MANILA, Philippines — Homegrown insurance technology (insurtech) startup Kwik.insure launched today the country’s largest online insurance marketplace with over 100 life and non-life insurance products from 15 of the Philippines’ top insurance and healthcare providers. Through the digital platform, Filipinos gain democratized access to insurance products that are tailored for their needs. Similar to popular […]
Health
Daily’s Diet — A diet journey that doesn’t feel like one!
Last February, I tried the calorie-counted meals of Daily’s Diet to complement my regular workouts because I wanted to achieve my fitness goals faster and, of course, to live a healthier lifestyle. And because of this pandemic and this lockdown, I have been coping through stress eating, which in turn has caused me to gain […]
So I HERD…
A few days ago. I was invited to attend a webinar/talk show called, “SO I HERD… Herd Immunity (COVID-19 Vaccination)” by the Rotary Club Passport One Marikina, hosted by Filipino-American multi-awarded journalist and TV personality, Janelle So. This webinar tackled the importance of achieving herd immunity and how it can improve both local and global […]
Recogen – My go-to weapon for joint protection!
Growing up, I remember being relatively sickly, so I was frequently bombarded with vitamins and medicines. It eventually came to a point when my body would seemingly reject all the meds I’ve been taking. The doctor then advised us to take a break. We resorted to adding more fruits and vegetables, drinking lots of water, […]
Matters of the HEART, especially in the time of COVID-19.
Coming from my blog post last September about the “For Your SweetHeart” global campaign on raising awareness on the critical link between Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease, I am sharing yet again more helpful information about this sickness. In fact, when I attended this virtual event, it opened my eyes even more on the […]
#SayGoodbyeToDryEye with Systane
Having had dry eyes since college days made it difficult for me to perform my everyday activities, like reading, writing, watching, etc. It’s also a challenge to ride in an airplane, be inside an airconditioned room or just when I am outdoors especially when I am traveling. The abrupt hit of the wind gives me […]
“For Your Sweetheart”
No. This is not a Valentine’s Day post. But yes. This is about the heart… Our heart. A few days ago, I attended the official Philippines launch of “For Your SweetHeart” Zoom webinar. This global campaign was made to raise awareness and discuss the critical link between Type 2 Diabetes and heart disease. You see, […]
Maria Health makes healthcare truly affordable
As a freelancer, I have to market my services, look for clients, partner with brands for collaborations, and so much more. It also includes having to pay for my own social insurance, HDMF contribution, right down to my own and my family’s health insurance. Being on top of all of these things sometimes stresses me […]
My ultimate hangover buster!
The past months have been very disappointing for me. I have been in and out of the hospital and have undergone a series of routine heart check-ups and monitoring. These procedures have been nothing less than stressful! The kind of stress that affects you emotionally and physically. And because I don’t want to be overwhelmed […]
Finally! Healthier options are now within reach thanks to honestbee!
Being a health conscious on-the-go mom isn’t easy. Preparing healthy dishes for my family (and myself) can sometimes be quite challenging especially when work gets in the way. The challenge is finding ways to be able to find healthy kinds of food to keep my kids and husband happy and fit as often as possible. […]