COVID-19: How to Do Self Quarantine
More and more cases of cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 are reported each day in the Philippines. As of March 15, 2020, the total number of confirmed patients who contracted the virus has r...
5 Sun Protection Tips You Need to Know
Beauty gurus, vloggers, celebrities, and your mom may have been giving you the same skin care advice for years: wear sunscreen. And now that we’re on the cusp of summer, this really isn’t the time to skip y...
How to Whiten Your Bikini Area – An Ultimate Guide
Unless you’re a Victoria’s Secret model or a celebrity, the bikini area is probably the least of your beauty concerns.
But when the swimsuit season arrives, out come the bikinis, cutoffs, tank ...
5 Quick Snacks that Give You a Boost of Energy
If you’re like me, you rely on your caffeine fix to stay fully functioning on a daily basis. One large cup is usually enough to get me through the entire day. But if I’ve had a sleepless night or will have ...
Made for Women, by Women: Female-Led Movies this 2020
The Oscar nominations for 2020 were announced on January 13, and avid film fans have been making their predictions on who'll take home the Academy Award. But as usual, the Academy favored men in their list ...
Lose the Holiday Weight: Exercises to Shed Several Pounds
The holidays have come and gone. You've had your fill of pancit, lechon (and the inevitable lechon paksiw a week after), bibingka't puto bumbong, shanghai, and fruit salad. You've even cycled through differ...
Magna Carta of Women: Requirements for Filing a Gynecological Leave
Working Filipinas are now entitled to paid leave days for gynecological surgeries, thanks to the Magna Carta of Women (MCW). The Republic Act No. 9710 aims to uphold women's rights, which means ensuring pro...
All the Single Ladies: How Filipino Brands are Cashing in on Singles’ Day
The exact inflection of Manny Pacquiao saying “Shopee, eleven-eleven, big Christmas sale!” remains vivid in my memory.
And the fact that the said sale bled my wallet dry is even more unforgettable.
Th...
What Social Media Does to Your Self-Esteem
We’re all guilty of scrolling mindlessly through our Facebook or Instagram feeds every once in a while. There’s no doubt that social media makes it easier for us to stay updated with what’s going on in the ...
Magna Carta for Women: Disorders Covered by Gynecological Leave
Following its enactment last August 2009, the Republic Act No. 9710 or Magna Carta of Women has been a big win for modern Filipinas in the workforce. The law ensures protection from gender-based violence an...