According to experts, cancer is second only to cardiovascular diseases as a leading cause of death in the Philippines. And breast cancer - though associated as a female disease - is the cancer that strikes the most number of Filipinos, followed by colorectal, head and neck, cervical, prostate and lung cancers. This is just partial data gathered from a hospital-based cancer registry system and does not yet present the whole picture. Dr. Beatrice J. Tiangco, co-founder and chief executive officer of Cancer Care Registry Philippines (CARE) said there were an estimated ... Continue Reading...
Archives for April 2019
Mrs. JV Ejercito’s breast cancer ordeal inspired health legislations
Breast cancer has become a leading cause of mortality among Filipino women. And because of this, it really drives close to home. I've had a few relatives struck with the disease and to be honest, as a woman of a certain age, I also dread the ax falling on me. It could happen to anyone - young or old, rich or poor, famous or obscure. The good thing is that breast cancer is treatable when detected at an early stage. There is also hope for countless Filipinos suffering from the Big C with the signing into law of the National Integrated Cancer Control Act which seeks ... Continue Reading...
TRILL, the magic mattress by Uratex, lets you #unboxyourbestsleep
Uratex recently launched TRILL, its newest mattress that magically expands when you open it from the box. It's the first mattress in the Philippines made from high quality memory foam and orthopedic foam with two degrees of comfort to choose from: plush or firm. It all depends on your preference. The new mattress line targets the growing number of young families and independent millennials who are moving into their own place. They desire convenience and flexibility above all else. We caught the TRILL launch in SM Makati attended by the popular Kramer. It was also ... Continue Reading...
Making your Mac computer last
When you need to keep your tech mobile you’ll want to make sure you’re fully accessible when you’re away from home and taking your Mac with you is how you plan to keep connected. If you’re a blogger, Instagrammer or just love all the socials then you’ll want all your new experiences up for everyone to share online as you travel around. Your trusty Mac is never far from your side but you’re always aware that you need to save your battery power to combat failure when you need it most. We’ve put together a short guide to helping conserve your Mac’s battery life and ... Continue Reading...
Fiery Style opens in Uptown Mall, its second branch in BGC
Fiery Style is a homegrown restaurant offering the best of Tex-Mex and Southwestern cuisine.In barely five years, they have multiplied to eight branches in the major malls in Metro Manila, with more plans to expand. The latest resto is found in the upscale Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City where they entice passing shoppers to dine with just the mere glance of their inviting interiors. Fiery Style Uptown Mall boasts of the main dining area and two bars serving mojitos plus other heady cocktails. I can say it's a good place to feel at home and hang out ... Continue Reading...
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