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Magna Carta for Women: Disorders Covered by Gynecological Leave

November 28, 2019

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...

5 Signs You Have a Fast Metabolism: An Updated Guide

Isabelle Sierra

November 20, 2019

Health, Health Issues

Metabolism refers to everything the body does to keep us alive, from breaking down calories to repairing cells. These processes are linked closely with nutrition, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. ...

What’s Happening With Sex Education in the Philippines?

Geri Osorio

November 14, 2019

Health Issues, Women's Issues

Teenage pregnancy cases continue to soar. With 1.2 million teens giving birth each year, the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) urges President Duterte to declare adolescent pregnancy as a...

Why Every Modern Filipina Should Get a Reproductive Health Check

Renee Marsha Babao

November 7, 2019

Health, Women's Issues

This conversation isn’t exclusive to women who are pregnant (or suspect that they are). Nor is this discussion limited to women who are sexually active. Every Filipina — whether they hit the sheet...

Who is Greta Thunberg?

Renee Marsha Babao

October 24, 2019

Environment, Inspiration

Greta first encountered climate change at the tender age of eight. Like most children, she watched documentaries about global warming in school. And like most, Greta was affected. But her classmates stop...

Filipinos With Heart Disease are Getting Younger

Daphne Bual

October 10, 2019

Health, Health Issues

Healthy, energetic, go-getters, out to conquer the world. These are words we associate with “youth.” If we’re to ask the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the Centers for Disease Control and Pr...

The Magna Carta of Women: Knowing Your Rights Under PH Laws

Berna Sastrillo

September 20, 2019

Careers, Health

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You’re probably aware of your rights to a sick or vacation leave — heck, you might have used up all your paid leaves by now. But, did you know that the female employees in the Philippines are entitled to sp...

5 Breast Cancer Myths: Are You Increasing Your Chances of Getting Breast Cancer?

Jet Tagasa

September 12, 2019

Health Issues, Women's Issues

The statistics are chilling. According to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Health (DOH) breast cancer remains the No. 1 killer for women in the Philippines. One out of 13 Fili...

Chia Seeds: Why You Need This Superfood

Chryss Segovia

September 4, 2019

Food & Drink, Health

One of the most popular food trends right now is using chia seeds as an ingredient. A few years ago, you could only find chia seeds at health food stores next to quinoa and spirulina. But you can now find t...

Anna Wintour: The 6 Lessons I Learned from the Vogue Editor

Daphne Bual

September 3, 2019

Careers, Fashion, Inspiration

Anna Wintour has become a household name, but my fascination with her didn't happen until recently. It started with a binge-watching session on YouTube. You know how it is: a thumbnail catches your attentio...