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Miss Possibilities Marks Decade, Redefines Beauty Inclusion

Miss Possibilities celebrates a decade of redefining beauty inclusion for young women with special needs in the Philippines.

Allure Philippines Launches to Tackle Beauty and Wellness Misinformation Online

Allure Philippines launches to combat beauty misinformation and promote credible, fact-checked advice in the Philippine beauty industry.

Philippine Men Face Rising Mental Health Struggles

Filipino men face a silent mental health crisis, with high suicide rates and cultural stigma preventing them from seeking help.

Skincare-Infused Makeup Drives Philippine Beauty Boom

Hybrid products meet the needs of informed consumers seeking multifunctionality, sustainability, and a natural look.

Filipinos Stretch Meals as Hunger Surges, Programs Race to Respond

The Philippines faces a food security emergency. Explore the impact of rice prices, climate shocks, and nutrition on Filipino families, and discover government interventions and practical steps to improve food affordability and health.

Manobo healers keep forest cures alive as logging encroaches

Explore how Manobo healers in the Philippines are preserving traditional forest cures amidst logging and deforestation. Discover the national database of ethnomedicinal plants and the importance of indigenous knowledge.

Health Department Brings HIV Education and Testing to Offices as Young Adults Drive New Cases

HIV infections in the Philippines show a slight decline, but the DOH intensifies workplace HIV education programs targeting young Filipinos.

Resilience and Remembrance: Mental Health Reflections on the Slave Trade Abolition Day

Every August 23, the world observes the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. It is not just a historical commemoration — it is a moment to reflect on resilience, courage, and the enduring human pursuit of freedom. For Joyful Wellness, this day offers profound lessons: by remembering the struggles […]

Philippine Healthcare System Strains as Doctor Shortage Persists

A recent study by IBON Foundation revealed that only two of the country’s 17 regions meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended ratio of 10 doctors for every 10,000 people. Everywhere else, the gap is wide and growing.

PMA, surgeons’ groups slam Mon Tulfo over ‘unjust’ public shaming of PHC Doctor

Following a Facebook post where columnist Ramon Tulfo publicly criticized a Philippine Heart Center (PHC) surgeon for allegedly high professional fees, major health associations have condemned Tulfo's actions, while the PMA is urging for stronger implementation of the PhilHealth insurance program to address disputes over hospital and doctors’ fees.

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.