Once again, the Department of Health (DOH) categorized the Philippines as a “high risk” country for the COVID-19 virus*. As the number of cases spikes and the positivity rate increases by the day, there’s no doubt that the highly contagious Omicron variant plays a part.
Having a regular exercise regimen helps the body to prepare better for the coming years so, it is important to jumpstart that workout and maintain physical activity to help prevent health problems later on in life.
Staying healthy is very important these days, especially as we continue to deal with uncertainties in the new normal. Taking care of oneself usually means eating a balanced diet accompanied by regular exercise, but it should also include taking immediate action when common ailments occur. There has been an increasing number of sore throat incidences since the start of the year, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly knowing sore throat can progress from mild to severe without proper treatment.
If you’re like most Filipinos, the recent Yuletide season was most likely filled with special moments around the dining table, enjoying delicious holiday meals with family and loved ones. With food being a central part of Filipino celebrations and salo-salo and handaan still pushed while keeping to health protocols, post-holiday thoughts include weight gain concerns.
One positive in this current surge is that Omicron is said to have milder symptoms. Some are optimistic that this variant will act as a natural immunity and lead to the end of the pandemic. However, even if the symptoms caused by the Omicron are mild, recent research by NIH (National Institute of Health) in China showed that the virus might stay in the human body, brain, and other organs for over 200 days even after turning in a negative result.
New year, new variant this is how we start our 2022. Due to the highly mutated Omicron variant, coronavirus infection will probably continue rising and will cause another “serious surge”.
Everyone has reasons for staying strong and healthy. And in Century Tuna’s short film entitled ‘Dahilan’ directed by award-winning director Antoinette Jadaone, viewers will get to see the story of a young man and his fitness journey as it unfolds.
With the ongoing national vaccination rollout, COVID-19 cases slowly decrease every day. But this development does not mean that we need to let our guards down, primarily since the virus still exists. Nowadays, being complacent about our health is not an option, even if you’re fully vaccinated.
Procter & Gamble Philippines’ Downy brand bagged multiple awards in the recently concluded prestigious Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA) PANAta Brand Building Awards 2021.
Reckitt recently donated Php 1,242,480 worth Lysol protection kits to the Office of the Vice President during the recent Vaccine Express deployment held in Malolos, Bulacan, with no less than Vice President Leni Robredo and Reckitt executives in attendance. Through the Vaccine Express program, the OVP is able to help speed up the inoculation efforts of its various LGUs partners.