The common chronic hormonal condition affecting women has been renamed in hopes of improving healthcare and encouraging people to take it more seriously. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or most commonly known as PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). The change stems from the widespread misconception that PCOS only involves ovarian cysts, leading […]
One of the Philippines’ favorite dessert staples is making its way worldwide! In the Philippines, purple yam, more famously known as ube, is a beloved ingredient in many local delicacies such as the iconic halo-halo, cakes, ice cream, pastries, and the well-loved ube halaya (jam), which is often enjoyed on its own. Ube has become […]
Following the appointment of Jun Ji-hyun and Kôki, Hada Labo has officially announced the appointment of ANNA Tanaka, the Japanese member of the Gen Z girl group MEOVV, as its newest ambassador for the Asia-Pacific region, alongside the launch of a brand-new advertising campaign. The brand first released a teaser to give fans an early […]
The Office of the Prosecutor – Makati (OCP) rejected the cyber libel complaint against Filipino heritage advocate and Lokalpedia founder John Sherwin Felix, regarding his critique on the inaccuracies of a Filipino cuisine book published under the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) ‘Malikhaing Pinoy Program.’ In April 2025, DTI published the book ‘Kayumanggi: A […]
Maguindanao is a province with a significant cultural heritage. Centuries of resistance to Spanish occupation have resulted in strong Islamic linkages, as seen by techniques such as the Inaul textile weaving. The Maguindanaon’s traditional woven fabric is known as Inaul, which means “to weave” in Maguidanaoan language. What distinguishes Inaul from other traditional weavings is […]
April is Stress Awareness Month. Yes, you heard that right, there is a whole month dedicated to raising awareness towards stress and has done so since 1992. 2026 has been a rather stressful year with everything happening around the world from rising gas prices due to the conflict, political tensions, among others. Adding to that […]
Following the criticism over its March cover story, Esquire Singapore has finally broken its silence on its use of artificial intelligence to generate an interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu Arata. In a statement, the Singapore magazine said that the use of AI for its cover story was a “deliberate creative decision” and aligned with […]
It’s graduation season again! While the spotlight is usually on the kids walking up the stage, parents are now getting their share of attention too. It’s long been normal for parents to join their children during the ceremony, snapping photos and sharing the moment. But recently, a new issue has taken over the internet—and this […]
Christmas, Holy Week, Undas, and summer break—these are some of the times when people who work or study away from their hometowns head back home to be with their families and spend these special occasions together. In those times, social media is flooded with posts such as plane tickets, selfies while travelling, or ferry decks […]
