Shingles: The Reawakening of Chickenpox

Many of us think of chickenpox as a childhood illness — a harmless rite of passage that fades into memory once the itchy blisters heal. However, what most people don't realize is that the virus behind chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), never really leaves the body. Instead, it lies dormant in the nervous system for years, only to reawaken later in life as a painful and potentially debilitating condition known as shingles.1

MMDA Empowers Women’s Groups and Community Leaders Through Capacity-Building Initiative for Better Solid Waste Management

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), under the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP), has launched a capacity-building initiative aimed at empowering women’s groups and community leaders from 20 barangays in the Vitas area. This initiative seeks to strengthen solid waste management (SWM) practices and community participation to promote environmental sustainability and minimize the accumulation of waste in Metro Manila's waterways.

The Capacity Building for Women’s Group and Community Leaders is a key component of the MMFMP, designed to enhance community-based solid waste management efforts in the target barangays. Over the course of three days (last October 21, 23, and 24, 2024), the participants received training on SWM practices, with a particular focus on the collection and segregation of recyclable materials, composting programs, and the operation of the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF).

TESI Becomes OutSystems Premier Partner, Solidifying Leadership in the Philippines

TESI was recently named an OutSystems Premier Partner, demonstrating its excellence in low-code solutions for digital transformation. Photo shows TESI with the OutSystems partner alliance team.

Transnational E-Business Solutions Inc. (TESI) was recently recognized as an OutSystems Premier Partner, the highest partner status awarded by OutSystems, a global enterprise software company. This prestigious badge highlights TESI’s expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional low-code solutions for clients that drive digital transformation for businesses.

Start the Year Right with Effortless Cooking Using Toshiba’s Kitchen Tools Crafted for Convenience

Toshiba’s innovative kitchen appliances are here to transform your culinary journey

As the New Year unfolds, it’s time to set the stage for new beginnings, new gatherings, and new culinary creations. The kitchen becomes a canvas where traditions are reimagined, flavors are elevated, and every meal is a celebration of artistry and innovation.

For home chefs who pour their heart and expertise into every dish, the kitchen deserves tools that elevate the cooking experience. Toshiba’s innovative kitchen appliances are here to transform your culinary journey, making it effortless and enjoyable as you take on the year’s flavorful creations.

Real-time Meralco payments at 7-Eleven CLiQQ Kiosks, now made possible by Bayad

Busy lifestyles have led a lot of Filipinos to rely on doing one-stop-shop errands at convenience stores like 7-Eleven. Apart from buying goods, ready-to-eat cooked meals, and beverages, Meralco bills can also be paid at 7-Eleven CLiQQ Kiosks, available in over 4,100 branches nationwide.

Apart from enabling 24/7 payments at the ease of your own neighborhood, 7-Eleven has partnered with Bayad, accelerating Meralco payments from 24 hours to real-time or instantaneous posting. This will greatly benefit more Filipinos as it allows them to pay on time, and avoid overdue bills or disconnection notices.

From Brand Ambassador to Franchisee

Dimples Romana joins rank with purpose-driven business partners of Generika Drugstore

Actress and TV host Dimples Romana has gone beyond her role as brand ambassador for Generika Drugstore—she has ventured into the drugstore business by opening her very own store in Nasugbu, Batangas. 

“In my entire career, this is my very first time to franchise with one of my brands. And that says a lot about my trust in the brand. I trust the people and I believe in what we want to achieve here,” she said.

“Full disclosure: This is not part of my package as an endorser. This is really an initiative of our corporation to really get into the business,” she added.

According to Dimples, her partnership with Generika Drugstore aligns with her values of serving families and communities, especially those in need. Partnering with close friends to form a corporation, Dimples took on this mission-driven enterprise with business partners Rowena Lindayag and Danica Domingo, who also share the same passion, hoping their store becomes a pillar of support for Nasugbu residents.

MMDA Honors Top Barangays in Results-Based Incentives Awarding for Solid Waste Management

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) proudly recognized the top-performing project barangays of the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP) for their exemplary implementation of community-based solid waste management (SWM) under the project's Results-based Incentive (RBI) scheme. The awarding ceremony took place at the Red Hotel in Cubao, Quezon City, highlighting the success of the barangays in managing solid wastes in their communities and contributing to the minimization of waste in waterways, which is critical for flood mitigation.

A total of 12 top-performing barangays from across the 85 project barangays of MMFMP in Metro Manila were selected based on agreed performance measures on community-based plans and practices in waste collection, segregation, and diversion. Under the RBI scheme, these barangays consequently underwent a performance validation process led by a technical working group composed of representatives from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) and the De La Salle University.