by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc We’ve heard many of these before and once and for all, allow me to correct the misconceptions. I only had sex once. Can I be pregnant from just one time? Truth: it only takes one time, if sex is done at the right time. In a menstrual…
Doing things online is one of the most convenient ways to do some of your errands like shopping & paying bills quickly and smoothly. In order to do this, you will need to have an online wallet or your online banking. Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is the first bank in the Philippines and…
The House Committee on Ways and Means approves the substitute bill imposing a 12% VAT on digital transactions such as Netflix, Lazada, and Shopee. House Ways and Means panel Chairman Joey Salceda said: “Iyong malalaking kumpanya katulad ng Netflix, nagbebenta sa Pilipinas kaya dapat magbayad ng VAT. Pero wala nang income tax kasi we did…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc I got curious. I researched and found that psychiatrists are called shrinks because of a joking reference to “shrinking one’s head” during counselling. This was in the 1960’s when mental health wasn’t yet recognized as part of normal human health, when having a mental condition was considered…
Carbonara, when you say it.. don’t you hear music playing in the background? One of the pinoy’s favorite dish to hack! Why? because of its creamy goodness, its an easy dish to serve and carbonara ingredients can be changed to whatever is available (homestyle, dont get nazi on me!) A family favorite served in special…
The poems of Jim Pascual Agustin, a Filipino based in South Africa, are the inspiration for a new art contest for young artists. Filipino book publisher San Anselmo Publications, Inc., has rolled out “Gawang Agustin Art Competition 2020,” a competition for young Filipinos no older than 25 years old who are residing in the Philippines….
The quarantine has left you a lot..lots of time at home. What to do? discover local food and hack it! We talked about Leche Flan here and now we move on to the next dish that many pinoys love and look for! The Maja Blanca. How do you like your Maja Blanca? I like mine…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc Pregnancy can be one of the most wonderful experiences in a woman’s life. At the very least, it is life-altering. It is a 40-week long process that changes a woman’s body and her physiology. How does one know that she is pregnant? The simplest way to tell…
How to make Leche Flan! It sounds simple but, there are many ways to customize this yummy pinoy favorite. Here are the basic ingredients to making classic leche flan! Classic Leche Flan 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup water 10 pcs egg yolks, large 3 pcs whole eggs, large 1 can Condensed Milk 300ml (Choose…
Nadia shares how to make homemade Pork Siomai Recipe na siguradong masarap at affordable pa! Puwede pang gawin negosyo! Watch this pork siomai recipe video to discover how easy it is to make this dish. Try mo na! Learn to cook this pork dish favorite at home! Easy and simple to do that you can…
Looking for an LTO Branch near you? Here is the complete list of LTO branches in Metro Manila with actual Map location to get you to the nearest LTO around your location and get that licensed renewed! What services are available in the LTO? Student Permit Transactions New Driver’s License Renew Driver’s License License Certification…
by Johanna Patricia A. Cañal, MD, MHA, MSc There’s been a lot said lately about hospital bed capacity. The national government has ordered hospitals to allot 30% of their bed capacity for COVID cases. Seems easy enough to understand, right? But this is not quite so simple. Authorized bed capacity is the maximum number of…