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PH HOSTS VIRTUAL FORUM ON TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION

The Asia Harm Reduction Forum is back in a virtual setting to gather a wider audience of health practitioners, academics, and consumer advocates to join the tobacco harm reduction discussions on June 28, 2021. Organized from the Philippines, this year’s lineup of speakers features experts from around the globe to lead the exchanges on public […]

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LIGHT IT UP: MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE

Candle making is a fun and rewarding activity. Candles are flexible and practical home décor products that are wonderful to have on hand for a number of occasions or even as presents. Making candles at home is a cost-efficient way that can also help you relax and unwind. Making your own candles is rewarding because […]

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CARRY ON: THE RISE AND FALL OF SIMON SNOW

Book Review: Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow Author: Rainbow RowellPublisher Information: Macmillan | October 08, 2015Format: Paperback; First EditionGenre/s: Young Adult, Contemporary, FantasyPage Count: 528Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. PLOT SUMMARY Simon Snow returns for his final year at Watford, a magical school in England. During this time, Simon […]

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PH TO HOST 4TH ASIA HARM REDUCTION FORUM

In less than two weeks, the Philippines will be hosting the 4th Asia Harm Reduction Forum, June 28. This year’s event rises to the challenges posed by the global pandemic as its set a virtual stage that will invite participants from different parts of the globe to join the discussions on public health. As an annual gathering, […]

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THIS OR THAT: PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS

If you live in a city, sometimes nature is hard to get by. A lot of areas are surrounded only by buildings and everything concrete.  Being close to nature has been proven to keep you happier and healthier, with both psychological and physical benefits. There are plenty of plant options out there, and for beginners […]

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2ND LIFE: REPURPOSING PLASTIC FOR THE EARTH

Pollution is considered a global crisis. Around 22,000 tons of mismanaged waste makes its way into the ocean daily, with the Philippines contributing 7,400 tons. It was also reported by the World Wide Fund (WWF) in 2018 that most of the plastic waste from the Philippines end up in the ocean and that it comes […]

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PRIDE: FREEDOM TO BE

The most important day is the day you decide you’re good enough for you. It’s the day you set yourself free. Brittany Josephine As social beings, we put so much gravity and importance into how society views us. We want to be accepted. We want to feel that we belong, and that’s normal. This is […]

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THIS OR THAT: WHICH PET IS PERFECT FOR MY KIDS?

Growing up, I always wanted a pet for myself. I always thought that pets are so cute and fluffy and that it would be nice to have something to care for that would return my affection – something I wouldn’t be able to do with my toys or plants. With kids, most of them are […]

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SMC STARTS BIG PASIG RIVER REHAB WITH P2B BUDGET

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), other national government agencies, and Metro Manila mayors, yesterday officially launched its ambitious, five-year plan to clean up and rehabilitate the Pasig River.    The project is set to become the largest ever river rehabilitation project in the country, with […]

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SMC WAIVES P230 MILLION MEDICAL FRONTLINERS TOLL

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has waived a total of P230.7 million in toll fees for medical workers as of June 2, as part of its support for front liners against the COVID-19 pandemic, the company reported. The free toll program, which regularly benefits more than 10,000 medical front liners, has been in effect at the […]