Entrepreneur Kristal Hierco- Reyes is the founder of natural wellness company Pure Jus and superfood product line Nutripure Nutripure is a new range of superfood goods that Kristal Hierco-Reyes has created with the goal of enhancing health and wellbeing. Hierco-Reyes, a communications graduate, worked with specialists and applied her research …
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New Zealand breaks world record for largest mass haka
Participants gather for the largest mass Haka at Eden Park in Auckland on September 29, 2024 (AFP / DJ Mills) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand reclaimed the world record for the largest mass haka after more than 6,000 people performed the legendary Maori war dance, dethroning France. The record …
Read More »A rich boat-making tradition
ANCIENT TRAVELERS Scholars believe the existence of a maritime tradition practiced by early Filipinos to get around the archipelago (Source: Tadhana Vol. 1 Abridged Edition 1982) In my previous article, I talked about the Austronesian Migration Expansion and how maritime technology increased our ability to sail longer and farther. The Austronesian-speaking …
Read More »Lakbay Magazine officially launched
MANILA, Philippines — Lakbay Magazine, a premiere bi-monthly publication dedicated to the vibrant tourism and hospitality sectors of the country, and the world, was officially launched through an intimate ceremony at its office in Lucky Chinatown Hotel. “We are thrilled to launch Lakbay, a publication that embodies the spirit of Philippine …
Read More »Japan’s Kojima, with its proud Jeans Street, draws fans of vintage, deep-blue denim
WEAVER SHIGERU UCHIDA and his colleage inspect vintage loom machines at Momotaro Jeans in Kojima, Okayama prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 4, 2024. (AP) KOJIMA, Japan (AP) — Denim, that All-American fabric, is all about being Japanese in the town of Kojima, where the main road is named Jeans Street, …
Read More »Does anyone still want kids? Families are shrinking as people have fewer children — or none at all
Last year, Canada recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate for the second year in a row, according to Statistics Canada. Experts say economic and cultural factors might be discouraging Canadians from having more kids. Canada recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate for the second year in a row in 2023. Demographers, sociologists …
Read More »PHA marks World Heart Day, urges cardiovascular health awareness
The PHA’s celebration of World Heart Day 2024 involved free medical services as well as a ‘Walk, Jog, Bike’ challenge The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) marked World Heart Day 2024 on Sept. 29 with a public awareness campaign on cardiovascular health, a leading cause of death in the Philippines and …
Read More »Pia Wurtzbach on her Le Défilé ‘Walk Your Worth’ runway experience and what real beauty is all about
‘Beauty is not just about appearances. It’s about embracing our unique stories and supporting each other in our journeys.’ Paris is dubbed the epicenter of fashion. With its reputable image of heritage and elegance and its history with haute couture, being part of Paris Fashion Week is significant for fashion …
Read More »Derma-approved favorites at Watsons Skin Solutions event
Watsons understands that access to effective products must go hand-in-hand with the right information on how to best care for the skin. To celebrate all skin types, Watsons introduces the DermSkin line which features a collection of clinically tried and tested products that are dermatologically-approved and formulated with innovative active …
Read More »A lot of blood, sweat & tears went into these lives honored by CCP
Gawad CCP para sa Sining Awardees: Loboc Children’s Choir, Lea Salonga, Gener Caringal, Marilyn Gamboa, Alma Taldo of Loboc Children’s Choir, Joey Ayala, Julie Lluch, Jose F. Lacaba, Anton Huang representing Nedy Tantoco, Gino Gonzales, Heber O’Hara and Denise O’Hara representing Mario O’Hara/Photo by Kiko Cabuena It was an evening …
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