Author: Mommy Iris

This World Kidney Day, Boehringer Ingelheim encourages Filipinos to prioritize kidney and heart health in 2025 by managing blood pressure and getting checked for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The start of every new year is a time for fresh starts and healthier habits. Yet, for millions of Filipinos chronic health conditions like hypertension and CKD remain silent threats that require urgent attention. Hypertensive diseases were ranked as the fifth leading cause of death in the country in 2022. Hypertension occurs when blood pressure is persistently above normal. A variety of reasons can build to it, and some risk factors include…

ABP Group CEO Sun Yi (third from the left) leads the opening of the company’s first office in the Philippines, offering best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for local businesses. (From left to right: Sun Zhenxing, Technical Director of Sunnic; Joyce Ng, Vice President; Sun Yi, ABP Group CEO; Zhao Chunmei, ABP Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer; Daphne Ho, Vice President; Edwin Lim, ABP Cyber Sales VP; and Yeo Deng Jie, ABP Securite Technical Director) ABP Group, Asia’s leading cybersecurity technology provider, has officially expanded into the Philippines, marking a significant milestone in its mission to create a safe and secure digital…

Building on its strong commitment to driving positive change in communities since 2022, LG is excited to announce that entries for the 2025 LG Ambassador Challenge have officially opened on March 13, 2025. Led by LG Philippines in partnership with Korean Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), and Community Chest of Korea (CCK), this global program reflects LG’s dedication to empowering local communities and supporting sustainable growth. The LG Ambassador Challenge is all about working together to make a real difference. It encourages individuals, groups, and organizations to come up with innovative ideas that can solve important social issues and…

This Women’s Month, SM Mall of Asia (MOA) launches BEAUTYVERSE — an immersive beauty playground with an exciting lineup of activities  to celebrate femininity, empowerment, and self-expression. SM MOA will host beauty  lovers for a special kick-off event on March 8, 2025, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm at the Main  Mall Atrium for the BEAUTYVERSE Fair, which will be open to the public after the  event till March 15, 2025.   Beauty Like Never Before The BEAUTYVERSE launch event includes activities designed to inspire and indulge: ● Beauty Talk with Belle Rodolfo – Beauty editor and content creator Belle Rodolfo will…

Dengue cases in the Philippines reached an alarming 340,000 as of November 2024—a staggering 81% increase from the previous year—underscoring the urgent need for sustained prevention efforts1. In January 2025, rising dengue cases in areas like Quezon City, Iloilo, and Bacolod further highlighted the threat posed by the mosquito-borne disease. While it’s often said that dengue prevention starts at home, its impact ripples across entire communities, making collective action indispensable. Dr. Florentina Ty, immediate past president of the Philippine Pediatric Society and a staunch advocate for dengue prevention, emphasized the importance of community collaboration: “People know the importance of cleaning…