Micronutrient deficiency or “hidden hunger” remains a public health concern among Filipino women. Many lack essential nutrients for themselves and their children’s healthy development.
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Health & Wellness
“I used to train with my brother and grandpa every day after school, wearing my ruffled socks, light-up shoes, and showing my chubby cheeks. This means everything to me.” – Alex Eala.
These words capture the essence of Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s path. Before she became a rising tennis star, she was just a young girl playing on local courts in the Philippines, hitting tennis balls after school with her family. Like many Filipino kids, her start was simple, driven by love for the game, family support, and a dream to represent her country.
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Sports and Fitness
Quezon City, Philippines, 29 June 2026 The Quezon City Government, in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc., officially launched the “Iwas Dialysis, Ligtas Kidneys: Get CheCKD habang maaga pa!” program on June 22, 2026, in celebration of National Kidney Month.
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Health & Wellness
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, June 26, 2026 – Preparing for a child often begins long before birth. Parents plan for the crib, the diapers, the milk, the clothes, every necessity mapped out before the baby even arrives.
On a winter morning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on June 8, thousands of Australians put on bright blue beanies came together for an event that’s grown beyond just a sporting tradition. Big Freeze 12, the yearly FightMND fundraiser held before the AFL King’s Birthday game between Collingwood and Melbourne, once more gathered people to fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This year, it had an even deeper emotional impact as the first Big Freeze founder- Neale Danifer passed way, few weeks leading up to this event.
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Health & Wellness