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HWONFEX 2025 attracts huge crowds in another successful run

Explore the highlights of HWONFEX 2025, the Philippines' premier health and wellness expo. Discover key insights, traditional practices, and the latest trends in holistic well-being.

Philippines Marks First World Wellness Weekend Celebration at Bacau Bay Coron

Join the Philippines' wellness movement! World Wellness Weekend 2025 inspired communities nationwide to prioritize self-care. Learn how to get involved and celebrate wellness year-round.

Hypertension Deaths Rise as WHO Presses Nations to Act

Discover the key findings of the WHO's Global Hypertension Report 2025. Learn about the global impact of high blood pressure, the treatment gap, and strategies to save lives and reduce healthcare costs.

Philippines Marks World Patient Safety Day, Strengthens Newborn Care

Did you know September 17th was World Patient Safety Day? This year, the focus is on our little ones. Discover how the Philippines is working to make healthcare safer for every newborn and child. Learn about the challenges and what's being done to protect our kids.

PHCON 2025 Weaves Reforms, Confronts Health Spending Gaps

What's the latest in Philippine public health? Get the scoop from the 2025 Public Health Convention. Here are the big wins, the challenges ahead, and how we're all working together to create a healthier future for everyone.

DOST-PCHRD Drives AI, Immersive Tech to Transform Healthcare

How is the Philippines using AI to improve your health, schools, and safety? Explore the exciting projects and tech innovations funded by DOST's ₱2.6B initiative.

Philippines Enforces IHR Amendments, Accelerates Pandemic Preparedness

The Philippines implements WHO's updated International Health Regulations in 2025 and navigates the Pandemic Agreement. Understand the changes, implications for national health security, and what it means for Filipinos.

Philippines Tightens Surveillance as WHO Ends Mpox Emergency

Mpox is no longer a global emergency, but the threat remains. Learn about the current situation in the Philippines, the risks of clade I, and essential steps for surveillance and prevention.

Ageing Philippines Intensifies Unpaid Care — Women Carry the Burden

The Philippines is aging: How will families cope? This article examines the challenges of long-term care, the burden on women, and the importance of mental health support for caregivers.

NEXT’s Joyful Wellness Joins HWONFEX 2025 at SMX

HWONFEX 2025 showcases the Philippines as a wellness tourism destination, featuring traditional practices, social media's role in health, and more. Discover regenerative tourism and joyful wellness!

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.