Gracee's Lifestyle Journal

So paano na nga kapag may diabetes ka na? Magbabago ba ang buhay mo? Mahirap ba? These are the questions many Filipinos face upon learning they have diabetes—a chronic condition that, when unmanaged, can lead to serious health complications. A Growing Health Concern Among Filipinos According to the  Department of Health (DOH) ,  around 4.3 million Filipinos are currently living with diabetes , making it one of the  top causes of death in the country . Globally, the  World Health Organization (WHO)  estimates that  diabetes causes approximately 1.5 million deaths each year , with the Western Pacific Region—where the Philippines belongs—seeing a steady rise in prevalence. These “scary” numbers reflect a harsh reality: while diabetes is common,  it doesn’t have to control one’s life.  With proper education, timely consultation, and the right treatment, Filipinos can live long, full lives even after diagnosis. Living Better, Not Just Longer Diabetes e...

EastWest Bank Wins National People Program of the Year Award at the 2025 PMAP Awards . EastWest Bank executives, leaders, and representatives proudly accepted the  People Program of the Year – National Winner  award for the  “People Experience Made Easy”  program during the  2025 PMAP Awards Night  organized by the  People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) . The award recognizes EastWest’s innovative and sustainable approach to enhancing the employee experience through automation, people analytics, and scalable engagement initiatives. EastWest has been recognized with the   People Program of the Year – National Winner  at the  2025 People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards  held at Nustar Resort and Casino in Cebu.   Of the 23 organizations evaluated nationwide, six were recognized as Regional Exemplars, and only three programs emerged as   National Winners . EastWest was the sole h...

 It’s now official! Samsung reveals the Top 10 finalists of its global program, Solve for Tomorrow competition – now in its 3rd year in the Philippines, and 15th year globally. Bringing fresh ideas to real-world challenges, Samsung continues its mission to inspire the Filipino next-gen heroes with the return of Solve for Tomorrow 2025, as part of Samsung’s global initiative, partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd) to showcase innovative solutions from all government science high school students in grades 8 to 10, addressing challenges faced by their local communities. The teams that will move forward to compete for the top 3 grand-winning prizes are: FloodSafe Routes AI from Philippine Science High School - Caraga Region Campus; Mangrove Health Monitor (MaHeMo) from Cavite Science Integrated School; SINAG from Bansud NHS - Regional Science High School; SARIMAX from Pasay City Science High School; The S.W.E.A.T Project from Philippine Science High School Main Campus; She...

Naturland e.V., one of the world’s leading international associations for organic agriculture, with support from the European Union (EU), highlighted the growing role of European organic standards and the importance of organic adoption in building a more resilient food system during the 10th Philippine Sustainability Movement. “Every time we choose organic, we’re choosing a system that respects people, animals, and the planet,” said Alexandra Castillo, Philippines' Coordinator for Promotions and Market Linkages at Naturland e.V. “Organic practices help protect the soil and water that sustain us and make sure that everyone can enjoy safe, healthy food now and in the future. Together with our partners, we work hand-in-hand with stakeholders across the value chain to turn these standards into everyday practice and support the shift toward organic more sustainable food systems.” Organic farming promotes animal welfare, biodiversity, as much as it does environmental responsibility. Euro...

BrainRx Co-Founders Joy Go and Mel Sua with the Panelists and Host RJ Ledesma of the Train Your Brain Event Parents seeking deeper solutions for their children’s learning challenges—specifically to improve focus, memory, and comprehension have a powerful option to consider.  BrainRx Learning Plus, Inc. , known as BrainRx Philippines, showcased its one-on-one brain training program during the "Train Your Brain" learning event, positioning it as a transformative approach for intervention and enrichment.  BrainRx Philippines' co-founders explained that the brain training is designed to strengthen how the brain learns, unlike traditional tutoring, which re-teaches information. This approach is founded on neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and rewire. Instead of just teaching information, professional trainers use intense, targeted, and game-like procedures to stretch a student’s mental capacity. This strengthens the seven core cognitive skills used for learning ...

The Filinvest Group’s first-ever group-wide promo continues to gain momentum as more customers from across the country join in the excitement. Marking the Group’s 70th anniversary, the Dream Getaway Promo has already made dreams come true for several lucky winners, with more prizes still up for grabs. Launched in July, the Filinvest Group Dream Getaway Promo brings together the Group’s diverse businesses to reach a wider audience and allow more Filipinos to experience its range of products and services. Filinvest’s real estate, banking, and hospitality companies have collaborated on a single campaign that underscores the Group’s shared mission of helping Filipinos achieve their dreams. Since its launch, a growing number of customers have already won Dream Getaways at Filinvest hotels and resorts. 76 winners have won a mix of three-day, two-night and four-day, three-night stays at Crimson, Quest and Timberland hotels, with major prizes including luxury stays at Crimson Mactan Cebu and C...