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 Every breath powers the moments that matter, from keeping up with a busy workday and staying active with loved ones to exercising, sleeping, and simply going about everyday life. Yet despite working around the clock, our lungs are often taken for granted until something goes wrong. Today, global health experts are calling for a shift in perspective, recognizing that lung health is not only about preventing respiratory disease, but also about supporting overall wellness throughout life.

Last year, the World Health Assembly adopted a landmark resolution promoting an integrated approach to lung health, recognizing healthy lungs as essential to physical well-being, resilience, and quality of life. This renewed focus comes as the World Health Organization estimates that 99% of the world's population breathes air that exceeds its recommended air quality guidelines, highlighting how everyday environmental exposures continue to challenge respiratory health regardless of age or location.

Unlike many aspects of our health, our lungs are constantly interacting with the world around us. Whether it's commuting through traffic, spending long hours in air-conditioned offices, exposure to dust and changing weather, or navigating crowded public spaces, our lungs work continuously to filter the air we breathe. While many of these environmental factors are beyond our control, maintaining healthy lungs begins with consistent everyday habits that support long-term respiratory wellness rather than waiting until breathing becomes difficult.

In line with National Lung Month this August, LAC Philippines encourages Filipinos to make lung health an integral part of their daily wellness routine. Alongside healthy habits such as regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, adequate hydration, and avoiding tobacco smoke whenever possible, nutritional support can help maintain healthy respiratory function while supporting the body's natural immune defenses.

To support these everyday wellness habits, LAC Philippines highlights two daily nutritional supplements designed to help maintain respiratory wellness and immune health: LAC Activated® Lung Protect™ and LAC TriAction C1000.

Formulated with a proprietary blend of eight Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs, LAC Activated® Lung Protect™ provides nutritional support for healthy respiratory function. Its formulation includes ingredients such as Radix rehmanniae, Radix ophiopogonis, and Herba menthae, which have been traditionally used to nourish and support the respiratory system. This makes it ideal for individuals regularly exposed to environmental stressors such as pollution, dust, heat, and prolonged air-conditioned environments. It is suitable for individuals aged nine years and above, with a recommended intake of three vegetarian capsules daily for ages 9 to 18, and three capsules twice daily for adults.

Complementing respiratory wellness is a strong immune system. LAC TriAction C1000 delivers 1,000 mg of Vitamin C in a unique triple-action, buffered, timed-release formula that provides gradual nutrient release while remaining gentle on the stomach. Enhanced with Alpha Lipoic Acid to help regenerate Vitamin C, together with Grape Seed Extract, L-Glutathione, and Citrus Bioflavonoids, it delivers antioxidant support while helping maintain normal immune function. Suitable for adults aged 18 years and above, it is recommended once daily as part of an everyday wellness routine.

This National Lung Month, let every breath serve as a reminder that wellness is built through the choices we make every day. While we may not always be able to control the air we breathe, we can take meaningful steps to support the organs that make every breath possible. Through proactive lifestyle habits and scientifically based nutritional support from LAC Philippines, caring for your lungs can become part of living stronger, healthier, every day of the year.

 Some of the best moments with friends happen during the simplest hangouts, like after class kwentuhan, random video calls or weekend bonding moments. These shared experiences help strengthen friendships and create meaningful connections, especially when there’s a fun snack to share.

To make these hangouts even more exciting, Chippy launched a new twist to their classic corn chip snack - Chippy Corn Tubes Sweet BBQ. Chippy Corn Tubes features a unique, tube-shaped chip that is light and crunchy, with a delicious Sweet Barbecue flavour. Its sweet-savory barbecue goodness and satisfying crunch can add an exciting twist to even the simplest hangouts, making shared snacking moments more enjoyable and memorable.

So, if you are looking for a perfect snack to break the ice, for nonstop kwentuhan, and creating shared moments together,  snack up with Chippy Corn Tubes. This new corn-tube snack is available in leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide.

A great companion for get-together moments with friends, the new Chippy Corn Tubes is designed to deliver flavour and fun in every bite.

 Every March, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and quiet heroism of women. In the Philippines, that resilience often takes the shape of juggling careers, caregiving, relationships, and personal aspirations all at once. But when it comes to health, that same resilience can sometimes mean putting discomfort on the back burner.

Recurring urinary discomfort, digestive issues linked to stress, hot flushes, mood swings, and fatigue are often treated as temporary nuisances, issues women feel they can endure and hope will pass on their own. Over time, these concerns can compound, affecting daily comfort, confidence, and long-term well-being.

This Women’s Month, LAC Philippines shifts the conversation from endurance to empowerment, especially in two often overlooked areas: urinary and hormonal health.

The Silent Strain on Women’s Health

Women’s bodies go through constant shifts, from monthly hormonal changes to the long transition into menopause. Yet many of the discomforts that come with these shifts are quietly tolerated.

