of expertise in preventing parasites such as fleas, ticks, Lyme disease and more in dogs, NexGard® now adds a feline-specific product to the NexGard® family. The new treatment is designed to safeguard cats from a wider range of parasites than any other product on the market, covering both external parasites and internal parasites such as fleas, ticks, ear mites, face mange, hookworm, roundworm, vesical worm, lungworm, heartworm prevention, as well as tapeworm infections that affect their health and quality of life.
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Health consultation and customized medication for Filipinos young and old are easily accessible at AIP online.
Visit apotheca.com.ph to learn more.
The global health crisis changed people’s perception of health and wellness and their relationship with medicines and healthcare as a whole. According to Millennial Medicine Cabinets, a February 2022 survey by health website druggenius.com, one in three millennials has become more interested in vitamins and supplements since the pandemic started, with immune health and multivitamins topping their interests. Furthermore, one in three millennials also increased their supplement and vitamin consumption since March 2020,[1] proving that health and wellness are not only top of mind but a major factor in lifestyle changes.
