Stroke remains leading cause of death in Ilocos Region, prompting stronger collaboration on stroke care

A Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death in the Ilocos Region, underscoring the urgent need for continued action by government, healthcare institutions, and communities to strengthen prevention, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation services to help patients access timely and appropriate care. Health officials and healthcare leaders noted that advances in stroke treatment have […]

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New Omron Complete Complete BP + ECG 2-in-1 device is now available at Mercury Drug for convenient heart monitoring at home

A device that makes it possible to check and monitor hypertension and signs of atrial fibrillation at home is now available to Filipino families. OMRON Healthcare Philippines, the country’s leading provider of health monitoring and management solutions,  has launched the Omron Complete hypertension and heart monitoring device in Mercury Drug stores nationwide. The newest innovation […]

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Caldo, Paella, Sarciado: Filipino Breakfast Favorites Go Oat-Based to Close the Fiber Gap

Paella, sarciado, caldo and mango float just got a fiber upgrade. After more than three decades in Filipino homes, Quaker brought its oat expertise to the breakfast table with the Quaker Fit Breakfast Club 2026, a hands-on media cook-along held today at The Studio Kitchen at Enderun Coworking Estancia. Themed “Quaker Salu-Salo,” the event invited […]

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Ascend Rx Launches in PH as PRIMA’s Official Specialty Compounding Partner

Ascend Rx, a physician-focused specialty compounding pharmacy, formally launched in the Philippines at the PRIMA ASEAN Congress on Longevity, Regenerative Medicine, and Human Optimization, where it served as the Philippine Regenerative and Integrative Medical Association’s (PRIMA) official specialty compounding partner. The launch marks Ascend Rx’s formal introduction to the Philippine medical community as it seeks […]

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Ascend Rx Enters Philippine Market, Highlights Physician-Pharmacist Partnership in Responsible Compounding

As certain prescription medicines gain greater attention online, concerns have also grown over Filipinos obtaining compounded versions from unlicensed or unauthorized sources. But the controversy has also created confusion around what compounded medicines actually are, why they may be prescribed, and how patients should access them responsibly. Simply put, a compounded medicine is a medication […]

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Where Strength Meets Purpose: Century Tuna Crowns Its 20th Superbods Champions

Century Tuna has officially named Austin Dizon and Vienne Luna as the Grand Winners of the 20th Century Tuna Superbods this 2026, rising above a remarkable lineup of 40 inspiring finalists. Century Tuna Male Superbod Grand Winner Austin Dizon is recognized for his advocacy for accessible quality nutrition. Meanwhile, Female Superbod Grand Winner Vienne Luna […]

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Keeping Flu Protection Within Reach: Watsons Makes Vaccination More Accessible to Filipinos

With frequent rain and the rainy season, many Filipinos are finding themselves moving between rainy streets, air-conditioned spaces, and crowded areas as they go about their daily routines. While flu remains a year-round health concern, the rainy season serves as a timely reminder to pay closer attention to respiratory health and the preventive steps that […]

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The New ‘My SM’: How the Filipino Consumer Is Redefining the Mall Experience

Customers continue to be the transformation driver for SM Supermalls. Following undisrupted foot traffic and positive business performance in the first half of 2026, the mall operating arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc. has noted three key factors that maintained market interest despite scaled consumption patterns earlier in the year. “Filipinos kept showing up for […]

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