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common concerns. Because of female anatomy and everyday lifestyle factors, women are more prone to UTIs, especially during periods of stress or hormonal fluctuation. Instead of preventing them, many simply wait until symptoms appear.

Research suggests there is value in being proactive. A large international review involving more than 8,000 participants found that cranberry products reduced the risk of symptomatic UTIs by about 30%. Among women who frequently experience UTIs, the risk was reduced by 26%. Cranberries contain natural compounds called proanthocyanidins, which help prevent bacteria such as E. coli from attaching to the bladder wall, lowering the likelihood of infection.

Urinary health, however, does not exist in isolation. It is closely linked to gut and vaginal health. Around 80% of immune cells reside in the gut, and hormonal changes during menstruation and menopause can disrupt this delicate balance. When good bacteria levels are affected, women may experience digestive discomfort, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to infections.

As estrogen levels decline during perimenopause and menopause, women may also face hot flushes, night sweats, mood shifts, fatigue, and longer-term concerns related to bone and heart health. These changes are natural, but that does not mean they must be endured without support.

Together, urinary health, gut balance, and hormonal wellbeing form a connected foundation of women’s everyday health, one that deserves consistent, scientifically based care rather than occasional attention.

Recognizing these evolving needs, LAC offers scientifically formulated solutions designed to support women through different life stages, making everyday wellness more intentional and accessible.

For women seeking targeted urinary and immune support, LAC Women’s Cranberry Complex offers a proprietary blend featuring highly concentrated cranberry extract rich in proanthocyanidins, clinically studied probiotic strains, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. Conveniently packaged in sachets, it offers a tasty berry flavour for hassle-free supplementation, without the need to swallow tablets.

For comprehensive daily feminine wellness, LAC Women’s Probiotic Complex delivers 30 billion CFUs of live, clinically researched probiotics, including strains commonly found in healthy women’s vaginal microbiomes, alongside cranberry to help discourage undesirable bacterial growth in the urinary tract. Designed to support digestive comfort, urinary health, and immune defense, it is a fridge-free formula suitable for modern, on-the-go lifestyles.

While for women navigating menopause, LAC Women’s Menopause Relief features standardized isoflavones from red clover and soybean extracts, combined with ashwagandha and chasteberry, to help ease hot flushes, support mood balance, and promote vitality during hormonal transitions.

Strength should not mean silent endurance. Women deserve daily, scientifically based support that helps them feel comfortable, confident, and well at every stage of life.

 GCash reaffirmed its support for Filipino nurses worldwide by sponsoring the Filipino Nurses Global Summit VI and the 15th International Nursing Conference of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA), a global gathering rooted in learning, collaboration, and shared purpose. 

The two-day summit convened Filipino nurses from the United States and across the globe to exchange insights on the evolving healthcare landscape, surface shared challenges, and shape conversations that can influence workplace standards, policies, and regulations affecting nurses worldwide. It also served as a space for connection, gathering nurses whose shared experiences are shaped by service, sacrifice, and distance from home.

Filipino nurses continue to serve on the front lines around the world, driven by their deep commitment not only to patient care but also to the families they support back home. Through their work abroad, they help sustain households, fund education, and meet daily needs. Their contributions create ripple effects across local communities and the Philippine economy.

“For many Filipino nurses, working abroad is driven by the hope of providing better lives for their families. Their everyday acts of support ripple outward, strengthening families and contributing to the broader Philippine economy,”  said Joanne Hatulan, head of GCash Overseas.

With GCash Overseas, we facilitate seamless and affordable cross-border digital remittances, ensuring their hard-earned money reaches families quickly and securely,” he added.

For Filipino nurses abroad, this means being able to support their families with greater ease and confidence through fast, reliable digital transactions that help manage daily expenses, fund education, and respond to urgent needs back home. By enabling simpler cross-border financial access, GCash helps overseas Filipinos stay financially connected to home, enabling them to care for their families and manage everyday needs even from afar.

With GCash now live in 145 countries and territories, Filipino nurses have access to digital tools that help them stay connected to home. Through unlimited free padala and convenient bill payments to over 2,000 billers nationwide, nurses can provide timely support, whether by paying utilities, contributing to schooling, or responding when family needs arise. GCash’s sponsorship of the PNAA Global Summit reflects its recognition of Filipino nurses as frontliners whose impact extends beyond borders.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

 Some brands start out as everyday essentials—but somewhere along the way, they evolve into full-on pop culture icons. You don’t just use them anymore; you feel them. They become comfort, personality, and a vibe. And right now, Nissin is having that moment. 

 Women’s Month in March is a celebration of all the things that make women unstoppable and empowered. It’s about recognizing the women who build businesses, lead teams, raise families, start movements, and show up every single day.